Discord Integration Guide for OSRS Bingo

Step-by-step guide to connecting your OSRS bingo server with Discord. Automate updates, enhance engagement, and streamline event management.

September 11, 2025
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OSRSHub Team

Discord integration transforms OSRS bingo events from manual coordination nightmares into streamlined, automated experiences. This comprehensive guide will show you how to connect your OSRSHub bingo server with Discord for real-time updates, enhanced engagement, and effortless event management.

Why Discord Integration Matters

Without Integration:

  • Manual progress updates
  • Constant screenshot checking
  • Players asking "What's the score?"
  • Missed completions
  • Low engagement

With Integration:

  • Automatic completion announcements
  • Real-time leaderboard updates
  • Instant notifications
  • Screenshot archiving
  • 24/7 engagement

Setting Up Discord Webhooks

Step 1: Create Your Webhook

  1. Navigate to Server Settings
    • Right-click your Discord server
    • Select "Server Settings"
    • Click "Integrations" in the left menu
    • Select "Webhooks"
  2. Create New Webhook
    • Click "New Webhook"
    • Name it "OSRS Bingo Bot"
    • Select your bingo channel
    • Copy the webhook URL
  3. Configure Webhook Settings
    • Avatar: Use your clan logo
    • Channel: #bingo-updates
    • Save changes

Step 2: Connect to OSRSHub

  1. Access Admin Panel
    • Log into your OSRSHub dashboard
    • Navigate to "Discord Settings"
    • Click "Add Webhook"
  2. Configure Connection
    Webhook URL: [Paste your Discord webhook]
    Update Types: βœ“ All
    Format: Enhanced
    
  3. Test Connection
    • Click "Send Test Message"
    • Verify message appears in Discord
    • Adjust settings if needed

Optimizing Channel Structure

πŸ“ BINGO EVENT
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“’ bingo-announcements (Read-only)
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ’¬ bingo-general
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“Š bingo-updates (Webhook)
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ“Έ bingo-submissions
β”œβ”€β”€ πŸ† bingo-leaderboard
└── πŸ”Š Bingo Voice Chat

Channel Permissions

#bingo-updates:

  • @everyone: Read Messages βœ“, Send Messages βœ—
  • Webhook: All permissions
  • Admins: Manage Messages

#bingo-submissions:

  • @everyone: Read βœ“, Send βœ“, Attach Files βœ“
  • Embed Links βœ“
  • External Emojis βœ“

Automation Workflows

Basic Tile Completion Flow

When a player completes a tile:

  1. Player submits on OSRSHub
  2. Webhook sends to #bingo-updates
  3. Message includes:
    • Player name
    • Tile completed
    • Team progress
    • Current standings

Advanced Automation Setup

Milestone Notifications:

// Example webhook payload customization
{
  "content": "@everyone",
  "embeds": [{
    "title": "🎯 FIRST BINGO!",
    "description": "Team Alpha achieved the first bingo!",
    "color": 0xFFD700,
    "fields": [
      {"name": "Completed by", "value": "IronBTW"},
      {"name": "Time", "value": "4h 32m"},
      {"name": "Prize", "value": "100M GP"}
    ]
  }]
}

Custom Triggers:

  • First completion of any tile
  • Bingo achievements (row/column/diagonal)
  • Full board completion
  • Daily progress summaries
  • Event start/end announcements

Enhanced Features

Screenshot Verification System

Setting Up Auto-Verification:

  1. Create #bingo-submissions channel
  2. Set webhook to monitor submissions
  3. Configure auto-reactions:
    • βœ… Approved
    • ❌ Rejected
    • ⏳ Pending Review

Verification Workflow:

Player posts screenshot
↓
Bot adds ⏳ reaction
↓
Admin reviews
↓
Admin reacts βœ… or ❌
↓
Bot updates board status

Live Leaderboard

Creating Dynamic Leaderboard:

  1. Pin message in #bingo-leaderboard
  2. Configure hourly updates
  3. Include:
    • Team rankings
    • Individual progress
    • Recent completions
    • Time remaining

Example Format:

πŸ† **CURRENT STANDINGS** πŸ†
Updated: <t:1234567890:R>

**Teams:**
1. πŸ₯‡ Team Alpha - 18/25 tiles
2. πŸ₯ˆ Team Beta - 16/25 tiles  
3. πŸ₯‰ Team Gamma - 14/25 tiles

**Recent Completions:**
β€’ IronBTW - "Get Dragon Defender" βš”οΈ
β€’ SkillCape73 - "99 Firemaking" πŸ”₯
β€’ PvMaster - "Complete TOB" πŸ’€

Discord Bot Commands

Essential Commands

!bingo stats - Show current event statistics
!bingo board - Display interactive board
!bingo team [name] - Show team progress
!bingo tile [B2] - Show tile requirements
!bingo leaders - Display leaderboard
!bingo time - Time remaining in event

Admin Commands

!bingo verify [player] [tile] - Manual verification
!bingo reject [player] [tile] [reason] - Reject submission
!bingo announce [message] - Event announcement
!bingo pause - Pause event temporarily
!bingo extend [hours] - Extend event duration

Engagement Strategies

Interactive Elements

Reaction Roles:

  • πŸ”΄ Team Red
  • πŸ”΅ Team Blue
  • 🟒 Team Green
  • πŸ‘οΈ Spectator

Progress Tracking:

Daily Summary at 20:00 GMT
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
πŸ“Š Day 3 Progress Report

🎯 Tiles Completed Today: 47
πŸ‘₯ Active Players: 132
πŸ† Leading Team: Beta (+3)
πŸ”₯ Hot Streak: IronBTW (5 tiles)

Most Popular Tile: "99 Firemaking" (12 completions)
Hardest Tile: "Infernal Cape" (0 completions)

Notification Management

Smart Notifications:

  • @here for major milestones
  • Role pings for team updates
  • DM options for personal progress
  • Quiet hours configuration

Preventing Spam:

  • Batch updates every 5 minutes
  • Combine similar completions
  • Summary mode for busy periods
  • Filtering options

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Webhook Not Posting

Check:

  1. Webhook URL is correct
  2. Channel permissions allow posting
  3. Server isn't rate limited
  4. Integration is enabled

Solution:

# Test webhook manually
curl -X POST [webhook_url] \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"content": "Test message"}'

Missing Updates

Common Causes:

  • Player didn't submit properly
  • Webhook queue backed up
  • Discord API issues
  • Permission problems

Fixes:

  • Manual sync option
  • Backup announcement system
  • Regular connection tests
  • Error logging

Performance Optimization

For Large Events (200+ players):

  • Use multiple webhooks
  • Implement update queuing
  • Enable burst mode
  • Configure rate limiting

Advanced Integrations

Music Bot Integration

# Play victory sound on bingo
if event_type == "bingo_achieved":
    music_bot.play("victory_fanfare.mp3")
    webhook.send("πŸŽ‰ BINGO! Victory music playing!")

Stream Integration

OBS Webhook Triggers:

  • Update overlay on completions
  • Show live standings
  • Highlight recent achievements
  • Display countdown timer

Analytics Dashboard

Track via Discord:

  • Message frequency
  • Reaction counts
  • Active user times
  • Channel engagement

Best Practices

Security Considerations

  1. Never share webhook URLs publicly
  2. Rotate webhooks after events
  3. Use separate webhooks for different purposes
  4. Monitor for abuse

Optimization Tips

  1. Message Formatting:
    • Use embeds for rich content
    • Include relevant emojis
    • Keep messages concise
    • Add timestamps
  2. Channel Management:
    • Archive old event channels
    • Use slow mode when needed
    • Set up auto-moderation
    • Create template channels
  3. Community Guidelines:
    • Clear screenshot requirements
    • Submission format rules
    • Penalty for false claims
    • Reward honest reporting

Conclusion

Discord integration elevates OSRS bingo events from simple competitions to engaging community experiences. By automating updates, streamlining verification, and enhancing communication, you'll spend less time managing and more time enjoying the event with your clan.

The key to successful integration is starting simple and expanding based on your clan's needs. Begin with basic webhooks, then add features as you become comfortable with the system.

Ready to transform your bingo events? Get your OSRSHub server with full Discord integration and join hundreds of clans already running automated, professional events.

Remember: The best Discord integration is one your clan members don't have to think aboutβ€”it just works!

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