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The /poll command creates reaction-based polls with multiple time options, perfect for finding when the most members can participate.
Requires Manage Server permission or a configured admin role.

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Command Signature

/poll <create|list|results|close|delete> [...options]

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Subcommands

Create a new time slot poll.
/poll create title:"Weekly Raid Time" options:"Sat 7pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm" [duration:24]
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title
string
required
Poll title (e.g., “Weekly Raid Time”)
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options
string
required
Time slots, comma-separated (e.g., “Sat 7pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm”)
  • Minimum 2 options
  • Maximum 10 options
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duration
integer
Hours until poll auto-closes (0 = no auto-close, max 168)
Result:
  • Posts poll message with numbered reactions (1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣, etc.)
  • Users vote by reacting
  • Can vote for multiple options
  • Shows live vote counts
  • Highlights top 3 choices

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Poll Display

Polls show real-time results: 
📊 Weekly Raid Time

React with a number to vote for your preferred time(s)!

1️⃣ Saturday 7pm — 18 votes ██████████
2️⃣ Saturday 8pm — 15 votes ████████
3️⃣ Sunday 3pm — 12 votes ██████
4️⃣ Friday 8pm — 8 votes ████

Total Voters: 24

🏆 Top Choices:
🥇 Saturday 7pm (18 votes)
🥈 Saturday 8pm (15 votes)
🥉 Sunday 3pm (12 votes)

Poll ID: ABC123 • Closes: in 23 hours

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Auto-Close

If you set a duration:
  • Poll automatically closes after the specified hours
  • Original message updates to show “Poll Closed”
  • Final results are not automatically posted (use /poll results or /poll close)

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Use Cases

Find recurring raid time: 
/poll create title:"Weekly Dragonspyre Time" options:"Sat 7pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm, Sun 7pm" duration:48
Choose between raid types: 
/poll create title:"This Week's Raid" options:"Dragonspyre, Lemuria, Polaris" duration:24
Select event date: 
/poll create title:"Museum Run Date" options:"This Saturday, Next Saturday, Next Sunday"

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Voting Mechanics

  • Users can vote for multiple options (multi-select)
  • Adding/removing reactions updates vote counts in real-time
  • Progress bars show relative popularity (max 10 bars = 100%)
  • Top 3 choices are highlighted with 🥇🥈🥉 medals

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Examples

/poll create title:"Weekend Raid Time" options:"Sat 6pm, Sat 7pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, Sun 3pm" duration:48

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Integration with Availability

For more sophisticated availability tracking, see /availability, which:
  • Stores recurring availability windows
  • Parses complex time patterns
  • Provides heatmaps and optimal time finding
  • Integrates with substitute finder
Polls are best for:
  • One-time decisions
  • Choosing between specific options
  • Quick visual feedback
Availability is best for:
  • Ongoing scheduling
  • Finding optimal recurring times
  • Cross-timezone coordination

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