Server Giveaways & Events
Complete guide to M4T3's giveaway system including creation, management, coin rewards, and dashboard features
6-8 minutes
Economy
Intermediate
Server Giveaways & Events
Overview
M4T3's giveaway system lets you create engaging community events with automatic coin rewards, winner selection, and comprehensive management through both Discord commands and web dashboard.
Creating Giveaways
Dashboard Method (Recommended)
Access: Visit dashboard.m4t3.xyz → Select Server → Giveaways
Configuration Options:
- Prize: What participants can win
- Duration: How long giveaway runs
- Winner Count: Number of winners to select
- Channel: Where giveaway appears
- Start Time: Schedule for future or start immediately
- Coin Rewards: Auto-add coins to winners
- Custom Messages: Personalize giveaway text
Real Example Setup:
Prize: "🎮 Gaming Setup + 50,000 Coins"
Duration: 7 days
Winners: 3
Channel: #events
Coin Reward: 50,000 coins (automatic)
Start: Immediately
Giveaway Features
Automatic Management
- Scheduled Start: Set future start times
- Auto Winner Selection: Random fair selection
- Coin Distribution: Automatic rewards to winners
- Account Creation: Auto-creates accounts for new winners
- Achievement Triggers: Awards "giveaway_winner" achievement
Participant Requirements
- Discord Membership: Must be in server
- Bot Permissions: React to messages
- No Account Needed: M4T3 creates accounts for winners
- Fair Selection: All participants have equal chance
Giveaway Types
Standard Giveaways
Features:
- React with 🎉 to enter
- Multiple winners supported
- Custom prize descriptions
- Automatic coin rewards
- Real-time participant tracking
Drop Giveaways
Features:
- First-come, first-served
- Instant winner selection
- Quick community events
- Limited time participation
Example Giveaway Flow
1. Giveaway Creation
🏆 GAMING SETUP GIVEAWAY 🏆
Prize: Gaming Setup + 50,000 Coins
Winners: 3
Hosted by: @ServerAdmin
Ends: 7 days from now
React with 🎉 to enter!
2. During Giveaway
- Users react to participate
- Real-time participant count
- Last chance notification (configurable threshold)
- Anti-bot protection (configurable)
3. Giveaway End
🎊 GIVEAWAY ENDED! 🎊
Winners:
🥇 @Winner1 - 50,000 coins added!
🥈 @Winner2 - 50,000 coins added!
🥉 @Winner3 - 50,000 coins added!
Thank you to all 127 participants!
Winner Management
Automatic Coin Rewards
For Existing Users:
- Coins added to current balance
- Achievement "giveaway_winner" awarded
- Notification sent to winner
For New Users:
- Account automatically created
- Starting coins + giveaway reward
- Joined to active leaderboard
- Achievement awarded
Winner Selection Process
- Fair Random Selection: All participants equal chance
- Anti-Bot Protection: Optional bot exclusion
- Permission Checks: Verify user can win
- Account Management: Create/update as needed
- Reward Distribution: Automatic coin delivery
Dashboard Management
Giveaway Creation Interface
Visual Editor Features:
- Live Preview: See giveaway before posting
- Channel Selection: Choose from server channels
- Time Picker: Easy duration/schedule selection
- Embed Customization: Colors and formatting
- Participant Settings: Bot restrictions, role requirements
Active Giveaway Monitoring
Real-time Data:
- Current participant count
- Time remaining
- Winner selection preview
- Edit/cancel options
- Participant list export
Giveaway History
- Past Events: Complete archive
- Winner Records: Who won what
- Statistics: Participation rates
- Export Data: Download for analysis
Advanced Configuration
Message Customization
Configurable Elements:
- Giveaway title format
- Entry instructions
- End announcement
- Winner congratulations
- Last chance warnings
Participant Restrictions
- Role Requirements: Must have specific roles
- Bot Exclusion: Prevent bots from winning
- Permission Checks: Server-specific rules
- Bonus Entries: Extra chances for special users
Reward Integration
Economy Features:
- Automatic Coins: Set reward amounts
- Leaderboard Impact: Winners gain wealth ranking
- Achievement System: Special badges for winners
- Starting Balance: New users get default + reward
Troubleshooting
Giveaway Won't Start
Check:
- Bot has permission in target channel
- Embed Links permission enabled
- Valid start time (not in past)
- Channel exists and is accessible
Winners Not Receiving Coins
Common Causes:
- Server economy not enabled
- User account creation failed
- Database connection issues
- Insufficient bot permissions
Can't Access Dashboard
- Discord Login: Ensure proper OAuth
- Server Permissions: Must have Manage Guild
- Bot Present: M4T3 must be in server
- Cache Issues: Try refresh/logout
Best Practices
Engagement Strategies
- Regular Schedule: Weekly/monthly events
- Fair Prizes: Appeal to your community
- Clear Rules: Set participation requirements
- Multiple Winners: More engagement
- Coin Rewards: Boost server economy
Prize Ideas
- Digital Rewards: Game keys, gift cards
- Server Benefits: Special roles, privileges
- Coin Combinations: Large + small amounts
- Themed Events: Holiday/seasonal prizes
Community Building
- Announcement Channels: Dedicated giveaway space
- Social Media: Cross-promote events
- Winner Showcases: Celebrate participants
- Feedback Collection: Improve future events
M4T3's giveaway system creates excitement, rewards community participation, and seamlessly integrates with the server economy for maximum engagement!