Match Commands

This section describes commands available for managing match-related activities in the ECS Discord bot.

Command: /nextmatch

• Description: List the next scheduled match information.
• Usage: /nextmatch
• Permissions: None
• Details:
  • Displays the opponent, date and time (in PST), and venue of the next scheduled match.
  • The match details are fetched from the stored schedule.
• Example:
  • /nextmatch
• Error Messages:
  • “An error occurred: {error_message}” (If an error occurs while fetching the match information)

Command: /newmatch

• Description: Create a new match thread.
• Usage: /newmatch
• Permissions: Admin
• Details:
  • Creates a new thread for the next match in the designated forum channel.
  • Prepares the match environment and generates weather forecasts if applicable.
• Example:
  • /newmatch
• Error Messages:
  • “You do not have the necessary permissions.” (If the user lacks the required permissions)
  • “No upcoming matches found.” (If no matches are scheduled)
  • “A thread has already been created for the next match.” (If a thread already exists for the next match)
  • “Forum channel not found or invalid.” (If the specified channel does not exist or is not a forum channel)
  • “Failed to process the command: {error_message}” (If an error occurs while creating the match thread)

Command: /awaymatch

• Description: Create a new away match thread.
• Usage: /awaymatch [opponent]
• Permissions: Admin
• Details:
  • Creates a new thread for an away match, provided that a ticket item is created in the store first.
  • The opponent team name is optional.
• Example:
  • /awaymatch "Portland Timbers"
• Error Messages:
  • “You do not have the necessary permissions.” (If the user lacks the required permissions)
  • “No relevant away match or ticket info found.” (If no match or ticket information is found)
  • “A thread for this away match has already been created.” (If a thread already exists for the away match)
  • “Failed to process the command: {error_message}” (If an error occurs while creating the away match thread)

Command: /predictions

• Description: List predictions for the current match thread.
• Usage: /predictions
• Permissions: None
• Details:
  • Lists all predictions made for the current match thread.
  • Displays the prediction and the number of times it was made.
• Example:
  • /predictions
• Error Messages:
  • “This command can only be used in match threads.” (If the command is used outside a match thread)
  • “This thread is not associated with an active match prediction.” (If the thread is not linked to a match)
  • “No predictions have been made for this match.” (If no predictions are available)

Command: /predict

• Description: Predict the score of the match.
• Usage: /predict <prediction>
• Permissions: None
• Details:
  • Records a user’s prediction for the match score.
  • The prediction must be in the format “X-Y” (e.g., 3-0).
• Example:
  • /predict 3-1
• Error Messages:
  • “This command can only be used in match threads.” (If the command is used outside a match thread)
  • “This thread is not associated with an active match prediction.” (If the thread is not linked to a match)
  • “Predictions are closed for this match.” (If predictions are no longer being accepted)
  • “You have already made a prediction for this match.” (If the user has already submitted a prediction)

For more assistance or queries regarding these commands, please contact the bot administrators.