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 ### **Communication Tools (Slack, Discord) – Why & How to Use Them?**  

Effective communication is crucial for managing a game development team, especially when working remotely or collaborating with freelancers. **Slack and Discord** are two of the best tools for this.  

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### **1. Slack – Best for Professional Team Collaboration**  

**Use Case:** Internal team communication, project discussions, and workflow organization.  

🔹 **Why Slack?**  

- Organized **channels** for different topics (e.g., #game-design, #art, #development, #bugs).  

- **Integrations** with Trello, GitHub, Jira, and Google Drive for task management.  

- **Threaded messages** to keep discussions focused.  

- **File sharing** and version history tracking.  

- **Better for structured work communication** compared to Discord.  

💡 **How to Use?**  

- Create a **Slack workspace** for GameDept Technologies.  

- Set up **channels** for different teams (art, coding, marketing, etc.).  

- Integrate with GitHub/Trello for automated updates.  

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### **2. Discord – Best for Real-Time Collaboration & Community Building**  

**Use Case:** Team discussions, voice meetings, and community engagement.  

🔹 **Why Discord?**  

- **Free voice & video calls** for quick brainstorming.  

- **Screen sharing** for debugging or art reviews.  

- **Bots for automation** (e.g., GitHub commits, daily standups).  

- **Better for casual chats, gaming culture, and fan engagement.**  

💡 **How to Use?**  

- Create a **private Discord server** for the dev team.  

- Set up channels:  

  - **Text:** #announcements, #dev-updates, #general, #random  

  - **Voice:** Team meetings, live debugging, Q&A  

- Later, open a **public Discord server** for your game's community.  

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### **Which One to Use?**

✅ **Slack** → For structured work communication & professional use.  

✅ **Discord** → For casual team discussions, voice calls, and community building.  

Most indie studios use **both**—Slack for development and Discord for marketing & community engagement. Would you like help setting up a workflow for your team? 🚀