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Broadcasting is one of the tools in Growtopia. It is used to communicate with wider audience of Growtopia using global messages. Broadcasts have a ten minute cool-down time period between each one. [[Commands|/radio]] hides all players' broadcasts.
'''Broadcasting''' is one of the features in [[Growtopia]], which can be used to spread messages to multiple players at once. Using the [[Commands|/radio command]] hides broadcasts from all players.


==Requirements for Broadcasts==
==Types==
===Broadcast===


'''''ALL Broadcasts'''''
A broadcast is done by doing /broadcast ''<message>'' or /bc "<message>" works for longer messages. This will send the message to 1000 random people for 6000 gems for [[Super Supporter]]s (9000 gems for [[Supporter]]s, and 12000 gems for normal players).
*Requires level 20+ or [[supporter]] rank.


'''Broadcast'''
===Super Broadcast===
*300 [[Gems]]


'''Super Broadcast'''
A super broadcast is done by doing /sb ''<message>'', at a cost of 20 gems per player for [[Super Supporter]]s (30 gems for [[Supporter]]s, and 40 gems for normal players). This will send the broadcast to every online player. When a Super Broadcast is broadcasted, it makes a short beep sound.
*Costs 1 [[Gems|gem]] per player (depends on the amount of players online).


'''Custom Broadcast'''
A super broadcast can also be done through a [[Megaphone]], a [[Locke's Megaphone]] (which are no longer obtainable), or with a [[Party Screamer]] (this version has pre-written text which cannot be changed).
*Costs 1 [[Gems|gem]] per player (Minimum: 1001, so 1001 gems)


==Type of Broadcasts==
===Custom Broadcast===
'''Broadcast'''


A broadcast is done by doing /broadcast ''<message>'' or /bc "<message>" works for longer messages. This will send the message to 1000 random people for 300 gems. This means the player is paying 1 gem per 3.34 people.
A custom broadcast is done by typing /cb ''<number of players> <message>'', at a cost of 20 gems per player for [[Super Supporter]]s (30 gems for [[Supporter]]s, and 40 gems for normal players). The minimum amount of people that can be custom broadcasted to is 1001.


'''Super Broadcast'''
===Super Duper Broadcast===


A super broadcast is done by doing /sb ''<message>'', at a cost of 1 gem per player. This will send the broadcast to every online player. When a Super Broadcast is broadcasted, it makes a short beep sound.
This form of Broadcasting has been disabled since P.A.W 2014 due to server issues and/or for being annoying. Super Duper Broadcast was done by typing /sdb, for the price of 50 [[Growtoken]]s. The broadcast appeared in the middle of each player's screen in a special notification box. Developers can still use the Super Duper Broadcast command, however pressing "GO!" after entering the message will not do anything.


A super broadcast can also be done through a [[Megaphone]], or, with a [[Party Screamer]] (this version has pre-written text which cannot be changed).
If a normal player tries to write the /sdb command, they get the following message as a result: "Oops: The super duper broadcast has been disabled for now, either because it was causing lag or just too dang annoying. Try again later."
'''Custom Broadcast'''


This is done by typing /cb ''<number of players> <message>'', at a cost of 1 gem per player. The minimum amount of people that can be custom broadcasted to is 1001.
===Friendcast===


'''Super Duper Broadcast'''
A friendcast is done by typing /fc <Message>, and doesn't cost any gems. This will send a message to all of the player's friends who are currently online.


Super Duper Broadcasts is done by typing /sdb, for the price of 50 [[Growtoken|Growtokens.]] The broadcast will appear in the middle of each player's screen. This was disabled after P.A.W 2014 due to server issues and being annoying.
===Guildcast===


'''Friendcast'''
A guildcast is done by typing /gc <Message>, and doesn't cost any gems. If a player is in a [[Guilds|guild]], this will send a message to other guild members that have their "Show Guild Member Notifications" enabled. A player without a guild will not be able to use this command.


==Requirements==
===ALL Broadcasts===
*Requires level 21 or above, and a [[Supporter]] rank.


A Friendcast is done by typing /fc <Message>, for free.  This will send a message to all of the player's friends who are currently online.
===Broadcast===
*Costs 12,000 [[Gems]] for a non-[[Supporter]], 9,000 [[Gems]] for a [[Supporter]], and 6,000 [[Gems]] for a [[Super Supporter]].


'''Guild Cast'''
===Super Broadcast===
*Costs 40 [[Gems]] for a non-[[Supporter]], 30 [[Gems]] for a [[Supporter]], and 20 [[Gems]] for a [[Super Supporter]] per player (minimum: 1001 players/gems).
*Must have Advanced Account Protection enabled.


A Guildcast is done by typing /gc <Message>, for free. If you are in a guild, this will send a message to other players in your guild that has their Show Guild Member Notifications enabled, otherwise has no effect if you are not in a guild.
===Custom Broadcast===
*Costs 40 [[Gems]] for a non-[[Supporter]], 30 [[Gems]] for a [[Supporter]], and 20 [[Gems]] for a [[Super Supporter]] per player (minimum: 1001 players/20020 gems).
*Must have Advanced Account Protection enabled.


==What not to broadcast==
==Rules==
As stated in the rules, players aren't allowed to broadcast about [[Scams|drop games, trust tests, casinos, and other betting games]]. Doing so can get the player punished.
As stated in the in-game rules, players aren't allowed to broadcast about [[Scams|drop games, trust tests, casinos, and other betting games]]. Doing so can get the player punished.


Other things which shouldn't be broadcasted are:
Other things which shouldn't be broadcasted are:
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* Broadcast to spam /msg other players.
* Broadcast to spam /msg other players.
* Starting a super-broadcast war.
* Starting a super-broadcast war.
* Singling out other players
* Singling out other players.


== Tweaks ==
==Trivia==
*Sept 2nd, 2016: Increased price of all broadcasts by 1.5 during [[Systems Update]].
*There have been several tweaks made to broadcasting, mainly to cut down the number of spam broadcasts.
*Feb 14th, 2017: Doubled price of all broadcasts to help cut down on spam and because of inflation during [[Valentine's Week]].
**On September 2, 2016, the price of every broadcast was increased by 1.5 during the [[Systems Update|Systems]] update.
*9th, 2018: Increased price for /cb and /sb, also increased cooldown from one minute to ten minutes.
**On February 14, 2017, the price of every broadcast was doubled on [[Valentine's Week/2017|Valentine's Week]].
**On February 9, 2018, the price of custom broadcast and super broadcast was increased. The cooldown was also changed from one minute to ten minutes.
**On December 17, 2020, the price of every broadcast was increased.
***Normal players will have to pay 2x the [[gems]] for Broadcasts
***[[Supporter]]s will have to pay 1.5x times the [[gems]] for Broadcasts, Super Broadcasts, and Custom Broadcasts
***[[Super Supporter]]s have no changes in the Broadcast cost
***The [[Megaphone]] cost has been increased to 30 [[World Lock]]s for all players, including Super Supporters.
**Starting from an unknown date, players are required to be at level 21 or have the [[Supporter]] rank to be able to broadcast.
*A [[Megaphone]] can be used to super-broadcast without using [[Gems|gems]].
**A [[Party Screamer]] works the same way as a Megaphone except what is said during the broadcast cannot be controlled by the player.
*Super Broadcasts and Custom Broadcasts now requires Advanced Account Protection enabled as of [[Player Appreciation Week/2021|Player Appreciation Week 2021 Day 1]] on August 23, 2021.
*As of September 7, 2023, the [[Broadcast]] system has undergone the following changes:
**The [[Megaphone]] can only be purchased from [[Gems#In-App_Purchases|In-App Purchases]] and has been removed from the [[Growtoken Store]].
**The [[Locke's Megaphone]] is no longer sold by [[Locke The Salesman]] or [[Lock-Bot]].
**The prices of [[Broadcast]] increased with the following prices:
***Non-Supporters: 12,000 [[Gems]]
***Supporters: 9,000 [[Gems]]
***Super-Supporters: 6,000 [[Gems]]
**The price of Super Broadcast was increased from 1 gem/person online to 20/30/40 (for Super Supporter, Supporter and non-Supporter) gems per person online.


== Other Broadcasting ==
==Gallery==
*A [[Megaphone]] works the same way as super-broadcasting except it is a consumable which can be traded.
*A [[Party Screamer]] works the same way as a megaphone except what is said during the broadcast cannot be controlled.
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Drop game ban.jpg|Message displayed upon ban
Sdb test1.png|Ex-developer [[Seth Able Robinson|@Seth]] demonstrating how SDB works on 17.02.2017.
Sdb test1.png|Seth demonstrating how SDB works on 17.02.2017
Sdb test2.png|@Seth demonstrating how SDB works on 17.02.2017.
Sdb test2.png|Seth demonstrating how SDB works on 17.02.2017
sdb 2019.png|@Seth super duper broadcasting during the super mod dance party 25.08.2019
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Category:Chat]]
[[Category:Chat]]

Latest revision as of 18:21, 2 August 2025

Broadcasting is one of the features in Growtopia, which can be used to spread messages to multiple players at once. Using the /radio command hides broadcasts from all players.

Types

Broadcast

A broadcast is done by doing /broadcast <message> or /bc "<message>" works for longer messages. This will send the message to 1000 random people for 6000 gems for Super Supporters (9000 gems for Supporters, and 12000 gems for normal players).

Super Broadcast

A super broadcast is done by doing /sb <message>, at a cost of 20 gems per player for Super Supporters (30 gems for Supporters, and 40 gems for normal players). This will send the broadcast to every online player. When a Super Broadcast is broadcasted, it makes a short beep sound.

A super broadcast can also be done through a Megaphone, a Locke's Megaphone (which are no longer obtainable), or with a Party Screamer (this version has pre-written text which cannot be changed).

Custom Broadcast

A custom broadcast is done by typing /cb <number of players> <message>, at a cost of 20 gems per player for Super Supporters (30 gems for Supporters, and 40 gems for normal players). The minimum amount of people that can be custom broadcasted to is 1001.

Super Duper Broadcast

This form of Broadcasting has been disabled since P.A.W 2014 due to server issues and/or for being annoying. Super Duper Broadcast was done by typing /sdb, for the price of 50 Growtokens. The broadcast appeared in the middle of each player's screen in a special notification box. Developers can still use the Super Duper Broadcast command, however pressing "GO!" after entering the message will not do anything.

If a normal player tries to write the /sdb command, they get the following message as a result: "Oops: The super duper broadcast has been disabled for now, either because it was causing lag or just too dang annoying. Try again later."

Friendcast

A friendcast is done by typing /fc <Message>, and doesn't cost any gems. This will send a message to all of the player's friends who are currently online.

Guildcast

A guildcast is done by typing /gc <Message>, and doesn't cost any gems. If a player is in a guild, this will send a message to other guild members that have their "Show Guild Member Notifications" enabled. A player without a guild will not be able to use this command.

Requirements

ALL Broadcasts

  • Requires level 21 or above, and a Supporter rank.

Broadcast

Super Broadcast

Custom Broadcast

Rules

As stated in the in-game rules, players aren't allowed to broadcast about drop games, trust tests, casinos, and other betting games. Doing so can get the player punished.

Other things which shouldn't be broadcasted are:

  • Lying about mods being in a world when they're not will get the player punished.
  • Faking official Growtopia system messages will get the player punished.
  • Broadcasting from an inappropriate world name. Doing so will get the world nuked.
  • Broadcast to spam /msg other players.
  • Starting a super-broadcast war.
  • Singling out other players.

Trivia

  • There have been several tweaks made to broadcasting, mainly to cut down the number of spam broadcasts.
    • On September 2, 2016, the price of every broadcast was increased by 1.5 during the Systems update.
    • On February 14, 2017, the price of every broadcast was doubled on Valentine's Week.
    • On February 9, 2018, the price of custom broadcast and super broadcast was increased. The cooldown was also changed from one minute to ten minutes.
    • On December 17, 2020, the price of every broadcast was increased.
      • Normal players will have to pay 2x the gems for Broadcasts
      • Supporters will have to pay 1.5x times the gems for Broadcasts, Super Broadcasts, and Custom Broadcasts
      • Super Supporters have no changes in the Broadcast cost
      • The Megaphone cost has been increased to 30 World Locks for all players, including Super Supporters.
    • Starting from an unknown date, players are required to be at level 21 or have the Supporter rank to be able to broadcast.
  • A Megaphone can be used to super-broadcast without using gems.
    • A Party Screamer works the same way as a Megaphone except what is said during the broadcast cannot be controlled by the player.
  • Super Broadcasts and Custom Broadcasts now requires Advanced Account Protection enabled as of Player Appreciation Week 2021 Day 1 on August 23, 2021.
  • As of September 7, 2023, the Broadcast system has undergone the following changes:
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