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Settings Commands

View and manage your HawkWatch game monitoring settings. Check tracked games, view configurations, and troubleshoot posting issues.

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Manage your HawkWatch game monitoring settings and troubleshoot any posting issues with built-in health checks.

View All Tracked Games

/settings

Get an overview of all games you’re currently monitoring across all channels and servers.

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Command:

/settings

What You’ll See:

  • List of all tracked games
  • Current post methods (Summary/Message on Update)
  • Notification channels for each game
  • Quick access to individual game settings

No Parameters Required

This command provides a complete overview without needing any additional information.

💡 Pro tip: Use this regularly to ensure all your tracked games are working correctly!

View Individual Game Settings

/settings name:[GAME NAME]

View detailed configuration and health status for a specific tracked game.

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Command:

/settings name:RIVALS

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
nameYesGame name or Roblox game ID to view settings for

What You’ll See:

Game Information:

  • Current post method (Summary or Message on Update)
  • Notification channel
  • Role ping settings
  • Tracked changes (name, date, description, thumbnails)

Health Check Results:

  • Permission verification for posting/editing messages
  • Channel accessibility status
  • Any issues preventing proper notifications
  • Troubleshooting suggestions if problems are found

Interactive Options:

  • Button to edit settings (opens the /edit interface)
  • Quick fixes for common permission issues

Examples

View settings by game name:

/settings name:Brookhaven 🏡RP

View settings by game ID:

/settings name:17625359962

Health Checks: This command automatically verifies that HawkWatch can properly post and edit messages in your configured channels.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Permission Problems:

  • Missing “Send Messages” permission
  • Missing “Embed Links” permission

Channel Issues:

  • Notification channel was deleted
  • Channel became private/restricted
  • Bot was removed from the server

Role Ping Issues:

  • Role was deleted or renamed
  • Bot lacks permission to mention the role
  • Role hierarchy prevents mentions

💡 Quick Fix: The settings command will highlight these issues and provide suggestions for resolution!