1. Do I need to link my Discord account to use HonorForge?

Yes. Linking your Discord allows the system to recognize your participation, sync your progress, and automatically update your badges, ranks, and challenges across both platforms.
 

2. What happens if I leave the voice channel or disconnect?

If you disconnect before completing your challenge, progress may pause or reset depending on how far you got. Staying connected helps ensure your effort is properly tracked.
 

3. Can I complete challenges in any game?

Yes! HonorForge is designed to work across sandbox and community-based games. Each challenge specifies what kind of activity counts — from teamwork missions to solo efforts.
 

4. How do I earn points and rank up?

You earn participation points automatically when completing challenges or community events. As your total grows, you’ll rise through ranks (Recruit → Private → Corporal → etc.) and unlock new badges or privileges.
 

5. What’s the difference between public and private challenges?

Public challenges are open to everyone on the platform. Private challenges are exclusive — usually created by your group leaders or friends — and can only be joined through a shared link.
 

6. What are badges, and how do I get them?

Badges are collectible digital emblems that mark your progress and achievements. Some are earned through gameplay and challenge completions, while others are seasonal or exclusive to subscribers.
 

7. Do I need a subscription to use HonorForge?

Yes — every player needs at least the Free Tier subscription to activate their profile and start completing challenges. The Free Tier gives you access to 1 challenge per month and core features like ranking, badges, and participation tracking. Upgrading to Mid-Tier or Top-Tier unlocks more weekly challenges, exclusive badge rewards, and custom creation tools.
 

8. Can I create my own challenges or badges?

Yes! Depending on your subscription tier, you can design your own challenges, upload badge ideas, or even host community events that others can join.
 

9. How do I complete a challenge?

Join your community’s Discord voice channel where the HonorForge bot is active, start playing, and stay connected while completing the challenge. Once the activity is verified, your progress will automatically update.
 

10. Why do I need to be in a voice channel?

Being in a voice channel confirms that you’re actively participating in the challenge and allows the system to track your session safely without collecting any personal gameplay data. It’s how HonorForge verifies legitimate activity without requiring video uploads or manual proof.