CS2-SimpleAdmin/CS2-SimpleAdmin-docs/docs/user/commands/basechat.md

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Chat Commands

Admin chat and messaging commands.

Admin Chat

Admin Say (Private)

Send a message to all online admins only.

css_asay <message>

Permission: @css/chat

Features:

• Only admins see the message
• Useful for admin coordination
• Colored differently from regular chat

Examples:

css_asay "Player is suspicious, keep an eye on them"
css_asay "I'm going AFK for 5 minutes"
css_asay "Need help with a situation"

Message format:

[ADMIN] YourName: message

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Public Announcements

CSS Say (Colored)

Send a colored message to all players.

css_cssay <message>

Permission: @css/chat

Features:

• Colorful formatted message
• Visible to all players
• Stands out from regular chat

Examples:

css_cssay "Server will restart in 5 minutes!"
css_cssay "Welcome to our server!"
css_cssay "Rules: No cheating, be respectful"

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Say (With Prefix)

Send a message to all players with admin prefix.

css_say <message>

Permission: @css/chat

Features:

• Message shows with "(ADMIN)" prefix
• Visible to all players
• Authority message format

Examples:

css_say "Please be respectful in chat"
css_say "Cheating will result in permanent ban"
css_say "Type !rules for server rules"

Message format:

(ADMIN) YourName: message

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Private Say (Whisper)

Send a private message to a specific player.

css_psay <#userid or name> <message>

Permission: @css/chat

Features:

• Only the target player sees the message
• Useful for private warnings or help
• Doesn't clutter public chat

Examples:

css_psay #123 "Please stop mic spamming"
css_psay PlayerName "You need to join a team"
css_psay @all "This is a private message to everyone"

Target receives:

(ADMIN to you) AdminName: message

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Center Say

Display a message in the center of all players' screens.

css_csay <message>

Permission: @css/chat

Features:

• Large text in center of screen
• Impossible to miss
• Useful for important announcements

Examples:

css_csay "ROUND STARTS IN 10 SECONDS"
css_csay "FREEZE! Don't move!"
css_csay "Server restarting NOW"

Display:

• Shows in center of screen
• Large, bold text
• Auto-fades after a few seconds

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HUD Say

Display a message on players' HUD (screen overlay).

css_hsay <message>

Permission: @css/chat

Features:

• Message appears on screen overlay
• Less intrusive than center say
• Stays visible longer

Examples:

css_hsay "Tournament starting soon!"
css_hsay "New map voting available"
css_hsay "Visit our website: example.com"

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Usage Examples

Announcements

# Server restart warning
css_cssay "Server will restart in 10 minutes! Save your progress!"

# Center screen countdown
css_csay "5"
# Wait...
css_csay "4"
css_csay "3"
css_csay "2"
css_csay "1"
css_csay "GO!"

Player Communication

# Private warning
css_psay PlayerName "This is your first warning for chat spam"

# Public announcement
css_say "Everyone please be quiet for the next round"

# Admin coordination
css_asay "I'm spectating the suspicious player in T spawn"

Event Management

# Tournament announcement
css_cssay "⚠ TOURNAMENT STARTING IN 5 MINUTES ⚠"
css_hsay "Teams, please get ready!"
css_csay "TOURNAMENT BEGINS NOW!"

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Color Codes

Many chat commands support color codes:

{default} - Default chat color
{white} - White
{darkred} - Dark red
{green} - Green
{lightyellow} - Light yellow
{lightblue} - Light blue
{olive} - Olive
{lime} - Lime
{red} - Red
{purple} - Purple
{grey} - Grey
{yellow} - Yellow
{gold} - Gold
{silver} - Silver
{blue} - Blue
{darkblue} - Dark blue
{bluegrey} - Blue grey
{magenta} - Magenta
{lightred} - Light red
{orange} - Orange

Example:

css_say "{red}WARNING: {default}No camping in spawn!"

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Message Targeting

Some commands support player targeting for private messages:

Supported Targets

• @all - All players (private message to each)
• @ct - All Counter-Terrorists
• @t - All Terrorists
• @spec - All spectators
• #123 - Specific userid
• PlayerName - Player by name

Examples:

# Private message to all CTs
css_psay @ct "Defend bombsite A this round"

# Private message to all terrorists
css_psay @t "Rush B with smoke and flash"

# Message to spectators
css_psay @spec "Type !join to play"

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Best Practices

When to Use Each Command

css_asay (Admin Say):

• Admin coordination
• Discussing player behavior
• Planning admin actions
• Private admin discussions

css_cssay (Colored Say):

• Important server announcements
• Event notifications
• Eye-catching messages
• Server information

css_say (Say):

• General admin announcements
• Rule reminders
• Warnings to all players
• Admin presence

css_psay (Private Say):

• Private warnings
• Individual help
• Direct player communication
• Discretion needed

css_csay (Center Say):

• Emergency announcements
• Cannot-miss messages
• Round starts/events
• Countdowns

css_hsay (HUD Say):

• Persistent information
• Less urgent announcements
• Server info
• Website/Discord links

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Communication Guidelines

Professional Communication

1. Be clear and concise - Don't spam long messages
2. Use appropriate command - Don't center-spam trivial messages
3. Check for typos - You represent the server
4. Avoid excessive colors - Can be hard to read

Spam Prevention

1. Don't overuse center say - Very intrusive for players
2. Space out announcements - Don't flood chat
3. Use HUD say for persistent info - Less annoying
4. Coordinate with other admins - Avoid duplicate messages

Effective Messaging

Good Examples:

css_cssay "🎯 New map voting system available! Type !mapvote"
css_psay PlayerName "Hey! Please enable your mic or use team chat"
css_asay "Checking player demos for possible aimbot"

Poor Examples:

css_csay "hi"  # Don't use center say for trivial messages
css_cssay "a" "b" "c" "d"  # Don't spam center messages
css_say "asdfasdfasdf"  # Unprofessional

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Silent Mode

Admins can use silent mode to hide their activity:

css_hide  # Toggle silent mode

When in silent mode:

• Chat messages still work
• Admin name might be hidden (depends on config)
• Useful for undercover moderation

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Configuration

Show Activity Type

Controls how admin actions are displayed:

"ShowActivityType": 2

Options:

• 0 - Hide all admin activity
• 1 - Anonymous ("An admin says...")
• 2 - Show name ("AdminName says...")

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Chat Restrictions

Respecting Gags

Remember that:

• css_asay works even if admin is gagged (admin chat)
• Other commands respect communication penalties
• Can't use chat commands while silenced

Permission Requirements

All chat commands require @css/chat permission:

css_addadmin STEAMID "Name" "@css/chat" 50 0

Or add to a group with chat permission:

css_addgroup "#moderators" "@css/chat,@css/kick" 50

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Troubleshooting

Messages not showing

Check:

• Do you have @css/chat permission?
• Are you silenced/gagged?
• Check console for errors
• Verify player is connected (for css_psay)

Colors not working

Check:

• Use correct color code syntax: {red}
• Some commands may not support colors
• Different chat systems handle colors differently

Players can't see center/HUD messages

Check:

• CS2 client-side chat settings
• Conflicting HUD plugins
• Server console for errors

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Related Commands

• Communication Commands - Gag, mute, silence players
• Base Commands - Admin management
• Ban Commands - Player punishment