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# The Chat Command

### Global Chat

Global chat is visible to all online players. You can set this as your default chat channel using the `/chat global` command. If you want to send a message in global chat without changing your default chat channel you can do so using the `/chat global <message>` command.

### Local Chat

Local chat is only visible to nearby players. You can set this as your default chat channel using the `/chat local` command. If you want to send a message in local chat without changing your default chat channel you can do so using the `/chat local <message>` command.

### Group Chat

Group chat is only visible to players in a specific group. You can create a new group using the `/group create` command and add players to your group using the `/group invite` command. You can use the `/chat group` command to change your default chat channel to your current group, which means that your messages will only be visible to players who are also in your group. If you want to send a message to your group without changing your default chat channel you can do so using the `/chat group <message>` command or the `/group chat <message>` command.


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