Discord HypeSquad Explained

Summary

In this video, the creator explains Discord's Hype Squad, a community program that began in 2016. Initially a marketing tool, it has evolved into a larger community experience with different tiers: online members, event attendees, and event coordinators. The video covers the program's history, its perks, and how to join. It also touches on controversies like the removal of the original badge and changes to the program's structure. Whether you're interested in online involvement or organizing real-world events, the video guides you through the process and highlights the exclusive benefits of participating in Discord's Hype Squad.

Takeaways

• 😀 Discord Hype Squad is a community program designed to promote Discord through various activities, including online participation and event attendance.
• 😀 The program started in 2016 with three tiers: Hype Squad Online, Hype Squad Event Attendees, and Hype Squad Event Coordinators.
• 😀 Initially, the program required participants to be over 16 years old, but the age restriction was removed in 2018 for the online tier.
• 😀 In 2018, Discord introduced the concept of 'Hype Squad Houses,' where members are assigned to one of three houses based on a quiz: Brilliance, Balance, or Bravery.
• 😀 The program has evolved from a simple marketing tool to a core part of the Discord community, with members participating in various events and activities.
• 😀 Hype Squad members get perks such as exclusive badges, access to newsletters, and event-related swag (like t-shirts and stickers).
• 😀 Event Coordinators enjoy additional perks like custom vanity URLs for event servers and a swag box to promote Discord at their events.
• 😀 Some controversies include the removal of the original Hype Squad badge and the transition to the house-based system, which disappointed some long-time members.
• 😀 To join Hype Squad Online, users can take a quiz in Discord settings to determine their house and gain access to community challenges and other online benefits.
• 😀 For the Event Tier, users need to apply through Discord’s website, answer questions, and submit a video application showing their face for age verification.
• 😀 The program continues to offer new opportunities for engagement, and while the application process for event tiers is currently closed, it may reopen in the future.

Q & A

What is Discord Hype Squad?

Discord Hype Squad is a community program that started in 2016, originally created to promote Discord through its members. The program has since evolved into a more community-focused initiative, with online and event-based tiers offering various perks to members.

How did Discord Hype Squad begin?

The Hype Squad program started as a marketing tool to help promote Discord to a wider audience. Members of the program would receive small perks in exchange for spreading the word about Discord within their communities and social circles.

What major change occurred in Discord Hype Squad in 2018?

In 2018, Discord introduced the Hype Squad Houses system, which replaced the original online program structure. This new system categorized members into three houses (Brilliance, Bravery, Balance) based on a quiz, and removed the age restriction for online members.

What are the three houses in the Hype Squad program?

The three houses in Discord Hype Squad are Brilliance, Bravery, and Balance. Members are sorted into one of these houses after taking a quiz that matches their personality and preferences.

What are the perks of being in the online tier of Hype Squad?

Members in the online tier receive access to a newsletter, exclusive house challenges, and a house badge that appears on their profile to show their affiliation with one of the Hype Squad Houses.

What additional perks do event attendees in the Hype Squad receive?

Event attendees receive all online tier perks, plus a gold badge on their profile and a one-time swag pack that includes a t-shirt, stickers, and pins. They also gain access to a secret event server.

What special perks are available to Hype Squad event coordinators?

Event coordinators enjoy all the perks from the online and event attendee tiers, along with extra features for organizing events, such as a vanity URL for their event server and a swag box to distribute at their events.

How did Discord handle the controversies surrounding Hype Squad?

The main controversy was the removal of the original Hype Squad badge and the transition from the old online program to the Hype Squad Houses system. Some members expressed disappointment over these changes, but no major controversies have occurred since then.

How can someone join the Hype Squad online program?

To join the Hype Squad online program, users need to go to their Discord user settings, navigate to the Hype Squad section, and complete a quiz that determines their house. The quiz asks random questions to assess which house suits them best.

What is the process to join the Hype Squad event program?

To join the Hype Squad event program, users must apply on the Discord website when applications are open. The process includes answering a series of questions and submitting a video where applicants show their face to verify their identity.