Lifecycle Stages

The four stages

Stage	Emoji	Requirements
Observer	🌱	Default for new members (first 14 days)
Active	🌿	15+ days in server, 20+ messages, 7+ active days in last 30
Regular	🌳	61+ days, 100+ messages, 15+ active days in last 30
Veteran	🏔️	180+ days, 500+ messages, 20+ active days in last 30

All three criteria must be met for a stage upgrade. “Active days” means days with at least one XP event in the last 30 days.

At-risk detection

A member is flagged as “at-risk” when they haven’t earned any XP in the past 30 days, regardless of their stage. A Veteran who stops participating for a month is at-risk. An Observer who never started is at-risk.

This is the key metric for retention. At-risk members are the ones most likely to leave your server.

Checking individual members

/member-stage @username

Shows the member’s current stage, all engagement metrics, and at-risk status. Requires Manage Server permission.

Server-wide overview

/server-stages

Shows how many members are in each stage - a quick health check of your community’s activity distribution.

Finding at-risk members

/lifecycle-analyze

The most actionable command. Shows:

At-risk members who may need re-engagement
Stage distribution breakdown
Overall engagement summary

A practical workflow

You notice server activity declining. Run /lifecycle-analyze to see who’s at-risk. Look at former Regulars and Veterans who’ve gone quiet - these are your highest-value re-engagement targets. Check their /member-stage for specifics. Consider reaching out directly or creating events targeting their interests.

Members can check their own journey

Members can use /my-journey (no permissions needed) to see their own lifecycle progression and stage history.