Chatbot Best Practices

Get the most out of Nova AI Chatbot with these tips, strategies, and best practices for effective AI interactions.

💬 Conversation Strategies

🎯 Effective Prompting

Technique	Description	Example
📝 Be Clear	State exactly what you need	"I need a recipe for chocolate cake that uses no eggs"
🔍 Focus	One topic at a time	"Let's discuss renewable energy sources"
📚 Context	Include background information	"I'm writing a paper on climate change and need statistics"
📋 Format	Specify desired output format	"Please provide this information in a numbered list"
📊 Depth	Indicate detail level needed	"I'd like a brief overview of quantum computing"

🔄 Follow-Up Techniques

Technique	Example
🔎 Ask for Details	"Can you explain that concept in more detail?"
📋 Request Examples	"Could you give me a practical example of this?"
❓ Seek Clarification	"I didn't understand X, could you rephrase that?"
🛣️ Explore Alternatives	"Is there another approach to solving this problem?"
🤔 Respectful Challenge	"That doesn't seem right because..."

Conversation Management

• Use /forget when changing topics completely

• Explicitly State Topic Changes: "Now I'd like to talk about..."

• Reference Previous Information: "Regarding what you said earlier about X..."

• Save Important Responses: Use the save button for valuable information

• Use Character Names: When switching between characters, use their names

🎭 Character Selection

Character	Best For	Example Use Case
👩‍💼 Nova	General assistance	Everyday questions and information
🧠 Dr. Helix	Scientific topics	Research help and academic discussions
👨‍💻 Lex	Technical support	Programming and technology questions
🌙 Luna	Creative projects	Writing stories and creative content
🔤 English Enforcer	Language help	Grammar checking and writing improvement
etc...

Character Switching

• Switch characters when changing topic domains

• Allow a few messages for the character to adjust

• Consider creating custom characters for specialized needs

• Use the same character for related topics for better continuity

⚙️ Configuration Tips

Setting	Recommendation	Benefit
🔘 Buttons	Enable only what you use	Cleaner interface
🔌 Plugins	Match to conversation needs	More relevant responses
💬 Response Style	Adjust to channel purpose	Appropriate detail level
🧠 Memory Depth	Set based on complexity	Better conversation flow

Button Settings

• Enable Character Display in servers with multiple characters

• Use Forget Button in public channels

• Enable Save Response for educational contexts

• Add Export MD for documentation purposes

Plugin Selection

• Enable Web Scraping for research-heavy conversations

• Use YouTube Integration for video content discussions

• Activate Web Search for current events and facts

• Combine plugins strategically for complex tasks

Response Settings

• Use Concise mode for quick answers

• Select Detailed mode for learning and explanation

• Choose Technical focus for programming help

• Set Creative focus for brainstorming and writing

🌟 Advanced Techniques

🧩 Problem Solving

Approach	Description
🔍 Break Down Problems	Split complex issues into smaller parts
🔄 Iterate Solutions	Build on partial solutions with feedback
🤝 Collaborative Approach	Work with the AI as a partner
📝 Document Progress	Keep track of what works and what doesn't

📚 Learning Enhancement

Technique	Example
🔄 Multiple Explanations	"Can you explain this concept in a different way?"
🔗 Request Analogies	"Can you compare this to something more familiar?"
📝 Self-Testing	"Can you quiz me on what we just discussed?"
📋 Summarization	"Please summarize the key points we covered"

🌐 Server Integration

Channel Strategy

• Dedicate specific channels to different AI characters

• Create topic-specific AI channels (homework help, coding, etc.)

• Consider a general AI chat channel for casual conversation

• Use channel descriptions to indicate the AI's purpose

Community Guidelines

• Establish clear rules for AI interaction

• Encourage users to report problematic responses

• Create examples of effective AI prompts

• Share successful AI interactions as examples

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
❌ Inaccurate Responses	Provide corrective information and ask for sources
🌫️ Vague Answers	Request specific examples and more detail
🤔 Misunderstandings	Rephrase your question with different terminology
🔄 Repetitive Responses	Use /forget and start with a clearer prompt