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Telegram Bot Guide

Learn how to use our Telegram bot to submit quests and track your progress

Bot Commands

/startLink your account and get your Telegram ID

Example:

Simply type /start to begin

Response:

Bot will provide your unique Telegram ID to link with your web account

/questsView all available quests you can complete

Example:

/quests

Response:

Shows a list of quests with IDs, titles, points, and requirements

/submit [id]Submit exactly ONE photo for a specific quest

Example:

/submit 123

Response:

Bot will ask you to send ONE photo, then process your submission

/statusCheck your recent submissions and their status

Example:

/status

Response:

Shows your recent submissions with approval status and feedback

/leaderboardView top participants and your ranking

Example:

/leaderboard

Response:

Displays current leaderboard with top players and your position

Submission Process

1

Choose Your Quest

Use /quests to find a quest you want to complete. Note the quest ID number.

💡 Tip: Read the quest description carefully to understand what's required.

2

Complete the Activity

Go out and actually complete the quest requirement in real life.

💡 Tip: Make sure you have everything needed for a good proof photo.

3

Take ONE Clear Photo

Capture exactly ONE photo that clearly shows you completed the quest.

💡 Tip: Submit only one photo with good lighting, clear subjects, and all participants visible.

4

Submit via Bot

Type /submit [quest_id] and send exactly ONE photo when prompted.

💡 Tip: Send only one photo and make sure to use the correct quest ID from step 1.

5

Wait for Review

Our AI will review your submission, usually within minutes.

💡 Tip: Check /status to see if your submission was approved or needs revision.

Photo Guidelines

Good Lighting

Take photos in well-lit environments. Natural daylight works best.

Clear Subjects

Make sure all people and objects in the quest are clearly visible.

Full Frame

Include the complete scene or activity, don't crop important details.

One Photo Only

Submit exactly ONE original photo per quest without heavy filters or editing.

Context Visible

Include enough background to show the location or setting.

All Participants

For pair/group quests, ensure everyone required is in the photo.

Good vs Bad Examples

Good Submission

Quest: "Dine at a new restaurant with your partner"

  • ✅ Both partners clearly visible
  • ✅ Restaurant setting obvious
  • ✅ Food on table shows dining activity
  • ✅ Good lighting and clear image

Poor Submission

Quest: "Dine at a new restaurant with your partner"

  • ❌ Only one person visible
  • ❌ Can't tell it's a restaurant
  • ❌ No food or dining evidence
  • ❌ Poor image quality

Troubleshooting

Bot not responding

Make sure you're messaging the official PGPals bot. Try /start again.

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Can't find quest ID

Use /quests to see all available quests with their ID numbers.

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Photo won't send

Check your internet connection and photo file size. Try a smaller image.

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Submission rejected

Check the rejection reason and retake the photo following the guidelines.

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Points not updating

Allow a few minutes for processing. Check /status for submission status.

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