IMVU’s chat system goes beyond simple text messaging. It includes a set of slash-based commands that allow users to control their avatar, manage social interactions, and moderate chat rooms. These commands work in , IMVU Next , and the Web/In-Browser version (with minor variations).
| Command | Syntax | Who Can Use | Description | |---------|--------|-------------|-------------| | /kick | /kick <username> | Owner / Host | Removes a user from the room. | | /ban | /ban <username> | Owner / Host | Kicks and prevents them from re-entering. | | /unban | /unban <username> | Owner / Host | Removes a ban from the room. | | /clear | /clear | Owner / Host | Clears all chat messages from the screen (local or room-wide depending on version). | | /lock | /lock | Owner | Locks the room so no new users can enter. | | /unlock | /unlock | Owner | Unlocks the room. | | /mute | /mute <username> | Owner / Host | Prevents a user from chatting in the room. | | /unmute | /unmute <username> | Owner / Host | Restores chatting ability. | | /set topic | /set topic <text> | Owner | Changes the room’s topic line. | imvu chat commands
*roll d[number] : Rolls a die with a specific number of sides (e.g., *roll d20 ). 3. Room Management and Moderation IMVU’s chat system goes beyond simple text messaging
The most "interesting" commands are often the ones you discover yourself. Many (like hot tubs or DJ booths) and Avatar Actions (like special poses) respond to specific words like sit1 , pose , or dj . | Command | Syntax | Who Can Use