Collaborate, Connect & Conquer: Unleashing the power of community on EPAL.
- SuperJedders
- Mar 15, 2023
- 8 min read
Updated: Mar 28, 2023
Finding a community of like minded individuals who share your interest in a fandom, book series and even games can be relatively simple nowadays but with so many options to check out, thousands of fans and posts to sift through it can be incredibly overwhelming.
It’s difficult to overcome the nerves of reaching out, knowing that your comment or post will quickly slip beneath the waves of content posted on Reddit, Twitter or TikTok and disappear into the void.
What if you could just look at someone and know they shared your passion for your favourite video game...
...That they match your skill set in ranked leagues...
...And they’re fun and great to talk to.
With Epal.GG you can do just that and more.
Previously I introduced the world of EPAL, the services it provides to the gaming community and delved into some starter tips and tricks for anyone checking out the site. It occurred to me however, that I had not touched on what is arguably the most important part of the EPAL experience.
The People.
Whether a client, an ePal or both, the community they have formed is what brings everything and everyone together. This passion for the site and the service it provides can be seen in the daily posts on the Square, in the streams and chat rooms and even on the dedicated Discord servers where advice and help are offered and even events are run on an ad hoc basis – trivia, tournaments and more!
Providing a voice to the very people that make EPAL so special is very important to me as a fellow user, so I reached out to a number of users to find out what it is they love about EPAL and give them the opportunity to share their stories. Their words and EPAL profiles are linked throughout this article so feel free to check them out, maybe drop them an order or two?
"I found EPAL after I had to quit My job during the pandemic because of medical reasons. I am very grateful with EPAL because it allowed me to work from home doing something I enjoy which is gaming. What I like the most about EPAL is that I met people from very different backgrounds and cultures. It allowed me to improve My English and to make Friends from very different places, even from countries that I never heard before. EPAL helped me to improve My confidence when talking to others, especially in another language.
It warms my heart to think that now I have Friends all over the world, and no matter how far we are from each other we have many things in common, and I am lucky to share their company by playing, watching movies and sometimes just talking."
Remind me; What’s EPAL?
E-PAL is a social network that seeks to unite players all across the world by allowing users to connect and hire likeminded freelance gamers. Being able to select the ePal and services for you ensures a safer, friendlier and toxic-free gaming session whilst also encouraging genuine interactions and socialising with those who share your interests. ePal service providers are all reviewed and approved to ensure the best and most genuine experience, while the review and rating system assists clients and ePals with making informed choices about who to game and socialise with.
"I love how much freedom EPAL gives me. I can have my own schedule and work whenever I feel like it. Thanks to EPAL I have connected and made friends with people all around the globe. Joining EPAL was truly life changing, especially when like me, you live in a third world country."
Just how big is EPAL.gg?
The EPAL service was founded in 2020, and after a few short years now boasts a community of 1.8 Million registered users and has attracted the attention of a number of influencers and content creators. Whilst EPAL is the largest freelance gaming site and has the support and backing of world-renowned capital firms and investors, the user base isn’t diluted by the numbers which can be a common problem for many other sites. Interactions between users are genuine and hiring an ePal to game with is an experience akin to squadding up with an old friend or chatting to a mate on the phone. Every order is delivered by a passionate professional of your own choosing, and with 170k Verified ePals to choose from you’re certain to find the service and ePal for you.
"I love being an EPAL because I love meeting new people around the world and connecting to different cultures while learning about new people! It gives me a chance to meet people I would've never met otherwise and make those types of friendships over similar interests. I love gaming and I love meeting people so having a platform that gives me the best of both worlds is pretty extraordinary."
How can I join the EPAL.gg Community?
Signing up to the site is the first step. Have a look around and be sure to check out the web version and the mobile version of the site to see what works for you, take time to flesh out your profile even if you don’t plan to offer services as an ePal. It may be a freelance site, but it’s also a social hub so share what you’re interested in.
There are a number of ways to connect with and socialise with other users on the EPAL site;
Send a DM, just to them!
Message another user directly to introduce yourself and speak to them, you can even initiate a voice call with them.
Hang out here, chat with Peers!
Set up or join a chat room within the Live tab – you can use voice or text if you’re feeling shy.
Live and loud, join the crowd!
Join or make a stream directly from EPAL. Streams on EPAL are like screen sharing with friends. No more lost messages or feeling like a faceless viewer. Interact and engage.
A Square to share, moments rare!
Post videos or pictures to share your hobbies, interests or that delicious lunch you had yesterday. Comment and like other posts, and view all the posts a user has made by visiting the Feed tab of their profile.
Post it fast, make it last!
Instant Posts can be sent every 30 minutes. While they are mostly used by ePal’s promoting their availability and services, it can be a way to say hi, share some news or even spark a conversation.
Of course, there are also the official EPAL Discord servers, which are a fun treasure trove of memes, chats, pictures and more. Reaching out is where it starts, introduce yourself and you’ll be integrated in the community in no time.
"One of the positive experiences about EPAL is being able to make friends and start our own community online that provides assistance to others online who need help with their own journey as an EPAL."
So, it’s easy to order a service from an EPAL?
Very easy! In fact, the hardest part is choosing from such an amazing selection of people!
With a variety of services, ePals and discounts you’ll be able to find someone for whatever service you have in mind. If you fancy some ranked League games, a friendly chat about life or you’re looking for some help starting out in World of Warcraft there will be someone for you. If by chance you don’t find the service, you’re looking for just ask around! It can be hard to include every single game and service, especially if it’s quite niche so using the platform and the discord channels to ask and request will get you the right ePal in no time.
As for placing an order it’s simple;
Login to your account and charge up your account. [1 Buff = 1USD] Be sure to top up on the Web-app to avoid a poor exchange rate caused by Play/Apple store fees.
Find the ePal offering the service you wish to order.
Talk to the ePal first. Make sure they’re available and use this time to see if you get along.
Place the order and confirm any details regarding where to chat, which servers to play on etc.
Enjoy yourself!
Review the order and if you had a particularly great time why not give your ePal a tip or a gift?
Two things to keep in mind whilst navigating EPAL, talking to users and placing orders;
If you’re recording or Live be sure to obtain consent first, don’t blind side people with clips and audio recordings. Some people don’t want to be put on Twitch, YouTube or TikTok, respect that.
Compassion and understanding. Whilst it can hurt to have someone not respond, reject communication or refuse an order it’s important to be mindful that everyone on the site is a human being and reserve the right to choose. No is a complete sentence, and this advice goes for both clients and ePals.
"As an EPAL, I really love when an order arrives to me, especially if it’s for my favourite game, Valorant, because you always meet new and interesting people. I like a lot when they want to talk about their day, new ideas or tips for the game or just joking and chilling around. There was this time where a client ordered me to play some league of legends with him and his friends, and once I got into the group game I could feel the great environment, they were laughing and doing jokes about their last game because one of them apparently played Soraka AD and just to go with the joke I decided to play Yuumi AP and all of them decided to go troll just as me, we were prepare to lost the game but with the progress of the game we were getting a lot of kills and at the end, we won the game and I couldn't contain my laugh during the game."
What is your experience on EPAL?
For me, EPAL was something I came across when looking for ways to earn a bit of extra cash doing what I love. Playing games! I’m a very shy individual but EPAL has encouraged me out of my shell by allowing me to engage and connect with people on my terms. The reassurance that I get from being able to know a little about someone before talking to them cannot be beat, and this is coming from someone who was so nervous about delivering their first order they nearly cancelled it. I’ve met a number of ePals and clients in my short time on the service and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
I have made new friends and even colleagues all over the world, people I would never have had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with if not for EPAL. The service has allowed me to connect with my own clients quickly and by the end of the first session I consider them a friend and genuinely look forward to speaking and gaming with them again.
I know there are reservations to be had about forming friendships on a site where you pay for someone to game or socialise with you. I had the same doubts, but in reality, it’s no different to having a friend pay for you to make them some art.
Regardless of the money, I care about everyone I meet on EPAL, and will check in on those I haven’t heard from in a while to make sure they’re ok and strike up friendly chats. Others do the same. Nobody on the service is viewed as a wallet.
Everyone matters.
Everyone cares.
And that, can be quite the rare commodity online these days.
So why not take the time to check out the site? Sign up is free, engaging with the community doesn’t cost a penny and there are even free orders available and discounts if you’re still apprehensive.
Try it, you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you for reading! If you have any questions about EPAL please do not hesitate to let me know and feel free to check out my profile on EPAL!
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