Publishing Content and Visibility
Learn the difference between Published, Unlisted, and Private, and how to safely publish Questsmith content.
Visibility Modes: What Is the Difference?
Questsmith content supports three visibility levels. Picking the right one controls who can access your adventure or scenario.
| Visibility | Who Can Access It | Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Published | Public: anyone online can see/read/play it. | Search and discovery eligible. |
| Unlisted | Public only via direct share link. | Hidden from discovery and search. |
| Private (default) | Only the creator can access it. | Not public. |
Privacy and Safety Notes
- Private content is creator-only and not publicly visible.
- Even for unpublished content, platform-level safety filters still apply to prevent extremist content.
- Published content is subject to moderation according to the Community Guidelines.
Scenarios and Drafts
Scenarios remain drafts (private to you) until you publish them. You can also create new drafts from an already published scenario.
Draft changes are not visible to others until you publish again.
How to Publish Content
- Confirm your content follows Community Guidelines if you plan to make it public.
- Run the rating check flow before publishing.
- Review assigned rating (Everyone, Teen, Mature, or Unrated).
- Publish once checks pass.
- Republish after later edits so new changes can be rechecked.
Important: Automated ratings are helpful but imperfect. Review your own content against guidelines before publishing.
If You Think a Rating Is Wrong
If automated checks appear incorrect, request a human review through official community support channels.
Best Practices Before Publishing
- Use Private while iterating on sensitive or unfinished material.
- Use Unlisted for closed testing with collaborators.
- Use Published only after final guideline and quality review.
- Keep a changelog mindset: major edits should be retested and republished.
In short: choose visibility intentionally, publish responsibly, and treat drafts as your safe staging area.