# Group Chats

A **group chat** is a conversation with more than one companion. The companions taking part are its **cast**.

## **Two ways to start one**

1. **Open a fantasy with several companions, or make your own.**
   
   A **fantasy** is a ready-made story setup. On [Discover](https://nectar.ai/discover?includeTags=Female&type=fantasies), choose **Fantasies** in All Types, then open the filters and turn on Groups Only.**Groups Only**.
   
   Choose a fantasy, read its description, and select **Start Chat**.
   
   To make your own, choose two or more companions when creating a fantasy. See [Fantasies](/fantasies-and-group-chats/fantasies).

![Fantasies browse grid filtered to the Multiple category, showing multi-character fantasy cards with like and chat counts](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/bf00glst/production/4a194fc968ad67595c22d0b6a909e817d5c31749-670x1068.png)

1. **Add a character to a chat you’re already in.**
   
   **Adding another character permanently turns the conversation into a group chat.** The conversation stays a group chat even if you remove that character later.
   
   Open **Chat Settings**, select **Add Character**, and choose the companion you want to bring into the story.

**Cast size:** A group chat can include up to **10 companions**.

![Chat settings sidebar with the Add Character row outlined in coral red](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/bf00glst/production/7d4f50f34aac7f5b604e1a58a936f245b8407f0b-614x1536.png)

## **What changes with a bigger cast**

**Your companions can talk to each other.** They can argue, flirt, form alliances, or take different sides as the story develops.

**Not everyone needs to reply at once.** Let Nectar choose a speaker, or select the companion you want to hear from.

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> One message can get replies from several companions.

![Group chat thread with replies from two companions, each with a voice playback button, around a user message](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/bf00glst/production/84ae8149c7d840247a65186b16b47138a90b8001-670x980.png)

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## **Choosing who speaks**

To direct the next reply:

1. Tap the **people icon** in the message bar.

1. Open **Choose speaker** (Experimental).

1. Pick **Auto**, or search for a companion and select them.

![Choose speaker menu marked Experimental listing Auto and group companions, with the speaker icon outlined in coral red](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/bf00glst/production/52fb5e2bd550e12083e3c0ec42d1258f9b987c54-608x978.png)

| **Option** | **What it does** |
| --- | --- |
| **Auto** | Lets Nectar choose who replies |
| **A companion's name** | Selects that companion for the next reply |

For example, choose **Sophia** when you want her answer to a question. Return to **Auto** when you want Nectar to choose the speaker again.

## **Keeping group chats under control**

**Choose a model that suits your story.** Compare models using the same cast and a similar scene. Keep your other settings the same so you can judge the difference. See [Chat Models](/chatting-with-companions/chat-models).

**Use the recommended model.** Tap **Change Model** in the group chat banner.

**Save shared details.** Group chats have their own Memory panel. See Memory.

**Keep the scene focused.** Start with two or three active characters while you get used to directing a group. Bring others into the action when they have a role to play.

**Name who you’re talking to.** "I turn to Sophia" gives the conversation a clear direction.

**Use OOC to guide the scene.** **OOC** means "out of character." Type a direction in the message field, such as:

`(OOC: only Sophia and Kirie are in this room)`

For more examples, see [Making Your Chat Better](/chatting-with-companions/making-your-chat-better).

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> **Power tip: Set the scene, then choose the speaker**

> **Before you try this:** Start a group chat and find **Choose speaker**.

> If you want a scene focused on Sophia and Kirie:

1. Clarify the setting:
   
   `(OOC: only Sophia and Kirie are in the kitchen. Everyone else is outside.)`

1. Choose **Sophia** in **Choose speaker**.

1. Give her something specific to answer:
   
   "Sophia, what did you find in the drawer?"

1. Choose **Kirie** for her reaction, or return to **Auto**.

> Check whether the next replies follow the setting and speaker choices before adding another direction.

**Asking for a photo?** Put the companion’s exact card name first, followed by a colon and your request. For example:

`Sophia: send me a photo of you at the bar.`

**Start a fresh conversation for a new setup.** A new conversation starts without memories from the earlier chat. Introduce the cast, setting, and any past events you want to include.

Next: [Image Generation](/media-generation/image-generation) · [Making Your Chat Better](/chatting-with-companions/making-your-chat-better) · Stuck? [Troubleshooting and Getting Help](/help-center/troubleshooting-and-getting-help)