Bendy and the Ink Machine Discord Server: Join Guide

Where Can You Find a Bendy Discord Community?

The right Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server gives you somewhere to take that ending theory, unfinished sketch, or stubborn chapter question. Start with fan communities such as BENDY CORNER and B.A.T.I.M. fan server, roleplay groups such as Tainted Wells, or the BATIM speedrunning community. Choose a Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server around what you actually want to do, whether that means sharing original characters or discussing a faster run.

BATIM communities cover different interests, so read beyond the server name. A group built around alternate universes offers a different experience from a community focused on game mechanics. Some also include Bendy and the Dark Revival, making spoiler boundaries especially useful for newcomers.

These communities give you several starting points:

Community	Community focus	Features
BENDY CORNER	BATIM and Bendy and the Dark Revival fandom	Art, writing, music, original characters, and alternate universes
B.A.T.I.M. fan server	General fan conversation	Theories, fan art, casual chat, and music bots
The Inky Depths | BATIM Fan Server	General BATIM fandom	A 13+ community that welcomes suggestions for channels and events
Inky Abyss	Social fan community	A 13+ environment with safe-for-work rules and selectable roles and colors
Bendy and the Ink Machine: Repainted	Fan mod creativity	A community centered on the Repainted mod, with room for artists, modders, and fans
BATIM speedrunning community	Competitive and technical play	A dedicated speedrunning Discord associated with the game's running community

Search using the full game title alongside terms such as BATIM, roleplay, fan art, or speedrunning. Those extra words help narrow your search before you spend time learning a server's rules.

Keep developer affiliation separate from branding. A familiar character icon or studio-themed name is not a reason to assume a server is developer-operated. Follow links shared through Joey Drew Studios' own channels when looking for an official community.

Find Your Place in Roleplay, Fan Art, and AUs

A creative Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server can give your artwork or character concept somewhere to develop. The important distinction is how each group organizes participation: shared plots, individual alternate universes, voice roleplay, or creative departments.

Image: Steam / Joey Drew Studios

An OC is an original character. An AU, or alternate universe, lets fans explore a different version of the setting or story. Knowing those abbreviations makes roleplay introductions easier to follow, especially when a community separates canon characters from fan-created ones.

Community	Roleplay and creative features
THE OLD WORKSHOP	Multiple roleplay types, character submissions, personal AU channels, and writing; restricted to ages 13+
Tainted Wells	Text and voice roleplay, existing or member-created plots, plus art, writing, music, and voice acting
the Inky Reels	Roleplay, personal roles, original and custom characters, and AU submissions
Bendy and the Multiverse Machine!	Personalized AU channels, chapter roleplay spaces, art and writing departments, and a spoiler channel

Choose text roleplay if you want time to compose dialogue and describe scenes. Choose a community offering voice roleplay if performing a character aloud is part of the appeal. Tainted Wells includes both formats, giving you a specific feature to look for.

Before submitting an OC, prepare a readable introduction:

• Explain the character's connection to the studio.
• Separate their background from the events you want to explore.
• Describe their personality and role in a scene.
• Read the community's character and AU submission rules.

Keep the opening manageable. A clear character premise gives other members something to respond to without requiring them to absorb an entire backstory immediately.

Bendy and the Multiverse Machine! includes art work in progress and art trades alongside writing spaces. Use those distinctions when posting: an unfinished drawing invites different feedback from a finished piece, and a character biography belongs in a different conversation from an active scene.

For the Repainted community, keep the focus on the fan mod and its creative process. Repainted is independent of Joey Drew Studios. Share a relevant art or modding interest when introducing yourself rather than assuming everyone is there for general franchise discussion.

Keep Lore Discussions Fun and Spoilers Contained

A Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server can become a place to work through the studio's mysteries. Henry's return to Joey Drew Studios, the workshop's history, and its living cartoon creations give fans plenty to discuss.

Image: Steam / Joey Drew Studios

Start with a specific question. “What do you think of the story?” leaves other members a lot of ground to cover. A question about one audio log, character decision, or scene gives the conversation a clearer starting point.

Separate what happens in the game from your interpretation. If you're proposing a theory, explain which story detail led you there. That makes disagreement easier to discuss without turning speculation into a supposed plot fact.

Spoiler boundaries deserve attention because some communities cover multiple Bendy games. BENDY CORNER includes both BATIM and Bendy and the Dark Revival, while Bendy and the Multiverse Machine! has a dedicated spoiler channel.

Before joining a story discussion:

• Say which game and chapter you have reached.
• Ask for hints if you want to solve something yourself.
• Keep major reveals out of your opening question.
• Read channel rules before posting sequel details.

A useful help request might be: “I'm in Chapter Two and want a hint for the musical puzzle. Please avoid later story spoilers.” That tells people both what you need and what you want to preserve.

For gameplay questions, include your platform and game version too. An answer about an older release can involve different behavior from the Quality of Life updates. Keeping those details visible helps everyone discuss the same problem.

You can also participate without debating lore. Share a sketch, discuss a favorite character design, or join a writing conversation. Communities with separate creative departments offer several ways into the fandom.

Discuss Speedrunning and Patch Changes Clearly

Choose a Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server focused on speedrunning when your questions involve categories, routing, timing tools, or run eligibility. The BATIM running community has a dedicated Discord, and its competitive categories include Any% Normal RNG, Any% Best RNG, and individual chapter runs.

Image: Steam / Joey Drew Studios

Name the category before asking for route advice. A Chapter One attempt and a full-game run have different scopes, so “How do I improve this section?” becomes much more useful when paired with the run you're practicing.

Version details matter here. Quality of Life 2.1.0 changed gameplay, fixed several softlocks, and adjusted features that players may remember differently from older releases.

Topic	Quality of Life 2.1.0 change	Detail to include in your question
Steam Deck	Steam Deck Verified status and interface scaling adjustments	Identify Steam Deck when discussing controls or interface behavior
Cloud saves	Steam Cloud enabled	Say whether your question concerns Steam Cloud or an in-game save
Chapter access	All chapters except Archives unlocked regardless of progress	Include your version when asking about chapter availability
Chapter Three encounters	More frequent Ink Demon spawns	Name Chapter Three when discussing encounter timing
Combat	Holding attack continuously attacks with all weapons	Identify the weapon and version when asking about combat behavior
Seasonal content	Runs throughout October and can be toggled in Options	Include the seasonal setting when discussing the event

These changes also explain why older advice needs a version attached. For example, seasonal content in 2.1.0 lasts throughout October; an older event schedule should not replace that update's behavior.

The speedrunning community also has a patch designed for the current game patch that addresses issues including a Bendy softlock. Before changing your setup, ask which patch and tools your intended category allows. Keep technical fixes and competition rules in the same conversation.

Read the Bendy and the Ink Machine update details when checking platform changes. Then bring a focused question to the community rather than asking other members to guess your installation or settings.

Join With a Clear Goal and a Useful Introduction

Once you've chosen a Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server, give yourself a moment to understand its layout. Read the rules, check the age requirement, and locate the channels connected to your interests.

Several communities explicitly set a 13+ requirement, including THE OLD WORKSHOP, The Inky Depths, and Inky Abyss. Follow each server's stated restrictions rather than assuming every Bendy group uses identical rules.

Use this checklist to connect your interests with the features described above:

Your interest	Features to look for	Relevant community example
Sharing artwork	Art departments and work-in-progress spaces	Bendy and the Multiverse Machine!
Performing characters	Voice roleplay and voice acting	Tainted Wells
Developing an alternate universe	AU submissions and dedicated AU channels	THE OLD WORKSHOP
Discussing both main games	BATIM and Dark Revival conversation	BENDY CORNER
Talking through fan theories	Theory discussion and general fan chat	B.A.T.I.M. fan server

Introduce yourself with something other members can respond to. Mention your favorite creative activity, the chapter you're playing, or the kind of discussion you came for.

For example: “I'm working through BATIM and draw character sketches. I'd love to share some art, but I'm avoiding Dark Revival spoilers.” That introduction explains your interests and your spoiler boundary without oversharing personal information.

When asking for gameplay help, keep the message equally focused. Include the chapter, objective, platform, version, and what you've already tried. Ask one clear question so replies can address the actual obstacle.

For creative feedback, specify what you want. Request comments on a character's design, a scene's dialogue, or an artwork's composition instead of asking everyone to evaluate everything at once.

The Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server you return to should support the conversations you enjoy having. Start with a relevant channel, contribute something specific, and let those shared interests shape your place in the group.

FAQ

How do I find a Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server?

Search the full game title with a focus such as roleplay, fan art, or speedrunning. Communities include BENDY CORNER, Tainted Wells, B.A.T.I.M. fan server, and the dedicated BATIM speedrunning community. Read each group's rules and description before joining.

Which Bendy communities offer text or voice roleplay?

Tainted Wells offers text and voice roleplay, including existing plots and opportunities to create your own. THE OLD WORKSHOP, the Inky Reels, and Bendy and the Multiverse Machine! also include roleplay and character features.

Can I discuss Bendy and the Dark Revival too?

BENDY CORNER includes both BATIM and Bendy and the Dark Revival. Check spoiler rules before entering story conversations, and state which game you're playing when asking for help.

What should I include when asking for gameplay help?

Give your platform, game version, chapter, objective, and a brief explanation of the problem. In a Bendy and the Ink Machine discord server focused on speedrunning, include your category and any relevant patch or timing tools as well.