What translations do you use to write the questions?
There are many english bible translations out there and I have never heard about most of them.
If You struggle with the transliteration of the biblical names:
All questions can be answered with the
King James Version (KJV)
and the English Standard Version (ESV).
When quoting, I try to use the ESV as it seems to balance word-for-word accuracy with clarity for modern English
very well.
Why are there so many typos and bad grammar?
My apologies for any typos or grammar mistakes! English is not my first language.
While I do my best to write clearly, sometimes errors sneak through.
If You notice specific mistakes, feel free to let me know—or better yet, suggest corrections. I'd greatly
appreciate the help! 😊
Why does the bot disagree with my interpretation?
The Bible is a rich and diverse text, and different denominations and individual Christians sometimes interpret
passages in unique ways.
When creating the questions for CrossQuiz, I aim to keep them as neutral and widely accepted as possible to
ensure players from any Christian tradition can enjoy them.
That said, I know there is always room for improvement. If You've noticed specific questions that don't align
with Your denomination's perspective, feel free to contact me.
How can I submit new questions?
Right now there is no way to submit questions. Allowing community questions has incredible potential, but it also
comes wihth a few challenges:
- Quality Control: I want to make sure every question is biblically accurate, fair, and suitable for players
from various denominations. There's a risk of misinformation or biased content slipping through.
- Consistency: Questions (and especially answers) need to be formatted consistently, with clear wording and
appropriate difficulty levels. If people contribute without guidelines, the game might feel uneven or
confusing.
- Theological Sensitivity: Different denominations sometimes interpret scripture differently, and I want to
avoid questions that might unintentionally alienate or confuse players with diverse beliefs.
- When trusting strangers on the internet, there is a risk that the whole project could be hijacked.
That said, I'm not ruling it out completly! Maybe there will be a community submission system one day.
Why didn't you add any new questions for so long?
Maintaining CrossQuiz is something I'm doing in my free time and alongside other projects, and unfortunately, the
updates have slowed down more than I'd like.
Each trivia question goes through a quality control process to ensure it's accurate, engaging, and appropriate
for a broad audience. I source questions from various translations and verify them with reliable theological
commentaries. I also try to balance topics — Old Testament vs. New Testament, doctrine and
history — to keep the gameplay diverse and enriching.
That being said, I hear You loud and clear! I'm planning to prioritize adding new questions this year.
How can I change the name of the Bot in my server?
Moderators can customize the name of the bot with a right click on the bot in the user list. Then select
'Change username'. This change will only apply to Your server.
I don't believe in the NT, will You add an OT only option?
If there is enough interest in an option that allows only Old Testament questions, I will add it. Until then, you
should consider becoming a Christian.
I don't believe in the OT, will You add a NT only option?
If there is enough interest in an option that allows only New Testament questions, I will add it. Until then,
read 2.Timothy 3:14-17.
Does the bot use AI to recognize an answer?
No.
The bot uses a concept called Regular
expressions to scan
messages for the correct answer.
Often there are multiple correct answers and sometimes there are different ways
to say something.
However, its very frustrating for the player, when the bot requires an exact answer. Regular expressions enable
the bot to
detect fuzzy answers.
Here is an example... the question "How long was Daniel in the den of the lions?", can be answered in
different ways:
- "one night"
- "a night"
- "1 night"
- "a whole night"
All of these are correct answers.
In order to catch them all, the Regular expression for this question would need to be:
"(1|one|a).*night".
I wrote a wrong answer but it was accepted. Why?
Sometimes the regular expression is too loose. Usually this is not something anyone would complain about... but
if there is a serious issue feel free to contact me.
I wrote the correct answer but it was not accepted. Why?
This could have many reasons...
- Are You sure Your answer is correct? Read the question carefully again.
- Do You use a word or sentence structure that I didn't anticipate? Try rephrasing it using words from the KJV
or ESV translations (almost all questions can be answered using either of these two translations).
- Spelling or Punctuation: Even a small typo can confuse the bot. While it should ideally be forgiving, it
might require exact matches.
- There is a chance the question itself wasn't programmed correctly, and the bot is mistakenly rejecting
valid answers. Feel free to contact me via Discord!
Will there be other languages available?
Probably not. But if there is enough interest, I will add a German translation of the questions.
Why don't you use the same Scripture format as Biblebot?
When referencing Scripture, Biblebot uses a colon between chapter and verse
while CrossQuiz uses a comma. This is
because I do not want my bot to trigger Biblebot every time someone answers a question.
It may be
interesting sometimes, but bots reacting to other bots will become annoying very soon.
