How does chat work? – Spry Fox Support

Spirit Crossing has several ways to chat. Which ones you can use depends on your friendship with the other player.

Chat type	Who can read it	How to unlock
Proximity Chat	Players near you	Friendship level 1 — just introduce yourself
World Chat	Anyone near you who isn't a Stranger	Meet the player
Waystation-wide chat	All members of your Waystation, wherever they are	Available to Waystation members
Direct Messages (DMs)	One friend	Friendship level 10. Can be turned off in the friend permission menu
Fluffalo Train / Sit & Chat	Everyone on the same train or sitting together	Always available

Real-Time Translation

Use the translation button on a chat message to translate it into your language. It makes it easier to make friends with players who speak other languages.

Other Ways to Communicate

Expressions: open the Expressions menu (X on keyboard and mouse) and select "Edit" to set up Quick Expressions. You can also use the vertical emote sidebar.
Bulletin Board: in your Waystation, post messages for all your neighbors to read.
Signposts with comments: place signposts in your Waystation or the Wilderness for others to comment on. Comments are hidden until at least one friend likes them.