Decay Zones

[1.2.0] - 2026-07-04

Added

- Custom Zone Titles: Server administrators can now fully customize the titles and subtitles that appear when entering and exiting decay zones. - Support for MiniMessage formatting tags for custom zone titles (allows colors, gradients, and hover effects). Use the {zone_name} placeholder inside custom titles. - /decay settitle <zone> <type> <message> command to edit zone titles in-game. Supported types are entrytitle, entrysubtitle, exittitle, and exitsubtitle. - Clear custom titles and revert to defaults using /decay settitle <zone> <type> clear.

Decay Zone

Version: 1.1.0 Author: thebestharrison/Vexor Core Studios Create zones where placed blocks decay over time with configurable settings! This plugin is perfect for temporary building areas, minigames, or clean-up zones on your Minecraft server.

Features

- Configurable Decay Zones: Create distinct areas where placed blocks automatically decay. - Customizable Timers: Set the default decay duration (in seconds). - Exempt Blocks: A default list of exempt blocks (e.g., Bedrock, Barrier, Air, Glass) prevents certain blocks from decaying. These can be adjusted per zone. - Visuals & Feedback: Selection particle visualization, entry/exit sounds, and on-screen titles for zones. - Global Toggle: Easily toggle the decay feature globally or on a per-zone basis.

Commands

- /decay [gui|create|delete|list|info|setpos1|setpos2|show] - Main command to manage and configure Decay Zones. - Aliases: /dz, /decaygui, /decayzone

Permissions

- decayzone.manage - Create and manage decay zones (default: op) - decayzone.select - Select positions for zones (default: op) - decayzone.* - Grants all Decay Zone permissions

Configuration Settings (config.yml)

- default-decay-duration: Decay duration in seconds for newly created zones (default: 5). - global-decay-enabled: Toggle global decay. - default-exempt-blocks: List of blocks that will not decay. - particle: Configure particle visualization for selections (duration, density). - zone-feedback: Toggle titles and sounds when players enter or exit a decay zone.

Initial Release (v1.0.0)

This marks the official release of Decay Zone, providing a complete framework for automated environmental degradation and region management. This version focuses on stability, administrative ease of use, and immersive player feedback. #### Implementation Highlights Regional Decay Engine*: Core logic to monitor and degrade player-placed or natural blocks within defined coordinates. Coordinate-Snapped Selections*: Advanced selection system that ensures all defined cuboids align perfectly with the block grid. Administrative Management Suite*: A centralized GUI for monitoring, editing, and managing all active zones and their specific attributes. Environmental Audio-Visuals*: * Material-aware sound triggers (Wood, Stone, Gravel) to simulate physical stress. * Dynamic particle dispersion based on block material data. Configuration Persistence*: Instant auto-save functionality for all zone modifications and administrative settings. Advanced Control Features*: Auto-Cleanup*: Per-zone toggle for entity-optimized block removal. Zone Renaming*: Simplified identifier management via command-line. Visualization*: Real-time particle outlines for boundary verification. --- Developed for professional server environments.