LivesPlugin

Changelog – v1.2

New Additions

- Added configurable elimination behavior for players who reach 0 lives. - New elimination.mode option in config.yml: - BAN (default) — preserves hardcore behavior. - SPECTATOR — keeps eliminated players online in spectator mode. - Added spectator elimination system. - Eliminated players in SPECTATOR mode: - Are placed into spectator mode instead of being banned. - Are fully restricted from interacting with the world. - Persist across server restarts. - Appear in the revive menu as normal. - Added spectator revival handling. - When revived, spectator players: - Are restored to survival mode. - Receive revive lives as configured. - Are teleported to the server spawn. - Added LIFE_STAR drop limit configuration. - Prevents LIFE_STAR drops once a player reaches a set number of lives. - Added LIFE_STAR crafting limit configuration. - Prevents crafting LIFE_STAR once a player reaches a configured life threshold. - Added respawn action bar message. - Displays remaining lives when a player respawns after death. - Added unified action bar messaging system. - Action bar messages are now configurable in messages.yml: - actionbar.join - actionbar.respawn - actionbar.revive

Improvements

- LIFE_STAR crafting and drop behavior now dynamically updates per player based on current lives. - Revive GUI dynamically adapts based on elimination mode (BAN vs SPECTATOR). - Action bar messages safely fail if missing or empty. - Improved internal validation when reviving players.

Bug Fixes

- Fixed an issue where server-banned players could appear in the revive menu. - Fixed LIFE_STAR drops still triggering when players were above the configured life limit. - Fixed revive GUI logic inconsistencies for eliminated players.

Misc

- Added spectator protection to prevent eliminated spectators from bypassing restrictions. - Internal logic cleanup and stability improvements. - Improved handling of edge cases related to lives, revives, and elimination states. - Made with by Kai - Support & community on Discord: https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q - Licensed under All Rights Reserved (ARR)

Changelog – v1.1

New Additions

- Added `messages.yml` — all plugin messages are now stored separately for easy editing and customization. - Implemented dynamic reloading for both config.yml and messages.yml using /livesreload. - Enhanced recipe editor functionality and stability. - Improved TAB display handling with real-time updates when reloading the plugin.

Improvements

- Renamed /recipe → `/livesrecipe` to avoid command conflicts. - Removed /help command to prevent interference with other plugins — use /livesplugin help instead. - “Reset to Default” in the recipe editor now auto-saves, closes the menu, and confirms via message. - Recipe validation system improved to prevent shape and symbol errors. - Updated default Revive Book recipe for better material balance and progression. - TAB display now respects the enabled option in the config. - Disabled the ability to craft a beacon with the LifeStar.

Bug Fixes

- Fixed startup crash caused by invalid recipe symbols. - Fixed reset to default requiring a second save to take effect. - Fixed `livesplugin:recipe` incorrectly showing the help menu instead of opening the editor. - Fixed messages.yml not saving or reloading properly. - Fixed tab display toggle not disabling when set to false.

Misc

- Messages are now entirely configurable in `messages.yml` — no more message editing in config.yml. - Overall plugin stability, reload performance, and error handling improved. - Made with by Kai - Support & community on Discord: [https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q](https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZB… - Licensed under All Rights Reserved (ARR)

Changelog – v1.0

Features

- Added hardcore lives system: players start with 3 lives and lose 1 on death. - Players are eliminated (banned) when lives reach 0. - Revive Books can bring back eliminated players with 1 revive life. - Life Stars grant extra lives (+1) and can be crafted, traded, or withdrawn. - TAB menu shows player lives with color coding (green/yellow/red). - Fully configurable messages, sounds, recipes, and GUI options. - PvP-only mode optional — only lose lives from player kills.

Improvements

- Action bar messages for joining and reviving. - Broadcast announcements for eliminations and revives. - Optimized elimination/revival sound effects and GUI display. - Config defaults updated for easy Modrinth use.

Commands & Permissions

- /lives — check your lives (all players) - /setlives <player> <amount> — set lives (OP only) - /addlives <player> <amount> — add lives (OP only) - /removelives <player> <amount> — remove lives (OP only) - /revivebook — get a revive book (OP only) - /lifestar — get a Life Star (OP only) - /withdrawlife <amount> — convert lives to Life Stars (all players) - /revive — open revive menu (OP only) - /livesreload — reload configuration (OP only)

Bug Fixes

- Fixed life drops when inventory is full. - Fixed revive GUI display issues. - Fixed PvP kill rewards not granting lives correctly.

Misc

- Plugin made with by Kai - Support & community on Discord: [https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q](https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZB… - All Rights Reserved