SmashThePing

SmashThePing

Level the playing field for stun-slam combos in Minecraft PvP!

SmashThePing is a server-side plugin that normalizes ping for the stun-slam combat technique, allowing high-ping players to execute combos as effectively as low-ping players.

🎯 What is a Stun-Slam?

A stun-slam is a powerful PvP combo where you:

1. Hit an opponent's shield with an axe to stun/disable it
2. Immediately follow up with a mace smash attack while they're vulnerable

Normally, this combo is extremely ping-dependent - players with 20ms ping can execute it flawlessly, while players with 200-500ms struggle to land the follow-up before the target's invulnerability frames reset.

✨ Features

• 🌍 Ping Normalization: Gives all players an equal time window to execute stun-slam combos
• ⚙️ Configurable Window: Adjust the compensation window from 50ms to 2000ms
• 🎮 Universal Compatibility: Works on Paper/Spigot 1.19+ servers
• 🔧 Easy Commands: Simple commands with tab completion
• 📊 Real-time Tracking: Monitor active combos with /smashping info
• 🚫 Toggle On/Off: Enable or disable compensation without restarting

📦 Installation

1. Download the latest .jar file
2. Place it in your server's plugins folder
3. Start/restart your server
4. Configure with /smashping set <ms> (default: 500ms)

🎮 Commands

Aliases: /sping, /stunping

Tab Completion: All commands and values support tab completion for easy configuration!

⚙️ Configuration

The plugin creates a config.yml file automatically:

compensation-window-ms: 500

• Default: 500ms (half a second)
• Recommended Range: 200-500ms for most servers
• Minimum: 50ms
• Maximum: 2000ms

Choosing the Right Value

• Low ping server (most players <100ms): Use 200-300ms
• Mixed ping server: Use 400-500ms
• High ping server (international players): Use 500-750ms

🔧 How It Works

1. Plugin detects when a player hits a blocking opponent with an axe
2. Records the timestamp of this "shield stun" hit
3. When the same player follows up with a mace within the configured window, the plugin temporarily removes the target's invulnerability frames
4. The mace hit connects successfully, regardless of the attacker's actual network latency

Result: A 500ms ping player can execute stun-slams just as effectively as a 20ms ping player!

🛠️ Technical Details

• Server-side only - no client mods required
• Lightweight - minimal performance impact
• Compatible with: Paper, Spigot, Purpur (1.19+)
• Supports all axe types: Wooden, Stone, Iron, Gold, Diamond, Netherite
• Mace detection: Works with actual Mace items (1.21+) or falls back to hoes on older versions

📊 Example Use Cases

Scenario 1: International Server

Players from Europe (50ms) and Asia (300ms) play together. With SmashThePing set to 500ms, both can execute stun-slams equally.

Scenario 2: Tournament Server

Level the playing field by ensuring all participants have the same combo timing window, making skill more important than ping.

Scenario 3: Practice Server

Help players practice stun-slam timing without worrying about their connection quality.

🐛 Troubleshooting

Commands don't work?

• Make sure you have operator permissions
• Check that the plugin loaded successfully in console

Combo not triggering?

• Ensure you're hitting a blocking player with an axe first
• Check your compensation window isn't too low (/smashping info)
• Verify the plugin is enabled (/smashping toggle)

Performance issues?

• SmashThePing is very lightweight, but if you notice issues, lower the compensation window

📝 Permissions

By default, all players can use the plugin. To restrict commands, add to your permissions plugin:

smashping.admin  # Allows using all /smashping commands

📜 License

This plugin is close source. Feel free but not decompile, change .

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Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft PvP community By Frqme

Stop letting ping decide your fights - let skill shine through!