StructureGuard - Protect Villages, Temples & Modded Structur

StructureGuard

Automatically protect ANY structure with WorldGuard regions - zero configuration required.

Find structures instantly using a database (no more `/locate` lag!).

What Is StructureGuard?

StructureGuard automatically creates WorldGuard protection regions around structures as players explore the world.

No world scanning
No lag
No manual coordinates
No setup headaches

Supported Structures

StructureGuard protects **anything registered as a structure**:

- Vanilla structures (villages, temples, monuments, ancient cities, trail ruins, etc.)
- Modded structures (Cobblemon gyms, Terralith, YUNG’s mods, etc.)
- Datapack-generated structures
- Fabric / NeoForge / hybrid server structures

If Minecraft knows about it — StructureGuard can protect it.

⚡ Key Features

On-Demand Protection - Structures are protected when their chunk loads — no scanning required
Powerful Pattern Matching - Protect `minecraft:*`, `cobblemon:*_gym`, or even `*`
Cross-Platform - Paper, Spigot, Folia, Fabric & NeoForge hybrids
WorldGuard Flags - Full flag support (Extra Flags compatible)
Zero Performance Impact - Async detection + instant region creation
Persistent Database - SQLite prevents duplicate regions on reload

Installation (30 Seconds)

1. Install WorldGuard (required)
2. Drop StructureGuard.jar into `/plugins/`
3. Restart the server
4. Run: /sg protect <structure> [radius] [ymin] [ymax]

That’s it — no configs required.

Commands

Protection Management

/sg protect <pattern> [radius] [ymin] [ymax] Start protecting a structure
/sg unprotect <pattern> [--clear] Remove protection (`--clear` deletes regions)
/sg enable <pattern> Re-enable a disabled rule
/sg disable <pattern> Disable without deleting data
/sg rules View all protection rules

Structure Discovery

/sg listall List all registered structure types
/sg find <structure> Locate nearest structure (database-based)
/sg info Show structure info at your location

Flags & Regions

/sg flag <pattern> <flag> <value> Apply WorldGuard flags
/sg addowner <pattern> <player> Add region owner
/sg addmember <pattern> <player> Add region member
/sg clearregions <pattern> Remove WorldGuard regions
/sg resetworld <world> Remove protections in a world

Utility

/sg status System status & statistics
/sg list [pattern] List protected structures
/sg reload Reload configuration
/sg debug Toggle debug logging

Configuration Example

debug: false
process-existing-chunks: true
[/LEFT]
disabled-worlds:
  - resource_world
  - mining_world
  - creative
[LEFT]
default-radius: 48
default-y-min: -64
default-y-max: 320

default-flags:
block-break: deny
block-place: deny
use: allow
interact: allow
creeper-explosion: deny
tnt: deny
deny-message: "&cThis structure is protected!"

protected-structures:
minecraft_village:
enabled: true
radius: 64
y-min: -64
y-max: 320
flags:
   block-break: deny
   block-place: deny

Pattern Matching Explained

minecraft:village Only villages
minecraft:* All vanilla structures
cobblemon:*_gym All Cobblemon gyms
terralith:* All Terralith structures
* Everything
Protect everything with one command:

/sg protect * 48 -64 320

Permissions

structureguard.admin Full access
structureguard.find Use /sg find
structureguard.listall Use /sg listall
structureguard.teleport Click-to-teleport in chat

Usage Examples

Protect All Villages

/sg protect minecraft:village 64
/sg flag minecraft:village pvp deny
/sg flag minecraft:village greeting "&aWelcome to the village!"

Protect All Cobblemon Gyms

/sg protect cobblemon:*_gym 48
/sg addowner cobblemon:*_gym g:gym-leaders

Protect EVERYTHING (Modded Servers)

/sg protect *

❓ FAQ

❓ Does this cause lag?
No. Detection is async, region creation is instant, and there is no world scanning.

❓ Does it work on already-generated chunks?
Yes. Structures are detected when their chunks are loaded by players.

❓ Does it support WorldGuard Extra Flags?
Yes — flags are auto-detected and tab-completable.

❓ Does it work with modded servers?
Yes. Fabric, NeoForge, datapacks, and hybrid servers are fully supported.

❓ Where is data stored?
SQLite database:
plugins/StructureGuard/structures.db

Can I change flags on existing regions?
Yes! Edit config.yml and run /sg reload — all existing regions will be updated.

How do I exclude resource worlds?
Add them to disabled-worlds in config.yml.

How do I reset a world's data?
Use /sg resetworld <world> before deleting/regenerating the world.

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