The Simple Combat Log

SimpleCombatLog v2.4.0 - The Universal Update

✅ Compatibility: Now supports Minecraft 1.13 - 1.21+! (Previously 1.21+ only)

Changes & Features

🌍 Universal Support:* * The plugin has been updated to run on all modern Minecraft versions (1.13+). Holograms:* Automatically disabled on versions older than 1.19.4 (requires Text Displays). Boss Bars:* Fully supported on all versions (1.13+). 💎 Core Features (All Versions):* Death Reset:* Timers clear instantly on death. Pearl Limiter:* Range checks work on all versions. Elytra Checks:* Boosting prevention works on 1.13+. Safezones:* WorldGuard and Radius checks are compatible across versions.

Technical

* Switched to Reflection for 1.20+ features to ensure the plugin loads safely on older servers. * Java 8+ Runtime supported.

SimpleCombatLog v2.3.0 - The Death Reset Update

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21).

New Features

🩸 Death Reset:* If a player dies while in combat (killed by player, mob, or fall damage), their combat timer and Boss Bar are now immediately removed*. * They will respawn fresh, without being stuck in a combat loop.

SimpleCombatLog v2.2.0 - Visuals & Mechanics

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21).

New Features

boss-bar Support:* You can now display the combat timer using a Boss Bar* at the top of the screen! * Fully configurable: Change color, style, and title in config.yml. You can use the Boss Bar, the Action Bar, or both* at the same time. 🧠 Smart Item Cooldowns:* Improved Logic: Visual item cooldowns (e.g., on Ender Pearls) now only apply when you enter* combat. If you get hit again while already tagged, the item cooldown does not reset*, allowing players to use their items naturally once the initial delay passes. 🪽 Elytra Balancing:* Block Takeoff:* Tagged players cannot double-jump to start gliding. Safe Landing: Players who are already* flying when tagged are allowed to land safely (no forced drop), but cannot use rockets to boost away. 🧶 Pearl Range Limiter:* * Added max-pearl-range. Pearls thrown further than this distance (default 32) are cancelled and refunded.

Technical Changes

bStats:* Integrated locally (no external dependencies or shading required). Config:* Added display section for Boss Bar settings.

SimpleCombatLog v1.9.0 - The Aerial Update

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21).

New Features

🪽 Elytra Balancing:* Block Takeoff:* Added block-elytra-activation config. Tagged players cannot double-jump to start gliding. Safe Landing: Players who are already flying when tagged are not* forced to drop out of the sky (preventing cheap fall damage kills), but they cannot use Firework Rockets to boost away if blocked. 🧶 Pearl Range Limiter:* * Prevent players from teleporting across the map while fighting. * Configurable max-pearl-range (default: 32 blocks). * Automatically refunds the item if the teleport is cancelled. 🛡️ Native Spawn Protection:* * Define a protection radius around the world spawn point without needing WorldGuard.

Improvements

Kill Attribution:* Fixed logic to ensure RankedSMP and Stats plugins correctly credit the attacker when a player combat logs. Holograms:* Fixed an issue where leaderboards could stack on top of each other after server reloads. Metrics:* Added bStats and Update Checking.

SimpleCombatLog v2.0.0 - Pearl Limits & Compatibility

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21).

New Features

🧶 Pearl Range Limiter:* * Prevent players from teleporting too far away while in combat! * Configurable range limit (default: 32 blocks). * Pearls are refunded if the throw is cancelled. ⚔️ Enhanced Kill Attribution:* Improved compatibility with plugins like Ranked SMP, AuraSkills, and Economy* plugins. When a player combat logs, the plugin forces them to take fatal damage from the attacker*, ensuring the kill counts properly. 📊 Metrics & Updates:* Added bStats* integration to track plugin usage. Added an Update Checker* to notify admins of new releases.

Config Changes

* Added max-pearl-range setting.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21). This update focuses on making SimpleCombatLog play nicely with other plugins that track kills, stats, or ELO (like Ranked SMP).

New Features

⚔️ True Kill Attribution:* * Previously, combat loggers just died (suicide). Now: If a player logs out while tagged, the plugin forces them to take fatal damage from the attacker*. Benefit: Plugins like Ranked SMP, AuraSkills, or Economy* plugins will now correctly credit the kill to the attacker! 🔔 Update Checker:* * The plugin now checks Modrinth automatically on startup. * OPs will get a notification on join if a new version is available.

Fixes

* Improved attacker tracking logic to ensure the correct player gets the kill credit on disconnect.

SimpleCombatLog v1.8.0 - The Safezone Update

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21). If you need support for versions 1.12 - 1.20, please download Version 1.4 from the versions tab.

New Features

🌍 Native Spawn Protection (No Dependencies):* You can now define a radius* around the world spawn point in config.yml. * Tagged players are physically prevented from entering this radius, even if you don't use WorldGuard. 🚩 Custom WorldGuard Flag:* * Added the combat-entry flag! * Instead of listing regions in the config, you can now simply run /rg flag <region> combat-entry deny to create safezones. 🛡️ Hologram Stabilization:* Fix:* Added a de-duplication check to prevent "stacked" holograms if the server reloads multiple times. Fix:* The plugin now checks if chunks are loaded before trying to update the leaderboard to prevent "ghost" entities.

Config Changes

* Added spawn-protection section (Enabled by default, 16 blocks).

SimpleCombatLog v1.5.0 - The Modern Update

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This version ONLY supports Minecraft 1.21+ (Java 21). If you need support for versions 1.12 - 1.20, please download Version 1.4 from the versions tab. This update rewrites the engine to utilize modern Minecraft features, removing legacy code for better performance.

New Features

🏆 Holographic Leaderboards:* * Create a floating "Top 10 Combat Loggers" display in your lobby. Uses modern Text Displays* for high performance (no laggy Armor Stands). * Setup: Stand at location and run /scl setleaderboard. 🏰 WorldGuard Safezones:* * define denied-regions in config. * Players are physically pushed back if they try to enter these regions while tagged. ⏳ Visual Item Cooldowns:* * Apply visual cooldown timers to items (e.g., Ender Pearls) instead of just blocking them. 📊 Stats System:* * Tracks log-out counts in stats.yml. * View player history with /scl stats <player>.

Technical Changes

Target API updated to 1.21*. Built on Java 21*. * Optimized event handling for modern Paper servers.

SimpleCombatLog v1.4.0 - Initial Release We are excited to release the first version of SimpleCombatLog! This is a lightweight, high-performance plugin designed to stop PvP loggers on servers ranging from 1.12.2 all the way to 1.21+. Features in v1.4: Universal Support: Works natively on Minecraft versions 1.12.2 through 1.21+. Kill on Quit: Instantly kills players who disconnect while in combat, ensuring they drop their inventory. Action Bar Timer: Displays a live countdown above the hotbar (no chat spam!). Command Blocking: Whitelist or blacklist commands (e.g., /spawn, /tpa) during combat. Item Blocking: Prevent usage of items like Ender Pearls, Chorus Fruit, or Elytra fireworks while tagged. Fully Configurable: Edit all chat messages and Action Bar text (supports color codes). Configure sound effects for entering/leaving combat. Customize the combat cooldown duration. Installation Download the JAR. Place it in your plugins folder. Restart your server. Check config.yml to customize your settings!