VCT - Voiid Countdown Timer

Plugin v2.1.0 (Nobelium)

_It's our anniversary! VCT is celebrating its first year with us ;)_ Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia. For Minecraft Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

Compatibility

- Official compatibility of the plugin with the Paper fork for performance, Folia, has been added! We hope this will be very useful for those looking for excellent performance and that VCT is now available.

New Features

Auto-updating plugin

Are you tired of having to manually delete the VCT .jar file and then manually download it again? Well, that won't happen anymore with the auto-update option! With this option, every time VCT is updated, the plugin will update itself automatically and the new version will be available the next time the server is started.

Modular Translation System

A complete replacement of the old Messages: block in config.yml. - New folders: - /core/messages/origins/ -> default language files - /core/messages/custom/ -> user overrides - Automatic synchronization of missing keys. - Supports: - single messages - lists (lines:) - sections (header: + lines:) - Everything visible inside Minecraft is now translatable. A legacy config warning will appear if the old Messages: section is still present.

Expansion System

VCT now supports first-party and custom expansions using a clean API. - New commands: - /vct expansion info <id> - /vct expansion enable <id> - /vct expansion disable <id> - /vct expansion reload <id> - /vct expansion list - /vct expansion reloadall - Expansions include metadata, help sections, and isolated configuration.

Improvements

- Major internal cleanup & refactor of the command system. - Rewrote help menus to use the new translation structure. - Unified message formatting across commands & expansions. - Improved auto-updater messages and reduced duplicated logs. - Improved structure of config loading for timers & core folders. - Improved the documentation with more accurate and up-to-date information. - Enhanced internal consistency across pages for easier navigation.

Bug fixes

- Fixed a bug where when you used VCT in Paper, it showed that you were using Folia compatibility when it shouldn't have happened. - Fixed messages when using /vct set, pause, or resume, which were displaying “Missing.” - Fixed a bug where the “stopwatch” extension was created in the extensions folder when it shouldn’t have been. - Fixed the language setting in config.yml, it should now appear if you didn’t have it previously. - Fixed missing translation keys not being created on first load. - Fixed issues with list-based translations showing incorrectly. - Fixed rare startup errors caused by load order. - Fixed multiple formatting inconsistencies across commands.

Over the next few days, we will be documenting this entire update on the [New Wiki](https://vctdocs.mintlify.app/), so don't miss it! ;)

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As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

2.1.0 PLUGIN Release Candidate 2 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL)

New Features

- The format was added to the timer settings, providing a new tool for expansion developers.

Improvements

- A few more debug messages were added. - The placeholder for the language description in config.yml has been removed.

Bug fixes

- Fixed messages when using /vct set, pause, or resume, which were displaying “Missing.” - Fixed a bug where the “stopwatch” extension was created in the extensions folder when it shouldn't have been. - Fixed the language setting in config.yml, it should now appear if you didn't have it previously. WE ARE ABOUT TO LAUNCH 2.1.0 IF ALL GOES WELL If you find a bug in this version, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know! ;)

2.1.0 PLUGIN Release Candidate 1 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL)

Compatibility

- Verified compatibility with Folia (still experimental).

New Features

Modular Translation System

A complete replacement of the old Messages: block in config.yml. - New folders: - /core/messages/origins/ -> default language files - /core/messages/custom/ -> user overrides - Automatic synchronization of missing keys. - Supports: - single messages - lists (lines:) - sections (header: + lines:) - Everything visible inside Minecraft is now translatable. A legacy config warning will appear if the old Messages: section is still present.

Expansion System

VCT now supports first-party and custom expansions using a clean API. - New commands: - /vct expansion info <id> - /vct expansion enable <id> - /vct expansion disable <id> - /vct expansion reload <id> - /vct expansion reloadall - Expansions include metadata, help sections, and isolated configuration. The new official VCT expansions are in the works, so stay tuned for our announcements!

Improvements

- Major internal cleanup & refactor of the command system. - Rewrote help menus to use the new translation structure. - Unified message formatting across commands & expansions. - Improved auto-updater messages and reduced duplicated logs. - Improved structure of config loading for timers & core folders.

Bug fixes

- Fixed missing translation keys not being created on first load. - Fixed issues with list-based translations showing incorrectly. - Fixed rare startup errors caused by load order. - Fixed multiple formatting inconsistencies across commands. If you find a bug in this version, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know! ;)

2.1.0 PLUGIN Alpha 2 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL) Added the auto-update option (disabled by default on alphas/betas builds) If you find a bug in this version, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know! ;)

2.1.0 PLUGIN Alpha 1 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL) Experimental Folia Support, no new features in this version. If you find a bug in this version, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know! ;)

Plugin v2.0.2 (Astro)

_Sometimes small things make the biggest difference ;)_ Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur. For Minecraft Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

Compatibility

- Updated compatibility to Minecraft 1.21.10.

New Features

- Added the placeholders H1, H2, M1, M2, S1, and S2 to obtain the first and second digits of hours, minutes, and seconds. - Integrated the same placeholders with PlaceholderAPI support.

Improvements

- Improved the documentation with more accurate and up-to-date information. - Enhanced internal consistency across pages for easier navigation.

Bug fixes

- Fixed several broken or incorrect links in the documentation. - Corrected changelog entries for version 2.0.1 across all platforms, as they listed an incorrect Minecraft version. _(We still don’t know how that happened, but it’s fixed now.)_

Everything is documented on the [New Wiki](https://vctdocs.mintlify.app/), so go check it out! ;)

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As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Plugin v2.0.1 (Astro)

_A small patch, but you’ll like it :3_ Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

Compatibility

- Updated compatibility to Minecraft 1.21.9.

New Features

- Added all missing modifiers for VCTActions: - bossbar_color, bossbar_style, sound, sound_enable, sound_volume, sound_pitch, text - Added the ability to track which modification was applied via VCTEvents using the MODIFY event.

Improvements

- Redesigned the VCT logo for better display on all platforms. - Improved API documentation with examples for the VCTEvents with Conditional Events plugin. - Refactored the main command for cleaner and easier-to-read code.

Bug fixes

- Fixed the help message to correctly include /vct modify and all relevant modifiers. - Fixed the wiki by removing unnecessary pages and cleaning up outdated content.

Everything is documented on the [New Wiki](https://vctdocs.mintlify.app/), so go check it out! ;)

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As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Plugin v2.0.0 (Astro)

_A small update, thank you for your support... nah, just kidding, we made a LOT of changes to the wiki ;)_ Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

Changes

- Added bossbar segments styles; now you can choose more styles for your bossbars! - Improved the code to clean it up and polish it a little more. - Fixed that the FINISH event was not triggered. - Migrated the ENTIRE wiki to a new service. You can find it [here.](https://vctdocs.mintlify.app/) - Deprecated VCTAPI, it has been renamed to VCTActions to better differentiate it.

Everything is documented on the [New Wiki](https://vctdocs.mintlify.app/), so go check it out! ;)

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As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

_This one's for the plugin devs ;)_

Changes

- Added the VCTAPI class to the API; it provides functions to create, pause, resume, stop, and modify timers from the API. - Updated the advanced API documentation to be more compact and concise. - Fixed the success message for /vct modify add - Improved the MainCommand file and is now more readable.

Everything is documented on the [Wiki](https://voiidstudios.gitbook.io/vct), so go check it out! ;)

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As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

_New expansions ;)_

Changes

- Added sound_volume, sound_pitch, and sound_enabled formats for timer configs - Added the save_state_timers setting in config.yml; the plugin will save the timer status when the server is shut down - Added new modifiers: sound, sound_enable, sound_pitch, and text (usable with /vct modify) - Added timer specifications for placeholders: %vct_timer_hhmmss:<timer_id>% - Added the ability to update in-game timers using /vct modify - Change to the barcolor modifier, now called bossbar_color - Improved the config.yml: you no longer have to delete config.yml with each new version; new settings will be added to your existing config.yml :) - Improved server performance; it should now be much better optimized on servers - Improved the internal code of VCT; is now cleaner and more readable than before - Removed the timer_sound_enabled setting in config.yml; it is now part of the timer configs

Everything is documented on the [Wiki](https://voiidstudios.gitbook.io/vct), so go check it out! ;)

---

As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

_Hotfix for the hotfix_

Changes

- Added type of event STOP for the API Everything is documented on the [Wiki](https://voiidstudios.gitbook.io/vct), so go check it out! ;) ---

If any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

_Obviously, we wouldn't be Voiid Studios without a hotfix afterwards._

Changes

- Added #dynamic-g-l# for gradient animations - Added a list of timers. Now you can create unique timers instead of relying on a single one. - Changed API so that it is now more compact and flexible Everything is documented on the [Wiki](https://voiidstudios.gitbook.io/vct), so go check it out! ;) ---

If any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

Remember that you can support us at [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur.

A new path discovered...

This update brings: - PLUGIN VERSION!!! - New [Wiki](https://voiidstudios.gitbook.io/vct) - HUGE improvements for Voiid Countdown Timer - Compatibility from 1.13 to 1.21.8 - and much more! As this is literally a major update, we invite you to check out the official VCT Wiki for the plugin, where you can find out everything this important change entails ;)

Wiki: https://voiidstudios.gitbook.io/vct

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If any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

This update took three whole weeks of hard work to complete. We would appreciate your support on [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/maxxvoiid) :)

v1.4.0 PLUGIN Release Candidate 2 for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur I apologize in advance to everyone who was unable to test the plugin due to the incompatibility caused by Adventure on Bukkit and Spigot servers :c _If everything goes well, the next version will be the initial release ;)_ --- - Fixed Adventure dependencies have been fixed, it should work correctly on Paper servers. - Fixed bug where the plugin could not be loaded on Bukkit and Spigot server. - Adjustment so that the plugin does not crash on non-Paper servers. - Cleaned code. --- Please, if there are any bugs, do me a favor and [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) on GitHub so we can fix it ;)

v1.4.0 PLUGIN Release Candidate 1 for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur _If everything goes well, the next version will be the initial release ;)_ --- - Added placeholder %vct_timer_active% - Return 'true' or 'false' if the timer is active. - Added placeholder %vct_timer_running% - Return 'true' or 'false' if the timer is running. - Added placeholder %vct_timer_paused% - Return 'true' or 'false' if the timer is paused. - Changed the names of the API events. More information will be available soon on a wiki. - Fixed API event TimerChange, now should run every second that the timer elapses. - Fixed placeholder %vct_timer_active%, now it should correctly show whether the timer is active or not. - Fixed authors section --- Please, if there are any bugs, do me a favor and [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) on GitHub so we can fix it ;)

v1.4 PLUGIN Alpha 2 for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur --- - Added compatibility with bStats - Added the “barcolor” modifier, use /vct modify barcolor - Fixed the updateManager, now should be able to get the latest version. - Fixed the format “%HH%:%MM%:%SS%”, now it should not be a single digit. - Several bug fixes --- Please, if there are any bugs, do me a favor and [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) on GitHub so we can fix it ;)

v1.4 PLUGIN Alpha 1 for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper & Purpur --- Permissions: - voiidcountdowntimer.admin - Access to the main command. Placeholders: - %vct_timer_hh% - Get the hours (00) of the timer - %vct_timer_mm% - Get the minutes (00) of the timer - %vct_timer_ss% - Get the seconds (00) of the timer - %vct_timer_active% - Return 'true' or 'false' if the timer is active. --- Please, if there are any bugs, do me a favor and [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) on GitHub so we can fix it ;)