v.1.4.0 Changelog HERE

v1.3.1 - The Ultimate Integration Update: Placeholders, Bypass & Sounds!

This is a massive update bringing some of the most requested features to give you ultimate control over your server's Nether access, alongside new immersive details.

✨ New Features & Mechanics:

PlaceholderAPI Support: You can now use the `%netherblocker_time%` placeholder to display the remaining countdown anywhere on your server! Perfect for custom scoreboards, holograms, or UI menus.

Bypass Permissions: Added the `netherblocker.bypass` permission. You can now grant your Admins, Staff, or VIP players the ability to walk through sealed portals without waiting for the timer.

Immersive Auditory Feedback: Added a new sound effect! Players will now hear a denial sound when they try to cross a portal while the Nether is still locked, making the restriction feel much more natural.

Integrations & Tweaks:

bStats Integration: Securely implemented bStats to collect basic, anonymous statistics (like server version). This helps me understand the community's needs and focus on optimizing for the most used versions!

Config Documentation: Added helpful comments inside the `config.yml` so you can easily reference permissions and placeholders directly from your editor.

Under-the-hood: General code cleanup and optimization to ensure the plugin runs smoothly without impacting your server's performance.

Version 1.1.0 - Major Compatibility Update

Changes:

• Universal API Support: Migrated to standard Spigot API core methods, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of Minecraft versions.
  
  
• Java 17 Requirement: Optimized the codebase to run on Java 17+, the industry standard for modern Minecraft servers.
  
  
• Legacy Compatibility: Removed external dependencies eliminating common errors on older versions.
  
  
• Action Bar Stability: Implemented the universal spigot().sendMessage method for Action Bar display, ensuring smooth countdowns from 1.16.5 up to 1.21.1+.
  
  
• Refined Configuration: Updated the config.yml structure to be more intuitive, with all messages set to English by default for international server compatibility.
  
  
• Error Handling: Added improved ChatColor parsing to ensure messages display correctly across all supported versions.
  

Technical Notes:

• Compatible with: 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21.1+
  
  
• Server types: Tested on Spigot, Paper, and Purpur.
  
  
• Ensure your server is running Java 17 or higher to utilize this version.