Clumps Plugin - Version 2.2 Release

Overview

Clumps is a Minecraft plugin designed to optimize the collection and merging of experience orbs to reduce lag and improve server performance. In version 2.2, we've added several new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance your gameplay experience.

New Features

• Command Improvements:

  • Added a /clumps command that allows server admins to modify the plugin's settings in-game.
  • Tab Completion: Full tab completion support for commands to make configuration easier.
  • Permissions: Now, the /clumps command is permission-based, with clumps.use permission granted to OPs by default.

• Instant Collection Radius: Players can now instantly collect nearby XP orbs within a configurable radius.

• XP Boost: Players near merging XP orbs now receive a configurable XP boost multiplier.

• Merge Animations: You can now enable or disable particle effects when XP orbs merge to create a visual effect for better immersion.

• Enhanced XP Merging: Experience orbs within a configurable radius will merge together automatically, reducing the number of orbs and improving performance.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Prevent Orb Duplication: Fixed a bug where XP orbs could sometimes duplicate during the merge process.
• Performance Optimization: Enhanced the merging logic to reduce server lag during orb merges.
• Improved Configuration: Added more configuration options in config.yml to better customize the plugin's behavior.

Command Usage

/clumps command:

The /clumps command allows you to modify various settings for the Clumps plugin. Here are the options you can use:

• /clumps set-merge-radius <value>: Set the radius at which XP orbs will merge (in blocks).
• /clumps set-min-xp-to-merge <value>: Set the minimum XP amount required for orbs to merge.
• /clumps set-merge-interval-seconds <value>: Set how often the plugin checks for merging XP orbs (in seconds).
• /clumps toggle-instant-collect <true/false>: Enable or disable instant collection of XP orbs by players.
• /clumps toggle-merging <true/false>: Enable or disable XP orb merging.
• /clumps set-xp-boost-multiplier <value>: Set the XP boost multiplier for nearby players when XP orbs merge.
• /clumps toggle-xp-boost <true/false>: Enable or disable the XP boost feature.
• /clumps toggle-merge-animations <true/false>: Enable or disable visual merge animations for XP orbs.

Permissions

• clumps.use: Grants permission to modify Clumps plugin settings using the /clumps command. This permission is granted to OPs by default.

Configuration Changes

The config.yml file has been updated with new settings:

• merge-radius: Set the radius within which XP orbs will merge (default: 2.0).
• min-xp-to-merge: Set the minimum XP amount required for orbs to merge (default: 5).
• merge-interval-seconds: How often the plugin checks for merging XP orbs (default: 10).
• instant-collect-radius: The radius within which XP orbs are instantly collected by players (default: 1.5).
• xp-boost-multiplier: The XP boost multiplier for players near merging XP orbs (default: 1.1 for a 10% boost).
• enable-instant-collect: Enable or disable instant collection of XP orbs by players (default: true).
• enable-merging: Enable or disable XP orb merging (default: true).
• enable-xp-boost: Enable or disable the XP boost feature (default: true).
• enable-merge-animations: Enable or disable visual merge animations for XP orbs (default: true).

World-Specific Settings

The plugin now supports world-specific configuration. You can configure different settings for different worlds under world-settings in the config.yml:

world-settings:
  overworld:
    merge-radius: 2.0
    min-xp-to-merge: 5
    merge-interval-seconds: 10
    enable-instant-collect: true
    enable-merging: true
    xp-boost-multiplier: 1.1
    enable-xp-boost: true
    enable-merge-animations: true
  nether:
    merge-radius: 3.0
    min-xp-to-merge: 10
    merge-interval-seconds: 15
    enable-instant-collect: false
    enable-merging: true
    xp-boost-multiplier: 1.2
    enable-xp-boost: true
    enable-merge-animations: false