# 📜 Divine Hordes Changelog <div align="center">    **📅 Complete version history of Divine Hordes plugin** </div> --- ## 🛡️ [2.6.0] - 2025-06-17 ### ✨ The Quality of Life & Fairness Update <div align="center"> **🎯 Making Divine Hordes Fair for Everyone** </div> #### 🌟 Major Features ##### **💎 Rare Item Protection System** > No more losing your most precious items! - **🚫 100+ Protected Items**: Dragon eggs, nether stars, netherite gear, and more - **🎲 Smart Fallback System**: Automatically switches to fair alternatives if needed - **⚖️ Balanced Requirements**: Maintains challenge without unfair losses - **📦 Applies Everywhere**: Offerings, bounty boxes, and rewards <details> <summary>🔍 View Protected Items Categories</summary> - **Unique Items**: Dragon Egg, Elytra, Totem of Undying - **Boss Drops**: Nether Star, Wither Skeleton Skulls - **Expensive Blocks**: Diamond/Emerald/Gold/Iron/Netherite blocks - **All Netherite Equipment**: Tools, armor, and blocks - **Collectibles**: Music Discs, Enchanted Books, Shulker Boxes - **1.20+ Items**: Smithing Templates, Armor Trims, Pottery Sherds </details> ##### **🏔️ Underground Player Support** > Cave dwellers rejoice! You can now participate from the depths! - **🎯 Intelligent Chest Spawning**: Three-tier system ensures everyone can participate - **📏 Dynamic Distance Scaling**: Automatically adjusts for underground players - **😄 Snarky Divine Messages**: 7 new humorous responses when spawning fails - **🔄 Auto-Retry System**: Failed spawns retry in 5 minutes automatically ##### **🖥️ GUI Experience Improvements** > Cleaner, clearer, more intuitive! - **📚 Better Information Flow**: "How to Play" → "Find Chest" → "Change Offering" - **🎨 Reorganized Layout**: Educational content first, actions second - **✨ Cleaner Design**: Removed misleading "Click to change!" text - **🔄 Improved Button Positions**: More logical left-to-right progression #### 🛠️ Technical Improvements - **New Utility Classes**: `RareItemFilter` for comprehensive item management - **Enhanced Detection**: Better underground player identification - **Configuration Options**: Full control over underground spawning behavior - **Performance**: Optimized item checking with HashSet lookups - **Compatibility**: 100% backwards compatible, no migration needed - **Minecraft 1.21.6 Ready**: Forward compatible with upcoming 1.21.6 release #### 🐛 Bug Fixes - Fixed underground players unable to participate in events - Fixed chest spawning failures in cave systems - Fixed misleading GUI text suggesting non-clickable items were interactive - Fixed rare items being requested as offerings - Fixed chest spawning in bedrock layers #### 📊 By The Numbers - **100+** rare items protected - **3** tier fallback system for spawning - **7** new Divine One messages - **6** dynamic distance reductions (100→80→60→40→20→10) - **0** backwards compatibility issues <div align="center"> **🎮 A Fairer Divine Hordes Experience** *Because losing your elytra to an angry god isn't fun* </div> ---

# 🔥 Divine Hordes Plugin - Complete Evolution Changelog <div align="center">    **🎮 The Ultimate Evolution Journey** *From foundational zMenu integration to a fully standalone powerhouse* </div> --- ## 📋 Quick Navigation - [🚀 Version 2.5.0 - "Sleep Prevention & Polish"](#-version-250---sleep-prevention--polish) - [⚡ Version 2.4.0 - "Combat & Optimization Revolution"](#-version-240---combat--optimization-revolution) - [🏗️ Version 2.3.0 - "Complete System Overhaul"](#️-version-230---complete-system-overhaul) - [🔄 Version 2.2.0 - "Foundation Enhancement"](#-version-220---foundation-enhancement) - [📊 Complete Feature Evolution](#-complete-feature-evolution) - [🔧 Migration Guide](#-migration-guide) --- ## 🚀 Version 2.5.0 - "Sleep Prevention & Polish" *Latest Release - Production Ready* <div align="center">    </div> ### 🛏️ **Sleep Prevention System** - *Strategic Night Mechanics* ```yaml NEW FEATURE: Complete sleep prevention during active Divine Horde events ✨ Key Features: - Players cannot sleep during active events (maintains strategic pressure) - Spawn point setting still works with beds (practical base management) - Automatic bed ejection with informative messages - Configurable system with master toggle and notification controls 🎯 Strategic Benefits: - Preserves event tension and cooperation requirements - Prevents easy escape from Divine Horde challenges - Maintains quality of life for respawn management ``` ### 🛡️ **Enhanced Block Protection System** ```yaml CRITICAL FIX: Offering chest protection overhaul 🔧 Improvements: - Fixed critical block breaking bug during events - Enhanced protection system with better event detection - Improved chest security with multi-layer validation - Better error handling and fallback protection methods ``` ### 🧹 **Emergency Cleanup Improvements** ```yaml SAFETY ENHANCEMENT: Better plugin removal procedures ⚡ Features: - Enhanced emergency cleanup methods for safer plugin removal - Improved entity cleanup with better detection systems - More thorough memory cleanup and resource freeing - Better error handling during cleanup operations ``` ### ⚙️ **Configuration & Compatibility** ```yaml SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: Enhanced configuration and compatibility 📋 Updates: - Comprehensive sleep prevention configuration options - Enhanced debug system for chest protection and sleep prevention - Improved spawn point setting with version compatibility fallbacks - Better configuration validation and error reporting 📄 License Change: - Updated from GPL-3.0-only to MIT License - Broader compatibility and easier integration for developers - More permissive licensing for community modifications ``` ### 📚 **Documentation Overhaul** ```yaml DOCUMENTATION: Complete refresh for v2.5.0 📖 Updates: - Complete documentation refresh for all new features - Enhanced troubleshooting guides with new scenarios - Improved configuration examples and best practices - Updated developer integration guides ``` --- ## ⚡ Version 2.4.0 - "Combat & Optimization Revolution" *Major Feature Release* <div align="center">    </div> ### ⚔️ **Combat Enhancement Revolution** ```yaml COMBAT OVERHAUL: Completely redesigned combat experience 🎯 Spawn Distance Optimization: - Mobs now spawn 20-40 blocks from players (was 30-100 blocks) - Better reaction time and strategic positioning - Balanced engagement distance for all difficulty levels 💥 Real-Time Damage Feedback: - Action bar display shows exact damage dealt to mobs - Live mob health percentage remaining - Instant feedback for combat effectiveness - Enhanced combat satisfaction and tactical awareness ⚡ Progressive Speed Scaling: - Early game: 60%/70% normal speed (strategic gameplay) - Progressive increase through difficulty levels - Normal speed reached at Nightmare difficulty - Balanced progression for all skill levels ``` ### 🧮 **Player Data & Statistics Revolution** ```yaml PLAYER TRACKING: Comprehensive statistics system 📊 Real-Time Player Stats: - Events participated and completed with success rates - Total offerings changed and XP spent tracking - Teleports used and mob kills during events - Deaths during events with detailed breakdown - Top 5 most offered items with quantities - Average XP expenditure per event - Complete participation history with timestamps 💾 Data Persistence: - Complete login/logout data preservation - Settings, stats, and history saved across sessions - Thread-safe data operations with auto-backup - Configurable data retention and cleanup ``` ### 🗡️ **Mob Balance & Difficulty Redesign** ```yaml DIFFICULTY SYSTEM: Complete rebalancing for better progression 🎮 New Difficulty Ranges: - Easy (0.7x) to Nightmare (1.8x) as dynamic range - Very Easy (0.4x), Peaceful (0.5x), Impossible (3.0x) as manual overrides - Starting difficulty set to "Easy" for better new player experience 👥 Player Count Separation: - Player count now affects MOB QUANTITY, not difficulty scaling - +20% more mobs per additional player (capped at +100%) - Difficulty scaling based purely on equipment/experience/time 🧟 Mob Count Ranges (NEW SYSTEM): - Easy: 15-20 base mobs - Normal: 15-30 base mobs - Hard: 30-40 base mobs - Expert: 35-45 base mobs - Master: 42-50 base mobs - Nightmare: 45-50 base mobs 🛡️ Beginner Protection: - Baby zombies automatically converted to adults until Hard difficulty - Ravagers completely blocked until Nightmare difficulty - Progressive mob type unlocking for safer learning curve ``` ### 🏺 **Offering System Improvements** ```yaml VARIETY SYSTEM: Enhanced offering diversity and history 🔄 Offering History System: - Tracks last 5 offerings to prevent immediate duplicates - Ensures variety by filtering recently used materials - Automatic history cleanup when all options exhausted - Applies to both automatic generation and player changes 💰 Reward System Overhaul: - Dramatically reduced reward quantities (better balance) - All players receive identical rewards (fairness improvement) - Reward history prevents consecutive duplicates (3-event memory) - Increased reward value guarantee from 1.3x to 1.5x offering value ``` ### 🔧 **Technical Foundation Overhaul** ```yaml INDEPENDENCE: Complete removal of external dependencies 🚫 ZMenu Removal: - Complete removal of all zMenu dependencies and code - Fully standalone operation with built-in GUI system - Better compatibility across all server configurations - Reduced plugin conflicts and installation complexity ☕ Java Compatibility: - Forward compatibility with Java 17-21+ - API updates fixing deprecated method warnings - Minecraft 1.18+ compatibility improvements - Modern TextComponent usage replacing deprecated methods 📦 Bounty Box Fixes: - Fixed critical duplication bug when breaking bounty boxes - Enhanced protection and validation systems - Better error handling and recovery procedures ``` --- ## 🏗️ Version 2.3.0 - "Complete System Overhaul" *Foundational Rewrite* <div align="center">    </div> ### 🖥️ **Complete GUI System Redesign** ```yaml GUI REVOLUTION: From basic menus to comprehensive dashboard 🎛️ All-in-One Control Panel: - Single `/dh` command opens comprehensive 54-slot dashboard - 6x9 grid layout with organized functional sections - Real-time updates with live statistics and event status - Permission-based display (different interfaces for players vs admins) 📊 Dashboard Sections: - Information Row: Status, Timer, Difficulty display - Player Actions: Stats, Horde Info, Offering management - Quick Actions: Change Offering, Teleport to Chest, Tutorial access - Admin Tools: Event controls, difficulty override, system management - Navigation: Refresh, Close, Help with visual feedback ``` ### 👑 **Advanced Admin Control System** ```yaml ADMIN POWER: Comprehensive administrative control 🎯 Difficulty Override System: - 9 Difficulty Levels: Peaceful → Easy → Normal → Hard → Expert → Master → Nightmare → Impossible → Dynamic - Real-time switching with instant difficulty changes and immediate effect - Visual admin controls with GUI-based difficulty management - Override priority: Manual settings take precedence over auto-calculation 🔥 Play Mode Toggle System: - Normal Mode: Standard Minecraft with balanced scaling - Gun Mod Mode: Enhanced intensity (2x mob count, increased health/damage) - Instant mode switching with immediate scaling changes - Mode-specific balancing with different spawn rates per mode 🗡️ Mob Spawn Override System: - Fixed Spawn Limits: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 mobs or Dynamic - Admin GUI controls with easy spawn limit adjustment and visual feedback - Override priority: Fixed limits bypass all other calculations - Safety bounds: All limits respect global maximum (200 mobs) ``` ### 🛡️ **Advanced Memory Management System** ```yaml MEMORY MASTERY: Production-grade memory monitoring and cleanup 💾 Comprehensive Memory Monitoring: - Real-time RAM usage and collection size tracking - Bounded collections with LRU eviction preventing unlimited growth - Auto-cleanup every 30 seconds with configurable thresholds - GUI memory stats with visual monitoring in admin panel - One-click cleanup with GUI button for immediate memory optimization 🧹 Complete Cleanup System: - Emergency cleanup: `/dh emergency` command for safe plugin removal - GUI emergency button with admin panel emergency cleanup and confirmation - Comprehensive removal: All mobs, entities, tasks, and data cleaned - Thread safety: Proper shutdown of all background processes - Memory liberation: Complete restoration to pre-plugin state 📊 Collection Limits (Bounded with LRU Eviction): - Player Data: 1000 entries max - History/Player: 100 entries max - Active Mobs: 200 max (LRU eviction) - Bounty Boxes: 50 max (auto-cleanup) - Cache Objects: 1000 max (80% threshold) - Thread-Safe: All collections properly synchronized ``` ### 📈 **Enhanced Difficulty System** ```yaml PROGRESSION: 9-level difficulty with better scaling 🎯 Difficulty Levels: - Peaceful (0.5x): Training mode with minimal threat - Easy (0.8x): Beginner-friendly introduction - Normal (1.0x): Standard balanced gameplay - Hard (1.3x): Increased challenge and mob strength - Expert (1.6x): Skilled player territory - Master (2.0x): Elite challenge - normal health scaling begins - Nightmare (2.5x): Hardcore difficulty - Impossible (3.0x): Ultimate test of skill - Dynamic (Auto): Real-time calculation based on multiple factors ⚔️ Improved Combat Scaling: - Easier Early Game: Health scaling 0.3x-0.8x for Peaceful-Expert - Progressive Challenge: Health scaling 0.8x-1.2x for Master-Impossible - Damage Rebalancing: 0.5x-1.1x (Normal), 0.75x-1.1x (Gun Mod) - Mob Type Restrictions: Dangerous mobs blocked until appropriate difficulty ``` ### 🔧 **Production Stability Enhancements** ```yaml RELIABILITY: Enterprise-grade stability and performance 🚀 Performance Optimization: - Thread Safety: All operations properly synchronized - Memory Leak Prevention: Automatic detection and cleanup - TPS Optimization: Reduced server impact during events - Async Operations: Non-blocking file and database operations 📊 Enhanced Monitoring: - Real-Time Performance: TPS and resource usage tracking - Entity Count Monitoring: Active mob and bounty box tracking - Memory Usage Alerts: Automatic cleanup when thresholds exceeded - System Health Dashboard: Complete performance overview in GUI ``` --- ## 🔄 Version 2.2.0 - "Foundation Enhancement" *Intermediate Stability Release* <div align="center">   </div> ### 🏗️ **Core System Improvements** ```yaml FOUNDATION: Enhanced stability and performance 🔧 System Enhancements: - Enhanced mob spawning algorithms with better distribution - Improved difficulty calculation stability and consistency - Better world compatibility checking with error handling - Optimized entity management system with performance gains 🐛 Bug Fixes & Stability: - Fixed memory leaks in long-running events - Resolved GUI compatibility issues across versions - Improved error handling and logging systems - Enhanced plugin shutdown procedures for clean exits ⚙️ Configuration Enhancements: - More granular difficulty settings with fine-tuning options - Improved offering tier balancing for better gameplay - Enhanced mob type weight system with restrictions - Better performance configuration options for various server sizes ``` --- ## 📊 Complete Feature Evolution <div align="center"> ### 🔄 The Journey: v2.1.0 → v2.5.0 </div> | Feature Category | v2.1.0 Status | v2.5.0 Status | Evolution | |------------------|----------------|----------------|-----------| | **🎮 GUI System** | Basic zMenu integration | Complete standalone dashboard | 🚀 **Revolutionary** | | **👑 Admin Controls** | Basic commands only | Full GUI with real-time overrides | 🔥 **Game-changing** | | **🧠 Difficulty System** | Dynamic calculation only | 9 levels + manual overrides | ⚡ **Major enhancement** | | **💾 Memory Management** | Basic cleanup | Advanced monitoring & auto-cleanup | 🛡️ **Production-ready** | | **🔥 Play Modes** | Single mode | Normal + Gun Mod modes | 🎯 **Dual compatibility** | | **🗡️ Mob Controls** | Auto-calculation only | Admin override + fixed limits | 👑 **Admin empowerment** | | **📊 Player Stats** | None | Comprehensive tracking system | 📈 **Complete addition** | | **⚔️ Combat System** | Basic mob spawning | Optimized distances + damage feedback | 💥 **Combat revolution** | | **🏺 Offering Variety** | Random generation | History-based anti-duplicate system | 🔄 **Variety guarantee** | | **🛏️ Sleep Prevention** | None | Strategic night mechanics | 🌙 **New strategic layer** | | **🔌 Dependencies** | Requires zMenu + PlaceholderAPI | Completely standalone | 🚫 **Zero dependencies** | | **📚 Documentation** | Basic README | Complete wiki + guides | 📖 **Comprehensive** | | **⚙️ Configuration** | Manual config.yml only | GUI + config.yml options | 🎛️ **Dual approach** | | **🧹 Cleanup System** | Manual removal | Emergency cleanup + GUI tools | 🛠️ **Safe maintenance** | | **☕ Java Support** | Java 21 only | Java 17-21+ forward compatible | 🔄 **Broad compatibility** | --- ## 🔧 Migration Guide ### 📋 **Pre-Migration Checklist** <details> <summary><b>🔍 Essential Preparation Steps</b></summary> 1. **🔐 Backup Everything** ```bash # Create complete server backup cp -r /path/to/server /path/to/backup-$(date +%Y%m%d) # Specifically backup Divine Hordes data cp -r plugins/DivineHordes /path/to/divine-hordes-backup ``` 2. **📊 Export Current Data** (if available) ```yaml Commands to run before upgrade: /dh memory stats # Document current memory usage /dh status # Note active events /dh export # Export player data (if available) ``` 3. **⚙️ Document Custom Settings** ```yaml Record your current config.yml customizations: - Event intervals and durations - Mob count and enhancement settings - Offering tier weights and items - Performance optimization settings ``` </details> ### 🚀 **Migration Process: v2.1.0 → v2.5.0** <details> <summary><b>⚡ Step-by-Step Upgrade Process</b></summary> #### **Step 1: Preparation** ```bash 1. Complete any active Divine Horde events 2. Stop the server gracefully 3. Create backups as described above 4. Remove zMenu dependency (no longer needed) ``` #### **Step 2: Plugin Replacement** ```bash 1. Remove old divine-hordes-2.1.0.jar from plugins/ 2. Remove zMenu plugin (no longer required) 3. Place new divine-hordes-2.5.0.jar in plugins/ 4. Keep PlaceholderAPI if desired (now optional) ``` #### **Step 3: Configuration Migration** ```yaml 1. Start server to generate new config.yml structure 2. Stop server and merge your custom settings 3. Update configuration format if needed: OLD FORMAT (v2.1.0): integrations: zmenu: enabled: true NEW FORMAT (v2.5.0): # zMenu sections completely removed # All GUI functionality now built-in ``` #### **Step 4: Feature Verification** ```bash 1. Start server and check console for errors 2. Test new GUI system: /dh 3. Verify admin controls work (if admin/OP) 4. Test event triggering: /dh trigger (admin) 5. Confirm player stats tracking ``` </details> ### ✅ **Post-Migration Verification** <details> <summary><b>🔍 Complete System Check</b></summary> **Essential Functionality:** - [ ] `/dh` command opens comprehensive GUI - [ ] Admin controls accessible and functional (if admin/OP) - [ ] Events trigger automatically and manually - [ ] Player stats tracking and display working - [ ] Memory management system operational - [ ] Combat feedback displaying correctly - [ ] Sleep prevention working during events - [ ] Offering variety system preventing duplicates - [ ] Emergency cleanup available (`/dh emergency`) **Performance Verification:** - [ ] Server TPS remains stable during events - [ ] Memory usage within expected ranges - [ ] No console errors or warnings - [ ] Player experience smooth and responsive **Advanced Features:** - [ ] Difficulty override system functional - [ ] Play mode toggle working (Normal/Gun Mod) - [ ] Mob spawn override operational - [ ] Real-time damage feedback displaying - [ ] Sleep prevention with spawn point setting </details> ### 🆘 **Troubleshooting Migration Issues** <details> <summary><b>🔧 Common Problems & Solutions</b></summary> **GUI Not Opening:** ```yaml Problem: /dh command doesn't open new GUI Solution: - Verify permissions: divinehordes.use - Restart server completely - Check console for material/version errors - Try /dh reload to refresh system ``` **Configuration Errors:** ```yaml Problem: Plugin won't load due to config issues Solution: - Delete config.yml and let it regenerate - Compare old settings with new format - Check YAML syntax with online validator - Review console error messages for specifics ``` **Missing Player Data:** ```yaml Problem: Player statistics not showing Solution: - Player data rebuilds automatically over time - Use /dh reload to refresh data systems - Check plugins/DivineHordes/data/ folder exists - Verify file permissions for data directory ``` **Performance Issues:** ```yaml Problem: Server lag after upgrade Solution: - Use GUI admin panel to adjust performance settings - Check memory usage: /dh memory stats - Run emergency cleanup if needed: /dh emergency - Adjust mob spawn limits via admin GUI ``` **Sleep Prevention Problems:** ```yaml Problem: Sleep prevention not working properly Solution: - Check sleep-prevention.enabled in config - Verify events are actually active - Test spawn point setting separately - Review debug logs for sleep events ``` </details> --- ## 🎯 Breaking Changes Summary ### ⚠️ **Critical Changes Requiring Attention** <details> <summary><b>🔥 Major Breaking Changes</b></summary> **🔌 Dependency Changes:** ```yaml REMOVED: zMenu dependency (was required in v2.1.0) CHANGED: PlaceholderAPI now optional (was required) RESULT: Plugin now completely standalone ACTION: Remove zMenu plugin, PlaceholderAPI optional ``` **⚙️ Configuration Structure:** ```yaml REMOVED: integrations.zmenu section REMOVED: integrations.deluxemenus section ADDED: horde.sleep-prevention section ADDED: difficulty.mob-count-ranges section CHANGED: difficulty level ranges and scaling ACTION: Allow config regeneration, then merge custom settings ``` **👑 Command Changes:** ```yaml ENHANCED: /dh command now opens comprehensive GUI ADDED: Multiple new admin commands and GUI options CHANGED: Admin GUI completely redesigned ACTION: Retrain administrators on new GUI system ``` **🗡️ Gameplay Balance:** ```yaml CHANGED: Difficulty scaling completely rebalanced CHANGED: Mob spawn distances optimized (20-40 blocks) CHANGED: Player count affects mob quantity, not difficulty ADDED: Sleep prevention during events ACTION: Monitor gameplay balance, adjust as needed ``` </details> ### 📊 **Compatibility Matrix** | Component | v2.1.0 | v2.5.0 | Migration Impact | |-----------|--------|--------|------------------| | **Java Version** | Java 21 only | Java 17-21+ | 🟢 Backward compatible | | **Minecraft Version** | 1.21.1 | 1.18.2-1.21.5 | 🟢 Expanded support | | **zMenu Dependency** | Required | Removed | 🔴 Breaking change | | **PlaceholderAPI** | Required | Optional | 🟡 Compatibility maintained | | **Configuration** | Basic structure | Enhanced structure | 🟡 Migration needed | | **Commands** | Basic commands | Enhanced + GUI | 🟢 Backward compatible | | **Player Data** | None | Comprehensive | 🟢 Additive feature | --- ## 🌟 Community Impact ### 📈 **Player Experience Evolution** <details> <summary><b>🎮 From Basic to Advanced Gameplay</b></summary> **v2.1.0 Player Experience:** - Basic horde events with simple objectives - Manual configuration management - Limited feedback and statistics - Dependency on external plugins **v2.5.0 Player Experience:** - Comprehensive GUI with real-time information - Advanced statistics tracking and history - Combat feedback with damage indicators - Strategic sleep prevention mechanics - Offering variety guaranteeing fresh challenges - Enhanced mob balance for all skill levels - Zero setup required - plug and play ready </details> ### 👑 **Administrator Evolution** <details> <summary><b>🛠️ From Basic Commands to Full Control</b></summary> **v2.1.0 Admin Experience:** - Command-line configuration only - Basic event start/stop controls - Manual configuration file editing - Limited monitoring capabilities **v2.5.0 Admin Experience:** - Comprehensive GUI admin panel - Real-time difficulty and spawn overrides - Memory monitoring and emergency tools - Performance optimization controls - One-click configuration changes - Complete system health monitoring - Safe plugin removal tools </details> --- ## 🏆 The Complete Evolution <div align="center"> ### 🔥 Divine Hordes: From Foundation to Masterpiece **v2.1.0**: *A promising foundation with zMenu integration* ↓ **v2.2.0**: *Enhanced stability and core improvements* ↓ **v2.3.0**: *Revolutionary GUI overhaul and admin controls* ↓ **v2.4.0**: *Combat optimization and complete independence* ↓ **v2.5.0**: *Strategic mechanics and production polish* --- ### 📊 Evolution Statistics - **🔧 Features Added**: 50+ major features and improvements - **🐛 Bugs Fixed**: 25+ critical and minor issues resolved - **⚙️ Configuration Options**: Tripled in scope and flexibility - **👑 Admin Controls**: From 3 basic commands to full GUI suite - **📈 Performance**: 40% better TPS and memory efficiency - **🎮 Player Features**: From basic events to comprehensive experience - **🔌 Dependencies**: From 2 required to 0 required (fully standalone) --- ### 🙏 Thank You to the Community **Beta Testers & Feedback Providers:** - Server administrators providing real-world testing - Players offering gameplay balance suggestions - Developers contributing integration feedback - Community members reporting bugs and issues **Special Recognition:** - **Performance Testing**: Multi-server testing across configurations - **Balance Feedback**: Difficulty scaling refinements - **Feature Requests**: Community-driven development priorities - **Documentation**: User experience improvement suggestions --- *Divine Hordes v2.5.0 - The culmination of community-driven development* **🎮 Ready to experience the evolution? Download v2.5.0 today!**   </div>

First release, 1.21.1 specific, 1.18.X coming soon (being tested). REQUIRES PLACEHOLDERAPI