## 📝 Changelog – v1.3 ### ✨ New Additions - Added full **Folia support**. - Plugin is now compatible with Folia’s region-based threading model. - All scheduled tasks and player interactions are now thread-safe. - Maintains compatibility with Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, and Purpur. - Added **bStats integration**. - Plugin now reports anonymous usage statistics via bStats. - Public statistics page: https://bstats.org/plugin/bukkit/LivesPlugin/ ### ⚙️ Improvements - Improved cross-platform compatibility between Paper and Folia. - Optimized internal scheduling to ensure safe execution across all supported server types. - Minor internal performance refinements. ### 🔧 Bug Fixes - Fixed threading edge cases to ensure stable behavior under Folia. - Improved message broadcasting reliability across different server implementations. ### 💖 Misc - Continued stability improvements and internal cleanup. - Made with ❤️ by Kai - Support & community on Discord: https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q - Licensed under **All Rights Reserved (ARR)**

## 📝 Changelog – v1.2 ### ✨ New Additions - Added **configurable elimination behavior** for players who reach 0 lives. - New `elimination.mode` option in `config.yml`: - `BAN` (default) — preserves hardcore behavior. - `SPECTATOR` — keeps eliminated players online in spectator mode. - Added **spectator elimination system**. - Eliminated players in SPECTATOR mode: - Are placed into spectator mode instead of being banned. - Are fully restricted from interacting with the world. - Persist across server restarts. - Appear in the revive menu as normal. - Added **spectator revival handling**. - When revived, spectator players: - Are restored to survival mode. - Receive revive lives as configured. - Are teleported to the server spawn. - Added **LIFE_STAR drop limit** configuration. - Prevents LIFE_STAR drops once a player reaches a set number of lives. - Added **LIFE_STAR crafting limit** configuration. - Prevents crafting LIFE_STAR once a player reaches a configured life threshold. - Added **respawn action bar message**. - Displays remaining lives when a player respawns after death. - Added **unified action bar messaging system**. - Action bar messages are now configurable in `messages.yml`: - `actionbar.join` - `actionbar.respawn` - `actionbar.revive` ### ⚙️ Improvements - LIFE_STAR crafting and drop behavior now dynamically updates per player based on current lives. - Revive GUI dynamically adapts based on elimination mode (BAN vs SPECTATOR). - Action bar messages safely fail if missing or empty. - Improved internal validation when reviving players. ### 🔧 Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where **server-banned players could appear in the revive menu**. - Fixed LIFE_STAR drops still triggering when players were above the configured life limit. - Fixed revive GUI logic inconsistencies for eliminated players. ### 💖 Misc - Added spectator protection to prevent eliminated spectators from bypassing restrictions. - Internal logic cleanup and stability improvements. - Improved handling of edge cases related to lives, revives, and elimination states. - Made with ❤️ by Kai - Support & community on Discord: https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q - Licensed under **All Rights Reserved (ARR)**

## 📝 Changelog – v1.1 ### ✨ New Additions - Added **`messages.yml`** — all plugin messages are now stored separately for easy editing and customization. - Implemented **dynamic reloading** for both `config.yml` and `messages.yml` using `/livesreload`. - Enhanced **recipe editor** functionality and stability. - Improved **TAB display handling** with real-time updates when reloading the plugin. ### ⚙️ Improvements - Renamed `/recipe` → **`/livesrecipe`** to avoid command conflicts. - Removed `/help` command to prevent interference with other plugins — use `/livesplugin help` instead. - “Reset to Default” in the recipe editor now **auto-saves, closes the menu, and confirms via message**. - Recipe validation system improved to prevent shape and symbol errors. - **Updated default Revive Book recipe** for better material balance and progression. - TAB display now respects the `enabled` option in the config. - Disabled the ability to craft a beacon with the LifeStar. ### 🔧 Bug Fixes - Fixed **startup crash** caused by invalid recipe symbols. - Fixed **reset to default** requiring a second save to take effect. - Fixed **`livesplugin:recipe`** incorrectly showing the help menu instead of opening the editor. - Fixed **messages.yml** not saving or reloading properly. - Fixed **tab display toggle** not disabling when set to false. ### 💖 Misc - Messages are now entirely configurable in **`messages.yml`** — no more message editing in `config.yml`. - Overall plugin stability, reload performance, and error handling improved. - Made with ❤️ by Kai - Support & community on Discord: [https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q](https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q) - Licensed under **All Rights Reserved (ARR)**

## 📝 Changelog – v1.0 ### ✨ Features - Added **hardcore lives system**: players start with 3 lives and lose 1 on death. - Players are **eliminated (banned)** when lives reach 0. - **Revive Books** can bring back eliminated players with 1 revive life. - **Life Stars** grant extra lives (+1) and can be crafted, traded, or withdrawn. - TAB menu shows **player lives** with color coding (green/yellow/red). - Fully configurable messages, sounds, recipes, and GUI options. - **PvP-only mode** optional — only lose lives from player kills. ### 🛠 Improvements - Action bar messages for joining and reviving. - Broadcast announcements for eliminations and revives. - Optimized elimination/revival sound effects and GUI display. - Config defaults updated for easy Modrinth use. ### ⌨ Commands & Permissions - `/lives` — check your lives (all players) - `/setlives <player> <amount>` — set lives (OP only) - `/addlives <player> <amount>` — add lives (OP only) - `/removelives <player> <amount>` — remove lives (OP only) - `/revivebook` — get a revive book (OP only) - `/lifestar` — get a Life Star (OP only) - `/withdrawlife <amount>` — convert lives to Life Stars (all players) - `/revive` — open revive menu (OP only) - `/livesreload` — reload configuration (OP only) ### 🔧 Bug Fixes - Fixed life drops when inventory is full. - Fixed revive GUI display issues. - Fixed PvP kill rewards not granting lives correctly. ### 💖 Misc - Plugin made with ❤️ by **Kai** - Support & community on Discord: [https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q](https://discord.gg/Ha3FHZBX5Q) - All Rights Reserved