PlayerJoinLeaveMessages

PlayerJoinLeaveMessages

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Description

Make your Minecraft server stand out with PlayerJoinLeaveMessages! This plugin provides an easy way to customize player join and leave messages, along with unique welcome messages for first-time players. Each message is fully customizable through the configuration file, with support for Minecraft color codes, making it easy for you to give your server a professional touch. Additionally, it logs these events directly to the server console, providing a clean and organized way to manage player interactions. Whether you're running a small community or a large public server, PlayerJoinLeaveMessages makes managing join/leave messages simple and efficient.

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Features

• Customizable Join Message: Set a personalized message for players when they join the server.
• First-time Join Messages: Welcome new players with a special message, including a unique player count.
• Customizable Leave Message: Set a custom message for when players leave the server.
• Minecraft Color Code Support: Use Minecraft's color and format codes to style your messages.
• Configurable via config.yml: Easily edit all messages directly in the plugin's configuration file.
• Reload Command: Quickly reload the configuration without needing to restart the server (/playerjoinleavemessages reload).
• Console Output: All join and leave messages are logged in the console for server admins to monitor.
• Permissions Support: Control who can reload the plugin's configuration with permissions.

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Benefits

• Personalized Server Experience: Greet your players with customized messages that match your server's theme.
• Ease of Use: Simply edit the config.yml to change messages, making customization a breeze.
• Colorful Messages: Use Minecraft's color codes to make messages stand out.
• Track New Players: Display how many unique players have joined your server, providing a nice community touch.
• No Lag or Performance Impact: Lightweight and optimized for performance, even on large servers.

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Config.yml Example

# PlayerJoinLeaveMessages Config File

# Message sent to regular players when they join the server.
# Use %player% to insert the player's name.
join-message: "&eWelcome back, %player%! Enjoy your stay!"

# Message sent to players when they join the server for the first time.
# Use %player% to insert the player's name and %count% for the total unique player count.
first-join-message: "&eWelcome %player% to the server! You are the &a%count%th player to join!"

# Message sent to all players when someone leaves the server.
# Use %player% to insert the player's name.
leave-message: "&eGoodbye %player%! Hope to see you again!"

# Whether to send messages to the console as well
console-logging: true

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Commands and Permissions

Command	Description	Permission
/playerjoinleavemessages reload	Reload the plugin configuration.	playerjoinleavemessages.reload

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Setup - Step by Step

1. Download the Plugin:

   • Download the PlayerJoinLeaveMessages jar file from the plugin website.

2. Upload to Your Server:

   • Place the downloaded jar file into your server's plugins folder.

3. Start or Restart Your Server:

   • Start your server, or if it is already running, use /reload to load the plugin.

4. Customize Messages:

   • Navigate to the plugins/PlayerJoinLeaveMessages/config.yml file.
   • Edit the join-message, first-join-message, and leave-message to suit your server’s style. Use Minecraft color codes for customization (e.g., &e, &a, etc.).

5. Save and Reload the Config:

   • After customizing the messages, either restart your server or use the command /playerjoinleavemessages reload to apply the changes.

6. Permissions Setup (Optional):

   • If you'd like to control who can use the reload command, assign the permission playerjoinleavemessages.reload to admins or moderators.

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How to Use

• Upon joining the server, the plugin automatically sends the custom join message to the player.
• For first-time joiners, a special welcome message is shown that includes their unique player number.
• When a player leaves the server, the custom leave message will be displayed to all other players.

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Requirements

• Minecraft Version: 1.21 or later.
• Java Version: 8 or higher.

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Support

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for new features, feel free to reach out on our YouTube Channel for support.

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By following the steps and customizing the configuration file, you can easily give your server a polished, professional feel that improves player experience. Let me know if you need any additional details or modifications!