What Does SilkySpawners Do?

SilkySpawners enables players to mine, place, and customize mob spawners while adding layers of control through enchantment requirements, logging, and permission systems. The plugin also integrates customizable visual and audio effects, ensuring a highly interactive experience for players.

Key features include:

• Controlled Spawner Mining: Players can mine spawners only when using tools with specific enchantments and levels, providing balance and fairness.
• Spawner Placement with Custom Mobs: Players can place spawners configured to spawn specific mobs, with custom names for added clarity.
• Statistics and Logs: The plugin tracks and logs all spawner-related actions, including who mined or placed a spawner, where, and when.

Features Overview

1. Enchantment-Dependent Mining:
   • Spawners can only be mined with tools that meet specific enchantment requirements (e.g., SILK_TOUCH).
   • Admins can configure which enchantments are allowed and the minimum level required.
2. Custom Placement:
   • Spawners retain their mob type when placed.
   • Custom display names help identify the mob type within the spawner.
3. Feedback and Immersion:
   • Visual effects, such as particle displays, are shown when spawners are mined or placed.
   • Audio feedback, including customizable sounds for success and failure, enhances the player experience.
4. Admin Controls:
   • Operators or players in creative mode can bypass enchantment requirements and directly interact with spawners.
   • This bypass can be triggered by holding a specific key (e.g., SHIFT), configurable by admins.
5. Comprehensive Logs and Statistics:
   • All spawner interactions are logged, including the player name, mob type, location, and time of action.
   • Statistics such as the total number of spawners mined, placed, and active are readily available for server administrators.

Compatibility

• Current Version: Fully compatible with Minecraft 1.18x 1.19x 1.20x
• Future-Proof Design: The plugin is actively maintained to support upcoming Minecraft versions, ensuring smooth transitions as the game evolves.

Why Use SilkySpawners?

1. Customizability:
   • Every aspect of the plugin is configurable, from messages and sounds to particles and logging formats.
   • Server administrators can toggle features on or off, adapting the plugin to their unique requirements.
2. Fair Gameplay Mechanics:
   • The enchantment system ensures that only qualified tools can mine spawners, balancing gameplay and preventing exploits.
   • Failed attempts trigger feedback, educating players about the requirements for mining spawners.
3. Enhanced Immersion:
   • Particle effects and sounds provide engaging feedback for spawner interactions.
   • These elements can be tailored to fit the server’s theme and aesthetic.
4. Detailed Logging:
   • Logs allow server administrators to track spawner-related actions, aiding in troubleshooting and monitoring player behavior.
5. Ease of Use for Admins:
   • Operators can bypass restrictions easily, making server management efficient and hassle-free.
   • Real-time statistics provide quick insights into server activity.

Planned Updates
SilkySpawners is designed with longevity in mind. Upcoming features include:

• Compatibility updates for newer Minecraft versions.
• Expanded configuration options for spawner behavior and effects.
• Advanced statistics tracking for deeper insights into server dynamics.

Use Cases

• Survival Servers: Control the spawner economy and reward players with balanced mechanics.
• RPG Servers: Enhance storytelling and immersion with customized spawner interactions.
• Event-Driven Servers: Utilize particle effects and sounds to add excitement to spawner events.
• Admin-Friendly Tools: Monitor spawner usage and address issues with detailed logs and real-time statistics.

Conclusion
SilkySpawners is the ultimate spawner management plugin for Minecraft servers. With its customizable mechanics, immersive features, and admin-friendly tools, it’s an essential addition to any server. Whether you're enhancing survival gameplay or creating an entirely new spawner-based experience, SilkySpawners provides the tools you need to succeed.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue to improve and expand the plugin’s functionality to meet the needs of the Minecraft community!