RescueThePresents is a fun, engaging, and competitive team-based mini-game plugin for Minecraft, designed for large servers and holiday-themed events. Players join one of two teams, Santa or Grinch , and work to either protect or steal presents. It’s a fast-paced game that blends teamwork, strategy, and PvP combat, perfect for bringing excitement to your Minecraft server during festive seasons.

Key Features:
1. Team-Based Gameplay :

• Santa Team : Protects the presents, stopping the Grinch from stealing them.
• Grinch Team : Tries to steal presents from the Santa team.

2. Customizable Messages & Emojis :

• All messages, including join notifications, game start/end messages, and in-game events, can be customized.
• Players will see fun and interactive emojis like , , , in the messages, making the game more festive and lively.

3. Hex Color Support :

• Full support for custom team names and tab list prefixes in Hex colors to allow customization of team colors (e.g., Santa’s team can have a red color, while Grinch’s team can have green).
• You can configure the scoreboard colors and team labels to make your game stand out.

4. Team Limits ⚖️:

• Set a maximum number of players per team, helping balance gameplay and make sure the game remains competitive and fair.
• Prevents one team from being overpowered and keeps the game fun for everyone. ⚔️

5. Present Placement System :

• Admins or players with permission can place "presents" in the game by targeting a block.
• Presents appear as custom skull items with special names and lore.
• Players can interact with presents, and the Grinch’s goal is to steal them!

6. Spawn Locations ⛅:

• You can set custom spawn points for both Santa and Grinch teams using commands.
• /setspawn command allows admins to configure the spawn for both teams, making sure players spawn in the right places each time.

7. Game Time Limit ⏱️:

• Set a custom game duration (default is 5 minutes) to make the game more competitive.
• If the timer expires, the game ends, and the team with the most presents stolen or protected wins.
• Supports custom messages when the time is up.

8. PvP Combat ⚔️:

• Players engage in PvP combat as they try to protect or steal presents.
• Teams must work together, but players are free to fight against the opposing team to steal or defend presents.

9. Scoreboard Integration :

• Scoreboard shows live updates such as:
  • Time remaining in the game. ⏳
  • The number of presents stolen by each team.
  • Player deaths and respawn times.
• Customizable format for the scoreboard with team colors and other relevant information.

10. Respawn and Death Mechanics :

• If a player dies, they respawn after a set amount of time. ⏰
• Max Deaths: Players who die too many times (set by admins) can be eliminated from the game. ⚠️
• The plugin supports respawn messages, including a countdown, to keep players informed of when they will respawn. ⏳

11. Permissions System :

• Uses permissions to manage who can access specific commands such as:
  • /join: Join a team. ⚔️
  • /leave: Leave a team. ✋
  • /start: Start the game.
  • /stop: Stop the game.
  • /setspawn: Set spawn points for teams.
  • /placepresent: Place presents (admins and players with permission).
  • /reload: Reload the plugin’s configuration.

12. Customizable Admin Tools ️:

• Admins can set spawn points, control game flow, and place presents manually with special tools (e.g., Golden Present item). ✨
• Fully configurable in the config.yml file, where you can adjust settings like spawn locations, message texts, team limits, and more.

13. Event-driven Gameplay :

• Custom messages are triggered on specific in-game events, like joining a team, stealing a present, game start/end, or time expiration.
• You can fully customize these messages and make them unique to your server’s theme or holiday event.

Why is this Plugin Great for Large Servers?

• Highly Customizable : You can tweak everything, from game settings to message text, making it perfect for a wide range of server themes.
• Fast and Fun ⏩: The game is quick-paced, and the PvP element keeps players engaged. Plus, it’s perfect for large events with many players! ‍♂️
• Team Dynamics : Encourages coordination between players, making teamwork essential to success.
• Great for Holiday Events : While designed for the holiday season, the plugin’s flexibility makes it perfect for any themed server or event.

Upcoming Fixes and Features :

• Bug Fixes : Fixing issues related to commands and gameplay balance.
• Performance Improvements ⚡: Optimizing for large player counts and server environments.

New Features : We’re considering adding more exciting game modes and enhancing the admin controls for better server management.



Permissions for the Plugin

1. rescuethepresents.jointeam
   • Description: Allows the player to join a team (Santa or Grinch).
   • Default: true (any player can join a team without needing operator permissions)
   • Usage: /join <team>
2. rescuethepresents.startgame
   • Description: Allows the player to start the game.
   • Default: op (only operators can start the game)
   • Usage: /start
3. rescuethepresents.stopgame
   • Description: Allows the player to stop the game.
   • Default: op (only operators can stop the game)
   • Usage: /stop
4. rescuethepresents.setspawn
   • Description: Allows the player to set spawn locations for the Santa and Grinch teams.
   • Default: op (only operators can set spawn points)
   • Usage: /setspawn <santa|grinch>
5. rescuethepresents.placepresent
   • Description: Allows the player to place a present in the game (for players with the proper permissions).
   • Default: op (only operators can place presents)
   • Usage: /placepresent
6. rescuethepresents.admin
   • Description: Grants full admin rights, enabling use of all admin commands like /RescueTeamKick and /sendteam.
   • Default: op (only operators can execute these commands)
   • Usage: /RescueTeamKick, /sendteam
7. rescuethepresents.reload
   • Description: Allows the player to reload the plugin’s configuration.
   • Default: op (only operators can reload the plugin)
   • Usage: /reload
8. rescuethepresents.kick
   • Description: Allows admins to kick players from their teams using the /RescueTeamKick command.
   • Default: op (only operators can kick players from teams)
   • Usage: /RescueTeamKick <player>
9. rescuethepresents.sendteam
   • Description: Allows admins to teleport players to a specific team’s spawn using the /sendteam command.
   • Default: op (only operators can use this command)
   • Usage: /sendteam <player> <team>
10. rescuethepresents.setpresent
    • Description: Allows admins to set a present at their location using the /setpresent command.
    • Default: op (only operators can set presents)
    • Usage: /setpresent