Smarter Protection with Block Limits

✅ New Block Limits System
• Control how many blocks new players can break/build
• Custom warning intervals (e.g. "30-500" for warnings every 30 blocks)

⚡ Optimized Performance
• Faster protection checks
• Fixed particle display issues

⚠️ Always backup your configs before updating!
⚠️ Report any PVP protection issues

✅ New Features:

• Added extended support for Newbie Protection, now allowing you to block building, breaking, and chatting for protected players.
  
  
• You can now configure how many blocks protected players can break/build before restrictions apply.
  

️ Major Changes:

• Removed Duels and WorldGuard handlers.
  
  
• Introduced a new detailed custom protection handler for PVP (⚠️ BETA). Please report any issues!
  

Important for Updaters:

• Back up your config.yml and lang.yml files before updating.
  
  
• The new version contains updated and possibly breaking changes in these files.
  
  
• Merge your settings with the new version carefully to avoid errors.
  

Found a bug or need help? Join our Discord community:
https://discord.gg/pgYaVNbCTE

The enable part was not working in the item prevent system has been fixed
Spy command has been added so that the authorities can see the commands used by users with newbies, prevent them from using the commands specified in the config when they use them, or prevent them from being seen in spy mode.

If there are any problems you can come to our discord server!

https://discord.gg/pgYaVNbCTE

Fixed the issue where protection would be invalidated when protected players were hit with an arrow.

Luckperms has been removed, now adding more minutes with permissions has been added and you can customize permissions.

It has been downgraded from Java 17 to Java 8, which means it can now be used in versions that support Java 8.

With the new aNewbie 1.8.0 update, here are the features and fixes:

• List Command Added: A new list command has been added to list players with active or inactive protection times. You can now easily check who has active protection and who does not.
• Various Bug Fixes: Multiple small bugs have been fixed, improving the overall performance and reliability of the plugin.

Enjoy the new features! More information can be found in the documentation.

Important changes and improvements in this release:

• Fixed WorldGuard and Duels Integration Issues:
  
  • Fixed incorrect integration of WorldGuard and Duels plugins that were causing PvP to be enabled incorrectly. PvP is now only enabled when configured correctly.
• PvP Controls:
  
  • PvP enable/disable status is now properly controlled, and erroneous behavior has been resolved.
• PlaceholderAPI Integration:
  
  • Integrated PlaceholderAPI support. The following new placeholders are now available:
    • %anewbie_remaining_protection_time%: Displays the remaining protection time.
    • %anewbie_protection_is_active%: Displays whether protection is active or not.
  These placeholders allow players to easily track their protection status.
  

New Features and Fixes:

1. Added {prefix} Option
   
   • New Feature: The {prefix} variable is now available in the message system.
   • Configured prefixes can now be dynamically used in specific message lines.
   • Example: The prefix defined in your config will replace {prefix} in messages.
2. Removed enable Command
   
   • The enable command has been removed. Protection statuses are now managed automatically.
3. Improved give Command
   
   • Players can now be granted protection for up to 30 days maximum.
   • Example usage: /anewbie give <player> <duration> (If no duration is provided, a default is used).
4. Fixed disable Command Issue
   
   • Resolved an issue where the disable command would fail for players without protection.
5. Enhanced info Command
   
   • The /anewbie info command now directly displays the user’s own information.
6. WorldGuard and Duels Compatibility
   
   • The protection system now works correctly within WorldGuard regions and during Duels.
   • Stability improvements ensure no unexpected behavior.
7. Updated LANG Files
   
   • Important: Ensure your LANG files are updated to benefit from new features. Old files may cause compatibility issues.

We are excited to announce a new feature in aNewbie!

Version: 1.7.7
New Feature: HEX Color Support!

• You can now use hex colors in your messages using the following formats:
  • &#RRGGBB
  • #RRGGBB.

Experience a more vibrant and colorful chat with aNewbie! Upgrade to the latest version and enjoy this exciting new feature.

Thank you for your continued support!

In this update, I focused on making minor performance optimizations and fixing reported bugs. No major changes, but these tweaks should improve stability and reliability.

We have now integrated bStats metrics into the plugin!

What’s New?

• Real-time Statistics: With bStats, we can gather anonymous usage data to help us improve the plugin by understanding how it’s used across different servers.
• Community Insights: These metrics allow us to identify popular features and areas for further development.

Why bStats? bStats is a lightweight, secure, and privacy-respecting metrics platform designed specifically for Minecraft plugins. By adding this, we can better optimize performance and focus on features that matter most to our community.

Thank you for using our plugin! We’re committed to continuous improvements, and this is another step toward building a better experience for everyone.

Update v1.7.2 - Update Checker Issue Fixed!

We're excited to release version 1.7.2 of the aNewbie Protection Plugin! ️

What's New:

• ️ Fix: Resolved the issue with the Update Checker not correctly identifying available updates. The checker will now properly notify you when a new version is released.
• Improved version comparison to ensure smooth and accurate update checks, even for versions like "1.7.2", "1.8", etc.
• Minor performance improvements and optimizations.

Update Instructions: To ensure you're always running the latest version with all the improvements and fixes, please make sure to update to v1.7.2. Simply download the latest version from the link below and replace the old .jar file in your plugins directory: Download the Latest Version

As always, thank you for your support and feedback! If you encounter any issues, feel free to let us know on our support page. Happy gaming!

Update checker has been added and can be turned on and off from the config!