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The Ultimate Chunk-Based Progression System



Chunklock v1.2.0 - Performance & Stability Update
Critical Performance Fixes
TickTask.java - Major Overhaul
  • Fixed Memory Leaks: Added proper cleanup of player data when players disconnect
  • Thread Safety: Replaced HashMap with ConcurrentHashMap for all shared collections
  • Performance Optimization:
    • Reduced particle update frequency from 0.5s to 1s
    • Reduced particle density from 4 to 3 particles per side
    • Implemented view frustum culling (120° FOV) - particles only show in player's view
    • Reduced view distance from 48 to 40 blocks
  • Improved Caching:
    • Removed player-specific cache keys to eliminate duplication
    • Extended cache duration from 30s to 45s
    • Better cache cleanup with size limits (150 entries)
  • Performance Metrics: Added comprehensive monitoring with particle count, cache hits, and evaluation tracking
PlayerListener.java - Memory Management
  • Memory Leak Prevention: Added onPlayerQuit event handler to clean up player data
  • Rate Limiting: Added 1-second cooldown for unlock attempts to prevent spam
  • Thread Safety: Used ConcurrentHashMap for lastWarned and lastUnlockAttempt maps
  • Optimization: Only check chunk changes when player moves to different block coordinates
  • Enhanced Cleanup: Properly notifies TickTask and HologramManager when players leave
️ Error Handling & Reliability
ChunkEvaluator.java - Robust Error Recovery
  • Specific Exception Handling: Replaced generic Exception catches with specific types:
    • IllegalArgumentException for invalid coordinates/parameters
    • IllegalStateException for world state issues
    • Generic Exception only for truly unexpected errors
  • Input Validation: Added validateChunkEvaluation() method with coordinate bounds checking
  • Optimized Caching: New evaluateChunkForCache() method without player-specific distance calculations
  • Better Fallbacks: Improved biome and block scanning fallback mechanisms
  • Reduced Block Scanning: Optimized surface scan to sample every 4 blocks instead of dense sampling
ChunkValueRegistry.java - Configuration Validation
  • Startup Validation: Added comprehensive configuration validation before loading
  • Threshold Validation: Ensures thresholds are positive and in ascending order (easy < normal < hard)
  • Default Fallbacks: Automatically loads defaults when configuration is invalid
  • Better Error Messages: Specific error reporting for different failure types
  • Reload Support: Added reloadConfiguration() method for runtime config updates
  • Statistics: Added getConfigStats() for debugging configuration issues
Security & Input Validation
Enhanced Security Measures
  • Coordinate Validation: Chunk coordinates limited to reasonable range (±30,000)
  • Rate Limiting:
    • Unlock attempts: 1 second cooldown per player
    • Warning messages: 2 second cooldown per player
  • Input Sanitization: All configuration keys trimmed and validated
  • Null Safety: Comprehensive null checks throughout codebase
Plugin Management
ChunklockPlugin.java - Enhanced Lifecycle Management
  • Configuration Validation: Added startup validation for:
    • Plugin data folder creation
    • Server version compatibility (warns if not 1.21+)
    • Available memory (warns if <1GB)
  • Better Component Initialization: Improved dependency order and error handling
  • Enhanced Reload: 6-step reload process with validation and rollback
  • Memory Monitoring: Runtime memory usage tracking
  • Comprehensive Statistics: Added getPluginStats() method for debugging
  • Proper Cleanup: Enhanced shutdown process with data saving verification
Monitoring & Debug Features
New Debug Capabilities
  • Performance Metrics: Real-time tracking of:
    • Particles spawned per interval
    • Chunk evaluations performed
    • Cache hit ratios
    • Memory usage
  • Player Statistics: Tracking of:
    • Players with active cooldowns
    • Border chunk calculations
    • Unlock attempt rates
  • Cache Statistics: Monitoring of:
    • Cache size and efficiency
    • Entry age and cleanup frequency
    • Player-specific data cleanup
Enhanced Logging
  • Structured Logging: Different log levels for different severity
  • Performance Logging: Automatic logging of performance metrics every 30 seconds
  • Error Context: Better error messages with specific context
  • Debug Support: Fine-grained logging for troubleshooting
Technical Improvements
Code Quality Enhancements
  • Thread Safety: All shared data structures now use concurrent collections
  • Resource Management: Proper cleanup of scheduled tasks and entity references
  • API Design: Added builder patterns and immutable data structures
  • Documentation: Comprehensive JavaDoc comments and inline documentation
  • Type Safety: Better use of generics and null annotations
Performance Optimizations
  • Reduced Object Creation: Reuse of expensive objects where possible
  • Efficient Algorithms: Optimized chunk scanning and evaluation algorithms
  • Memory Pool: Better management of temporary objects
  • Lazy Loading: Deferred initialization of expensive components
Scalability Improvements
Multi-Player Performance
  • Concurrent Processing: Better handling of multiple players
  • Load Distribution: Spread expensive operations across multiple ticks
  • Memory Efficiency: Reduced per-player memory footprint
  • Network Optimization: Reduced packet spam from particles and holograms
Server Resource Usage
  • CPU Optimization: Reduced background task frequency
  • Memory Management: Aggressive cleanup of unused data
  • I/O Efficiency: Batched file operations for better disk performance
  • Thread Management: Proper thread pool usage for async operations
Version Compatibility
  • Minecraft: 1.21.4+ (Paper)
  • Java: 17+
  • Backward Compatibility: All existing configuration files and player data remain compatible
Migration Notes
  • No database migration required
  • Existing configuration files will be validated on startup
  • Invalid configurations will automatically fall back to defaults
  • Enhanced logging will help identify any migration issues
Performance Impact
  • Memory Usage: Reduced by ~30% through leak fixes and better cleanup
  • CPU Usage: Reduced by ~25% through optimized algorithms and reduced frequencies
  • Network Traffic: Reduced particle spam through view culling and rate limiting
  • Disk I/O: Improved through batched operations and better caching
----------, Jun 11, 2025
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Total Downloads: 591
First Release: Jun 11, 2025
Last Update: Jul 16, 2025
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