Halloween Plugin -----
Bring the spooky chaos of Halloween to your Minecraft server – pumpkins, scares, and hilarious prankv1.4.0 - New Darkness Event + Configurable Pumpkin Buffs
Halloween Plugin v1.4.0 - Darkness Update
New spooky darkness event + bug fixes for an even better Halloween experience!
✨ What's New in v1.4.0
New Darkness Event
Players will now experience random moments of darkness accompanied by terrifying sounds! This brief but impactful event adds another layer of spookiness to your server.
Progressive Cake Rewards
Helmet rewards are now progressive and repeatable!
Bug Fixes
⚙️ Configuration
config.yml:
Adjust in real-time:
Complete Event List
Event Default Interval Description
Pumpkin 1-10 min Forces carved pumpkin helmet on player
Slenderman 10-15 min Teleports creepy entity behind player
Fire 30-60 min Harmless fire effect on player
⚡ Lightning 20-40 min Harmless lightning strike
Darkness NEW! 10-50 min Brief darkness with scary sounds
All Features (v1.3.0 + v1.4.0)
Configurable Pumpkin Helmet Buffs:
Example Buff Commands:
Cake Reward Progression
The new progressive reward system encourages players to wear pumpkin helmets longer:
Reward # Time Required Reward
1st 3 minutes Cake
2nd 6 minutes more Cake
3rd 9 minutes more Cake
4th+ Increases by 3 min each time Cake
10th+ 30 minutes (capped) Cake every 30 min
Players see: "Next reward in X minutes of continuous pumpkin wearing!"
Installation & Upgrading
New Installation:
Upgrading from v1.3.0 or earlier:
✅ The plugin automatically merges new features without overwriting your custom messages or configs!
All Commands
Player Commands:
Admin Commands:
✅ Compatibility
Usage Examples
PvP Server - Remove Combat Buffs:
Survival Server - Balanced:
Creative Server - Utility Only:
Changelog
v1.4.0 (October 3, 2025)
v1.3.0 (October 3, 2025)
Support & Links
Need help? Found a bug? Want to suggest a feature?
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Developed by Softici s.r.o. | Version 1.4.0 | Released October 3, 2025
What's your favorite Halloween event?
Let us know in the comments below!
New spooky darkness event + bug fixes for an even better Halloween experience!
✨ What's New in v1.4.0
New Darkness Event
Players will now experience random moments of darkness accompanied by terrifying sounds! This brief but impactful event adds another layer of spookiness to your server.
- Screen Darkening: 1-second blindness effect (very visible!)
- Layered Scary Sounds: Multiple iron trapdoor sounds + ambient cave sounds
- Configurable: Default 10-50 minutes between events
- Broadcast Messages: Random spooky messages
- Auto-Merging: Updates automatically add new messages without overwriting yours!
Progressive Cake Rewards
Helmet rewards are now progressive and repeatable!
- 1st reward: 3 minutes → Get cake
- 2nd reward: 6 minutes → Get cake
- 3rd reward: 9 minutes → Get cake
- Continues up to 30 minutes, then repeats every 30 minutes!
- Players are notified when next reward is available
Bug Fixes
- Fixed: Messages now auto-merge on update (no more "Missing message: darkness")
- Fixed: Darkness effect now uses BLINDNESS (more visible across versions)
- Fixed: Enhanced trapdoor sounds with multiple layers for creepier effect
- Fixed: Config sections auto-merge on updates
⚙️ Configuration
config.yml:
Code (Text):
intervals:
darkness:
min: 10 # Minimum minutes between darkness events
max: 50 # Maximum minutes between darkness events
darkness:
min: 10 # Minimum minutes between darkness events
max: 50 # Maximum minutes between darkness events
Code (Text):
/halloween set darkness <min> <max>
Examples:
/halloween set darkness 15 30 # More frequent
/halloween set darkness 30 90 # Less frequent
/halloween set darkness 5 10 # Very spooky!
Examples:
/halloween set darkness 15 30 # More frequent
/halloween set darkness 30 90 # Less frequent
/halloween set darkness 5 10 # Very spooky!
Event Default Interval Description
Pumpkin 1-10 min Forces carved pumpkin helmet on player
Slenderman 10-15 min Teleports creepy entity behind player
Fire 30-60 min Harmless fire effect on player
⚡ Lightning 20-40 min Harmless lightning strike
Darkness NEW! 10-50 min Brief darkness with scary sounds
All Features (v1.3.0 + v1.4.0)
Configurable Pumpkin Helmet Buffs:
- Customize which buffs are applied when wearing carved pumpkin
- Set individual effect levels (1-5+)
- Enable/disable specific effects
- Toggle glowing effect
- 8 admin commands for real-time buff management
- Supports all Minecraft potion effects (SPEED, HASTE, STRENGTH, REGENERATION, NIGHT_VISION, etc.)
Example Buff Commands:
Code (Text):
/halloween buffs list # Show all buffs
/halloween buffs add NIGHT_VISION 1 # Add Night Vision I
/halloween buffs remove STRENGTH # Remove Strength
/halloween buffs level SPEED 2 # Change Speed to Level II
/halloween buffs toggle # Enable/disable all buffs
/halloween buffs add NIGHT_VISION 1 # Add Night Vision I
/halloween buffs remove STRENGTH # Remove Strength
/halloween buffs level SPEED 2 # Change Speed to Level II
/halloween buffs toggle # Enable/disable all buffs
The new progressive reward system encourages players to wear pumpkin helmets longer:
Reward # Time Required Reward
1st 3 minutes Cake
2nd 6 minutes more Cake
3rd 9 minutes more Cake
4th+ Increases by 3 min each time Cake
10th+ 30 minutes (capped) Cake every 30 min
Players see: "Next reward in X minutes of continuous pumpkin wearing!"
Installation & Upgrading
New Installation:
- Download halloween-plugin-1.4.0.jar
- Place in your plugins folder
- Start/restart server
- Configure via /halloween commands or edit config.yml
Upgrading from v1.3.0 or earlier:
- Stop your server
- Replace old JAR with halloween-plugin-1.4.0.jar
- Start server
- Automatic: Darkness messages and config auto-added!
- No data loss: All settings and player data preserved
✅ The plugin automatically merges new features without overwriting your custom messages or configs!
All Commands
Player Commands:
Code (Text):
/halloween help - Show all commands
/halloween enable - Enable Halloween effects for yourself
/halloween disable - Disable Halloween effects for yourself
/halloween enable - Enable Halloween effects for yourself
/halloween disable - Disable Halloween effects for yourself
Code (Text):
/halloween on/off - Global Halloween mode toggle
/halloween set <event> <min> <max> - Adjust event intervals
/halloween reload - Reload configuration
/halloween reset <pumpkin|helmet|all> - Reset player states
Buff Commands:
/halloween buffs list - Show all pumpkin buffs
/halloween buffs toggle - Enable/disable buff system
/halloween buffs add <effect> <level> - Add buff
/halloween buffs remove <effect> - Remove buff
/halloween buffs enable/disable <effect> - Toggle specific buff
/halloween buffs level <effect> <level> - Change buff level
/halloween buffs glow <on|off> - Toggle glowing effect
/halloween set <event> <min> <max> - Adjust event intervals
/halloween reload - Reload configuration
/halloween reset <pumpkin|helmet|all> - Reset player states
Buff Commands:
/halloween buffs list - Show all pumpkin buffs
/halloween buffs toggle - Enable/disable buff system
/halloween buffs add <effect> <level> - Add buff
/halloween buffs remove <effect> - Remove buff
/halloween buffs enable/disable <effect> - Toggle specific buff
/halloween buffs level <effect> <level> - Change buff level
/halloween buffs glow <on|off> - Toggle glowing effect
- Minecraft: 1.20+ (tested on 1.21.1)
- Server: Spigot, Paper, Purpur, or compatible
- Java: 17+
- Backward Compatible: 100% compatible with v1.3.0
- Auto-Update Safe: Your configs and messages are preserved
Usage Examples
PvP Server - Remove Combat Buffs:
Code (Text):
/halloween buffs remove STRENGTH
/halloween buffs remove RESISTANCE
/halloween buffs add NIGHT_VISION 1
/halloween set darkness 5 15 # More frequent for atmosphere
/halloween buffs remove RESISTANCE
/halloween buffs add NIGHT_VISION 1
/halloween set darkness 5 15 # More frequent for atmosphere
Code (Text):
/halloween buffs level SPEED 1
/halloween buffs level STRENGTH 1
/halloween set darkness 20 60 # Occasional scares
/halloween buffs level STRENGTH 1
/halloween set darkness 20 60 # Occasional scares
Code (Text):
/halloween buffs remove STRENGTH
/halloween buffs remove RESISTANCE
/halloween buffs add NIGHT_VISION 1
/halloween buffs glow off
/halloween buffs remove RESISTANCE
/halloween buffs add NIGHT_VISION 1
/halloween buffs glow off
Changelog
v1.4.0 (October 3, 2025)
- NEW: Darkness event with blindness effect and layered sounds
- NEW: Progressive cake reward system (3min, 6min, 9min... up to 30min)
- NEW: Auto-merging system for messages.yml and config.yml on updates
- IMPROVED: Darkness now uses BLINDNESS effect (more visible)
- IMPROVED: Multiple trapdoor sounds for creepier atmosphere
- FIXED: "Missing message" errors on updates
- FIXED: Config sections now auto-merge on plugin updates
v1.3.0 (October 3, 2025)
- NEW: Fully configurable pumpkin helmet buffs
- NEW: 8 admin commands for buff management
- NEW: Real-time buff modifications without restart
Support & Links
Need help? Found a bug? Want to suggest a feature?
- Post in this thread
- Check config.yml for inline documentation
- Use /halloween help in-game for command reference
⭐ Enjoying the Plugin?
If you love this plugin, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-star review!
It helps others discover the plugin and motivates continued development. Your feedback matters!
Stay Spooky! ️
Developed by Softici s.r.o. | Version 1.4.0 | Released October 3, 2025
What's your favorite Halloween event?
Let us know in the comments below!
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First Release:
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Last Update:
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