Halloween Plugin v3.0.4 - Configurable Welcome Messages!

Release Date: October 16, 2025
Type: Feature Enhancement

New Features

Fully Configurable Join Messages
All join messages are now completely customizable in messages.yml!

• Server Branding: Customize welcome messages for your server theme
• Random Variations: Different welcome messages keep things fresh
• Auto-Migration: Existing servers get new messages automatically

New Message Categories

welcomeMessage: Random spooky welcomes for new players
disableMessageNotification: Instructions to disable Halloween effects
enableMessageNotification: Instructions to enable Halloween effects

Perfect for International Servers

Example - Czech Server:
Example - Spanish Server:
Enhanced Placeholders

• %PLAYER% - Player name
• %COMMAND% - Dynamic command prefix (halloween, scary, spooky, etc.)

The %COMMAND% placeholder automatically adapts to your custom command prefix!

Easy Installation

1. Stop your server
2. Replace JAR with halloween-plugin-3.0.4.jar
3. Start server → New message categories auto-added
4. Customize messages in plugins/Halloween_Softici/messages.yml

Compatibility: Works with all v3.0.0+ configs - no breaking changes!
Auto-Upgrade: Existing messages preserved, new ones appended automatically

Benefits for Admins

• No More Language Mix: Fully localize all join messages
• Better Branding: Welcome messages match your server style
• Player-Friendly: Clear instructions in your preferred language
• Zero Maintenance: Auto-migration handles everything

Bug Reports