Version 0.3 - Feature-Packed Plot Management (April 15, 2025)
I'm excited to introduce PlotPlugin, a lightweight and feature-rich plot management plugin for Minecraft servers! This initial release (version 0.3) brings a comprehensive set of tools for players to claim, manage, and protect their plots, with plenty of customization options for server admins. Here's what PlotPlugin offers:

Features

• Plot Creation with Plot Blocks
  • Craft a special "Plot Block" (8 diamonds surrounding 1 emerald) to claim a plot.
  • Right-click with the Plot Block to create a fixed-size plot (default: 64x64 blocks).
  • Admins can use /plot give (requires plot.give permission, default: op) to obtain Plot Blocks.
• Plot Management Commands
  • /plot create: Informs players to use a Plot Block to create a plot.
  • /plot delete: Deletes the plot you're standing on (owner only).
  • /plot add <player>: Adds a player to the plot's allowed list (owner only).
  • /plot remove <player>: Removes a player from the allowed list (owner only).
  • /plot list: Lists all your plots with their coordinates and world.
  • /plot show: Displays the boundaries of the plot you're on using particle effects (Villager Happy particles).
  • /plot expand: Expands your plot for a cost in emeralds (default: 10 emeralds, expands by 16 blocks in each direction).
  • /plot tp <number>: Teleports you to the center of a selected plot (number from /plot list).
• Plot Protection
  • Prevents unauthorized players from:
    • Breaking or placing blocks.
    • Interacting with chests, doors, or other blocks.
    • Attacking mobs or players (PvP protection).
    • Picking up items.
    • Using vehicles (e.g., minecarts, boats).
    • Interacting with item frames.
  • PvP is only allowed if both players are on the plot's allowed list (owner or added via /plot add).
• SQLite Database Storage
  • Plots are stored in a lightweight SQLite database (plots.db) for better performance and scalability.
  • No clutter in config.yml – all plot data is managed in the database.
• Customization with config.yml
  • Configure settings like:
    • max-plots-per-player (default: 3).
    • spawn-protection-radius (default: 100 blocks).
    • default-plot-size (default: 64 blocks).
    • max-plot-size (default: 128 blocks).
    • expand-size-increment (default: 16 blocks).
    • expand-cost-emeralds (default: 10).
  • Customize all messages with color code support (&).
• Safety Features
  • Spawn Protection: Plots cannot be created within a configurable radius of the world spawn (default: 100 blocks).
  • Plot Overlap Protection: Prevents plots from overlapping when created or expanded.
  • Maximum Plot Size: Limits plot expansion to a configurable maximum size (default: 128x128 blocks).
• Dynamic Update Checker
  • Automatically checks for updates on SpigotMC using their API.
  • Admins with plot.admin permission (default: op) receive update notifications on join.
  • The server console displays update notifications on startup.
  • Includes a direct link to the plugin page: SpigotMC - MyPlots.

Configuration Example
Here’s a snippet of the config.yml:

Installation

1. Place the PlotPlugin JAR in your plugins folder.
2. Start your server to generate the config.yml and plots.db.
3. Customize the config.yml to your liking.
4. Reload or restart your server to apply changes.

Notes

• Requires Minecraft 1.21 (API version 1.21).
• The plugin uses SQLite, so no external database setup is needed.
• Internet access is required for the update checker to fetch the latest version from SpigotMC.
• If you encounter any bugs or have feature suggestions, please let me know in the discussion section or on Discord!

Thank you for trying PlotPlugin! I hope it enhances your server experience.