Performance Improvements

This update addresses a performance bottleneck related to the special block search functionality, which is triggered when either the Fertilizer or UV Light features are enabled.
You should notice smoother operation when using these features.

Thanks to ShermansWorld for reporting this issue on the RealisticPlantGrowth Discord server and helping validate the performance improvements.

Dependency Updates

* [Dependabot]: Bump `org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter` from `5.13.1` to `5.13.3` by @dependabot in [#64]( https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/pull/64)

How to Update from BETA-0.9.X:
Simply replace the existing .jar file and restart your server.

Download the Latest Build
Grab the latest version from Modrinth:
[Download RealisticPlantGrowth]( https://modrinth.com/plugin/realistic-plant-growth/version/latest)


Full Changelog
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.9.6-BETA...v0.9.7-BETA

New Villager Farming Restrictions

• Introduced a new villager section in Config.yml to control how farmer villagers interact with GrowthModified crops.
• These settings offer more control over automated villager farming and ensure villager actions respect your growth modifier rules:
  • villager.require_hoe: When enabled, villagers will not receive crop drops. This effectively disables villager-based farming for GrowthModified plants.
  • villager.destroy_farmland: When enabled, farmland is converted into coarse dirt after villagers harvest GrowthModified crops. Players must re-till the soil to replant.
  • villager.disable_composter_interaction: When enabled, villagers will no longer fill composters with collected seeds or crops.

⚙️ Configuration Changes
Config.yml:

• Added:
  • villager.require_hoe
  • villager.destroy_farmland
  • villager.disable_composter_interaction
• Bumped config-version to 9

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where DARK_OAK growth modifiers were incorrectly applied to OAK trees.
• Fixed a config error caused by incorrect material names like POTATOE, which previously worked but aren't valid Minecraft materials.

Dependency Updates

• [Dependabot]: Bump net.kyori:adventure-text-serializer-legacy from 4.21.0 to 4.23.0 by @dependabot in #57
• [Dependabot]: Bump net.kyori:adventure-text-serializer-gson from 4.21.0 to 4.23.0 by @dependabot in #58
• [Dependabot]: Bump net.kyori:adventure-text-serializer-plain from 4.21.0 to 4.23.0 by @dependabot in #59
• [Dependabot]: Bump net.kyori:adventure-api from 4.21.0 to 4.23.0 by @dependabot in #60
• [Dependabot]: Bump net.kyori:adventure-text-minimessage from 4.21.0 to 4.23.0 by @dependabot in #61

How to Update from BETA-0.9.X:
Simply replace the existing .jar file and restart your server.

Download the Latest Build
As always, you can access the latest build by following this link.

Full Changelog:
Compare v0.9.5-BETA...v0.9.6-BETA

Bug Fix & Dependency Updates

- Fixed a bug causing OAK_SAPLINGS to use the growth modifiers of DARK_OAK_SAPLINGS.
- Updated build and adventure dependencies.

Huge thanks to Steve for reporting this bug on the RealisticPlantGrowth Discord server! ❤️

Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.9.4-BETA...v0.9.5-BETA

Added New Composter Settings

A new section has been added to Config.yml that allows you to customize composter behavior.

New Features:
- Disable Bonemeal Generation:
You can now disable bonemeal output from composters — perfect for nerfing automatic bonemeal farms.

- Quick-Fill Feature:
Shift-right-clicking with a compostable item instantly fills the composter. It consumes exactly as many items as it would if placed one-by-one.

- Bonemeal Level Fill:
You can now use bonemeal to increase a composter’s level by exactly one.

How to Update from BETA-0.9.3:
Simply replace the existing .jar file and restart your server.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.9.3-BETA...v0.9.4-BETA

Hotfix for Paper Server

- Fixed an issue affecting Paper forks where BiomeChecker incorrectly processed the default:Biome section in GrowthModifiers.yml.

Huge thanks to @grabsky and **Mini** for reporting this bug on the RealisticPlantGrowth Discord server! ❤️


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.9.2-BETA...v0.9.3-BETA

Hotfix for 1.20.4 Servers

- Fixed a bug in the version loading system that prevented the plugin from working on 1.20.4 servers. (Issue #25)


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.9.1-BETA...v0.9.2-BETA

Minecraft 1.21.4 Support & Improved Error Handling

- **Added Minecraft 1.21.4 Support**: The plugin now supports Minecraft version **1.21.4**.
- **Improved Error Handling**: Configuration errors in the `GrowthModifiers.yml` file will now prevent the plugin from loading, preventing unexpected errors during runtime.


Important Notes
- **End of Beta Support for Older Versions**: This is the final update in the beta phase that will support older Minecraft versions.
Future releases will only support the latest version of Minecraft until the full release is ready with all features implemented.

How to Update from BETA-0.9.0:
1. Replace the existing `.jar` file with the new version.
2. Restart your server.
3. Optionally update your `BiomeGroups.yml` file to include the new **PALE_GARDEN** biome.
4. Optionally modify your `GrowthModifiers.yml` to include the new plant types.

Download the Latest Build
As always, you can access the latest build by following this [link]( https://modrinth.com/plugin/realistic-plant-growth/version/latest).

Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.9-BETA...v0.9.1-BETA

Custom Biomes Support | Java 21 Requirement

- Added support for custom biomes (requires Paper server or fork).
- Plugin now requires Java 21.


Important Notes
- Winter Drop Update: The new plants from Minecraft 1.21.3's Winter Drop update will be added in the next plugin release. Stay tuned!
- Beta Support Policy: This is the final update in the beta phase that will support older versions of Minecraft. Going forward, this plugin will only support the latest Minecraft version up until the full release and all features are implemented.


How to Update from BETA-0.8.6:
Simply replace the existing `.jar` file and restart your server.
You may need to update your language strings since biome formatting changed.

Download the Latest Build
As always, you can access the latest build by following this [ link].

Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.6-BETA...v0.9-BETA

Bug fix.

- Fixed #17
- Improved Event Logging
- Changed comments in all language files. (please let me know if you find a mistake)

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How to Update from BETA-0.8.5:
Simply replace the existing `.jar` file and restart your server.

Download the Latest Build
As always, you can access the latest build by following this link.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.5-BETA...v0.8.6-BETA

Minecraft 1.21 support and Finnish translations.

- Support for Minecraft version 1.21!
- Added Finnish translations (Big thanks to @aXe18 )


How to Update from BETA-0.8.4:
Simply replace the existing `.jar` file and restart your server.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.4-BETA...v0.8.5-BETA

Minecraft 1.20.6 support and more.

- Support for Minecraft version 1.20.5 and 1.20.6!
- You now have the ability to utilize the 'enabled_worlds' list as a world blacklist, thus enabling RealisticPlantGrowth by default across all worlds. (closing #14)

Furthermore, support for two new languages is added:
- Chinese Translation: Big thanks to Sherry5299 for the contribution.
- Russian Translation: Also big thanks to digitalguilt for providing the Russian translation.



How to Update from BETA-0.8.3:
Simply replace the existing `.jar` file and restart your server.



Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.3-BETA...v0.8.4-BETA

Hotfix for Spigot Servers.

- Resolved Issue #11.

Paper and Purpur servers are not affected by this issue.


How to Update from BETA-0.8.2:
Simply replace the existing .jar file and restart your server.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.2-BETA...v0.8.3-BETA

Added support for older Java versions.

- Resolved Issue #10.
- Fixed Minor Bug.


How to Update from BETA-0.8.1:
Simply replace the existing .jar file and restart your server.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.1-BETA...v0.8.2-BETA

- Resolved issue #9.
- Updated the Update Checker to utilize the Modrinth API for improved functionality.


How to Update from BETA-0.8.0:
Simply replace the existing .jar file and restart your server.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.8.0-BETA...v0.8.1-BETA

Implemented Update Checker
- Added a new configuration option to check for updates automatically on server start.

Implemented Material Mapping
- Implemented Material Mapping for the GrowthModifiers.yml file.

Extended Version Support
- Now compatible with all server versions greater than 1.20.

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How to Update from BETA-0.7.1:
With the introduction of Material Mapping, a new default GrowthModifiers.yml has been included, simplifying plant variant configurations.

Here are your update options:

Option 1: Regenerate Default Configuration

- Delete your existing GrowthModifiers.yml.
- Use the /rpg reload command to generate the file with updated default values.

Option 2: Keep Existing Configuration

- You can retain your current GrowthModifiers.yml; the new functionality will not disrupt existing configurations.
- If desired, remove sections where the plant name ends with " _plant" to align with the new changes.


Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.7.1-BETA...v0.8.0-BETA

Plugin Metrics Implementation

• Implemented plugin metrics with bStats integration.
• Fixed an indentation error in the default GrowthModifiers.yml, resolving issues with the plugin not recognizing melon growth parameters.

Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.6.0-BETA...v0.7.1-BETA

Implemented /rpg info command.

Download latest build: here

Full Changelog:
https://github.com/Happy-Hop7/RealisticPlantGrowth/compare/v0.5.0-BETA...v0.6.0-BETA