S86 Powers is a plugin that allows users to have powers assigned to them. The core plugin comes with internal powers, but is also capable of importing powers made by others (more info to come).

To get started, simply place the S86Powers.jar file where you put your other plugins. Note that ProtocolLib 4.5.0+ is required for S86 Powers to function. On first run, several configuration files are created with default values. It is recommended that you not edit these files directly unless the server is off, as entered values may be overwritten the next time the server shuts down or restarts.

Next, you'll want to review permissions and configuration options. Operators by default get permission to everything, otherwise assigning the permission s86powers.admin will accomplish the same thing. To view configuration options, use the command /p config list [page#] (for example, /p config list 2 shows you page 2). For more information on what an option does, use the command /p config info [config], and to change config options use the command /p config set [config] [value].

Finally, for players to use powers they must first have them assigned, and before they can do that they'll want to know what's available. Use the command /p power list to get a list of loaded powers, then /p power [power] for more info on a specific power. If you don't like how a power is setup, you can check and set its configurable options with /p power [power] option. Note that changes to power options affect all users, and may require a server reload/restart for changes to take effect.

Players can be assigned powers in several ways, the two most prominent being admin-assigned or self-assigned. Admin-assigned requires a user with the s86powers.manage.user permission to use the command /p user [player] add [power]. Note that the above permission allows the user to set anyone's powers and shouldn't be given to most players. Self-assigned requires a user to have the s86powers.manage.self permission, and use the command /p add [power]. This method is safer, as the user can only modify their own powers.

Most powers come in three categories: offensive, defensive, and passive. Offensive and defensive powers operate similarly: the player does something with a specified item, and it causes an effect. Offensive powers usually do something that causes damage to others, while defensive powers usually do something to protect the player in some way. Passive powers tend to work automatically and provide some kind of bonus that neither hurts others nor protects the player (though there are exceptions).

An example of an offensive power is Laser. In its default configuration, left-clicking while holding a dispenser will fire a laser in the direction that the player is looking. This laser steadily does damage to anything it hits but uses redstone dust as fuel. The laser turns off when either the player left-clicks while holding a dispenser again, or when the player runs out of redstone dust. After using Laser, the player has to wait for a 10 second cooldown before using it again.

An example of a defensive power is Celestial Pillars. Left-clicking the ground while holding a sea lantern will create pillars of light around you. While these pillars stand, nothing can pass between the pillars except for the player. Pillars last for 45 seconds, however the player can't create new ones until the old ones expire.

An example of a passive power is Lumberjack. With Lumberjack assigned, breaking one log block of a tree with an axe will cause all adjacent tree blocks to break as well, essentially harvesting the entire tree at once. By default, a threshold is put in place so players can't level entire jungles.

Some powers have additional effects when they're used a lot. For example, after creating 60 pillars with the Celestial Pillars power, you gain the ability to create a second set of pillars by left-clicking the same block with a sea lantern again.

By default, players can only have one of each of the above power types assigned to them, though this limit can be removed with config options.

The last power type is utility. Utility powers can be used by anyone, including players with no assigned powers. Neutralizer Grenade allows players to throw lapis lazuli like a grenade, temporarily disabling the powers of any players nearby when it hits. Neutralizer Beacon allows players to create a block that constantly disables the powers of players who go near it.

S86 Powers commands can be executed with /powers, /power, or /p if the aliases are available. Words in <angled brackets> are required, while words in [square brackets] are optional. Most commands can be tab-completed.

/powers help [#]
Shows all commands help. Note that this command filters help info based on the user's permissions.
Permission: s86powers.help

I originally created S86 Powers for a server I played on, before uploading it for public use on Bukkit. A common complaint was performance, as I was still new to Java programming and often used inefficient methods to make certain things work. I vowed to overhaul the plugin in version 5.0, however life happened and I wound up abandoning the project for some years. Various fans of the plugin contacted me over the years, which encouraged me to eventually pick back up on it.

Several changes have been made to make this version much more efficient (or at least I hope). It's still in an early phase, however I've uploaded what I have so far for people to test out.