SmartPets v1.5 - Changelog

What's New

Enhanced Admin Commands

• Preset Pet Giving: Admins can now give specific pet configurations directly
  • Example: /petadmin give Player1 CAT mystic_cat gives a Mystic Void Cat (Level 6, Light + Heal skills)
  • Example: /petadmin give Player1 WOLF alpha_wolf gives an Alpha Pack Leader (Level 15, Triple skills)
  • Works with all pets from the pet shop configuration

Custom Command Aliases

• Personalize Your Commands: Server owners can now add custom aliases in config.yml
  • Add your own shortcuts like /mypet, /companion, /petmgr
  • Perfect for multilingual servers or personal preferences
  • No restart required - updates with /petadmin reload

New Pet Support

• Allay: The helpful item-collecting fairy is now available as an experimental pet
  • Use /petadmin give Player1 ALLAY to try it out

Bug Fixes
Parrot Shoulder Issue (Critical Fix)

• Fixed: Parrots no longer get stuck on your shoulder when switching pets
• Fixed: Parrot name holograms now properly disappear when changing pets
• What happened: When you switched from a parrot to another pet, the parrot would stay on your shoulder
• Now: Instant, clean pet switching - no more ghost parrots!

WorldGuard Compatibility (Critical Fix)

• Fixed: Pets now spawn properly in WorldGuard protected areas
• What happened: Servers with WorldGuard mob-spawning restrictions couldn't summon pets
• Now: SmartPets automatically bypasses protection plugins - pets work everywhere!

Better Error Messages

• Improved: When using wrong pet types, you now see exactly which types are available
• Before: "Unknown pet type: Mystic" (unhelpful)
• Now: "Unknown pet type: Mystic. Valid types: WOLF, CAT, PARROT, RABBIT..." (helpful!)

Technical Improvements

• Enhanced compatibility with Minecraft 1.16.5 through 1.21.5
• Improved error handling and logging for easier troubleshooting
• Better hologram cleanup system prevents floating name tags
• More robust plugin integration with protection plugins

Configuration Updates
Check your config.yml for new options:

• Custom Command Aliases: Add your preferred command shortcuts
• WorldGuard Notice: Documentation about automatic compatibility

For Server Owners
This update focuses on reliability and ease of use:

• No more stuck parrots disrupting gameplay
• Works with WorldGuard out of the box
• Easier pet management for admins with preset system
• Customizable commands for better server branding

Installation

1. Stop your server
2. Replace SmartPets-1.4.3.jar with SmartPets-1.5.jar
3. Start your server
4. Enjoy the improvements!

No configuration migration needed - everything is backward compatible.