Village Defense [1.8.8-1.20]

Village Defense [1.8.8-1.20] -----

[MINIGAME] Big networks ready | MySQL/YAML | Placeholders | BungeeCord/Multi Arena | Many Languages

Fixed rewards enabling
Fixed bossbar disabling
Fixed locale registration if service unavailable (e.g. server blocks outgoing traffic, cloudflare blacklisted countries) -_-

----------, Aug 21, 2023

[4.7.0] Core Update

Hey Hey! Its time for an upgrade

Recommend: Handle this update as a server cleanup day... Make sure to not update our plugin, handle it as it would be a new installation of the plugin. Do backups and setup your arenas again. The wiki got updated. Enjoy! If you need help make sure to contact us on discord directly!

Warning: Its now required to use atleast Java17! The update isn't the 5.0.0 update as it comes in the next days with new exciting kits

----------, Aug 10, 2023

tmp download

as our hoster deleted all our files and spigotmc wants to delete the resource if the download link isn't updated... here we go for now.

MAKE SURE TO JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER TO GET UPDATES ABOUT PLUGILY PROJECTS! https://discord.plugily.xyz

WE will see us again with a nice update this year

----------, Jan 9, 2023

[4.6.1] Fixed reported bugs

----------, Aug 4, 2021

[4.6.0] It's update time :)

### 4.6.0 (15.04.2021 - 03.08.2021)
* Added forcestart item
* Added 1.17 support
* Added option to determine if player's orbs should be kept or not
* Added possibility to spawn creatures with commands on vd arena
* Nerfed Cleaner Kit so that it can be configurable
* Reuse XMaterial for specialitems
* Fix when doors is not found in legacy versions like 1.8.3, so it caused to throw exception
>>> b1
* Added /vd join maxplayers which tries to get the arena with the highest amount of players
* Added placeholder arena_players_online
* Added configurable villager amount
* Added configurable cooldown for some kit items
* Added Thai and Turkish locale (Thanks to PoEditor Contributors)
* Added configurable name visibility for Golem, Wolf and Villager
* Fixed Upgrade Health option does not set health to new max health
* Fixed Tornado kit on paper software
* Fixed some rare cases which did not disable LeaderboardHolograms
* Fixed restoring door blocks on legacy versions
* Fixed party (parties v3.1.0) not working anymore
* Fixed when plugins scoreboards not re-appeared after game end
* Fixed join maxplayers did not match the arena with highest player amount
* Removed temp added scoreboard rewards
* Changed empty message is no longer sent
* Changed Now players who's in a game can't swap items to off hand
* Changed Players now can't drag special items in theirs inventory
* Changed Leaves will no longer be decayed if this is within an arena.
* Changed randomjoin mechanics -> Searches for starting -> random join -> Searches for waiting -> random join

----------, Aug 3, 2021

[4.5.9] Mainly legacy version improvements

If you like this update and want to support us please consider joining our Patreon program (Click here to get more information)

Changelog/Devlog:

Fix when Splash_potion material not existed on 1.8 servers
Fix when arena selector GUI does not opened
Fixed NPE on ArrowEvents and other version improvements

----------, Apr 13, 2021

[4.5.8] Fixed particle issues

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Changelog/Devlog:
* Added configurable arena selector items (per state)
* Fixed issues with particles on some versions
* Changed game state value to match the correct one
* Fixed UnsupportedOperationException on LeaderboardHologram

----------, Mar 19, 2021

[4.5.7] Added legacy support (experimental) and other improvements

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Changelog/Devlog:
* Added legacy support (experimental)
* Added two new config options (disable fall and drowning damage)
* Added modifiable arena state names to language
* Added more rewards types (playerDeath, villagerDeath)
* Added the papi placeholder %villagedefense_{arena}:wave%
* Added the scoreboard placeholder %WAVE%
* Added new RewardType scoreboard_remove
* Fixed when block state data is not door object (cast exception)
* Fixed Teleporter Kit Gui not showing
* Allow door placement after zombie door break
* Perform leader board refreshing in async thread
* Players are now killed if they fall into void
* Spectator players will not receives rewards anymore when one of the wave is ended.
* Increased Damage for PowerUp ONE_SHOT_ONE_KILL
* SpectatorEvent EntityPickupItemEvent is now on Highest Priority

----------, Mar 17, 2021

[4.5.6]

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Changelog/Devlog:
* Added option to allow players to buy golems/wolves again if they died
* Fix parsing oak door material in old versions
* Added customizable item name in arena selector gui (by ajgeiss0702)
* Fixed issue when sign instances section not found in file
* Fixed vd items are not removed if inventory manager is enabled and the server is stopping

----------, Jan 18, 2021

[4.5.5] Fixed Kit Menu loading

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Changelog/Devlog:
* Fixed Kit Menu does not work (NPE)

----------, Dec 30, 2020

[4.5.4] Fixed NPE on start up if kit name not found

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DevLog/Changelog:
* Fix NPE when kit name not found in the language file
* Rewritten scoreboardlib (fixed flickering and color matching) -> 122 chars for 1.14 up and 48 for lower versions
* Now players can see their orbs in stats command
* ArenaSelector was not initialized
* Fixed some NPEs

----------, Dec 29, 2020

[4.5.3] Now you can add any type of door

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DevLog/Changelog:
* Added permission based wolf and iron golem spawn limit
* Spychat message is now translateable
* Now doors will get restored if it was broken in game
* Added more cacheable door types, so players can use any type of door, except iron door
* Fixed scoreboard flickering issue when trying to replace zombies placeholder
* Fixed joining through a sign while hotbar slot for leave-item is active
* Fixed NoSuchMethodError when CommandSender#spigot does not exists on 1.11

----------, Dec 8, 2020

[4.5.2] 1.16.4 compatibility | Fixed doors on 1.12.2 and lower

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DevLog/Changelog:
* Added 1.16.4 compatibility
* Fixed statistics names won't show on hologram
* Fixed OakDoor material on 1.12.2 and lower versions
* Changed ServerVersion utility to commonsbox

----------, Nov 8, 2020

[4.5.1] Updated locales, full 1.16.2+ support, ArenaSelector & more

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DevLog/Changelog:
* (Developer Alert - Class rename)
* Added wave-title messages
* Added arena selector
* Added 1.16.2 compatibility
* Added support for 1.16 hex colors
* Added custom wolf death message
* Fixed ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException when there is no game when joining through bungee
* Fixed NPE during giving rewards to players
* Fixed Holograms
* Fixed noclassfound on 1.15 and lower
* Fixed Villager death is not working on multiarena mode if more than 1 arena is active
* Fixed IllegalArgumentException when there are no arena when connecting via bungee
* Fixed NoClassDefFoundError on plugin startup
* Fixed for chat formatting when you have another displayname in chat
* Fixed NullPointerException (sendConsoleMsg(Debugger.java:58))
* Fixed NoSuchMethodError when used tornado kit
* Fixed for new 1.16 wall signs
* Fixed dogfirendkit is spawning golem on 1.16
* Fixed IllegalPluginAccessException on plugin disable
* Fixed player names for stats (with mysql enabled)
* Fixed language file integrity check
* Fix NPE during giving rewards to players
* Fixed NPE for leaderboards
* Changed wolf will stand when right clicked
* Properly replaced player & message to return the correct variable
* Updated locales to latest version
* Added the possibility to change messages of locales on language.yml
* Fixed materials are not giving the correct one

----------, Oct 2, 2020

[4.5.0] 1.16.X Compatibility | A lot of fixes

----------, Jul 29, 2020

[4.4.4] Critical fixes!

----------, May 16, 2020

[4.4.3] Hotfix

----------, May 14, 2020

[4.4.2] Configurable Zombies-Limit | Discord Poll

----------, May 12, 2020

[4.4.1] Bugfix Release

----------, Mar 31, 2020

[4.4.0] Added parties support and many improvements & fixes

* %villagedefense_{arena id}:{data}% where data types are:
* players - amount of players in arena
* max_players - max players in arena
* state - current state raw enum name eg. STARTING
* state_pretty - prettified name of enum eg. Waiting (instead WAITING_FOR_PLAYERS)
* mapname - name of arena map

All projects including Village Defense, BuildBattle, Murder Mystery, Piñata and PiggyBanks are now managed by Tigerkatze (Tigerpanzer_02). There will be no other changes. Everything stays the same. Many have already noticed that I am the one who has been working on the projects for some time. By transferring to my account, I can now react faster to problems. Updates can now be made easier.

----------, Mar 17, 2020

4.3.1 - 1.15 support, fixes 4.3.0 broken jar

Update made for you by @Tigerkatze due to generosity of our patrons.

----------, Dec 13, 2019

4.3.0 - Plugin improvements, regular update

Update made for you by @Tigerkatze due to generosity of our patrons.
1.15 update is being worked on.

----------, Dec 12, 2019

[HOTFIX] 4.2.1.1 - Shop hotfix

Hotfix for not working shop due to wrong file check (should fix this https://pastebin.com/mXCiXM2b)
@josecuervo2016, @dgargano please check this fix version

We're working on big modules update that will make Village Defense even more configurable! Stay tuned and check our discord for news about it!
Issues when using 1.14:

Mobs (golems, wolves) aren't rideable yet
Sign game states are disabled - they're not working yet
Instant respawn after death may not work properly

----------, Jun 24, 2019

4.2.1 - New Setup GUI and fixes

Issues when using 1.14:

Mobs (golems, wolves) aren't rideable yet
Sign game states are disabled - they're not working yet
Instant respawn after death may not work properly

----------, Jun 10, 2019

4.2.0 - 1.14 update, new database library, smaller jar and more

Issues when using 1.14:

Mobs (golems, wolves) aren't rideable yet
Sign game states are disabled - they're not working yet
Instant respawn after death may not work properly

----------, May 17, 2019

4.1.3 - Classic update

Error Links: #611
User Voice Ideas: Add description to doors

----------, Apr 25, 2019

4.1.2 - April Fool's Day update

----------, Mar 28, 2019

4.1.1 - Zombie spawn issue fix from 4.1.0

[ Added] Russian locale (Thanks to POEditor contributors!)
[ Fixed] Zombies couldn't spawn on any arena

----------, Mar 14, 2019

4.1.0 - Start fix

Fixed plugin couldn't run because plugin.yml values were invalid due to build failure, sorry.

----------, Mar 12, 2019

4.1.0 - Standard update

[ Changed] Removed useless exceptions catching in try/catch code blocks in favour of logger listening (increases readability and peformance)
[ Fixed] Signs weren't updating properly if Signs-Block-States-Enabled option was false
[ Fixed] Temporary fixed issue that some users occurred due to lack of world named world

Soon I'll be doing suggestions from our User Voice panel (click here to see).

----------, Mar 10, 2019

4.0.4 - Valentine's Day update

[ Added] Special Valentine's Day effects :love:

Heart arrow trails
Special Valentine power-up (if power-ups are enabled) that heal player who pickups it!

Valentine's Day event in Village Defense will occur for 4 days before and 4 days after the Valentine's Day so starting from today :love:

You can disable Halloween and Valentine's Day events in config, just set Holidays-Enabled to false

----------, Feb 10, 2019

4.0.3 - New non flickering scoreboard

[ Added] Portuguese Brazil locales are here! Thanks to POEditor community!
[ Changed] Prettified entity upgrades particle effects a bit
[ Changed] Added new non flickering scoreboard
[ Fixed] NPE when rewards section was null #449 (thanks to @Toldi)
[ Fixed] NPE when /vda setwave command was typed without argument set #474

----------, Feb 8, 2019

4.0.2 - Some fixes

[ Fixed] #415 error caused by /vda setprice without price argument
[ Fixed] Removed 'return' code line from onDisable method while saving user data into MySQL (only MySQL), only 1 stat for 1 player could be saved
[ Fixed] Fixed error on disable which lead data not to be saved (reported by @zuhir)

----------, Jan 27, 2019

4.0.1 - Fresh fixes

[ Added] Pro tip about user voice panel where you can suggest new ideas or vote for current ones!
Check out yourself https://plajer.xyz/uservoice/index.php?id=VillageDefense
[ Added] Tip about special items that can be added into game shop when setting up shop via setup menu
[ Fixed] There was no check for max tier of entities upgrades and you could infinitely upgrade entities to tier 5 (reported by @zuhir)
[ Fixed] Fixed #409 caused by Golem's Final Defense upgrade (reported by @zuhir)
[ Fixed] Errors when plugin was disabled and arenas couldn't properly reset (reported by @zuhir)

----------, Jan 19, 2019

4.0.0 - New era is here

It's a big one!
4.0.0 pre-release users must reset language.yml!

[ Added] Limited rotten flesh hearts level that users can get to 30 (prevents tons of hearts that will break game fun)
[ Added] Zombie idle processor to save server load and prevent lag! Game will halt spawning zombies for x seconds (wave / 15 rounded down) in wave to save performance a bit without spawning tons of hordes at once
[ Added] Zombie spawn limiter, maximum of 750 zombies can be spawned in wave now, any amount higher will be set to 750 and zombies will receive extra hearts as waves increments. Health is based on (zombies this wave - 750 / 15 rounded up)
[ Added] Game will now clean rotten fleshes from ground spawned after game ends in arena world in radius of 150 blocks near arena start location
[ Added] Tab completer for some command arguments
[ Added] Legacy data converter for YAML files, data saved in YAML was broken since ~3.11.x, user data will migrate safely and player stats will be updated
[ Added] Italian locale
[ Added] Added useSSL=false argument in mysql.yml database to avoid not harmful warnings in console (you can add it yourself to disable them too)
[ Added] /vda clear wolf argument to clear spawned wolves in arena
[ Added] Totally new entity upgrade system implemented! Shift + click to open it for golems and wolves!!!
[ Added] Wave limiter - limit how many waves game can play
[ Added] /vda setlevel and /vda addlevel commands were added
[ Added] JavaScript engine into rewards.yml secion, you can execute java code from rewards now
[ Added] Over 8 other additions
[ Changed] Whole code performance went up! Just check out your timings this time!
[ Changed] Buffed and nerfed cleaner kit ability, he can now use it every 60 seconds but it will clean only spawned zombies
[ Changed] Zombies won't spam lava particles on death via command/powerup/cleaner kit, now if there will be over 70 spawned zombies every third will only spawn particle to prevent client lag
[ Changed] Whole API is now improved!
[ Changed] Over 7 other changes
[ Fixed] Arena signs weren't properly saved via setup menu (4.0.0 pre-releases bug)
[ Fixed] /vda forcestart didn't start the game when there weren't enough players to start
[ Fixed] Worlds were generated if arenas.yml contains their names (reported by @Blackyvk)
[ Fixed] Worker kit wasn't displayed on 1.11-1.12 (reported by @Blackyvk)
[ Fixed] Doors couldn't be placed in game nor zombies could break them on 1.11-1.12 (reported by @Blackyvk)
[ Fixed] Commands without permissions weren't working (4.0.0 pre-releases issue)
[ Fixed] Setup menu wasn't working (4.0.0 pre-releases issue)
[ Fixed] Now not localized Spawn Golem/Wolf items will work with locales and in shops
[ Fixed] Over 11 other fixes
[ Deleted] Villagers won't stay in arena after the game ends anymore

More info about changes here and here

----------, Jan 18, 2019

[BETA] 4.0.0b pre 5 - Some fixes

This is the beta version! Download stable 3.11.6 here
This version is not fully ready!
LOCALES DON'T WORK WITH THIS VERSION
Enhanced golem/wolves upgrades and other changes soon!

Check out MurderMystery minigame here! Release at SpigotMC soon!

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Join here: https://www.patreon.com/plajer

[ Fixed] Fixed commands that didn't need permissions were not working for normal players
[ Fixed] Fixed setup inventory not working

----------, Dec 1, 2018

[BETA] 4.0.0b pre 4 - Lotsa changes

[ Added] Spectator settings menu (currently doesn't work sorry!)
[ Added] Implemented powerup registry (API change for external plugins)
[ Added] Halloween effects (can be disabled in config) (4 days before and 4 days after Halloween) ( YES I KNOW IT'S TOO LATE, members of my discord know why it wasn't released at Halloween)
[ Added] Wave limiter - you can now finish game after X waves (configurable in config.yml)
[ Added] New commands: [required] (optional)

/vda setlevel [level] (target player) - Sets level of player (level is required for accessing leveled kits)
Permission: villagedefense.admin.setlevel
Executable by: Players/Console
/vda addlevel [level] (target player) - Adds level to player (level is required for accessing leveled kits)
Permission: villagedefense.admin.addlevel
Executable by: Players/Console

[ Added] Tip about downloadable maps when no arenas are set up while typing /vda list
[ Added] Tab completer for /vd join <arena name>
[ Added] More setup tips!
[ Added] Implemented JavaScript engine into rewards section. Now you can execute java code from rewards. (more info soon) (support for this at our discord)
[ Changed] Nerfed some kits - potions amplifiers are counted from 0 so every kit with potion effects has now amplifier -1 because it was too op
[ Changed] Cleaned up lots of code - especially commands and setup inventory
[ Fixed] NPE with golem events https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=245
[ Fixed] You cannot join now game infinitely through command
[ Fixed] Weird respawn glitches (player was - bugged half dead) (bug: https://github.com/Plajer-Lair/Village_Defense/issues/11)
[ Fixed] Zombies after respawn won't stay and don't move until you attack them
[ Fixed] Now non localized Spawn Golem/Wolf items will work with locales
[ Fixed] Broken game logic while spawning zombie entities, Villager Slayer never spawned in game neither knockback resistant ones - game may be now much harder sorry

[ Fixed] Now commands like /vda addorbs/setlevel/setwave won't throw an error if number exceeds real Integer max value (2 147 483 647) - some users brute forced this error using values like 300000000000000000 (fixes https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=351)
[ Fixed] Fixed exp wasn't saved properly via InventoryManager

----------, Nov 27, 2018

3.11.6 - Hotfix

Hello everybody! It's just a hotfix for database errors when running clean MySQL setup ( https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=263)
Now you should run plugin properly

This is the last update for 3.x.x branch series. We're preparing something big and cool for Halloween update! It will include some golem and wolves mobs changes and not only! Stay tuned.

[ Fixed] MySQL clean setup errors

----------, Oct 10, 2018

3.11.5 - Final fixes (last 3.x.x update)

This is the last update for 3.x.x branch series. We're preparing something big and cool for Halloween update! It will include some golem and wolves mobs changes and not only! Stay tuned.

[ Added] PlaceholderAPI placeholders support in in-game chat
[ Added] Some PR0 TIPS when editing arena via /vd create/edit
[ Changed] Removed annoying message "Please enable bStats" for admins on join
[ Changed] When update cannot be checked you won't receive any message like "Cannot check for updates!" now
[ Changed] Some code improvements
[ Fixed] Server was stopped using Shutdown-When-Game-Ends option but player just left not started arena
[ Fixed] NPE when chest location wasn't set ( https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=232)
[ Fixed] Debugger messages like

Code (Text):

[Village Debugger] Some doors has failed to load for arena VD2! Expected 8 but loaded only 9!

Was x + 1
[ Fixed] NPE for migrator ( https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=240)

----------, Oct 4, 2018

3.11.4 - Hotfix

This update fixes bugs caused by 1.13 API change from the previous update :)

[ Added] Brought back game sign states
[ Fixed] Rewards weren't dispatched properly while using %PLAYER% placeholder (it was always executed by players)
[ Fixed] End wave commands in rewards.yml not working
[ Fixed] Game signs were blank
[ Fixed] Doors couldn't be destroyed by zombies
[ Fixed] Removed bad behavior when you was teleported to arena ending location while joining the server on the arena world
[ Fixed] Setup video link in setup menu is now working properly

----------, Sep 26, 2018

3.11.3 - Built against 1.13 API, fixes and changes

This update was fully built with 1.13 API using api-version: 1.13.
Since this update, I'm happy to welcome new maintainer of Village Defense plugin: @Tigerkatze, he will help me with developing plugin!

[ Added] villagedefense.command.override permission to be able to use every command while being in VillageDefense game
[ Added] Lobby starting is now cancelled when there is not enough players in arena
[ Added] /vda reload permission for villagedefense.admin.*
[ Added] Experience bar countdown in lobby (suggested long time ago by @WIREXY)
[ Changed] Updated setup video link and added it into setup menu - new setup video is much better

[ Fixed] Now players in same world but not in same arena won't be counted in spectator players menu
[ Fixed] Permission typo with villagedefense.respawn.others for villagedefense.admin.* (was re psawn)
[ Fixed] IllegalArgumentException when shop was null ( https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=209)
[ Fixed] Compass for spectators is now properly given on death (1.13 issue)
[ Fixed] Leave item for died spectators is now working (1.13 issue)
[ Fixed] Arena registry is now fail safe, not existing sections won't throw errors in console now
[ Fixed] ClassCastException errors in console when non player sender executed game commands (ex. command block, different player implementation) ( https://plajer.xyz/errorservice/viewer.php?id=121)
[ Fixed] Sounds on 1.13 are now working properly (without errors and can be heard now)
[ Deleted] Power-ups won't be enabled on 1.13 now even if Holographic Displays is installed, latest plugin version doesn't work with pickup handler API
[ Deleted] Door crack particles cannot be seen at 1.13 for now
[ Deleted] Dropped 1.9-1.10 support

----------, Sep 23, 2018

3.11.2 - Important fix

[ Fixed] Merged PLCore temporarily to fix issue with my other plugins

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----------, Sep 3, 2018

3.11.1 - 1.13 fixes (hotfix)

[ Fixed] 1.13 and 1.13.1 sound errors, sounds don't work in that versions properly for now
[ Fixed] Update checker bugs while using my other mini games (nothing special)

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----------, Sep 2, 2018

3.11.0 - Dynamic locales, 1.13.1 support, fixes, new wiki

Introducing our new wiki! This one currently supports 3 languages: English, Polish and German.
Want to help us in translation? Join the project here: https://poeditor.com/join/project/SyQ3OElBb1

[ Added] Awaited support for 1.13.1
[ Added] PlaceholderAPI support in our in-game scoreboard
[ Added] Romanian locale (thanks to Andrei!)
[ Added] Dynamic locale service

As a part of our new technology, dynamic locale service offers you ability to update your locales (non default language) on demand! Locales are fetched through our website and downloaded from our public github repository ( https://github.com/Plajer-Lair/locale_storage), every major locale update you'll be up to date! The requirement is to restart the server cause data is fetched at plugin startup!

[ Changed] Some code and MySQL improvements
[ Changed] Moved some spammy messages from plugin to debugger so you won't see them unless debugger is enabled
[ Fixed] NullPointerException for users who were no longer online
[ Fixed] Scoreboard color bugs (see https://i.imgur.com/kaZy5s2.png)
[ Fixed] Double end message on /vda stop ( https://github.com/Plajer-Lair/Village_Defense/issues/10)
[ Fixed] Other small fixes reported anonymously by you via Error service, thanks for keeping us informed about current issues!

----------, Aug 31, 2018

3.10.1 - Very stable update

This is the first update after Error service was implemented.
This version contains mostly fixes, but reported anonymously by you through error service!

[ Added] Added configurable time between next waves (suggested by @Jumonka and his awesome idea to implementing custom MythicMob bosses between next waves using rewards section (end wave rewards)!)
[ Fixed] NullPointerException in combust event (first error service report)
[ Fixed] IndexOutOfBoundsException in join event while bungee is enabled (second error service report)
[ Fixed] NullPointerException in add orbs other method in vda command (via error service)
[ Fixed] NullPointerException while using setup menu while using my other minigames (like BuildBattle) (via error service)
[ Fixed] NumberFormatException for language.yml migrator - this problem is very rare to occur but it was reported so fix was done (via error service)
[ Fixed] Some 2 other small fixes for errors that MAY be fixed (and may not)

As you can see, the more you'll use Village Defense, the more fixes will be in the future!!!

IMPORTANT INFO
I'm currently coding a new minigame called MurderMystery! Join our discord for beta and pre-releases of this awesome minigame!

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----------, Aug 17, 2018

3.10.0 - Code improvements and error reporter implemented

[ Added] Error reporter service - now when you occur error with Village Defense it will be reported directly to us so we can fix it asap!

Error service currently has around 90% code coverage (excluding database, bungeecord and disable methods) so most of game breaking errors will be reported

[ Changed] Plugin has been built against PLCore API - simple API for my minigames (nothing special)
[ Fixed] Gameplay errors when using 1.9 versions
[ Fixed] Bad MySQL errors when creating database for first time
[ Deleted] WorldEdit support has been removed - 1.13 contains too big API changes within WorldEdit 7 to handle it. WorldEdit was only for arena setup so you won't notice any major change (just door setup is different - you must add every door manually now)

IMPORTANT INFO
I'm currently coding a new minigame called MurderMystery! Join our discord for beta and pre-releases of this awesome minigame!

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----------, Aug 12, 2018

3.9.2 - Inventory manager fix

[ Changed] Updated French and Hungarian locales
[ Fixed] Error with InventoryManager while loading scoreboard - this was only a temporary workaround for a one bug however this didn't fix it so scoreboard save option is removed (thanks to @mmuziek)

IMPORTANT INFO
Updates of Village Defense might be limited current month because I'm starting to work on other Minecraft minigames!
Join our discord to check what exactly projects I'm currently coding viewing my current game status

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----------, Aug 3, 2018

3.9.1 - Fixes, Chinese (Simplified) locale added

[ Added] Chinese (Simplified) locale support (thanks to POEditor contributors!)
[ Added] Scoreboard saving into Inventory Manager for possible issues like this one
[ Fixed] Vietnamese locale was empty (reported by HSGamer)
[ Fixed] /vd randomjoin command is now working
[ Fixed] 1.13 wasn't really working (plugin was disabling automatically)
[ Fixed] Possible fix for Unknown Player bug for MySQL users, need take a while to update player names as they must join/quit server to update their names to the database

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----------, Jul 30, 2018

3.9.0 - 1.13 and 1.10 support, 1.8 drop, new game end message, improvements, fixes

This update adds support for 1.13 and 1.10 spigot server.
The plugin was tested on these versions, however, it may not be fully stable on these versions, proceed with caution.

This version is stable for 1.9-1.12 (except 1.10)

(new game end message)

[ Added] Tested and working 1.13 support and 1.10 support
[ Added] /vd randomjoin command is here! This command is for multi arena servers only as it doesn't support bungee
[ Added] Some additional messages when setting empty shop chest and bonus tips in setup menu for shop setup were added
[ Added] New and cool game end message (see above)
[ Added] New effects while using Dark essence of Wizard kit (glowing and angry villager particles)
[ Changed] Optimized code a bit using better placeholder parsers
[ Deleted] Deprecated commands /vda addsign and /vda setshopchest - these commands are built-in in setup menu
[ Deleted] Support for 1.8 versions were dropped and won't be given back - end of story

Some deprecated code still needs to change for 1.13, but it will work for now since 1.13 has got backwards compatibility.

Keep in mind that I'M GOING TO IGNORE any requests for bringing back 1.8 support. It's mega super duper old dinosaur and you should update to awesome super duper lamborghini

----------, Jul 25, 2018

3.8.1 - Fixes

[ Fixed] /vd top command and other not working /vd commands will now work in game
[ Fixed] Fixed locales loading not working, plugin wasn't even enabled somehow
[ Deleted] Dropped Vietnamese locale as this translation was in 50% of English messages...

Remember YOU can still join our translation project and help us being multilingual! Just click here!

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----------, Jul 11, 2018

3.8.0 - Rich API changes, limited mobs amount, paper spigot startup fix

[ Added] Orbs statistic type to StatsStorage class
(keep in mind that orbs stat is a temporary statistic for each game!)
[ Added] New API events:
VillageGameStateChangeEvent, VillageGolemUpgradeEvent, VillagePowerupPickEvent and VillagePlayerStatisticChangeEvent
[ Added]
Added wolves and golems limit per player (suggested by @WIREXY)
[ Fixed] Fixed startup error using paper spigot

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----------, Jul 1, 2018

3.7.5 - Multilingual update!

[ Added] Spanish, French and Indonesian locales support! (thanks a lot to our POEditor contributors!!!)
To enable your locale go to config.yml and edit "locale" line:

Code (YAML):

# Select locale of VD 3, default it's English.
# Available locales:
# default - English language. Uses 'language.yml'.
# de - Deutsche sprache
# pl - Język Polski
# es - Idioma español
# id - Bhasa Indonesia
# fr - Langue française
#
locale : default

[ Added] Few admin messages are now translatable! (thanks to montlikadani for this contribution!)
[ Changed] Updated other locales messages (thanks to POEditor contributors)
[ Fixed] Some NullPointerExceptions thrown for 1.8 boss bar users

Thanks a lot to our POEditor contributors listed below for awesome support in adding new languages to the Village Defense project! Our team appreciate that! Contact us at Discord if you want to receive cool role!

Translators:
@OzaX_0maZa and @N4TH4NOT (French locale)
@Tigerkatze and Melonzrix (German locale)
@DemonMugen (Indonesian locale)
@zuhir and @Lmmb74 (Spanish locale)

Also thanks to contributors who started translating our project:
@Sitieno14 (Italian locale)
Programcı (Turkish locale)
Milan (Czech locale)

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----------, Jun 27, 2018

3.7.4 - Public localization project, whitelisted commands, fixes

[ Added] Full localization support can now be handled by YOU (community), you can join our translation page and help us with translating Village Defense into other languages FOR FREE and without needing to maintain it or joining our translation team!
See this page for more info: https://poeditor.com/join/project/w8GqqwkET1
[ Added] Added whitelisted commands option in config.yml (suggested by @Sitieno14)
[ Fixed] Fixed admin commands (/vda) weren't working while commands were disabled for non op players
[ Fixed] Now using default config.yml options in code to avoid weird behavior when config.yml was empty somehow (discovered by @Sitieno14)

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----------, Jun 22, 2018

3.7.3 - Startup fix

[ Fixed] Fixed startup errors with unknown 1.8 classes (bossbar issue)
[ Deleted] Removed "arena edit" basic permission as it was useless and was used only in setup inventory ("villagedefense.admin.create" was working for this inventory too so it was useless)

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----------, Jun 14, 2018

3.7.2 - Kit selector command, sign states, 1.8 bossbar and fixes

[ Added] Added sign block states of the game (colored blocks behind game signs based on arena state)
[ Added] /vd selectkit command was added. You can change your kits in game now
Permission: villagedefense.command.selectkit
[ Changed] 1.8 is now fully supported, boss bar support implemented for 1.8 versions
[ Fixed] Dark essence item of Wizard's kit wasn't removed properly if amount of them was 1
[ Fixed] Prettified JSON commands are now working properly at 1.9 and are available for 1.8 too

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----------, Jun 13, 2018

3.7.1 - Bug fixes

[ Fixed] Full games join permission now works for Bungee hooked servers
[ Fixed] Now you can't combust villagers, iron golems and wolves using flaming arrows

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----------, Jun 3, 2018

3.7.0 - Customizable scoreboard, more signs customization, fixes

New customizable scoreboards update is here!

Added customizable scoreboards in language.yml, also scoreboard is now more modern with this update! (1st scoreboard photo)
Now, game signs can be edited in your own way! All signs placeholders (%state%, %maxplayers% etc) can be formatted on every line!
All respawned players won't have night vision effect from spectator mode now
By default levelled kits were unlocked for operators, now they won't
Players with MVP and Elite permissions are now able to join full games
Removed /vda addsign command, add signs via setup menu only
It looks like this version contains some performance improvements due to scoreboard system change

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----------, May 24, 2018

3.6.3 - Commands and rewards.yml improvements, migrator recode, bug fixes

Added did you mean to help with wrong commands (ex. /vd leaveve > Did you mean /vd leave?)
Added tab completer for Village Defense commands
Re-commented rewards.yml file and added chance condition
Example:

chance(15):p:say Hello # 15% chance to say Hello by player

Everything is well commented inside rewards.yml please re-create it to show these comments
Overriding WorldGuard build deny flag which disallows Villager damage by zombies (this fixes known WorldGuard bug)
Reworked files migrator, now it will update config and language files without losing comments!
Works for every Village Defense 3 language file version types (from 0 to latest)
Fixed #4 bug, MySQL users should be aware of that problem especially users with cloud management systems WON'T FIX FOR FUTURE NOTICE
Fixed bug where flaming arrows from the player could set on fire another player (reported by @DemonMugen)
Now removing the boss bar of player when plugin gets disabled while games are on
Added line wrapping for blocker kit and some new comments in language.yml file

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----------, May 12, 2018

3.6.2 - Top command added, PlaceholderAPI support, fixes

Added PlaceholderAPI support

%villagedefense_kills% - Shows your zombie kills
%villagedefense_deaths% - Shows your deaths
%villagedefense_games_played% - Shows your played games count
%villagedefense_highest_wave% - Shows the highest wave you survived
%villagedefense_level% - Shows your current level
%villagedefense_exp% - Shows your exp amount
%villagedefense_exp_to_next_level% - Shows amount of exp need to level up
Added /vd top <statistic> command to show top 10 users
Now doors amount in setup menu will be normal (was 2x more because 1 door is 2 blocks)
Added update notify permission for admins with villagedefense.admin.* permission
Fixed errors in the console when offline player's wolves killed zombies
Fixed /vd create command without argument gave an error
Fixed permissions for Worker and Blocker kits (villagedefense.kit.%kit name% wasn't working for them)
Fixed bug where power-ups were staying in the game even if we left it, now power-ups will remove after 40 seconds after spawn
Updated Java Docs and API for getting sorted statistics

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----------, May 10, 2018

3.6.1 - Hotfix

Fixed /vda command not working at 1.8 versions

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----------, May 4, 2018

3.6.0 - New zombie, commands prettified, rideable wolves and much more!

Another big update is here!
New zombie type Villager Slayer is here!
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Added new zombie type Villager Slayer, 2x slower, 2x more health and targets only villagers even if we attack him. Spawns in waves higher than 21
Wolves are rideable now
Golems and wolves won't get drowned anymore, they can swim now!
Fixed /vd admin list command not working
Prettified admin commands, now you don't need to look up the wiki for detailed information about commands
Fixed Shot Bow arrow rain ability was working outside the game and for every kit in the game
Fixed bug where you could throw any items into Secret Well and it was counted as rotten flesh
Fixed another bug from early 2.x versions where skill cooldowns were decreasing x times faster based on arenas count (ex. 4 arenas = -4 cooldown points per second, 1 arena = -1 per second etc.)
Some code improvements to increase performance
Added extended data sender to bStats service. This was added only to keep Village Defense development better

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----------, May 4, 2018

3.5.0 - Fixed TPS loss, other significant fixes

This is another update which fixes TPS loss but finally, it works.
Please update plugin again! This involves all users of versions higher than 3.2.0!

Fixed #3 bungee cord issue
Fixed particles in 1.8 versions
Fixed files generation without comments
Fixed TPS loss
Now wizard staff's attack will damage zombie if zombie is in front of you (less than 1 block away)

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----------, Apr 29, 2018

3.4.0 - Major fixes

Please consider updating plugin to these versions for users of 3.2.0 and 3.3.0

Fixed major memory leak since 3.2.0
Fixed setup errors on clean installation
Fixed title message on death not displaying properly
Fixed typo "plugin is up to date" instead of "plugin is outdated"

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----------, Apr 22, 2018

3.3.0 - Power ups update

Power ups update
3.3.0SneakPeek.png

Added Powerups (they are configurable in config.yml and translatable in language.yml)
Fixed titles weren't displaying (bug since 2.1.x)
Now removing potion effects from player after force server stop
Enhanced Village Debugger
Added generic VillageEvent event class
Updated Java Docs (https://plajer.github.io/Village_Defense/)

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----------, Apr 20, 2018

3.2.0 - Improvements, compatilibity fixes

Small fix for plugin loading errors when dependencies weren't installed and plugin was disabled
Now using metadata for village defense entities (improvement especially for multi arena servers)
Fixed permission villagedefense.join.<arena_name>
Fixed client kick when trying to get spawn eggs (#2)
Fixed compatibility with plugins like Citizens (#2)

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----------, Apr 2, 2018

3.1.3 - Entities enhancements

Fixed zombies spawning warning in console (reported by @transportowiec96)
Now you can ride villagers and golems in 1.12
You can now ride villagers properly in 1.11
Removed usage of /vda setshopchest command, now you can set shop chest via setup menu only
Implemented iron golems riding in 1.8, 1.9 and 1.11 versions
Improved Villagers pathfinders, now they will avoid zombies
Fixed zombie kills stats counting
Fixed zombie kills stats counting by wolves
Fixed shop registering when reloading arenas via /vda reload

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----------, Mar 30, 2018

3.1.2 - Scoreboard fix

Fixed scoreboard header and footer only visible when not enough players were in-game to start (reported by @s3w3qqqq)

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----------, Mar 28, 2018

3.1.1 - Improvements, fixes and changes

Fixed zombie kills stats counting X times on zombie death (based on created arenas size)
Now wolf owner will get stat for killing a zombie
Optimized Tornado and Blocker kits schedulers (even if kits were unused)
Buffed Archer kit's arrows amount per wave from 5 to 15
Fixed small memory leak
Fixed bStats new config generation in bStats/resources/ folder
Improved auto respawn
Added messages In-Game.Spectator.Target-Player-Health and Scoreboard.Footer
Properly clearing player inventory when the server is closed/plugin gets disabled
Hypixelized plugin (sort of)
Fixed some typos in setup menu
Added night vision for spectators
Fixed restart needed after the shop was created

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----------, Mar 28, 2018

3.1.0 - Major exploit fix, other small fixes

This update fixes over 4-year-old rotten flesh steal exploit used by some players.
You should update the plugin to this version if you want to fix it!

Fixed exploit with rotten fleshes (stealing them from a secret well using free cam cheats) (thanks to Kicia)
Added permissions for signs destroying and creating (reported by @AlbertBlue)
Now you'll properly get Spectator menu item after death
Players that joins already started game gets bonus hearts that were added before with rotten fleshes (if there were any)

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----------, Mar 20, 2018

3.0.1 - MySQL startup fix

Fixed startup NPE error when the database was used. Thanks to @Tigerkatze for the report!

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----------, Mar 19, 2018

3.0.0 - Harder, better, faster, stronger

Village Defense 3 is here!
Stable version is done after 2 months of work!

This version was tested on a few test and semi-production servers and it's stable.

What's new? (major changes)

Entire code refactor and improvement
Added support for 1.9.2 and 1.11 versions
Implemented VillageAPI to create external addons
New kits and translations
Few locales support (German and Polish)
Creation of official VD 3 wiki
Golem upgrades
Revamped commands entirely
And many other fixes and additions...

Minor changes:

Better files explanations
Dropped 1.7.10 support
Configurable starting orbs amount
Added /vda delete command
New static sign manager
Free maps to download!
Many fixes from 2.x versions (spectator items fix, zombies targeting spectators etc...)
Java Documentation for VillageAPI
Ridable villagers in 1.9.2 and 1.11
Fireworks on game end (configurable)
Wild Naked and Wizard kits implemented
Migrator for 2.1.x and 2.0.0 versions
Buffed many kits
Improved Inventory Manager
Boss bar support in 1.9+
Arena validator (never create arena wrong)
Arena setup menu revamped
Added /vda list command
Scoreboard optimization
Pathfinders updated for 1.9-1.12 versions
Block in-game commands option configurable

Many changes were done and many will be done in the future.
We will keep Village Defense best minigame plugin ever!

Leave a like and a nice review if you like this update!

NOTE: You can safely migrate from 2.x versions, however, you need to edit files again to apply changes.

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----------, Mar 18, 2018

2.1.7 - Spectator mode changes

+ Removed spectator mode on 1.12, now you're in survival mode like in 1.8.8. Now while you're in spectator mode (when you died) you've got compass with alive players that you can teleport to
+ Fixed zombies following you when you're spectator

Updated language.yml file version so migrator will update this file with additional messages.

INFO: This is probably the last update for 2.x version. Code rewrite is coming soon. Test builds will be provided at our discord

.

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----------, Jan 28, 2018

2.1.6.1 - Fixes

+ Fixed not working chat when chat-format in config.yml was true
+ Fixed errors that were thrown in console when plugin was trying to get custom villager names from language.yml

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----------, Jan 22, 2018

2.1.6 - Fixes

+ Fixed update notify bugged message
+ Fixed double add villager spawns items
+ Fixed not working rewards.yml file
+ Fixed rewards were performed even if Rewards-Enabled was false

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----------, Jan 13, 2018

2.1.5 - Translations, fixes, custom permissions

+ /setprice command now add/update item lore correctly
+ Disabled automatic whitelist disable if BungeeCord support isn't enabled (thanks to @pluginy)
+ Removed "bar" from config.yml (boss bar isn't used right now)
+ Added translatable game chat formatting (In-game.Game-Chat-Format)
+ Added custom permissions section in config.yml (thanks to @mmuziek)

Example custom permissions:

Code (YAML):

CustomPermissions:
game.player : 5
game.vip : 10
game.staff : 20

game.player gives 5% more orbs
game.vip gives 10% more orbs
game.staff gives 20% more orbs
Permissions can be combined!
For example: villagedefense.vip + game.vip gives 60% more orbs!

+ Added Config-Version 1 to config.yml
+ Small code changes

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----------, Jan 5, 2018

2.1.4 - Fixes, translatable villager names, setprice cmd addition

+ Fixed some wrong migrated messages in language migrator class ( here)
+ Added translatable villager names to language.yml
+ Command /setprice now changes item price if it's already set
+ Fixed very slow zombies issue ( here)
+ Added update-notify option to config.yml (option wasn't in config by default)
+ Fixed rewards.yml error
And probably some other minor fixes and changes...

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----------, Dec 22, 2017

2.1.3 - Fixes and changes

+ Fixed kit lores not showing properly
+ Removed villager don't hurt me message (useless)
+ Fixed golem attacking players bug (1.12 users)
+ Fixed not working MySQL problem (reported by @pluginy)

Remember to report any errors as soon as possible to me at PM or discord
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----------, Nov 27, 2017

2.1.2 - Major fixes and enhancements

+ Fixed errors at console when using villager shop (caused by language migration fail)
+ Added more game prefixes to messages
+ Added debug option in config.yml (now spammy plugin messages in console won't show until you set debug option to true)
+ Added error solver feature (now when you occur some plugin errors the fancy message will be shown in the console to help you fix the problem)
And many other bug fixes

Enjoy my first update! If you found any bugs or you have a suggestion feel free to PM me !

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----------, Nov 14, 2017

2.1.1 - Migration fixes

Fixed languageMitigration

----------, Nov 12, 2017

IMPORTANT: Zombie pathfdining and new Language file!

Zombies pathfinding was very bad since 1.8 or 1.9 to find villagers inside houses. It's fixed now!
New language.yml file by @Plajer ! If you have already villagedefense installed. IT IS IMPORTANT to check your console for the new language.yml file. For questions, go to our discord channel or PM me.
Code clean up.
Added Metrics by @Plajer

Fixed: Zombies followed spectators

----------, Nov 11, 2017

Attempt to fix mob-issues

Attempt to fix mob issue.

----------, Oct 28, 2017

Back-up failed: Fixed previous bugfixes which were already fixed.

Nothing new. Computer broke down and my back-up system failed which meant those files where lagging a few versions behind. Just trying to fix all the previous bugfixes.
@Nostyll : Since the error log was based on the another jar file I couldn't trace it. If this error is still in here, please tell me and I'll fix it within 2 days.

----------, Oct 22, 2017

Bugfix: Setup menu

Fixed: The shop chest, zombie spawns, villager spawns and door option in the setup menu got removed. It's back now.

----------, Sep 22, 2017

Bugfix: Zombie spawn error