Limited Spectator

[1.1.0-beta] - 2025-11-09

⚠️ Beta Release Notice

This is a beta release with significant new features and bug fixes. Some advanced features have known limitations that are being investigated. See "Known Issues" section below.

Added

• Complete Configuration System - Comprehensive TOML-based configuration file (limitedspectator-common.toml)
  • Movement Restrictions: Configure max distance (-1 to disable), dimension travel, teleport behavior, logout position reset
  • Player Abilities: Toggle invulnerability, flight, auto-flying, and choose between ADVENTURE/SPECTATOR gamemode
  • Interaction Controls: Individually toggle PvP, mob attacks, item drop/pickup, block breaking/placing
  • Customizable Block Whitelist: Define exactly which blocks are interactable via Minecraft block IDs
  • Permission System: Set required permission levels (0-4) for /spectator and /survival commands
  • Client/HUD Settings: Configure auto-hide HUD and F1 toggle functionality
  • Message Settings: Choose action bar vs chat messages, enable/disable distance warnings
• Configuration validation with sensible defaults and range checking
• Hot-reload support for configuration changes via /reload command
• Performance-optimized config value caching
• CONTRIBUTING.md - Comprehensive contributor guide with coding standards and known issues

Fixed

• Critical: /survival command now correctly teleports players back to original dimension (Overworld/Nether/End)
• Critical: Dimension tracking added - spectatorStartDimensions HashMap prevents cross-dimension bugs
• Distance boundary enforcement when teleport_back_on_exceed=false - players stopped at exact boundary
• Vanilla F1 HUD toggle now works when auto_hide_hud=false
• HUD flicker reduced when auto_hide_hud=true + allow_f1_hud_toggle=true
• Message encoding fixed - removed § color codes causing garbled characters (À symbols)
• Messages now use Component.literal().withStyle(ChatFormatting.XXX) for proper rendering
• Messages visible even with HUD hidden (action bar works independently)
• Logout handler cleanup for dimension tracking

Changed

• Distance limit is now fully configurable (default: 75 blocks, set to -1 to disable)
• Block interaction whitelist now supports any Minecraft block ID instead of hardcoded door/trapdoor/gate types
• Command permission levels can now be customized per-command
• All hardcoded values replaced with config-driven logic
• Improved server admin flexibility with granular control over all spectator restrictions
• Enhanced mod description to reflect configurability and beta status

Technical

• Created ModConfig.java with NeoForge ConfigSpec API (25+ configurable options)
• Integrated ModConfigEvent listener for hot-reload support
• Updated SpectatorMod.java to use config values throughout
• Updated ClientEventHandler.java to respect client-side config options
• Added LivingIncomingDamageEvent handler for invulnerability control (partial)
• Added BlockEvent.BreakEvent and BlockEvent.EntityPlaceEvent handlers
• Added ClientboundPlayerAbilitiesPacket for flying state sync (partial)
• Removed hardcoded constants in favor of config references
• Configuration file auto-generates on first launch with detailed comments

Documentation

• Added comprehensive configuration section with all available options and examples
• Updated Future Roadmap to reflect completed features
• Added example configuration customization scenarios
• Created CONTRIBUTING.md with developer guidelines
• Documented Known Issues section

Known Issues

High Priority

1. Fall Damage (enable_invulnerability=false): Players with mayfly=true in ADVENTURE mode don't receive fall damage even when invulnerability is disabled. This appears to be core Minecraft behavior with flying abilities.

2. Auto-Start Flying (auto_start_flying=true): Players don't immediately enter flying mode when using /spectator. They must manually double-tap spacebar. Client-server packet sync issue under investigation.

3. Block Interaction (allow_block_breaking/placing=true): Even with mayBuild=true, block breaking and placing don't work in ADVENTURE mode due to vanilla restrictions. Investigating alternative approaches.

Medium Priority

1. HUD Edge Cases:
   • auto_hide_hud=false + allow_f1_hud_toggle=false: Vanilla F1 still works (expected vanilla behavior)
   • auto_hide_hud=true + allow_f1_hud_toggle=false: Brief HUD flash on spectator mode entry (~1 frame)

These issues are documented in CONTRIBUTING.md and are actively being investigated. Contributions welcome!