DamagePlugin - Changelog

Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release (09/05/2025)

Welcome to the first release of DamagePlugin!

✨ New Features:

• Charged Attack Mechanic: Hold down the configured activation key (default: Sneak + Right-Click) with a chargeable tool to power up your next attack.
• Tiered Damage Bonuses:
  • Configure multiple damage tiers in config.yml based on charge duration.
  • Each tier provides a configurable additional damage bonus.
  • Damage is interpolated if the charge time falls between defined tiers.
• Visual HUD Feedback:
  • An action bar HUD displays the current charge percentage.
  • HUD style is configurable ("DETAILED" with a bar, or "SIMPLE_PERCENTAGE").
  • The visual bar's segment count and fill characters are customizable.
• Slowness Effect:
  • Players receive a slowness effect while charging.
  • The slowness level (I, II, III) corresponds to the charge tier reached.
  • The effect is removed after attacking or cancelling the charge.
• Configurable Activation & Cancellation:
  • Choose how to activate the charge (activation-method: SNEAK_RIGHT_CLICK, LEFT_CLICK, SNEAK_LEFT_CLICK).
  • Choose how to cancel an ongoing charge (cancellation-method: LEFT_CLICK, NONE).
• Configurable Chargeable Items:
  • Specify which items can use the charged attack mechanic via the chargeable-items list in config.yml.
• Fully Configurable Messages:
  • All player-facing messages (HUD, success, cancellation, errors) can be customized in config.yml.
  • Supports standard Minecraft color codes (&).
• Reload Command:
  • Use /chargedattack reload (aliases: /ca reload, /damagecharge reload) to reload the configuration without restarting the server.
  • Permission: damageplugin.command.reload (default: op).
  • Tab completion for the reload subcommand.

⚙️ Technical Details:

• Built for Minecraft 1.21.x (Paper API).
• Uses Java 21.
• Maven-based project.

🚀 Getting Started:

1. Drop the DamagePlugin-1.0.0.jar into your server's plugins folder.
2. Start or restart your server.
3. Customize plugins/DamagePlugin/config.yml to your liking.
4. Use /chargedattack reload to apply changes.
5. Grant permissions (damageplugin.command.reload) to relevant users/groups if needed.

🐛 Known Issues:

• No known issues in this initial release. Please report any bugs you find!

Thank you for using DamagePlugin! We hope you enjoy the enhanced combat experience.