# Expendable Backpacks **A comprehensive backpack system featuring eight progressive tiers, upgradeable storage, placeable backpack blocks, and unique Enderpack shared inventory functionality.** *** ## ✨ Features * **Eight Progressive Tiers** - From basic Dirt Backpack (9 slots) to premium Netherite Backpack (54 slots) * **Placeable Backpacks** - Place backpacks as blocks in the world using Shift + Right-click * **Enderpack System** - Unique shared storage across multiple Enderpacks using UUID-based identification * **Starter Backpack Configuration** - Give new players a Leather Backpack on first join * **Stackable Upgrades** - Upgrade your backpacks by surrounding them with materials while preserving all contents * **Inception Protection** - Smart system prevents nesting backpacks within other backpacks * **Interactive GUI Guide** - In-game visual guide showing all crafting recipes and upgrade paths * **Custom Textures** - Beautiful player head textures for each tier with color-coded names * **Persistent Storage** - All backpack contents automatically saved with UUID tracking * **Enderpack Cloning** - Create multiple access points to the same shared inventory * **Full Protection** - Placed backpacks are protected from explosions, pistons, fire, and lava * **Performance Optimized** - Efficient inventory caching and asynchronous data saving * **Tab Completion** - Full tab completion support for all commands and UUIDs *** ## 🎒 Backpack Tiers | Tier |Storage |Upgrade Material | | ------------------ |----------------- |------------------ | | Dirt Backpack |9 slots (1 row) |Surround with Dirt | | Leather Backpack |9 slots (1 row) |Starting tier | | Copper Backpack |18 slots (2 rows) |8x Copper Ingot | | Iron Backpack |27 slots (3 rows) |8x Iron Ingot | | Gold Backpack |36 slots (4 rows) |8x Gold Ingot | | Diamond Backpack |45 slots (5 rows) |8x Diamond | | Netherite Backpack |54 slots (6 rows) |Smithing Table | | Enderpack |27 slots (3 rows) |Shared Storage | *** ## 📦 Placeable Backpacks Backpacks can now be placed in the world as decorative blocks that retain full functionality! ### How It Works * **Place**: Hold a backpack and **Shift + Right-click** on any surface * **Open**: **Right-click** the placed backpack to access its inventory * **Break**: Mine the block to retrieve your backpack with all contents intact * **Protection**: Placed backpacks are fully protected from: * Explosions (Creeper, TNT, etc.) * Pistons (push/pull) * Fire and lava damage * Block explosions (Beds, Respawn Anchors) ### Use Cases * **Storage Rooms** - Create organized storage areas with visible backpack tiers * **Base Decoration** - Display your collection of high-tier backpacks * **Quick Access Points** - Place backpacks at strategic locations around your base * **Team Storage** - Place shared Enderpacks in communal areas * **Shops & Trade** - Create backpack displays in marketplace builds ### Important Notes * Placed backpacks retain their UUID - items stay exactly where they are * Breaking and replacing a backpack doesn't affect its contents * Enderpacks work the same when placed - all copies share the same inventory * You can still open backpacks in your hand with a normal right-click *** ## 🌌 Enderpack - The Special One The Enderpack provides unique functionality not found in other tiers: * **Shared Storage** - All Enderpacks with the same UUID access identical inventory * **Cloneable** - Craft 1 Enderpack + 1 Ender Pearl = 2 Enderpacks with matching UUID * **Multiple Access Points** - Keep one in your inventory, one at your base, share with teammates * **Works When Placed** - Place Enderpacks as blocks and they still share the same inventory * **Perfect for Teams** - Coordinate shared storage across multiple players * **Cross-Location Access** - Access the same inventory from anywhere ### Example Use Case 1. Craft an Enderpack 2. Clone it by combining with an Ender Pearl (yields 2 Enderpacks, same UUID) 3. Keep one in your inventory for on-the-go access 4. **Place one as a block at your base for easy access** 5. Give one to a teammate 6. All three access the same 27-slot shared storage - even the placed one! *** ## ⚙️ Configuration The plugin includes a configuration file at `plugins/ExpendableBackpacks/config.yml` for server customization. ### Starter Backpack Feature Give new players a Leather Backpack automatically when they first join your server: ```yaml # Give a Leather Backpack to players when they first join the server # Default: false give-backpack-on-first-join: false # Message sent to players when they receive their starter backpack # Use & for color codes (e.g., &a for green, &6 for gold) # Set to empty string ("") to disable the message starter-backpack-message: "&7Welcome! You've been given a &7Leather Backpack &7to get started. Right-click to open!" ``` **Features:** * Only triggers for players joining for the first time * Automatically adds backpack to inventory * Drops at player location if inventory is full * Customizable welcome message with color code support * Disabled by default - enable it in your config *** ## 🚀 Installation & Compatibility 1. Download the latest plugin JAR file 2. Place it in your server's `/plugins/` directory 3. Restart your server or use a plugin loader 4. Use `/backpack` to access the in-game guide 5. Configure starter backpack in `plugins/ExpendableBackpacks/config.yml` (optional) ### Requirements * **Server Software:** Paper, Spigot, Purpur, or Folia * **Minecraft Version:** 1.21 or higher * **Java Version:** 21 or higher *** ## 🔧 Commands & Permissions ### Commands All commands support the `/bp` alias for quick access. | Command |Description |Permission | | ------------------------------ |--------------------------- |------------------- | | /backpack |Open interactive guide GUI |backpack.use | | /backpack help |Display help information |backpack.use | | /backpack give <player> <tier> |Give a backpack to a player |backpack.give | | /backpack open <uuid> |Open a backpack by UUID |backpack.openOthers | | /backpack clear <uuid> |Clear backpack contents |backpack.clear | | /backpack clone <uuid> |Create an Enderpack clone |backpack.clone | ### Permissions | Permission |Description |Default | | ------------------- |------------------------------------------- |-------- | | backpack.use |Use backpack command and open own backpacks |Everyone | | backpack.give |Give backpacks to players |OP | | backpack.openOthers |Open any backpack by UUID |OP | | backpack.clear |Clear backpack contents |OP | | backpack.clone |Clone Enderpacks |OP | | backpack.admin |All admin permissions |OP | *** ## 🔨 Crafting Recipes ### Leather Backpack (Starting Point) ``` L S L L C L L L L ``` * L = Leather, S = String, C = Chest ### Enderpack (Special Recipe) ``` E P E P C P E I E ``` * E = Ender Eye, P = Ender Pearl, C = Chest, I = Iron Block ### Upgrades Surround your backpack with **8x upgrade material**: * Leather → Copper: 8x Copper Ingot * Copper → Iron: 8x Iron Ingot * Iron → Gold: 8x Gold Ingot * Gold → Diamond: 8x Diamond * Diamond → Netherite: Smithing Table (Netherite Upgrade Template + Diamond Backpack + Netherite Ingot) **Note:** All upgrades preserve your items and UUID! *** ## 💾 Technical Details ### Data Storage * Backpacks stored in `plugins/ExpendableBackpacks/backpacks.yml` * UUID-based identification for each backpack instance * Placed backpacks store UUID in block PersistentDataContainer * Automatic inventory serialization * Data persists across server restarts ### Performance * Efficient inventory caching system * Asynchronous data saving * Optimized block interaction handling * Optimized for large-scale servers * Minimal server resource usage ### Placed Backpack Technical Details * Placed as Player Head blocks with custom textures * UUID and tier data stored in block NBT (PersistentDataContainer) * Same NamespacedKeys as items for consistency * Full event handling for comprehensive protection *** ## 🆘 Support & Links * **Issues & Bug Reports:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/shweit/expendable-backpacks/issues) * **Source Code:** [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/shweit/expendable-backpacks) * **Documentation:** [Full README](https://github.com/shweit/expendable-backpacks/blob/master/README.md) *** ## 📜 License See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/shweit/expendable-backpacks/blob/master/LICENSE) file for details. *** **Developed with care for the Minecraft server community.**

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