PollEngine v2.0.0 - Complete Rewrite for Minecraft 26.3 & Java 25

PollEngine 2.0.0 is a complete ground-up rewrite of the plugin, modernizing the entire voting experience for Paper and Spigot servers running on modern Minecraft releases (1.21.x through 26.2) using native Java 25.

What's New & Key Features

• Dynamic In-Game Poll Creation

  • Admins can now create custom polls in-game with any number of options and custom timers using /poll start <Question> | <Opt 1> | <Opt 2> ... [duration].
  • Automatic timer system that broadcasts winners and percentage breakdowns upon completion.

• Interactive GUI Voting Menu

  • Sleek and secure inventory menu displaying live vote counts, percentages, remaining time, and the player's active choice.
  • Configurable option to allow or disallow players from changing their votes before the poll ends.

• Native MiniMessage & Color Support

  • Supports smooth RGB gradients, rainbow effects, and Adventure MiniMessage formatting across all titles, broadcasts, and items, alongside classic color codes.

• Full Sound & Audio Feedback

  • Configurable sound effects for opening menus, registering votes, starting polls, and concluding results.

• Comprehensive Command Suite

  • /poll (or /poll vote / /poll menu) - Opens the current active poll voting menu.
  • /poll results - Shows the live breakdown or the results of the last finished poll.
  • /poll start <question> | <opt1> | <opt2> [seconds] - Launches a poll with custom duration.
  • /poll end - Immediately concludes the active poll and declares the winner.
  • /poll reload - Reloads config.yml on the fly.
  • Full tab completion for commands and subcommands based on player permissions.

Bug Fixes & Refactoring

• Fixed Missing Plugin Manifest: Resolved missing plugin.yml manifest and restructured code from default package into structured packages under com.pollengine.
• Fixed Inventory Item Stealing: Enforced strict InventoryHolder checks to prevent players from shifting or pulling items out of the voting GUI.
• Fixed Hardcoded Poll Logic: Replaced static placeholders with a real-time concurrent voting manager and thread-safe ballot tracker.
• Modern Build System: Migrated to Gradle 9 toolchain targeting Java 25 bytecode for optimal performance on modern server engines.

System Requirements

• Platform: Paper / Purpur / Spigot (1.21.x – 26.3)
• Java: Java 25 (or Java 21+)