ResourceLoader

• Fixed /autoload
• Added functionality for utilizing server.properties to load resource pack before player joins
• Added customizable resource pack folder path
• Allowed auto-detection to be toggle-able
• Fixed bugs in messages
• Added new messages.yml
• Made resource pack merging more efficient and space conscious
• Made resource pack loading smoother and more dynamic

Recompiled with Java 17 instead of 23.

New Features

1. Resource Pack Enforcement

   • Server owners can now require players to use resource packs
   • Players can be kicked or restricted if they decline the pack
   • Admins can give special players permission to bypass this requirement
   • Better messages when packs are loading, accepted, or fail

2. Smart Caching System

   • Resource packs now load much faster for returning players
   • Server automatically cleans up old cached packs
   • Less bandwidth usage for both server and players
   • Better handling of connection issues

3. Performance Improvements

   • Much faster resource pack loading
   • Better handling of large packs
   • Reduced server resource usage
   • Smoother experience when switching packs

Quality of Life Updates

• Better error messages when something goes wrong
• Clearer feedback when loading packs
• More reliable pack merging
• Updated for latest Minecraft version

For Server Admins

New configuration options in config.yml:

enforcement:
  enabled: false      # Turn on/off required resource packs
  action: kick        # What happens when players decline (kick or restrict)
  decline-message: "You must accept the resource pack!"

cache:
  enabled: true       # Turn on/off pack caching
  days: 7            # How long to keep cached packs
  auto-cleanup: true  # Automatically remove old cache

/mergepack added

Users can now merge multiple resource packs on their server into a single pack right in their server itself!

Rewrote the entire file path support.

The webserver that's created for hosting the resource pack files locally is now more secure and optimized.

Added a version checking command

/resourceversion (/rv) now tells you the version of Resourceloader you're running.

Added file path support

Resource packs can now be locally hosted on the server and be referenced through file path.

Added /autoload

Players can now automatically set a preferred resource pack to load when they join the server using /autoload

Initial version