This map/datapack is for Minecraft Java Edition version 1.21.7 ONLY. Using any other release of Minecraft will break the map.

INSTALLING

Setting up the world

Navigate to the latest release of TAG and download the zip file titled "TAGvX.X_MAIN". Extract this folder and add it to your saves folder (for default launcher, this will likely be under C:\Users[your namespace]\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\saves).

The game may prompt a warning because this datapack uses experimental features. To proceed, just select "Yes" if its the first time loading the world, or "I know what I'm doing!" if you're rejoining an existing version of the world.

The very first time you join the world in singleplayer, you will need to run the /reload command to reload the datapack to avoid some minor bugs in the lobby.

Inviting friends to the world

Essential Client

Using Essential Client, you can add other Minecraft accounts as friends in the social menu and invite up to 7 other players to your game through the Invite button in the game menu.

e4mc

This map also supports LAN connections and other singleplayer world hosting methods such as Ngrok or e4mc. You can also use e4mcbiat and just manually enter the port generated when opening the world to LAN.

Starting the game

Configure game settings (described in depth below in Features) using the shulker box in the lobby. The game will commence automatically once all players are standing in one of the three chambers - Runners, Taggers, or Spectators.

FEATURES

Settings

To configure the variety of settings, one player must run the command /trigger Host. This will give the "Host" a trial key that can be used to unlock the shulker and modify the game settings. Additionally, a brief description is available for each of the settings by right-clicking the top signs. These settings include:

The map (See the full list of maps below)
The round duration (30s, 60s, 90s, 2mins, 3mins, 5mins, or 10mins)
The glowing status of runners and taggers (None, Taggers only, Runners only, or All players)
The gamemode (See the full list of gamemodes below)

Gamemodes

The gamemode can be changed using the signs in the lobby. The options include:

DEFAULT: no powerups or game modifiers.
WIND CHARGES: Each runner receives 8 wind charges to use in the game, while Taggers receive 16. This allows players to wind burst to previously inaccessible locations, or fling wind charges at the opposition and disrupt their movement.
SHRUNKEN: All players are reduced to 0.7x their original size. While you can't crouch through 1 block holes, this gamemode lets players hide a lot easier between 1 block tall spots, as well as making them harder to hit in a chase.
SPEED: All players receive the Speed 2 for the entire duration of the round. This makes players faster and thus harder to catch.
LANDMINES: All players receive 3 pressure plates that can be dropped on the ground (they will not work floating in water). These "landmines" will stun the opposition if they get too close to it, rendering them blind and slow for 10 seconds, providing Runners the opportunity to escape or Taggers the opportunity to catch up.
FIREWORKS: In this gamemode, players will hear a rocket sound effect at the location of their closest opposition every 10s. This makes it very hard for Runners to hide, but just as hard for Taggers to creep up on them.
INFECTED: Infected is a gamemode in which Runners that are tagged become Taggers, and must try to tag the remaining runners before the time runs out. This gamemode works best with 1 Tagger, and the remaining players as Runners.
SARDINES: Sardines operates as the inverse of Infected, as it works best with only 1 Runner. Taggers that tag the Runner are converted into Runners themselves, and need to hide with the original Runner.

Tournament mode (variable)

A tournament mode was added to the map for the Minecraft Tag League (MTL) tournament. To start it, the "Host" can enable/disable tournament mode from the game settings shulker box. To start a match, the players must distribute themselves into the Runner and Tagger chambers (or spectator chambers as desired). Using default scoring settings, each Runner will receive 2 points for every 15 seconds survived, and each Tagger receives 10 points for every tag. Round summaries are shown in chat at the end of every match, while aggregate points across rounds are shown on the sidebar. The scores can be reset by the host using the command /trigger ResetScores. The default scoring for this system can be changed using the shulker box while in tournament mode.

Maps

There are 36 maps to pick from, ranging from EASY to EXTREME difficulty.

EASY

LEVELS by ParaFraser
BACKROOMS by Redpill
VILLAGE by ParaFraser
MAZE by Joe Speedrun, hpx and Goldam
TOWERS by ParaFraser and GradientGray
GREEN HILL ZONE by Redpill and ParaFraser
BED FIGHT by Japonk86
RACE TRACK by GradientGray and hpx
OVERWORLD by okrzej_ and TheRemekkPlays
FOREST by GradientGray, Erikfzf, hpx and Frigid

MEDIUM

GRAVITY by hpx
FORTRESS by xSzymi__ and Japonk86
MELODY by ParaFraser, KaaziTheCreeper and SammmyG
ISLANDS by Fallen Allen Key
BIRTHDAY by ParaFraser
MAFIA by AutomattPL, Japonk86
DESERT by ParaFraser, GradientGray, Lyxier, Pizu and hpx
CARNIVAL by GradientGray and hpx
SHIPWRECK by Redpill
FOUNDRY by Bizarctic
STADIUM by Jestem_Dalex and Gabryll_

HARD

BIKINI BOTTOM by Erikfzf
BASTION REMNANT by GradientGray and Redpill
GRAVEYARD by GradientGray
CITY by GradientGray and Regionruns
TRAIN by Redpill and GradientGray
ENCHANTED by Redpill and ParaFraser
FROG TEMPLE by SimmonsSprite, BfatcatB, TotallyToast13 and Redpill
PIT ESCAPE by BfatcatB

EXTREME

RIDGE by Redpill and GradientGray
COURTYARD by TotallyToast13
LUNAR COLONY by SimmonsSprite, BfatcatB, TotallyToast13 and Redpill
CAT'S CASTLE by BfatcatB
JUNGLE by Goldam and GradientGray
BERMUDA by ParaFraser and Erikfzf

TROUBLESHOOTING

Type /reload to reload the datapack for troubleshooting, especially on loading into the world. This should completely reset the map and will force end any running match instantly. If the issue persists, ensure you have the correct version of Minecraft installed, then DM me on discord - @parafraser.

Note: some maps contain "softlock" spots, which are spots that are intentionally impossible to escape.

CREDITS

Lead Map and Datapack Developer/Creator: ParaFraser
Lead Map Maker: GradientGray, Redpill
Lead Beta Tester: Erikfzf
Tournament Organiser: Redpill
Cage creators: BfatcatB, SimmonsSprite, TotallyToast13, Redpill, Erikfzf and ParaFraser
Major Contributions to maps: hpx, RedPill, Japonk86, BfatcatB, SimmonsSprite, TotallyToast13 and Erikfzf
Minor Contributions to Maps: Bizarctic, Fallen Allen Key, Region, Pizu, Lyxier, SweepJT, Goldam, AutomattPL, KaaziTheCreeper, SammmyG, xSzymi__, okrzej_, TheRemekkPlays, Jestem_Dalex, Gabryll_, Frigid and Joe Speedrun
Minor Beta Testers: KaaziTheCreeper, hpx, Region, Cylo, Fennniq, Frigid, Buzzaboo, Bizarctic and others.

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