Nexus Region Manager
Nexus Region Manager (NRM) is a modern Paper plugin that transforms WorldGuard regions into a complete market listing system.
Nexus Region Manager — NRM
A modern, production-grade replacement for AdvancedRegionMarket
Turn WorldGuard regions into a full marketplace — Buy • Rent • Manage • Auction • Hotel Mode
- 💬 Discord — discord.gg/hVN2srDsY2
What is NRM?
Nexus Region Manager (NRM) is a modern Paper plugin that transforms WorldGuard regions into a complete market listing system.
Admins publish regions as shops, plots, rooms, rentals, or hotel suites — then players browse, buy, rent, renew, manage members, and navigate to listings through a clean in-game GUI.
Built as a next-generation alternative to AdvancedRegionMarket (ARM) with modern architecture, template-driven publishing, and a setup wizard that actually works.
Why NRM over ARM?
| Feature | ARM | NRM |
|---|---|---|
| Buy & Rent listings | ✅ | ✅ |
| WorldGuard integration | ✅ | ✅ |
| GUI setup wizard | ❌ | ✅ |
| Template-driven bulk publish | ❌ | ✅ |
| Flag groups + owner overrides | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Inactivity → auction automation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Hotel mode | ❌ | ✅ |
| Particle trail navigation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Entity limit profiles | ❌ | ✅ |
| MySQL / MariaDB support | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Modern codebase & architecture | ❌ | ✅ |
Core Features
🗺️ WorldGuard → Marketplace
Tie any WorldGuard region to a listing. Set it to BUY, RENT, or BOTH and publish or unpublish at any time.
🔄 Full Rent Lifecycle
Expiry, grace windows, auto-renew, catch-up renewals, pre-expiry reminders, and automatic relist on lapse — the full loop, hands-free.
📋 Template System
Listing Templates, Region Selection Templates, Publish Templates, and Price Plans. Publish 500 regions consistently in minutes instead of hours.
🪄 Setup Wizard
/nrm setup opens a GUI wizard — detect regions, create templates, assign pricing plans, configure flags. No YAML editing required.
🚩 Flag Groups
Admins define baseline protection flags. Optionally unlock specific flags for owner customization. NRM re-applies the correct state automatically whenever needed.
👥 Member Management
Owners add/remove members, assign roles, and sync WorldGuard membership — all through in-game GUI menus, no commands needed.
⚡ Inactivity → Auction
Abandoned listings automatically enter auction after a configurable inactivity window. Bidding and finalization are handled without any admin input.
🏨 Hotel Mode
Listings that behave like rentable rooms — specialized tools for spawn hotels, apartments, town rooms, and server hubs.
🐾 Entity Limits
Per-type entity profiles, permission-based limit groups, and max owned / max rented enforcement to keep your server fair and performant.
🧭 Navigation & Trails
Store shop points, build an optional nav graph with nodes and edges, and guide players to listings with configurable particle trails.
Commands
Player — /shop
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/shop | Open the listing browser |
/shop buy <region> | Purchase a listing |
/shop rent <region> | Rent a listing |
/shop renew <region> | Renew your active rental |
/shop info <region> | View listing details |
/shop myshops | View your owned listings |
/shop navigate <region> | Start particle trail guidance |
Admin — /nrm
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/nrm setup | Open the GUI setup wizard |
/nrm publish <region> [template] | Publish a listing |
/nrm unpublish <region> | Unpublish a listing |
/nrm bulkpublish <template> | Bulk publish via selection template |
/nrm template | Manage listing & region templates |
/nrm priceplan | Manage price plans |
/nrm reload | Reload config and data |
/nrm doctor | Run diagnostic checks |
/nrm audit | View audit log |
/nrm snapshot | Snapshot / restore tools |
Integrations
| Plugin | Status |
|---|---|
| WorldGuard | Required |
| WorldEdit | Recommended |
| CoinsEngine | Recommended |
| Vault | Optional |
| MySQL / MariaDB | Recommended for production |
| SQLite | Fallback for small servers |
Requirements
- Paper 1.21.1+
- WorldGuard
- WorldEdit (recommended)
- CoinsEngine or Vault (economy)
- MySQL (recommended for production)
❓ FAQ — ARM vs NRM
Does NRM support everything ARM does?
Short answer: No — and that's intentional.
NRM is not a legacy clone. It's a redesigned system that replaces outdated structures with cleaner, modern architecture. Here's a transparent breakdown of where the two differ.
What ARM offers that NRM doesn't fully replicate
Preset system ARM uses deeply nested region presets. NRM replaces this with a modular Template + Flag Group system. Some highly specific preset inheritance behaviors aren't mirrored — NRM favors clarity over complex chains.
Legacy flag edge cases ARM carries a large number of flag behaviors tied to older WorldGuard versions. NRM supports modern flag categories organized into clean groups, and intentionally drops deprecated mechanics.
Complex limit stacking ARM supports highly specific per-player, per-group, and per-region rental limit combinations. NRM uses a cleaner limit structure that's easier to reason about and maintain.
1:1 migration behavior NRM doesn't aim to replicate ARM workflows pixel-for-pixel. Some processes are redesigned, some UI logic is modernized. Migration is adapted — not cloned.
Why these differences exist
ARM evolved over many years and accumulated technical debt. NRM was built fresh with modern principles:
- Clean, modular service architecture
- Async database operations
- Designed for Paper 1.21+
- No legacy compatibility shims
- Built to scale on large networks
What NRM does better
| Area | NRM Advantage |
|---|---|
| Setup | Wizard-based — no config chains |
| Publishing | Template syncing across hundreds of regions |
| Flags | Clean group system with owner overrides |
| Automation | Hotel lifecycle, inactivity auctions, rent ticking |
| Database | Async MySQL with SQLite fallback |
| Architecture | Modular, maintainable, future-proof |
Should you migrate?
You may need adaptation time if you rely on:
- Niche preset inheritance logic
- Heavy legacy limit stacking
- Deeply custom ARM workflows
NRM is the right choice if you want:
- A modern, maintainable system
- Scalable design for growing servers
- Active development and support
- Future-proof Paper 1.21+ compatibility
NRM is not ARM 2.0. It's ARM rebuilt for modern servers.
Other questions
Does it support both buy and rent on the same listing? Yes — listings can be BUY, RENT, or BOTH simultaneously.
Can players customize their region flags? Yes. Admins define baseline flags and optionally unlock specific flags for owners. Overrides persist per listing and are re-applied automatically.
Does it support auctions? Yes. Listings enter auction automatically after a configurable inactivity period. Bidding and finalization require no admin input.
What economy plugins are supported? CoinsEngine is recommended. Vault is supported as an alternative.
Commands & Permissions
Commands
| Command | Usage | Description |
|---|---|---|
/shop | /shop [browse|search|info|my|help] | Player shop browsing & actions |
/rental | /rental manage | Renter management menu |
/nrm | /nrm [help|setup|reload|publish|unpublish|template|plan|audit|fixownership|highway|branch|path] | Admin command |
Permissions
Player
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
nrm.shop.use | Use /shop | ✅ Everyone |
nrm.shop.* | All /shop permissions | ❌ |
nrm.player.path | Use /nrm path | ✅ Everyone |
Limit Groups
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
nrm.limitgroup.default | Default listing limits | ✅ Everyone |
nrm.limitgroup.vip | VIP listing limits | ❌ |
nrm.limitgroup.mvp | MVP listing limits | ❌ |
nrm.limitgroup.unlimited | Unlimited listing limits | 🔑 OP |
Admin
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
nrm.admin.use | Use /nrm | 🔑 OP |
nrm.admin.setup | Access /nrm setup | 🔑 OP |
nrm.admin.reload | Run /nrm reload | 🔑 OP |
nrm.admin.fixownership | Run /nrm fixownership | 🔑 OP |
nrm.admin.highway | Access /nrm highway commands | 🔑 OP |
nrm.admin.branch | Access /nrm branch commands | 🔑 OP |
nrm.admin.* | All admin permissions | 🔑 OP |
Support
- 💬 Discord — discord.gg/hVN2srDsY2
- 📖 Documentation — Coming Soon
- 🐛 Bug Reports — Post in the Discord server
Ready to modernize your marketplace? NRM brings ARM-style region markets into the modern era — with templates, automation, and a UI players actually enjoy.
