Release 6.0 - Expanded 1.21.x Support & Folia Compatibility

OVERVIEW

Clumps v6.0 expands compatibility even further, adding support for the latest Minecraft 1.21 releases up to 1.21.11, while introducing native Folia support. As always, Clumps remains lightweight, silent, and focused on delivering reliable experience clumping with zero unnecessary overhead.

KEY CHANGES

1. Full 1.21.x Compatibility

• Supported Versions: Clumps v6.0 now supports all Minecraft 1.21 versions, including:

  • 1.21
  • 1.21.1
  • 1.21.2
  • 1.21.3
  • 1.21.4
  • 1.21.5
  • 1.21.6
  • 1.21.7
  • 1.21.8
  • 1.21.9
  • 1.21.10
  • 1.21.11

• Seamless Functionality: All plugin features, including experience clumping, orb merging, and admin commands, work consistently across every supported version.

2. Native Folia Support

• Folia Compatible: Clumps now fully supports Folia servers, ensuring safe scheduling and smooth operation within Folia's region-based threading model.
• No Configuration Changes Required: The plugin automatically operates correctly on both Paper and Folia without requiring separate builds or configuration.

3. No Console Logs (Continued)

• Zero Logging Philosophy: Clumps continues to operate silently during normal use, only displaying a concise message if a critical startup failure occurs.

4. No Log Files (Continued)

• Clean Server Environment: No log files are created, and the plugin performs no unnecessary disk writes for logging purposes.

5. Improved Error Handling

• Minimal Alerts: Critical errors generate a single, easy-to-read message without verbose stack traces or repeated console spam.

6. Continued Support for showconfig Command

• Admin Utility: /clumps showconfig remains available for quickly viewing the active configuration in-game or from the server console.
• Permission Required: Access continues to require the clumps.admin permission node.

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⚙️ Clumps v6.0 continues the project's goal of providing a lightweight, maintenance-free experience with expanded Minecraft compatibility and full support for modern server software, including Folia.