CustomDeathMessages

📜 CHANGELOG - CustomDeathMessages v0.0.8

The evolution continues! Version 0.0.8 builds upon the solid foundation of v0.0.7 with two essential new tools: a built-in in-game configuration editor and automatic update notifications. This release focuses on improved administrator experience, transparency, and accessibility, ensuring your custom death message configuration is more manageable than ever.

⚠️ UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
To fully leverage the new features:

1. Back up your current messages.yml file
2. Delete the messages.yml file from your server's plugins/CustomDeathMessages/ folder
3. Restart or reload the server. The plugin will generate new configuration files with all new options
4. Manually transfer your custom messages from your backup to the new messages.yml

✨ New Features

• Added: In-Game Configuration Editor (/cdm editor)
  The flagship feature of this version! This interactive system allows administrators to edit configuration directly from the game without needing to access server files:

  • Intuitive menu navigation with categories for groups, causes, and settings
  • Real-time message preview with placeholder substitution
  • Validation of placeholders during editing
  • Confirmation before saving changes
  • Supports editing conditional messages and group-specific messages (default, vip, admin)
  • New permission node cdm.editor for access control

• Added: Update Notification System
  The plugin now automatically checks for new versions on startup and notifies administrators when they join the server:

  • Checks Modrinth for updates on server startup
  • Notifies players with cdm.admin permission or OP when they join
  • Configurable notification messages in messages.yml
  • Direct link to the plugin page for easy updating

• Added: New /cdm editor Command
  A dedicated entry point to access the in-game configuration editor. Requires the cdm.editor permission.

• Added: Support for Minecraft 1.21.9 and 1.21.10
  The plugin has been verified to work with the latest Minecraft versions, ensuring compatibility with the newest server features and mechanics.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed: Improved Validation System
  The configuration validator now provides more detailed error descriptions, especially for conditional messages, making it easier to identify and fix configuration issues.

• Fixed: Editor Compatibility
  Fixed issues that could occur when editing messages while the plugin was reloading, ensuring a more stable editing experience.

🛠️ Improvements & Optimizations

• Improved: Administrator Experience
  The in-game editor eliminates the need for manual file editing, significantly reducing the risk of syntax errors and making configuration changes faster and safer.

• Improved: Help System
  The help system has been optimized to integrate with the new editor, providing contextual information about how to use the new features.

• Improved: Update Transparency
  The update notification system keeps administrators informed about new versions without disrupting regular players.

• Optimized: Configuration Structure
  The new messages.yml has been reorganized with the editor in mind, making it easier to understand and maintain.

With v0.0.8, CustomDeathMessages is not only more powerful but also more accessible and transparent. The in-game editor represents a major leap forward in administrator experience, while the update notifications keep you informed about future improvements to the plugin. The addition of Minecraft 1.21.9 and 1.21.10 support ensures you can use the latest Minecraft features while enjoying customized death messages.