Hide and Seek: Reimagined - Alpha 1.0.0

Release Date: March 21, 2026
Plugin Version: 1.0.0-ALPHA
Minecraft Version: 1.21.11
Server: Paper 1.21.11 or higher
Author: kvxnom.xyz

Welcome to Alpha 1.0.0!

This is the first public alpha release of Hide and Seek: Reimagined. We're excited to introduce a completely redesigned hide and seek experience with powerful lobby management, customizable game settings, and flexible admin controls.

What's New in Alpha 1.0.0

Core Features

✅ Advanced Lobby System

Create unlimited game lobbies with custom settings
Support for multiple worlds and game configurations
Real-time player count and lobby status display

✅ Comprehensive Command Set

12+ commands covering all plugin functionality
Intuitive command structure (/hsr base command)
Context-aware help system

✅ Customizable Game Settings

Configure game worlds, player counts, difficulty levels
PVP toggles, respawn times, game duration
Item drop control and spectator mode options

✅ Professional Admin Tools

Sudo command execution for powerful administration
Game status control (active/maintenance/disabled)
Lobby ownership and permission-based access
Comprehensive permission system with 7 permission nodes

✅ Player Management

Automatic lobby cleanup on disconnect
Join/leave notifications
Lobby capacity management
Player list per lobby

✅ Configuration System

Global plugin configuration
Per-lobby custom settings
YAML-based configuration files
Easy-to-read format

Command Reference (Alpha 1.0.0)

Basic Commands

/hsr help - Display help menu
/hsr list - List all lobbies
/hsr info <name> - Get lobby details

Lobby Management

/hsr create <name> [world] - Create a new lobby
/hsr join <name> - Join a lobby
/hsr leave - Leave current lobby
/hsr delete <name> - Delete a lobby
/hsr edit <name> - Edit/teleport to lobby

Configuration

/hsr config <param> [value] - Global configuration
/hsr settings <name> [attr] [value] - View/modify lobby settings
/hsr status <active|maintenance|disabled> <name> - Change lobby status

Advanced

/hsr sudo <command> <player> - Execute command as player

Available Settings (Alpha)

Lobby Attributes

Setting	Type	Range	Default
world	String	Any world name	current
minplayers	Number	1-24	2
maxplayers	Number	2-48	16
pvp	Boolean	true/false	false
difficulty	String	PEACEFUL, EASY, NORMAL, HARD	NORMAL
itemdrop	Boolean	true/false	true
gametime	Number	seconds	1200
respawntime	Number	seconds	5
spectator	Boolean	true/false	true

Permissions (Alpha 1.0.0)

hsr.use                 - Access basic commands (default: everyone)
hsr.create             - Create lobbies (default: OP)
hsr.manage             - Manage lobbies & change status (default: OP)
hsr.config             - Configure settings (default: OP)
hsr.sudo               - Execute sudo commands (default: OP)
hsr.bypass.gamestatus  - Join disabled/maintenance lobbies (default: OP)
hsr.admin              - Full access (default: OP)

Installation (Alpha)

Requirements

Paper Server 1.21.11 or higher
Java 21 or newer
~20 KB disk space for plugin JAR

Setup Steps

Download HideAndSeekReimagined-1.0.0.jar
Place JAR in plugins/ folder on your server
Restart your server
Configuration files auto-generate in plugins/HideAndSeekReimagined/
Ready to use! Try /hsr help

First Setup

# Your server should output:

Known Limitations (Alpha)

⚠️ In-Game Mechanics Not Implemented

This alpha focuses on lobby/game management infrastructure
Actual hide and seek rounds are NOT automatically started
Seeker/hider role assignment not yet automated
Game end conditions not implemented
Score tracking not available

⚠️ Features Coming in Future Releases

Automatic game starting when minimum players reached
Role assignment (seeker vs hider)
Automated game timer and end conditions
Player statistics and scoreboard tracking
Custom spawn locations per lobby
Economy integration
GUI-based lobby selection
In-game countdown and notifications

⚠️ Persistence

Lobbies are stored in-memory only
Lobbies reset on server restart
No database/file persistence in alpha

Known Issues (Alpha 1.0.0)

Issue	Severity	Status	Workaround
Lobbies reset on server restart	Medium	Will be fixed in 1.1.0	Recreate lobbies after restart
No lobby persistence	Medium	Will add in 1.1.0	Use global config for defaults
Player list in info limited	Low	Planned for 1.1.0	Use `/hsr list` command

Example Workflow (Alpha)

# Admin setup
/hsr create arena1 hideandseek_level1
/hsr settings arena1 maxplayers 20
/hsr settings arena1 pvp false
/hsr settings arena1 difficulty hard
/hsr status active arena1

# Player actions
/hsr list                    # See available lobbies
/hsr join arena1            # Join the lobby
/hsr info arena1            # Check details
/hsr leave                  # Leave when done

# Admin management
/hsr settings arena1 minplayers 5
/hsr status maintenance arena1  # Put lobby into maintenance
/hsr delete arena1          # Remove lobby

Feedback & Bug Reports

This is an alpha release! Your feedback is crucial for development.

Report Issues:

Details about what went wrong
Steps to reproduce
Current behavior vs expected behavior
Server logs (if applicable)

Contact: kvxnom.xyz

Roadmap

v1.0.1 (Patch - ETA: Next week)

Bug fixes from alpha feedback
Performance optimizations
Minor UI improvements

v1.1.0 (Features - ETA: 2-3 weeks)

Lobby persistence (YAML/Database)
Automatic game starting
Player statistics
Improved configuration system

v1.2.0 (Major - ETA: 4-6 weeks)

Role assignment system (seeker/hider)
Game mechanics (timer, win conditions)
GUI inventory lobby selector
Economy integration

v2.0.0 (Future)

Multi-server support
Advanced statistics
Custom game modes
Plugin API for extensions

Technical Details

Project Structure

HideAndSeekReimagined/
├── src/main/java/com/kvxnom/hideandseek/
│   ├── commands/        - Command handlers
│   ├── lobby/          - Lobby management system
│   ├── listeners/      - Event handlers
│   └── Main class
├── src/main/resources/
│   ├── plugin.yml      - Plugin metadata
│   └── config.yml      - Default configuration
└── pom.xml            - Maven build configuration

Build Info

Language: Java 21
Build Tool: Maven 3.9.6
API: Paper 1.21.11
Size: ~19 KB (Shaded JAR)

Support & Community

Official Website: kvxnom.xyz
GitHub: [Link shared on website]
Discord: [Join server for support]
Bug Reports: Report via website or Discord

Credits

Special Thanks

Thank you for testing Hide and Seek: Reimagined Alpha 1.0.0! Your support helps make this plugin better.

Happy Gaming! 🎮

Last Updated: March 21, 2026
Next Update: Expected within 1 week

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