Changelog – ServerSwitch 2.0.0

This is a major release featuring a complete overhaul of the core architecture and full support for the modern Velocity API.

New Features & Improvements

• Brand New Module System (v2.0): Introduced a completely new architecture for server features. All currently available modules (including FeatureManager, Webhooks, Rate-Limiting, Cooldown, etc.) are brand new in v2.0 and did not exist in previous versions.
• Velocity Module Evolution:
  • New Configuration System: Replaced the external ConfigurationNode dependency with a faster, custom-built SimpleYamlConfig parser.
  • Full YAML Support: Seamlessly handles nested values and YAML lists (e.g., for blacklists and webhooks).
• Modern API Compliance:
  • Resolved all deprecation warnings in the Spigot module (PlayerLoginEvent.disallow, etc.) while maintaining full compatibility from Minecraft 1.8 to 1.21.
  • Updated BungeeCord to use modern TextComponent constructors, reducing console clutter.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Proxy Join Detection: Resolved "Direct join detected" false positives by increasing the database ticket timeout and optimizing the registration order of event listeners.
• Update Logic Improvement: Fixed the update checker to correctly recognize v2.0.0 as a separate, newer branch, preventing accidental downgrades to 1.3.x.
• BungeeCord Stability: Fixed potential NullPointerExceptions during database initializations.
• Resolved a critical NullPointerException when loading empty configuration nodes in the Velocity module.
• Fixed method ambiguity in the configuration loader, ensuring accurate property retrieval.
• Corrected syntax errors in the database auto-delete timer and update checker.
• Fixed type conversion issues between SimpleYamlConfig and legacy configuration nodes.

Changelog – ServerSwitch 1.3.5

This is a crucial stability update that significantly improves how the plugin handles unstable database connections.

Changes & Improvements

• Database Stability (All Platforms): Implemented a robust automatic reconnection system for Spigot, BungeeCord, and Velocity. The plugin will now detect a lost database connection and attempt to re-establish it periodically, preventing the plugin from becoming unresponsive.
• Improved Error Handling (Spigot): Enhanced error handling during player login to prevent issues when the database is temporarily unavailable.
• Resource Management (Velocity): The plugin now correctly closes the database connection when the Velocity proxy shuts down, preventing potential connection leaks.

Changes & Improvements

• License System: Migrated to a new license server infrastructure. The plugin now provides more detailed feedback regarding license validity, expiration, and deactivation reasons.
• Internal API: Updated API endpoints and response parsing logic for license validation across Spigot, BungeeCord, and Velocity.

Changes & Improvements

• MySQL Compatibility: Implemented a driver fallback system. The plugin now attempts to load the modern com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver first and falls back to com.mysql.jdbc.Driver if not found. This resolves startup issues on older Minecraft versions (e.g., 1.8.8).
• Build System: Refined build configuration to support a wider range of Java versions (Java 8 to Java 21) ensuring correct compilation for legacy and modern server software.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a critical bug where the plugin would disable itself on 1.8 servers due to missing database drivers.

Version 1.3.2 – Velocity API Update & Stability Fixes

Updated for latest Velocity API: Replaced deprecated ServerConnectEvent with modern ServerPreConnectEvent for full compatibility with current Velocity versions.

Improved target server detection: The final destination server is now correctly identified before connection, even when redirects occur.

Pre-join blacklist and limit checks: Players are now blocked before switching servers, preventing unnecessary connections.

Stability improvements: Minor internal optimizations and improved logging for better maintainability.