PlayerJoinLeaveMessages

Description

Make your Minecraft server stand out with PlayerJoinLeaveMessages! This plugin provides an easy way to customize player join and leave messages, along with unique welcome messages for first-time players. Each message is fully customizable through the configuration file, with support for Minecraft color codes, making it easy for you to give your server a professional touch. Additionally, it logs these events directly to the server console, providing a clean and organized way to manage player interactions. Whether you're running a small community or a large public server, PlayerJoinLeaveMessages makes managing join/leave messages simple and efficient.

Features

Customizable Join Message: Set a personalized message for players when they join the server.
First-time Join Messages: Welcome new players with a special message, including a unique player count.
Customizable Leave Message: Set a custom message for when players leave the server.
Minecraft Color Code Support: Use Minecraft's color and format codes to style your messages.
Configurable via config.yml: Easily edit all messages directly in the plugin's configuration file.
Reload Command: Quickly reload the configuration without needing to restart the server (/playerjoinleavemessages reload).
Console Output: All join and leave messages are logged in the console for server admins to monitor.
Permissions Support: Control who can reload the plugin's configuration with permissions.

Benefits

Personalized Server Experience: Greet your players with customized messages that match your server's theme.
Ease of Use: Simply edit the config.yml to change messages, making customization a breeze.
Colorful Messages: Use Minecraft's color codes to make messages stand out.
Track New Players: Display how many unique players have joined your server, providing a nice community touch.
No Lag or Performance Impact: Lightweight and optimized for performance, even on large servers.

Config.yml Example

# PlayerJoinLeaveMessages Config File

# Message sent to regular players when they join the server.
# Use %player% to insert the player's name.
join-message: "&eWelcome back, %player%! Enjoy your stay!"

# Message sent to players when they join the server for the first time.
# Use %player% to insert the player's name and %count% for the total unique player count.
first-join-message: "&eWelcome %player% to the server! You are the &a%count%th player to join!"

# Message sent to all players when someone leaves the server.
# Use %player% to insert the player's name.
leave-message: "&eGoodbye %player%! Hope to see you again!"

# Whether to send messages to the console as well
console-logging: true

Commands and Permissions

Command	Description	Permission
`/playerjoinleavemessages reload`	Reload the plugin configuration.	`playerjoinleavemessages.reload`

Setup - Step by Step

Download the Plugin:
- Download the PlayerJoinLeaveMessages jar file from the plugin website.
Upload to Your Server:
- Place the downloaded jar file into your server's plugins folder.
Start or Restart Your Server:
- Start your server, or if it is already running, use /reload to load the plugin.
Customize Messages:
- Navigate to the plugins/PlayerJoinLeaveMessages/config.yml file.
- Edit the join-message, first-join-message, and leave-message to suit your server’s style. Use Minecraft color codes for customization (e.g., &e, &a, etc.).
Save and Reload the Config:
- After customizing the messages, either restart your server or use the command /playerjoinleavemessages reload to apply the changes.
Permissions Setup (Optional):
- If you'd like to control who can use the reload command, assign the permission playerjoinleavemessages.reload to admins or moderators.

How to Use

Upon joining the server, the plugin automatically sends the custom join message to the player.
For first-time joiners, a special welcome message is shown that includes their unique player number.
When a player leaves the server, the custom leave message will be displayed to all other players.

Requirements

Minecraft Version: 1.21 or later.
Java Version: 8 or higher.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for new features, feel free to reach out on our YouTube Channel for support.

By following the steps and customizing the configuration file, you can easily give your server a polished, professional feel that improves player experience. Let me know if you need any additional details or modifications!

PlayerJoinLeaveMessages