Blue Arcade
The definitive minigame solution
IMPORTANT: Blue Arcade 1.X configurations will not work in this new 2.0.0. You need to reconfigure the plugin. If you use our Party Games Setup, do not upgrade until the resource is updated.
Internal reorganization:
- The plugin has changed a lot internally to improve its readability and help it update faster.
- The mini-games of the arenas are now saved in separate files, there will still be the same content, but now only what the plugin needs will be loaded instead of constantly loading everything.
- The user modifiable files are still in YAML, but the data files are now stored in JSON for faster data reading. (And there are still many changes to be made that will occur in the future)
- New content and improvements
- Updated to Minecraft 1.21
- The plugin now supports RGB colors and gradients using the Adventure MiniMessage API. However, legacy colors still work.
Changes in Multiple mode (Party Games):
-Added menu to vote for mini-games before starting an arena.
-Now the next mini-game will be announced before teleporting from the previous one.
-New sounds made with note blocks have been added when changing mini-games (Optionally using NoteblockAPI)
Most serious bugs have been fixed:
-Fixed bug in which when entering any player could fly.
-Fixed bug in which some minigames ended randomly after starting.
-Fixed bug in which sometimes the winners of each game were not counted correctly.
-Fixed bug where sometimes some region-dependent mini-games did not work.
Plugin license reverted to original:
-The plugin costs money again (explained why below). It now costs $14.99
-The licensing system removed in the previous update has been reimplemented. Old licenses do not work, contact us to receive a new one.
Why has there been so much inactivity of the plugin and why does it now cost money?
These two issues are related. We initially made the plugin free and open-source in the hope that more people would contribute to its development, as many had expressed interest in doing so. However, this did not happen. Instead, users only modified the code for their own purposes without sharing their changes with the main branch. As a result, not only did we lack contributors, but we also didn't generate any revenue, which ultimately led to a drop in motivation for the developers.
In hindsight, the decision to change the license was a mistake, but we've now reverted it to ensure we maintain motivation and continue delivering regular updates.
For those who obtained the setup while the plugin was free (before 09/28/2024), you have up to two months to claim your free Blue Arcade license. If you miss the deadline, you will need to purchase the plugin.
Internal reorganization:
- The plugin has changed a lot internally to improve its readability and help it update faster.
- The mini-games of the arenas are now saved in separate files, there will still be the same content, but now only what the plugin needs will be loaded instead of constantly loading everything.
- The user modifiable files are still in YAML, but the data files are now stored in JSON for faster data reading. (And there are still many changes to be made that will occur in the future)
- New content and improvements
- Updated to Minecraft 1.21
- The plugin now supports RGB colors and gradients using the Adventure MiniMessage API. However, legacy colors still work.
Changes in Multiple mode (Party Games):
-Added menu to vote for mini-games before starting an arena.
-Now the next mini-game will be announced before teleporting from the previous one.
-New sounds made with note blocks have been added when changing mini-games (Optionally using NoteblockAPI)
Most serious bugs have been fixed:
-Fixed bug in which when entering any player could fly.
-Fixed bug in which some minigames ended randomly after starting.
-Fixed bug in which sometimes the winners of each game were not counted correctly.
-Fixed bug where sometimes some region-dependent mini-games did not work.
Plugin license reverted to original:
-The plugin costs money again (explained why below). It now costs $14.99
-The licensing system removed in the previous update has been reimplemented. Old licenses do not work, contact us to receive a new one.
Why has there been so much inactivity of the plugin and why does it now cost money?
These two issues are related. We initially made the plugin free and open-source in the hope that more people would contribute to its development, as many had expressed interest in doing so. However, this did not happen. Instead, users only modified the code for their own purposes without sharing their changes with the main branch. As a result, not only did we lack contributors, but we also didn't generate any revenue, which ultimately led to a drop in motivation for the developers.
In hindsight, the decision to change the license was a mistake, but we've now reverted it to ensure we maintain motivation and continue delivering regular updates.
For those who obtained the setup while the plugin was free (before 09/28/2024), you have up to two months to claim your free Blue Arcade license. If you miss the deadline, you will need to purchase the plugin.