Pedestal Crafting

🎨 Pedestal Crafting - Ultimate Custom Crafting System

> Transform your server with stunning visual crafting stations featuring animated holograms, global announcements, and fully customizable displays.

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🌟 Overview

Pedestal Crafting is a premium Minecraft plugin that revolutionizes custom item creation through beautiful, interactive pedestals. Each pedestal features floating 3D item displays, fully customizable holographic text, and spectacular visual effects that create an immersive crafting experience.

Perfect for custom progression, custom progression, custom progression, custom progression, and custom progression!

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✨ Core Features

🎭 Stunning Visual System

- Custom Name Preservation: Smooth spinning animations above each pedestal - Custom Name Preservation: Crystal-clear floating text showing recipes - Custom Name Preservation: Customize every text color independently - Result item names - Material names - Amount indicators (e.g., "1x", "2x") - Uses remaining text - Unbreakable indicators - Custom Name Preservation: Optional colored light beams shooting skyward - Custom Name Preservation: Dramatic strikes when items are crafted - Custom Name Preservation: Items with custom colors maintain their formatting

🔔 Global Announcement System *(NEW!)*

- Fully Configurable: Broadcast when rare items are crafted - Fully Configurable: Epic sound effect heard by all players - Fully Configurable: Customizable messages with placeholders - Fully Configurable: Show or hide player names in announcements - Fully Configurable: Enable only for special pedestals - Fully Configurable: Customize sound, volume, pitch, and message format

⚙️ Advanced Customization

- Block Type Selection: Adjust both item and text heights independently - Block Type Selection: Fine-tune hologram placement (±0.1 or ±0.5 blocks) - Block Type Selection: Make items larger or smaller (0.5x to 2.0x) - Block Type Selection: Control spinning animation speed - Block Type Selection: Each pedestal can override global defaults - Block Type Selection: Choose from 100+ Minecraft blocks

🎯 Intuitive Configuration GUI

- Real-Time Updates: Easy item placement - Real-Time Updates: See changes instantly - Real-Time Updates: Up to 7 different required materials - Real-Time Updates: Click-based adjustment for all settings - Real-Time Updates: Paginated block selection interface - Real-Time Updates: Holograms refresh immediately

🛡️ Protection & Permissions

- Permission System: Secure pedestal creation - Permission System: Prevents unauthorized removal - Permission System: Safeguards against griefing - Permission System: Blocks mechanical disruption - Permission System: Separate controls for admins and users

💾 Data Management

- YAML Storage: Configurations persist immediately - YAML Storage: Zero lag on save/load - YAML Storage: All data preserved - YAML Storage: Holograms reload properly - YAML Storage: Human-readable data files

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🎮 How It Works

For Players 👥

Step 1: Find a Pedestal Look for floating items with colorful hologram text above special blocks.

Step 2: Read the Recipe ``` Diamond Sword ← Result (WHITE text) 3x Diamond ← Materials (1x in GRAY, Diamond in GOLD) 2x Stick ← Materials (2x in GRAY, Stick in GOLD) 5 uses remaining ← Status (GREEN text)

🔷 ← Spinning 3D item

🟨 ← Pedestal block ```

Step 3: Craft! - Gather the exact materials shown - Right-click the pedestal - Materials consumed, item received instantly!

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For Admins 👑

Quick Setup: 1. `/pedestal` - Get a pedestal block 2. Place it anywhere 3. Shift + Right-Click to configure 4. Set result item and materials 5. Customize appearance and effects 6. Save and done!

Global Announcements - Global Announcements: Item players receive - Global Announcements: Items required to craft - Global Announcements: Change pedestal appearance - Global Announcements: Set durability (or make unbreakable) - Global Announcements: Adjust floating item position - Global Announcements: Control hologram placement - Global Announcements: Make items bigger/smaller - Global Announcements: Toggle light beam effect - Global Announcements: Enable server-wide alerts

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📝 Commands & Permissions

Commands

| Command | Aliases | Description | Permission | |---------|---------|-------------|------------| | `/pedestal` | `/ped` | Get a pedestal block | `pedestalcrafting.admin` |

Permissions

| Permission | Default | Description | |------------|---------|-------------| | `pedestalcrafting.admin` | OP | Create, configure, and manage pedestals | | `pedestalcrafting.use` | Everyone | Use pedestals to craft items |

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⚙️ Configuration

Hologram Colors *(NEW!)*

```yaml hologram: colors: result-item: WHITE # Top item name material-name: GOLD # Material names material-amount: GRAY # Amount text (1x, 2x, etc.) uses-remaining: GREEN # Uses text unbreakable: GREEN # Unbreakable text ```

Available Colors: `WHITE`, `GRAY`, `DARK_GRAY`, `BLACK`, `RED`, `DARK_RED`, `GOLD`, `YELLOW`, `GREEN`, `DARK_GREEN`, `AQUA`, `DARK_AQUA`, `BLUE`, `DARK_BLUE`, `LIGHT_PURPLE`, `DARK_PURPLE`

Global Announcements *(NEW!)*

```yaml global-announcements: sound-enabled: true sound: BLOCK_END_PORTAL_SPAWN sound-volume: 1.0 sound-pitch: 1.0 message-enabled: true message: "&6[Pedestal] &e{player} &ahas crafted &e{item}&a!" show-player: true # Show player name or "Someone" ```

Visual Settings

```yaml hologram: height: 1.8 # Text height above pedestal line-spacing: 0.25 # Space between lines always-visible: true # Always show or proximity-based visibility-range: 10 # Range in blocks

item-display: height: -0.8 # Item position (negative = lower) rotation-enabled: true # Enable spinning rotation-speed: 3.0 # Degrees per tick scale: 1.0 # Size multiplier ```

Messages

```yaml messages: prefix: "&8[&6Pedestal&8]&r " crafting-success: "&aYou crafted {item}!" insufficient-materials: "&cYou don't have the required materials!" no-permission: "&cYou don't have permission to do that." config-saved: "&aPedestal configuration saved!" pedestal-destroyed: "&eThis pedestal has been used up and destroyed." not-configured: "&cThis pedestal hasn't been configured yet!" ```

Defaults

```yaml defaults: max-uses: 10 # Default durability block-type: STONE # Default block ```

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💡 Use Cases

🏰 RPG Servers

- Skill Unlocks: One-time pedestals for quest completion - Skill Unlocks: Trade boss drops for unique items - Skill Unlocks: Profession-specific gear vendors - Skill Unlocks: Level progression systems

💰 Economy Servers

- Limited Sales: Beautiful storefront displays - Limited Sales: Token/coin trading stations - Limited Sales: Resource conversion booths - Limited Sales: Timed exclusive items

⚔️ Survival Servers

- Rare Item Sources: Alternative crafting methods - Rare Item Sources: Economy balance tools - Rare Item Sources: Tier-based advancement - Rare Item Sources: Hard-to-obtain items

🎪 Event Servers

- Special Events: PvP prize claims - Special Events: Holiday-exclusive crafts - Special Events: Milestone celebrations - Special Events: Limited-time offerings

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🎯 Example Configurations

1. Legendary Weapon Shop

``` Pedestal: Diamond Block + Beacon Beam Result: "§6§lExcalibur" (Enchanted Diamond Sword) Materials: - 10x Diamond - 5x Netherite Ingot - 1x Nether Star Max Uses: 10 Global Announcements: ON ```

2. Currency Exchange

``` Pedestal: Emerald Block Result: 1x Diamond Materials: - 100x "§eServer Coins" (Custom Token) Max Uses: Unbreakable Global Announcements: OFF ```

3. Quest Completion Reward

``` Pedestal: End Stone + Beacon Beam Result: "§5§lDragon's Gift" (Shulker Box) Materials: - 1x Dragon Head - 64x End Stone - 32x Elytra Max Uses: 1 (One-time) Global Announcements: ON ```

4. Bulk Resource Trade

``` Pedestal: Iron Block Result: 64x Arrow Materials: - 16x Flint - 16x Stick - 16x Feather Max Uses: Unbreakable Global Announcements: OFF ```

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🚀 Advanced Features

Per-Pedestal Overrides

Each pedestal can independently customize: - ✅ Item height (overrides config default) - ✅ Item scale (overrides config default) - ✅ Text height (overrides config default) - ✅ Beacon beam (per-pedestal toggle) - ✅ Global announcements (per-pedestal toggle)

Toggle Controls

Use Middle-Click in the GUI to: - Switch between custom and default values - Quick toggle without manually resetting

Height Adjustment

Click Controls: - Left-Click: +0.1 blocks - Right-Click: -0.1 blocks - Shift+Left: +0.5 blocks - Shift+Right: -0.5 blocks

Scale Adjustment

Click Controls: - Left-Click: +0.1x size - Right-Click: -0.1x size - Shift+Left: +0.5x size - Shift+Right: -0.5x size

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🔧 Technical Specifications

Requirements

- API: 1.20.6+ or 1.21.x - API: Paper, Purpur, or Paper-based forks - API: 17 or higher - API: Paper API with Adventure text components

Performance

- Async Operations: <5MB per 100 pedestals - Async Operations: <0.1% TPS impact - Async Operations: ~1KB per pedestal - Async Operations: Zero blocking I/O

Compatibility

- ✅ WorldGuard (respects regions) - ✅ GriefPrevention (respects claims) - ✅ LuckPerms (permission system) - ✅ EssentialsX (no conflicts) - ✅ Vault (economy compatible)

Data Format

- Backup: YAML (human-readable) - Backup: `plugins/Pedestal-Crafting/pedestals.yml` - Backup: On every change - Backup: Recommended regular backups

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🎨 Why Choose Pedestal Crafting?

vs. Villagers

- ✅ No AI pathfinding issues - ✅ Exact recipe control - ✅ Beautiful visual displays - ✅ No trading mechanics

vs. Sign Shops

- ✅ 3D holographic displays - ✅ Animated item models - ✅ No command syntax - ✅ More immersive

vs. GUI Menus

- ✅ In-world presence - ✅ No inventory clutter - ✅ Better for exploration - ✅ More atmospheric

vs. NPCs

- ✅ No complex plugins needed - ✅ Lower resource usage - ✅ Instant interaction - ✅ Easier setup

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📊 Feature Comparison

| Feature | Pedestal Crafting | Villagers | Sign Shops | NPCs | |---------|------------------|-----------|------------|------| | Visual Display | ✅ 3D + Hologram | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ Basic | | Custom Recipes | ✅ Unlimited | ❌ Limited | ✅ | ✅ | | Easy Setup | ✅ GUI | ❌ Complex | ⚠️ Commands | ❌ Scripting | | Animations | ✅ Spinning | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ Some | | Global Alerts | ✅ Built-in | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | Color Customization | ✅ Per-element | ❌ | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited | | Performance | ✅ Excellent | ⚠️ AI Heavy | ✅ | ⚠️ Variable |

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💬 Player Feedback

> "The hologram displays are absolutely stunning! Players love seeing what they can craft from afar." > — *SurvivalServer Owner*

> "Global announcements create excitement when someone crafts legendary items. Great for economy!" > — *RPG Server Admin*

> "Setup was incredibly easy. The GUI makes configuration a breeze." > — *First-time Server Owner*

> "The color customization lets me match pedestals to my server's theme perfectly." > — *Network Administrator*

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📚 Documentation

Included Files

- `PLUGIN_DESCRIPTION.md` - Complete feature guide (this file) - `README.md` - Quick start guide - `config.yml` - Fully commented configuration - `BUG_FIXES.md` - Troubleshooting guide - `HOLOGRAM_IMPROVEMENTS.md` - Visual system details - `REBUILD_INSTRUCTIONS.md` - Build from source

Additional Resources

- In-game tooltips - Detailed error messages - Config comments - Permission descriptions

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🎁 What's New in v1.0

Latest Features

- ✨ Per-Pedestal Overrides: Server-wide crafting alerts - 🎨 Per-Pedestal Overrides: Configure every text color - 📏 Per-Pedestal Overrides: Adjust hologram positioning - 🔔 Per-Pedestal Overrides: Optional visual effects - ⚙️ Per-Pedestal Overrides: Individual customization

Recent Improvements

- Optimized hologram rendering - Enhanced GUI responsiveness - Improved data persistence - Better error handling - Smoother animations

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🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Hologram not visible? - Check `hologram.height` in config - Ensure chunk is loaded - Try breaking and replacing pedestal

Can't craft? - Verify exact materials in inventory - Check `pedestalcrafting.use` permission - Confirm pedestal is configured

GUI won't open? - Need `pedestalcrafting.admin` permission - Must Shift + Right-Click - Make sure you're the pedestal owner/admin

Global announcements not working? - Enable in pedestal GUI (Bell icon) - Check config `global-announcements.sound-enabled` - Verify `global-announcements.message-enabled`

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📞 Support

Getting Help

1. Check included documentation 2. Review configuration file comments 3. Verify permissions are set correctly 4. Test with default configuration 5. Check console for error messages

Best Practices

- Regular data backups - Test configurations before deploying - Use permissions wisely - Monitor server performance - Keep plugin updated

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🏆 Conclusion

Pedestal Crafting delivers a professional, polished custom crafting experience that enhances any Minecraft server. With stunning visuals, powerful features, and intuitive controls, it's the ultimate solution for custom item systems.

Key Highlights

- 🎨 Innovative: Stunning holograms and animations - ⚙️ Innovative: Extensive customization options - 🚀 Innovative: Optimized for large servers - 👥 Innovative: Easy for admins and players - 🔧 Innovative: Adapts to any server type - 💡 Innovative: Unique global announcement system

Transform your server's crafting experience today! ✨

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Pedestal Crafting v1.0 *By Orange*

*Compatible with Minecraft 1.20.6+ / 1.21.x* *Requires Paper or Paper-based server software*