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# PauseRegions – Control Block Updates in Protected Areas<\/p>\n

PauseRegions is a powerful Paper plugin that allows server administrators to create special regions where block updates are paused while still allowing players to build freely. Perfect for protecting complex builds from natural decay, fluid flow, and other environmental changes without restricting player creativity.<\/p>\n

Key Features:
\n– \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Region Creation: Define cuboid regions with \/pr pos1 and \/pr pos2 commands
\n– \u23ef\ufe0f Toggle Physics: Enable\/disable block updates per region with \/pr toggle
\n– \ud83d\udcbe Persistent Storage: Regions save automatically and persist through server restarts
\n– \ud83d\udeab Blocks Natural Processes: Stops:
\n– – Block physics (sand\/gravel falling)
\n– – Plant growth (crops, trees)
\n– – Leaf decay
\n– – Fluid flow (water\/lava)
\n– – Block spreading (grass, mycelium)
\n– – Ice formation
\n– \ud83d\udccb Region Management: List all regions with \/pr list<\/p>\n

Commands:
\n– \/pr pos1 – Set first position
\n– \/pr pos2 – Set second position
\n– \/pr create – Create new region
\n– \/pr toggle – Toggle block updates
\n– \/pr list – Show all regions<\/p>\n

Permissions:<\/p>\n

pauseregions.command – Access to all commands (default: op)<\/p>\n

Compatibility: Paper 1.21.4<\/p>\n

Installation:<\/p>\n

1. Download the latest JAR
\n1. Place in your plugins folder
\n1. Restart server<\/p>\n

Perfect for creative builds, museum areas, or any location where you want to preserve the exact state of blocks while still allowing player interaction!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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