# \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f RDQ 6 \u2014 RaindropQuests
\n**Progression. Competition. Identity.**<\/p>\n
RDQ is a modern, performance-focused Minecraft progression plugin that combines **ranks, bounties, quests, and perks** into one cohesive system designed for long-term servers.<\/p>\n
Whether you run a **survival server**, **RPG world**, or **competitive economy**, RDQ gives players meaningful goals \u2014 and reasons to keep playing.<\/p>\n
Questions? Ask us on Discord!<\/p>\n
> \u26a0\ufe0f **Current Status**
\n> RDQ 6 is currently in **ALPHA**
\n> \u2022 Rank, Perks, & Bounty systems are functional
\n> \u2022 Quests are actively being developed <\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\ude80 Why RDQ?<\/p>\n
Most progression plugins solve **one problem**.
\nRDQ solves **player motivation**.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Clear progression paths
\n\u2714 Player-driven PvP incentives
\n\u2714 RPG-style perks & abilities
\n\u2714 Built for modern servers (Java 21, async, scalable)<\/p>\n
RDQ is designed to be:
\n– **Fast** (async operations + caching)
\n– **Stable** (database-backed persistence)
\n– **Flexible** (fully config-driven)
\n– **Future-proof** (Java 21+, modern APIs)
\n– **Backwards Compatible** (planned update)<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83e\udded Core Systems<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udfc6 Rank Progression System
\nCreate meaningful player identities using class-style rank trees.<\/p>\n
**Features**
\n– Multiple rank trees (Warrior, Mage, Rogue, Cleric, Merchant, Ranger)
\n– GUI-based progression views
\n– Configurable requirements:
\n – Player statistics
\n – Permissions
\n – Economy balance
\n – Items
\n– Optional **LuckPerms integration** for automatic group assignment<\/p>\n
Perfect for:
\n– RPG servers
\n– Class-based survival
\n– Economy-driven progression <\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udfaf Bounty Hunting System
\nTurn PvP into **player-driven content**.<\/p>\n
**Features**
\n– Player-placed bounties
\n– Configurable minimum & maximum bounty values
\n– Item and currency based bounties
\n– Pooled bounties
\n– Multiple payout methods:
\n – Instant reward
\n – Virtual storage
\n – Drop-on-death
\n – Chest-based rewards *(Premium)*
\n– Hunter statistics & leaderboards
\n– Vault economy integration<\/p>\n
Great for:
\n– PvP servers
\n– Survival with risk\/reward
\n– Anti-grief incentive systems <\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
### \u26a1 Perk System *(In Development)*
\nUnlock abilities that feel **earned**, not overpowered.<\/p>\n
**Planned & In Progress**
\n– Toggleable and event-based perks
\n– Potion effects, passive bonuses, special abilities
\n– Cooldowns & durations
\n– Rank-based & requirement-based unlocking
\n– Premium-only perk types planned<\/p>\n
> \ud83d\udd27 Perks are actively being developed and will enter **beta** during RDQ 6.x<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udcdc Quest System *(Planned)*
\nQuests will integrate directly with:
\n– Rank progression
\n– Perks
\n– Economy rewards
\n– RaindropCentral<\/p>\n
Designed for:
\n– Daily & repeatable quests
\n– Long-term progression goals
\n– RPG storylines
\n– Multi-server questlines<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udf10 RaindropCentral Integration<\/p>\n
**Unify Your Minecraft Ecosystem**<\/p>\n
RDQ is designed to integrate seamlessly with **RaindropCentral**, transforming your server into a connected ecosystem that extends beyond Minecraft itself.<\/p>\n
Unify your server with:
\n– **Analytics**
\n– **Storytelling** (coming soon)
\n– **Rewards** (coming soon)
\n– **Player identity**
\n– **Voting** (coming soon)<\/p>\n
All managed through a single, cohesive control center.<\/p>\n
### What RaindropCentral Adds<\/p>\n
\u2714 Web-based dashboards for player progression
\n\u2714 Centralized tracking of ranks, bounties, perks, and future quests (coming soon)
\n\u2714 Online & offline rewards tied to in-game achievements (coming soon)
\n\u2714 Data-driven insights into player behavior and engagement
\n\u2714 Community-facing profiles that make progression visible and meaningful (in development) <\/p>\n
### Why It Matters<\/p>\n
Empower your community with **data-driven insights** and **engaging player experiences** that exist both **in-game and online**.<\/p>\n
RaindropCentral allows you to:
\n– Tell your server\u2019s story beyond the game world
\n– Reward players across platforms
\n– Build long-term engagement with transparency and progression visibility <\/p>\n
> \ud83d\udd17 RDQ works independently, but becomes exponentially more powerful when connected to **RaindropCentral**.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \u2699\ufe0f Performance & Design<\/p>\n
RDQ is not a legacy plugin. Newer version optimization comes first. Older version support planned.<\/p>\n
– Java **21**
\n– Async-first architecture
\n– Virtual threads where supported
\n– Database-backed persistence (Hibernate)
\n– Caffeine caching for hot data
\n– No blocking main-thread logic<\/p>\n
Supported platforms:
\n– Bukkit
\n– Spigot
\n– Paper
\n– Folia<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83e\udde9 Free vs Premium<\/p>\n
| Feature | Free | Premium |
\n|——|——|———|
\n| Rank Trees | 1 active | Unlimited |
\n| Cross-tree Switching | \u274c | \u2705 |
\n| Active Perks | 1 | Unlimited |
\n| Premium Perk Types | \u274c | \u2705 |
\n| Bounty Distribution Modes | Instant only | All modes |
\n| Future Quest Features | Limited | Full |<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83e\uddfe Commands<\/p>\n
\/rq —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udd10 Permissions<\/p>\n – `raindropquests.player` —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udee0 Requirements<\/p>\n – **Java 21+** ### Optional Integrations —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udce6 Installation<\/p>\n 1. Download and install RCore —<\/p>\n ## \ud83e\uddea Development Status<\/p>\n | System | Status | RDQ 6 is actively developed with frequent updates.<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udcac Who Is RDQ For?<\/p>\n \u2714 Servers focused on long-term player retention —<\/p>\n ## \u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n ### Is RDQ production-ready? ### Does RDQ work without RaindropCentral? ### Is RDQ pay-to-win? ### Can I customize ranks, bounties, and perks? No code changes required.<\/p>\n ### Does RDQ support economy and permissions plugins? Both are optional. We fully support **JECurrency** integration. Other multi-currency plguins planned as needed.<\/p>\n ### Will more features be added? ## \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f RDQ \u2014 Give Your Players a Reason to Progress<\/p>\n RDQ isn\u2019t just another plugin. Cross Server | Quests | Ranks | Tree | Passives\/Unlocks | Stats | Achievements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":129500,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"rdq","_minecraft_project_id":"zmwp5ibM","_minecraft_author":"ItsRainingHP","_minecraft_license":"LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved","_minecraft_downloads":4248,"_minecraft_follows":16,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"rdq.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":306035450,"_minecraft_version_count":119,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-16T04:09:48.272133Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2023-11-23T08:16:10.056036Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2026-03-30T13:16:08.298285Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/rdq","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":129500,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-07T15:01:26+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"7c8e20977a681e8a1280fbf6491b6e9e","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[87,124,844,125,89,127,129,91,123,92],"mod_loader":[130,131,132,134],"minecraft_version":[54,55,56,57,58,59,36,60,93,94,101,102,62,37,40,41,73,74,38,78,79,80,81,82],"class_list":["post-129499","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-adventure","mod_category-bukkit","mod_category-economy","mod_category-folia","mod_category-game-mechanics","mod_category-paper","mod_category-spigot","mod_category-storage","mod_category-technology","mod_category-utility","mod_loader-bukkit","mod_loader-folia","mod_loader-paper","mod_loader-spigot","minecraft_version-1-19","minecraft_version-1-19-1","minecraft_version-1-19-2","minecraft_version-1-19-3","minecraft_version-1-19-4","minecraft_version-1-20","minecraft_version-1-20-1","minecraft_version-1-20-2","minecraft_version-1-20-3","minecraft_version-1-20-4","minecraft_version-1-20-5","minecraft_version-1-20-6","minecraft_version-1-21","minecraft_version-1-21-1","minecraft_version-1-21-10","minecraft_version-1-21-11","minecraft_version-1-21-2","minecraft_version-1-21-3","minecraft_version-1-21-4","minecraft_version-1-21-5","minecraft_version-1-21-6","minecraft_version-1-21-7","minecraft_version-1-21-8","minecraft_version-1-21-9"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n– `raindropquests.admin.command`<\/p>\n
\n– Minecraft **1.21**
\n– Bukkit \/ Spigot \/ Paper \/ Folia<\/p>\n
\n– Vault (economy)
\n– LuckPerms (permissions)
\n– RaindropCentral (web ecosystem & analytics)
\n– Plugin support such as Skills and Jobs (in development)<\/p>\n
\n2. Download the appropriate RDQ JAR
\n2. Place it in your server\u2019s `plugins\/` folder
\n3. Start the server
\n4. Configure files in `plugins\/RDQ\/`
\n5. Restart & enjoy \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n
\n|——|——–|
\n| Ranks | \u2705 Stable |
\n| Bounties | \u2705 Stable |
\n| Perks | \u2705 Stable |
\n| Quests | \ud83d\udee0 In Development |
\n| GUI Polish | \ud83d\udee0 Ongoing |
\n| Balancing | \ud83d\udee0 Ongoing |<\/p>\n
\n\u2714 RPG or class-based survival servers
\n\u2714 PvP servers that want meaningful risk\/reward
\n\u2714 Communities that want web-integrated progression
\n\u2714 Owners tired of outdated, monolithic plugins <\/p>\n
\nRDQ 6 is currently in **ALPHA**.
\nThe **Rank** and **Bounty** systems are stable and actively used, while **Perks** and **Quests** are still under development. Expect frequent updates as the plugin approaches beta.<\/p>\n
\nYes. RDQ works fully as a standalone plugin.
\nRaindropCentral is an **optional integration** that adds web dashboards, analytics, and aggregated player data.<\/p>\n
\nNo. RDQ focuses on **progression and engagement**, not unfair advantages.
\nAll perks and ranks are configurable, allowing server owners to balance gameplay to fit their community.<\/p>\n
\nPremium only. All systems are **fully configurable** via YAML:
\n– Rank trees and requirements
\n– Bounty limits and payouts
\n– Perk effects, cooldowns, and unlock conditions<\/p>\n
\nYes.
\n– **Vault** for economy integration
\n– **LuckPerms** for permission and rank group syncing<\/p>\n
\nYes. RDQ is actively developed.
\nPlanned features include:
\n– Full quest system
\n– Full perk system
\n– Expanded RaindropCentral integration
\n– GUI and UX improvements<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s a **foundation for progression-based gameplay** \u2014
\nand with **RaindropCentral**, a complete Minecraft ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"