# Simple Timer Datapack:<\/p>\n
This Datapack introduces a simple, customizable timer and countdown feature in various colors, making it perfect for mini-games, events, or personal projects. It\u2019s easy to set up and use, and works seamlessly within your existing Minecraft worlds.<\/p>\n
It adds a timer and countdown system that is customizable in different colors _(soon for the countdown system)_, allowing you to fit it to the theme of your game or event.<\/p>\n
# Menu
\nThe Menu can be opened with
\n“`
\n\/trigger timer_trigger set 24
\n“`<\/p>\n
# Important
\n**If you try to add the _Datapack_ in a newer\/older version, you may see a message like this:**
\n“`
\nThis Datapack was made for a newer\/older Version of Minecraft
\n“`
\n**It will still work in certain versions that are displayed in the Versions tab here!!!**<\/p>\n
# Why Download This Project?<\/p>\n
This Datapack is designed for anyone who wants to enhance their Minecraft world with a fully customizable and visually appealing timer and countdown system. Whether you’re hosting complex mini-games, timing in-game events, or simply adding more functionality to your builds, this project offers a range of useful features:<\/p>\n
– **Versatile Timer and Countdown System:**
\nEasily set up a timer or countdown for any scenario. From races to timed challenges, this Datapack allows you to manage in-game time with precision. The countdown can be customized down to the second, and there are no limits on how long you can set it \u2014 whether it’s a short 10-second sprint or a massive 1000-hour countdown for long-term events.<\/p>\n
– **16 Color Options & Color Wave Mode:**
\nChoose from 16 different colors to match your Minecraft theme, build, or event. Plus a “color wave” mode, adding even more dynamic visual customization to your timers and countdowns.<\/p>\n
– **Simple and Intuitive Menu:**
\nYou don\u2019t need to deal with complicated setups or commands. The user-friendly menu makes it easy to start, pause, resume, or reset the timer, and you can even hide it from chat if you want a cleaner interface.<\/p>\n
– **Lightweight and Non-Intrusive:**
\nThe Datapack integrates seamlessly into your existing Minecraft world without causing lag or disrupting gameplay. It’s designed to enhance the experience without adding unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n
# How does the pack work?
\n**First: Paste the Datapack in your world and reload. After that you should see this message in chat.**<\/p>\n
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To go trough the menues, you must click on name in the chat.<\/p>\n
– **Settings:** In this menu, you can start, pause, or resume the timer. Additionally, you have the option to disable the timer from appearing over your hotbar for a cleaner experience but the timer wont stop!<\/p>\n
– **Color Settings:** Opens a submenu where you can choose from 16 different colors to customize the timer’s appearance and a dynamic color wave mode. _If you want too, you suggest options for the color wave mode on my discord server_<\/p>\n
– **Countdown:** This option allows you to start a countdown using a bossbar. You can easily adjust the time via a submenu with options to add or subtract in increments of 1 second, 10 seconds, 1 minute, 10 minutes, 1 hour, or 10 hours. There’s no upper limit on the countdown, so feel free to set it as high as you’d like\u2014even up to 1000 hours!<\/p>\n
– **Help:** Contains credits, an uninstall option, and a debug menu. The debug menu displays the timer’s scoreboard in the sidebar for easy monitoring.<\/p>\n
**If you need help with this pack, check out my discord server here!**<\/p>\n
# Do not use this pack on multiplayer servers, may cause some issues!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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