# \ud83d\udca5 BoomControl<\/p>\n
**BoomControl** is a lightweight and focused plugin designed specifically for **SMP servers** that want to **limit or nerf Crystal PvP**. It offers fine-tuned control over End Crystal and Respawn Anchor explosions to prevent unfair advantages or griefing, while keeping gameplay fun and balanced.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83c\udfaf Why BoomControl?<\/p>\n
On many SMPs, End Crystals and Respawn Anchors are used in PvP for massive burst damage. BoomControl gives you **full control** over how these items behave:<\/p>\n
* Disable or weaken crystal PvP
\n* Prevent griefing through explosion block damage
\n* Make explosions only damage the attacker
\n* Keep your SMP fun and fair without banning crystals entirely<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udd27 Features<\/p>\n
* \u2705 Toggle the plugin globally
\n* \ud83d\udd04 Reload settings on the fly with `\/boomcontrol reload`
\n* \ud83e\udde8 Full control over **End Crystal** behavior
\n* \ud83c\udf0b Full control over **Respawn Anchors**
\n* \u274c Block explosion grief (block breaking & fire)
\n* \ud83d\udce2 Custom denial messages for blocked actions<\/p>\n
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## \ud83e\udde8 Crystal Settings<\/p>\n
“`
\ncrystal:
\n \u00a0enabled: true \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 # REQUIRES server restart to change
\n \u00a0mode: “self” \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0# Options: “disabled”, “self”, “vanilla”
\n \u00a0break-blocks: false \u00a0 \u00a0 # Prevents block damage
\n \u00a0start-fire: false \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 # Stops fire on explosion
\n \u00a0show-deny-message: true # Inform players when blocked
\n“`<\/p>\n
### Modes:<\/p>\n
* `”disabled”` \u2013 Crystals won’t explode at all.
\n* `”self”` \u2013 Only the player who triggered the explosion takes damage.
\n* `”vanilla”` \u2013 Default Minecraft behavior.<\/p>\n
– – –<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udf0b Respawn Anchor Settings<\/p>\n
“`
\nanchor:
\n \u00a0enabled: true
\n \u00a0mode: “self” \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0# Same options as crystal
\n \u00a0break-blocks: true
\n \u00a0start-fire: true
\n \u00a0show-deny-message: true
\n“`<\/p>\n
Perfect for controlling Nether-based PvP or creative mechanics using anchors.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udd04 Command<\/p>\n
“`
\n\/boomcontrol reload
\n“`<\/p>\n
Reloads the plugin configuration **without restarting the server**.
\n\u26a0\ufe0f Note: The `enabled` toggle and `crystal.enabled` **require a restart**.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udde8\ufe0f Custom Messages<\/p>\n
“`
\nmessages:
\n\u00a0 crystal-denied: “&cCrystal PvP is disabled on this server.”
\n\u00a0 anchor-denied: “&cRespawn anchor damage is not allowed.”
\n“`<\/p>\n
Use color codes (`&c`, `&7`, etc.) to style your messages.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\uded1 World Blacklist<\/p>\n
BoomControl now supports **disabling the plugin entirely in specific worlds** via a blacklist configured in `settings.yml`. This is useful if you want BoomControl to be completely inactive in certain worlds (like the Nether, End, or lobby worlds), regardless of region flags or other settings.<\/p>\n
### Example configuration:<\/p>\n
“`yaml
\nblacklisted_worlds:
\n– world_nether
\n– world_the_end
\n “`<\/p>\n
### How it works:<\/p>\n
– If a world is listed in `blacklisted_worlds`, BoomControl will be **fully disabled in that world**.
\n– This means that any region-based controls or WorldGuard flags are ignored for that world.
\n– Vanilla Minecraft explosion behavior applies in those worlds instead.<\/p>\n
### Usage tips:<\/p>\n
– Leave the list empty to enable BoomControl in *all* worlds.
\n– Add worlds where you want BoomControl disabled completely, such as lobby or event worlds.
\n– Combine this blacklist with WorldGuard region flags to achieve fine-grained control elsewhere.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f WorldGuard Integration (Optional)<\/p>\n
BoomControl integrates with WorldGuard to support **region-based control** using a custom flag.<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udd16 `boomcontrol` Flag<\/p>\n
If WorldGuard is installed, BoomControl registers a custom region flag:<\/p>\n
“`
\nboomcontrol
\n“`<\/p>\n
This flag allows you to **disable BoomControl in specific regions**, even if the plugin is globally enabled.<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\uddf0 How It Works<\/p>\n
– If the flag is set to `DENY` in a region, **BoomControl will be disabled there completely**.
\n Explosion behavior in that region will follow normal Minecraft mechanics.
\n– If the flag is **not set** or explicitly `ALLOW`, BoomControl will apply as configured in `settings.yml`.<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\uddea Example<\/p>\n
To disable BoomControl inside a region:<\/p>\n
“`bash
\n\/rg flag spawn boomcontrol deny
\n“`<\/p>\n
To enable it again:<\/p>\n
“`bash
\n\/rg flag spawn boomcontrol allow
\n“`<\/p>\n
To remove the flag entirely:<\/p>\n
“`bash
\n\/rg flag spawn -r boomcontrol
\n“`<\/p>\n
### \u2757 Default Behavior<\/p>\n
– If the flag is **not set**, BoomControl assumes `ALLOW`.
\n– This means BoomControl is **active everywhere** by default, unless explicitly denied via region flag.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83e\udde0 Perfect For<\/p>\n
* \ud83c\udff0 SMP servers
\n* \ud83d\udd12 Anti-grief setups
\n* \u2694\ufe0f PvP practice worlds with restricted meta
\n* \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Survival servers with balanced combat<\/p>\n
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## \u2705 Lightweight & Reliable<\/p>\n
No bloat. No complex dependencies. Just simple, effective explosion control.
\nMake your SMP safer and more balanced with **BoomControl**.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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