# DeathWaypoint – Advanced Death Recovery System<\/p>\n
\u26a0\ufe0f **WORK IN PROGRESS – BETA VERSION** \u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n
This plugin is currently in **active development** and may contain bugs or unstable features. Please test thoroughly before using on a production server!<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udea7 Beta Warning<\/p>\n
**This is an early beta release!** While the core functionality works, you should expect:
\n– \ud83d\udc1b **Bugs and glitches** – Some features may not work as intended
\n– \u26a0\ufe0f **Potential crashes** – Edge cases haven’t all been discovered yet
\n– \ud83d\udd27 **Frequent updates** – Features and behavior may change
\n– \ud83d\udcdd **Missing features** – Some planned features aren’t implemented yet<\/p>\n
**Please back up your server before installing!**<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udcac Feedback & Bug Reports<\/p>\n
**Found a bug? Have suggestions? Join our Discord!**<\/p>\n
We **actively need your feedback** to improve this plugin. Please report any issues, unexpected behavior, or feature requests on our Discord server where the developers are active and responsive.<\/p>\n
[\ud83d\udd17 Join Discord Server](#) *(Add your Discord link here)*<\/p>\n
Your bug reports and suggestions directly shape the development of this plugin!<\/p>\n
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## \ud83c\udfaf What Does It Do?<\/p>\n
Never lose your items again! **DeathWaypoint** is a feature-rich death recovery plugin that helps players navigate back to their death locations with advanced visual effects, real-time tracking, and intelligent notifications.<\/p>\n
When you die, DeathWaypoint saves your death location and provides multiple ways to help you find your way back:
\n– **Automatic death compass** pointing to your items
\n– **Stunning particle effects** marking your death location
\n– **Floating hologram** visible only to you
\n– **Real-time distance tracking** in your ActionBar
\n– **Smart despawn warnings** so you never lose items to the timer<\/p>\n
## \u2728 Key Features<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\udded Death Compass System
\n– Automatically given on respawn
\n– Points directly to your death location
\n– Shows detailed info when right-clicked (coordinates, distance, despawn timer)
\n– Enchanted glint effect for easy identification
\n– Auto-removed when you arrive<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udf86 Advanced Visual Effects
\n– **Soul Pillar** – Vertical column of soul particles
\n– **Rotating Flame Circle** – Animated flames circling your death point
\n– **Beacon Beam** – Vertical light beam when you’re close (< 30 blocks)\n- **Particle Trail** - Guiding particles pointing toward your death (10-40 blocks)\n- All particles are player-specific - only you can see them!\n\n### \ud83d\udc7b Hologram Markers\n- Floating name tag at your death location\n- Shows \"\u2620 [YourName]'s Death\"\n- Visible only to you\n- Automatically removed on arrival\n\n### \ud83d\udcca Smart Distance Tracking\n- Real-time distance display in ActionBar\n- Color-coded by proximity:\n - \ud83d\udfe2 **Green** (< 10 blocks) - Almost there!\n - \ud83d\udfe1 **Yellow** (10-50 blocks) - Getting close\n - \ud83d\udd34 **Red** (> 50 blocks) – Still far away
\n– Proximity sound effects when near (< 15 blocks)\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f Item Despawn Warnings\nItems despawn after 5 minutes. DeathWaypoint warns you:\n- **1 minute warning** - Yellow message + sound\n- **30 second warning** - Red urgent message + high-pitched sound\n- **Real-time countdown** shown on compass and in `\/deaths` list\n\n### \ud83c\udf89 Auto-Cleanup on Arrival\nWhen you reach your death location (within 3 blocks):\n- \u2728 Celebration particles and sounds\n- \ud83c\udf8a Title screen message: \"ARRIVED\"\n- \ud83e\udded Compass automatically removed\n- \ud83d\udc7b Hologram disappears\n- \ud83c\udf86 All particles stop\n- \ud83d\udcca ActionBar tracking ends\n\n### \ud83d\udccb Multi-Death Management\n- Store up to **5 deaths** simultaneously\n- Switch between different death points\n- Each death tracked with timestamp and item count\n- View detailed history with `\/deaths`\n\n## \ud83c\udfae Commands\n\n| Command | Description |\n|---------|-------------|\n| `\/deaths` | List all your death locations with details |\n| `\/deaths <1-5>` | Set compass to specific death number |
\n| `\/deaths ignore` | Remove current death waypoint (quick cleanup) |
\n| `\/deaths toggle` | Disable\/enable all death tracking features |
\n| `\/deaths status` | Check death info (works even when tracking disabled) |
\n| `\/deaths clear` | Remove all death waypoints |
\n| `\/deathtp [number]` | Teleport to death location (requires permission) |<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udd04 Tracking Toggle System<\/p>\n
Don’t want death tracking during PvP practice or building? Use `\/deaths toggle` to:
\n– \u2705 Disable all compasses, particles, and notifications
\n– \u2705 Still record deaths in the background
\n– \u2705 Check deaths anytime with `\/deaths status`
\n– \u2705 Re-enable whenever you want<\/p>\n
Perfect for:
\n– PvP practice sessions
\n– Creative building
\n– Testing dangerous mechanics
\n– Hardcore-style gameplay<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udd10 Permissions<\/p>\n
| Permission | Description | Default |
\n|———–|————-|———|
\n| `deathwaypoint.tp` | Teleport to death locations | OP only |
\n| `deathwaypoint.compass` | Use death compass | Everyone |
\n| `deathwaypoint.clear` | Clear death waypoints | Everyone |
\n| `deathwaypoint.*` | All permissions | OP only |<\/p>\n
## \u2699\ufe0f Configuration<\/p>\n
Fully customizable `config.yml` with options for:
\n– Max deaths stored (default: 5)
\n– Auto-give compass (default: true)
\n– Show coordinates on death (default: true)
\n– ActionBar distance tracking (default: true)
\n– Particle effects (default: true)
\n– Particle trail (default: true)
\n– Death holograms (default: true)
\n– Despawn warnings (default: true)
\n– Auto-clear on arrival (default: true)<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udc1b Known Issues & Limitations<\/p>\n
As this is a **work-in-progress beta**, here are some known limitations:
\n– \u26a0\ufe0f May have performance issues with many simultaneous deaths
\n– \u26a0\ufe0f Cross-dimension tracking has limited functionality
\n– \u26a0\ufe0f Some edge cases haven’t been fully tested
\n– \u26a0\ufe0f Plugin reload may cause issues – restart recommended<\/p>\n
**More bugs exist that we haven’t discovered yet!** Please report them on Discord.<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udcac Help Us Improve!<\/p>\n
**This plugin needs YOUR feedback to get better!**<\/p>\n
We’re actively developing and improving DeathWaypoint, and your input is crucial:<\/p>\n
– \ud83d\udc1b **Report bugs** – Even small issues help us improve
\n– \ud83d\udca1 **Suggest features** – What would make this better?
\n– \ud83c\udfae **Share your experience** – How does it work on your server?
\n– \u2b50 **Test new features** – Try experimental builds
\n– \ud83d\udcdd **Provide feedback** – What works? What doesn’t?<\/p>\n
**Join our Discord server to:**
\n– Report bugs directly to developers
\n– Get help with configuration
\n– Suggest new features
\n– See development updates
\n– Test beta features early
\n– Help shape the plugin’s future<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udfaf Use Cases<\/p>\n
– **Survival Servers** – Help players recover items after deaths
\n– **PvP Servers** – Optional tracking for competitive gameplay
\n– **Adventure Maps** – Guide players back after challenges
\n– **Hardcore Servers** – Toggle off for true hardcore experience
\n– **SMP Servers** – Balance between accessibility and challenge<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udca1 Why Choose DeathWaypoint?<\/p>\n
– \u26a1 **Performance Optimized** – Distance-based rendering, efficient particle systems
\n– \ud83c\udfa8 **Visually Stunning** – Advanced particle effects and animations
\n– \ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f **Highly Configurable** – Customize every feature
\n– \ud83d\udd04 **Flexible Control** – Toggle tracking on\/off as needed
\n– \ud83d\udc65 **Player-Friendly** – Intuitive commands and clear feedback
\n– \ud83d\udd12 **Permission-Based** – Control who can teleport
\n– \ud83d\udce6 **No Dependencies** – Works standalone on Paper\/Spigot
\n– \ud83d\ude80 **Active Development** – Frequent updates and improvements<\/p>\n
## \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/p>\n
– **This is beta software** – Expect bugs and changes
\n– **Test before production** – Try on a test server first
\n– **Restart, don’t reload** – Plugin reload may cause issues
\n– **Keep backups** – Things might break
\n– **Join Discord** – Stay updated on fixes and improvements
\n– **Report bugs** – Your feedback makes this plugin better!<\/p>\n
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## \ud83e\udd1d Community & Support<\/p>\n
**This plugin is only as good as your feedback makes it!**<\/p>\n
– \ud83d\udcac **Discord** – Best place for support and bug reports
\n– \ud83d\udc1b **Bug Reports** – Help us squash bugs
\n– \ud83d\udca1 **Feature Requests** – Suggest improvements
\n– \u2b50 **Reviews** – Share your experience (after testing!)<\/p>\n
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**Transform death from frustration to adventure with DeathWaypoint!** \ud83d\udc80\u2728<\/p>\n
*Remember: This is beta software. Please test thoroughly and report issues on Discord!*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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