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\n

![EscoltaCore](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/KtjLuIs.png)<\/p>\n

**Click here for the original datapack by ElRichMC**<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

—<\/p>\n

![Features](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/f16nuHo.png)<\/p>\n

EscoltaCore is a cooperative, hardcore arcade minigame. Players are split into two vital roles: the **Escort (Target)** and the **Defenders**.<\/p>\n

1. The team must find a **random objective item** hidden in the world.
\n2. Defenders must stay within the **Protection Radius** around the Escort at all times.
\n3. **Leave the radius \u2192 You die instantly.**
\n4. **Escort dies \u2192 Game Over for everyone.**
\n5. **A Defender picks up the objective \u2192 Victory!**<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

![Gameplay](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/nUCjeAo.png)<\/p>\n

\n

*Find the selected item on the map to win*<\/p>\n

![Gameplay GIF](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Dbj6RfO.gif)<\/p>\n

\nClick to see more Gameplay & Menu GIFs!<\/summary>\n

![Gameplay GIF 2](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/RFcXNre.gif)<\/p>\n

![Gameplay GIF 3](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/iyl7FP7.gif)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

—<\/p>\n

![Features](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ZtMLmPF.png)<\/p>\n

– **Multi-Arena System:** Multiple simultaneous games, supporting both public and private lobbies.
\n– **Visual Effects:** Configurable border particles (Dust, Flame, Heart, Note, Witch). Warning ActionBar and sound triggers when near the edge. Glowing effect applied to the Escort when danger is detected.
\n– **Full RGB\/Hex Colors:** Powered by Adventure API. Supports `{#rrggbb}` hex codes and legacy color codes.
\n– **100% Translatable:** All messages can be customized in the `messages.yml` file.
\n– **Anti-Exploit:** PDC-tagged items are protected from being dropped or moved. Prevents false victories.
\n– **PlaceholderAPI:** Per-player and per-arena variables ready for your scoreboards.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

![What’s New](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2sci5pF.png)<\/p>\n

– **MAP DISPLAY |** Defenders now receive a `FILLED_MAP` showing the actual block texture. Auto-downloaded from Faithful-Pack. Offline fallback included.
\n– **PLAY AGAIN VOTE |** Clickable [Play Again] and [Leave] buttons in chat after each game. Auto-resolves in 15 seconds.
\n– **LOBBY BOSSBAR |** Yellow progress bar showing current\/max players while waiting in the lobby.
\n– **LEAVE ITEM |** Redstone Dust in slot 8. Right-click to easily leave the lobby without commands.
\n– **ARENA SYSTEM |** Admin-created public arenas persist in `arenas.yml`. Player private lobbies feature a full invite\/kick system.
\n– **SPRITE POOL |** Config-driven material whitelist. Add a block with one line in config and one PNG file.
\n– **DATABASE |** SQLite \/ MySQL Stats (Played, Won, Lost, Win Rate) tracked asynchronously.
\n– **FIXED |** Softlock on Reset. The arena now fully resets and restarts the countdown correctly.
\n– **FIXED |** Live Reload. Using `\/escolta admin reload` now pushes config changes to live arenas immediately.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

![How to Play](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/CUCsKwj.png)<\/p>\n

1. **Admin creates an arena:** Use `\/escolta admin create` and `\/escolta admin setspawn`.
\n2. **Players join:** Use `\/escolta user join` or browse the GUI with `\/escolta user lobbies`.
\n3. **Auto-start:** Public arenas start automatically when full. Private lobby owners use the Comparator item to start the game.
\n4. **In-game:** One random player is chosen as the Escort. Defenders receive a map showing the objective texture. Stay inside the glowing ring!
\n5. **Win\/Lose:** Pick up the correct item to win. Leave the radius or let the Escort die, and you lose.
\n6. **Vote:** After the game ends, vote in chat to Play Again or Leave.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

![Commands](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/lJEoPXm.png)<\/p>\n

**Admin Commands** *(Permission: `escoltacore.admin` \u2014 Default: OP)*
\n“`
\n\/escolta admin create Create a persistent public arena
\n\/escolta admin delete Delete a public arena
\n\/escolta admin setspawn Set the arena spawn to your location
\n\/escolta admin join Force a specific player into an arena
\n\/escolta admin reload Reload config & messages live
\n“`<\/p>\n

**Player Commands** *(Permission: `escoltacore.play` \u2014 Default: True)*
\n“`
\n\/escolta user join Join an available public arena
\n\/escolta user create Create a private lobby
\n\/escolta user leave Leave your current game or lobby
\n\/escolta user invite Invite someone to your private lobby
\n\/escolta user kick Kick a player from your private lobby
\n\/escolta user lobbies Open GUI to browse public arenas
\n\/escolta user stats View your personal statistics
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

![PlaceholderAPI](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NsRBoYI.png)
\n“`
\n%escoltacore_status% \u2192 Current arena state
\n%escoltacore_role% \u2192 Escort \/ Defender \/ None
\n%escoltacore_radius% \u2192 Current protection radius
\n%escoltacore_target_item% \u2192 Objective material name
\n%escoltacore_arena__status% \u2192 Specific arena state
\n%escoltacore_arena__count% \u2192 Current player count
\n%escoltacore_arena__max% \u2192 Maximum allowed players
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

![Config](https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Uj20s5S.png)
\n“`yaml
\ngame-loop:
\n min-players: 2
\n max-players-public: 8
\n max-players-private: 5
\n countdown: 10<\/p>\n

random-objective:
\n sprite-pool: # Only these materials are picked as objectives
\n – DIAMOND
\n – EMERALD
\n – GOLD_INGOT
\n – IRON_INGOT
\n – COAL
\n blacklist: # Used only if sprite-pool is completely empty
\n – BEDROCK
\n – BARRIER
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

\n

Developed for the PaperMC\/Spigot community.
\nPlease leave a review if you enjoy the plugin!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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