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# \u2728 What is FootstepsFX?
\n**FootstepsFX** brings your server to life:
\nPlayers leave a **configurable particle trail** behind them as they run. Each player can customize the effect as they wish \u2013 from smoke and flames to hearts or musical notes.
\n# \ud83c\udfae Features
\n– \u2705 Can be turned on\/off per player
\n– \u2705 Selection from many particle effects (flame, smoke, heart, note, …)
\n– \u2705 Adjustable intensity (1\u2013100 particles per step)
\n– \u2705 Lag-friendly: Effects only when changing blocks
\n– \u2705 Storage in JSON: Settings are retained after restarts
\n– \u2705 Easy to use with clear commands
\n# \ud83d\udee0 Commands & permissions
\n1. \/trailon \u2013 activates the trail (permission: trail.use)
\n2. \/trailoff \u2013 deactivates the trail (permission: trail.use)
\n3. \/trailtype \u2013 sets the effect type (permission: trail.use)
\n4. \/trailintensity <1\u2013100> \u2013 sets the amount per step (permission: trail.use)
\n5. \/trailtypelist \u2013 displays a list of all effects that can be selected (permission: trail.use)
\n# \u2699\ufe0f Configuration & storage
\n## Script (volatile \u2013 only in RAM)
\n1. {trail::%uuid of player%::enabled} \u2192 true\/false
\n2. {trail::%uuid of player%::type} \u2192 “flame”, “smoke”, etc.
\n3. {trail::%uuid of player%::intensity} \u2192 number (default 8)
\n## Java (persistent \u2013 permanently stored)
\nAll player settings are automatically stored in plugins\/FootstepsFX\/footstepsfx_playerdata.json.
\nFormat (JSON structure):
\n{
\n \u201cuuid of player\u201d: {
\n \u201cenabled\u201d: true\/false,
\n \u201ceffectType\u201d: \u201ceffect name\u201d,
\n \u201cintensity\u201d: number
\n },
\n […]
\n}
\nThe file is loaded at startup and saved when changed\/stopped.
\n# \ud83d\udcf8 Showcase
\n![Configured FootstepFX](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/cd2b53628816a58a86eee14af543b698941f9c07_0.webp)
\n# \ud83d\udcc2 Installation
\n1. Download **FootstepsFX-–.jar**.
\n2. Place it in your server’s plugins folder.
\n3. Restart the server.
\n# \ud83d\udcdc Terms of Use \u2013 FootstepsFX
\n## \u2705 You may
\n– Use FootstepsFX **free of charge** on private and public servers.
\n– **Modify or extend the code** as long as the credits remain intact.
\n– Include the plugin in **server packs** if \u201cwolfwriter\u201d is named as the author.
\n## \u274c You may not
\n– **Sell** FootstepsFX **or distribute it for money**.
\n– Pretend to be **the author** of the plugin.
\n– Upload manipulated versions as \u201cofficial.\u201d
\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer
\n– FootstepsFX is provided **without warranty**.
\n– Use at your own risk.
\n– No liability for data loss or server problems.
\n## \u2139\ufe0f License
\nLicense: **GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3)**
\n# \ud83d\udcac Support & Contact
\nDo you have questions, feedback, or want to report bugs?
\nJoin my Discord and chat directly with the author:
\n\ud83d\udc49 Join Discord server: https:\/\/discord.gg\/TJgzq9aCxN <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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