[FUN] MobArena v0.96.8 - Become a mob-fighting gladiator! [1.7.x, 1.8.x]

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MobArena - Become a mob-fighting gladiator!
Latest build: v0.96.7 (1.7.x)
Wiki
IRC Channel
Source

BukkitDev Project Page - Find MobArena on dev.bukkit.org here: LINK.

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If you enjoy fighting monsters for glorious prizes or just the sheer thrill of battle, you and your friends can now join forces against hordes of Minecraft evils in the exciting gladiator-style survival mini-game MobArena!

Heavily inspired by Deminetix' Fight-plugin, MobArena is a PvE-take on arena-gameplay, with a similar class-based system. Instead of fighting other players, you team up with them to beat oncoming waves of monsters, earning rewards in the process. MobArena can be played alone, or with as many friends as you like!


Features:

• Fight oncoming waves of monsters
• Play alone or team up with friends
• Earn glorious prizes
• Customizable classes, rewards and waves
• Easy to set up
• Extremely easy to use
• Very few user commands
• Supports Permissions and all major economies
• Supports Spout
• Supports Heroes

Note: When you post a bug report, please provide a stacktrace/error from the server log/console window. Post this stacktrace in either a pastebin, a pastie, or a CODE-block! The same applies for config-files, permissions-files, etc! Please don't put them directly in your posts, as they become gigantic and annoying to read. If you don't follow this guideline, I might ignore your post!


Wiki - Instructions, commands, FAQ, etc.
I have set up a Wiki for MobArena. It contains a bunch of information and guides on how to set up and customize arenas, an overview of all the commands, how to set up Permissions, as well as frequently asked questions.

New: MobArena now has its own IRC channel (#mobarena @ EsperNet). Click here for a web-based IRC client. Feel free to stop by to get help setting everything up if you really don't understand the Wiki and the instructional video, or to have a chat about MobArena (or anything else, for that matter)

Relevant links:

• Bosses and Waves - a collection of interesting bosses and waves
• Arena schematics - post your arena schematics for others to use

Videos:
Getting started with MobArena, by Flamers
Flamers made this really easy-to-follow, simple video of how to get started with MobArena. It covers installing the plugin, defining an arena region and setting up basic leaderboards, as well as a few pointers for arena design.

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Instructional video for setting up MobArena:

Note: This video was made for v0.67, but all the in-game instructions still work the same for the latest versions. The config-file has changed, so make sure to read the Wiki on how to set it up.

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Review of MobArena by plugin reviewer jamescosten (v0.84):

Note: My nickname "garbagemule" is pronounced "garbage mule", as in "trash donkey"

Hilarious showcase of MobArena by Daniel James and Daniel Cherry (v0.92.3):


Delios showing off his beautiful arena setup:


slowmonkey1227 in his interesting "island" arena: YouTube
French video by avalondrey (v0.87.3): YouTube
German video by blutherz and his friends (v0.91.2): YouTube

Troubleshooting:
To avoid wasting not only your own time, but mine as well, I expect everyone to do some extensive troubleshooting before posting bug reports. What does this mean?

Try MobArena on a fresh server.
MobArena works perfectly fine when I release it. Sure, there are a few bugs, but it works. If it doesn't work for you, something is most likely wrong on your end. Set up a local test-server, and verify that MobArena works before claiming that it doesn't. When you have verified that MobArena does indeed work, you can start adding other plugins and settings until something conflicts.

Disable other plugins.
The first thing you need to do is disable all other plugins. If you can't reproduce the bug with other plugins disabled, you know that you have a conflicting plugin. Now perform a binary search on the other plugins, or if you don't know how to do that, just add a couple of plugins back to the plugins-folder, try to reproduce the bug, and if you can't, the conflicting plugin must be in the remaining set of plugins.

Write down reproduction steps.
Figure out the exact steps to reproduce/trigger the bug. I need precise steps, and as much information as possible, because there are often many things that could be going on. An example of reproduction steps could be:
1. Type /ma join
2. Punch the Archer class sign
3. Wait for someone else to join
4. Punch the iron block
5. Type /ma leave before the other player picks a class

Check the console window/server.log
Make sure you check the server.log file for any MobArena errors or exceptions. If you find any, copy the ENTIRE exception (including all the lines that say "at com.garbagemule.MobArena...") and paste it (with the other information) in a CODE-tag here in the thread.


Donations:
I develop MobArena for the fun of it and the positive feedback is all it takes to make me happy, but a few people have asked for a link, so if you're one of them, here's a link: Donate - You can donate as much as you want, even down to a few cents! If I get enough donations, I will spend the money on an extra Minecraft account to aid me in developing/testing/debugging MobArena


Changelog:

Version 0.94.3.24

• Updated for CB 1337.
• The repair-delay node is now unused! The reason for this is that it is now possible (with the release of 1317) to cancel block damage in explosions, and still retain the animation and sound! This also means that arenas should be fully pistons-compatible (for arenas that don't use soft-restore or force-restore)! I'm hoping to see some screenshots and videos of shifting arenas!
• You can now right-click signs in the lobby! I finally found a super easy solution to the improperly updating inventory issue with right-clicking class signs. The result is that players can now left- or right-click as they please. This should solve all issues related to players not being able to choose classes, due to spawn region and WorldGuard/Factions/whatever conflicts.
• It is no longer possible to warp out of the lobby.
• New per-arena setting: final-wave - Allows for setting a final wave, meaning on that wave, the arena will end, regardless of how many players are alive.

Version 0.94.3.11 (open) Version 0.94.3.11 (close)

• v0.94.3.11 - Updated Register, built against CB 1240.
• v0.94.3.8 - Added basic leaderboards.
• v0.94.3.6 - Fixed MagicSpells support - MobArena no longer supports MagicSpells pre-v1.1!
• v0.94.3.5 - Fixed a bunch of bugs introduced with CB 1185, as well as a couple of minor MobArena bugs.
• Updated for CraftBukkit #1185
• Updated economy support (now supports iConomy 6).
• Added the three new mob types, Enderman/Endermen, CaveSpider/CaveSpiders, Silverfish. They can be used just like the other mob types in the waves.
• Endermen cannot pick up arena blocks (this is why).
• Endermen cannot place blocks in arena regions.
• The per-class permission syntax has been fixed and changed slightly. The Wiki has been updated (clicky).
• Fixed MagicSpells issues.

Version 0.94.2 (open) Version 0.94.2 (close)

• Redstone circuits now work properly in arenas.
• Lightning now properly strikes on spawnpoints on special waves.
• Fixed an issue where players somehow warping/cheating out of the arena world get kicked from the server when discovered.
• Added MagicSpells support. Use the magicspells.yml file to ban certain spells from the arena either for the whole session, or only during boss waves.
• Fixed the Heroes death conflict. MobArena and Heroes should now play nice together. Further Heroes support is planned for upcoming releases.
• [COLOR=#1000000]MobArena will no longer support the discontinued Permissions 2.x and 3.x permission systems.[/COLOR] Recommended permissions systems include PermissionsBukkit (defacto standard) or PermissionsEX.

Version 0.94.1 (open) Version 0.94.1 (close)

• Added two new boss abilities: 'shuffle-positions' and 'flood'. Try them out!
• Players disconnecting/crashing during an arena session no longer get corrupted data files due to economy rewards.
• Weapon durability is now correctly set to "unlimited".
• Item sub-types (cocoa beans, bonemeal, colored wool, etc.) now work again.
• Players can no longer join the arena without first picking a class.
• MobArena now works with spawn-monsters=false again.

Version 0.94 (open) Version 0.94 (close)

• Completely revamped the waves system! Undeniably the biggest feature in MobArena since multiple arenas in v0.92, the new customizable waves are guaranteed to bring much more awesomeness to your MobArenas. The waves system brings two new wave types, swarm waves and boss waves. The latter is a very elaborate feature, and the whole waves system has been given its own page on the Wiki. Note: MobArena will ignore all old wave settings, but use sane defaults.
• Revamped the logging system. Instead of logging: true, you can now use logging: yml/xml. The logging system will now keep track of the last session only, but also maintain a collection of 'totals' for each arena. The idea behind these easy-to-parse files is making the stats available on server web pages.
• Added SuperPerms/PermissionsBukkit support. Note that specifying mobarena.arenas.* and mobarena.classes.* probably won't work, but these nodes are given to everyone by default.
• Added Spout support. Currently, the only Spouty thing MobArena does is print (some) announcements as notifications/achievements. This should limit the amount of "chat spam" that MobArena produces. Other Spout-features are planned, but don't expect something crazy. Note that MobArena does NOT require Spout!
• Monsters will no longer target pet wolves. This is a major nerf to pet classes, but they were very overpowered as it was.
• Fixed item amounts greater than 64 sometimes bugging out. You should now be able to put arrow:1024 for your Archer classes
• Fixed players losing their stored items and/or earned rewards upon disconnecting from the arena.
• Fixed blocks not restoring when burned by fire.
• Fixed an issue with entry fees. They should no longer cause any problems.
• Fixed slimes. That's right! Slimes that spawn as a result of bigger slimes splitting upon death are now considered arena monsters. This also means that Slimes no longer drop slime balls; as intended.
• Revamped the repairing algorithm. It is now MUCH more sophisticated, and is capable of repairing not only signs and containers, but also torches, doors and beds. Redstone -should- repair properly as well, but it is still slightly buggy.
• Added support for restorable containers. Registered chests, dispensers, and furnaces will have their contents stored upon arena start, and restored at arena end. This is useful for providing the arena players with chests with e.g. upgrades or food.
• Added new commands (for the feature above) - /ma addcontainer <name>, /ma delcontainer <name>, /ma containers. These commands work much like the the spawnpoint commands. To add a container, simply look at the container and type /ma addcontainer <name>.

Changelog (continued)

 

Thanks, reinstalled and it worked fine. We have another glitch though that people sometimes get randomly warped out of the arena with the warp saying "You're leaving so soon?" Any ideas on how to fix that?

 

this occurs when the arena region is poorly defined. I'd suggest redefining p1 and p2 and see if that helps.

 

hey guys, noob here , anyway just wandering if anyone can give me a little help.

My boys have a multiplay server and i am not much good at this so i try to stick to the basic addons that dont need any config/permission set-up, so the boys have been going on about this great mobarena.

so i used the basic multiplay addon, followed all the wiki guide and when i try to define the arena, i get an error, i have removed most of the pluggins and still the same.

So i setup another profile with no pluggins, added mobarena and tried again but same problem.

when i try to "/ma setregion p1" i get "you have an error" find the error on your sever.log and so on.

so here is the link to pastebin. http://pastebin.com/7Cd25XMJ

and help would be great, i dont want to mess around with it, just get it working.

thanks you

 

basktm Use the FTP the Multiplay provide. If you don't want to go onto the Live Support and ask them to install the bleeding build for you, they might do it.

Honestly, if you want to run a server you will have to learn about these things and get your hands dirty sometimes

 

Hey i cant use mobarena because if i start it says Let's the slaughter begin and then if i play it leaves after 1 minute and says Why are u leaving so soon .
Can somebody help me with this ?
Here are my coordinates
spawnpoints:
spectators: -282,235,240,16.947876,16.199987
p1: -308,219,282,62.397766,13.799979
p2: -315,219,254,206.69824,19.799978
p3: -257,219,257,182.09814,15.749986
p4: -272,219,274,62.09778,9.149986
spectator: -282,235,240,16.947876,16.199987
p1: -317,127,226,191.24786,15.600001
p2: -250,127,290,41.8479,16.200005
arena: -283,219,265,165.29736,19.649984
lobby: -283,219,228,-5.409669,3.00002

 

yes thank you, went on irc and got the right info, so delved into my first ftp (with some help) and alls good for the moment.

Does leaderboard still work ?? if so, is their any help to set it up, the old vidoe doesnt seem to work ingame anymore ?

 

basktm No problem, I used to have a server there so I know how it works Humm strange, I haven't really looked into leader boards since I did that video so I can't give you accurate advice, ACStache might be able to

woutboyj Version number?

 

Cant want for the Iron Golem to work. Adds a new class !

 

I am having an issue when players finish MA and shortly log after when they come back their inventory is wiped. I have tested and removed all my plugins and concluded that it was MA that was doing it. I can even recreate the bug every time.

 

I have a little question. I'm just trying to make a iron golem as a boss (wejejejejej) but when i start server it says "missing node for iron_lord" and its not working... I'm trying with monster: iron_golem (not working) VillagerGolem (savegame id and no working) and 99 (id value and nothing) :/ aaand.. There is some way to spawn a spider jockey as a boss? :O

 

Flamers how can i see this but i now go download the newest

still doesn't work if i join there is 1 minute nothing and then im kicked out of arena and there were no mobs spawned

EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.

 

woutboyj Top of your config file

 

Maybe this has been issued before, but Im havin' a little trouble with the oddjob because the player who is choosing this class cannot place tnt or fire. Also, can I allow the mobs take xp?

Thank you in advance.

 

Flamers MobArena v0.94.4.65 is version

 

so does this work wit cb 1.2.5?

 

woutboyj Could you pastebin your whole config file for me please

MultiAnonymousG Yes bleeding build.

 

MobArena doesnt work!!!! It says YOU HAVE AN ERROR copy the thing to pastebin. BUT THERE IS NO ERROR! I think this plugin is outdated you should update it!

 

same problem as i was getting mate, drop your log here, or i got sorted in minutes on the IRC.

Also, some help with leaderboards please.

followed the vid, and all i get is a normal sign ? using [MA] , i thing im not sure about is the name, if i only have 1 arena will it or does it have a name ??

i have tried [MA]arena but again just get a sign. doeas the wall need to be inside the arena area or can it be anywhere on server ?

any help please, last thing i need to get sorted

 

simonsigge Tried the bleeding build?

 

It works on CB1.2.5 (Mobarena v0.94.4.65):

Those plugins are active on my server... all min. Cb123... (some still older) and Mobarena works. Please try that plugin on a clean server without any other plugin, and than take plugin after plugin online, so you can see what plug will disturb mobarena.

LagMeter, Orebfuscator, GroupManager, WorldEdit, Vault, Multiverse-Core, WorldGuard, Score, RemoteToolkitPlugin, VaultSlots, Mortar, Lottery, MCCasino, iBank, pvparena, Permissions, NoCheat, MobArena, Essentials, RTest, SimpleRegionMarket, Jobs, Citizens, EssentialsProtect, EssentialsSpawn, Multiverse-Portals, Multiverse-Inventories, EssentialsGeoIP, StatsAndAchievements, CashFlow, LWC, dynmap, Dynmap-WorldGuard, HawkEye, EssentialsChat, WorldBorder, Dynmap-Essentials

 

if you created an arena without naming it, you should try [MA]default
that's the default arena's name, and should get you up and running in that regard.
Also, it doesn't matter where the leader boards are in relation to the arena itself. At least it shouldn't... as long as it's the same world

 

Flamers http://pastebin.com/4LwsGYfm here is link

 

woutboyj All of your spawn points are not inside the arena, try to resetup p1 and p2 as per the video on the OP

 

:O i thought i setted my region points at the 2 corners and in that i setted my spawn points

 

woutboyj If you look at the co ordinates then arena is really narrow (unless my maths and eyes are deceiving me )

 

thank you sir, worked first time.

Also i have setup 3 arena's now, all work fine exept my last, players get kicked for some reason after some time, could be a minute could be 5 but it does seem to be quite random as to who and when.

cords here does it look right ? http://pastebin.com/LHzYy6aQ

 

Hmm i place the signs with Archer on it and i set the arena up then i play but when i click on the Archer sign it says you have chossen the Archer class! but i dont get any armour or tools etc. Any help?

 

try redoing the arena points (p1 & p2) and the arena warp. see if that helps it. the points you linked seem fine, but I don't have time right this moment to go through them with a fine-tooth comb

restart your server

 

Love this plugin, thanks so much for creating this! Its extremely well done and is the highlight of my server atm!

I was wondering, would it be possible that you could add functionality for other pets other than wolves.. Lets say a ''Necromancer'' class could have enderman pets. This could be done by adding enderperals to the classes confiq in the same way you add bones for wolf pets.

It might work well with endermen considering they dont spawn in the arena by default, and shouldnt be added as they tend to teleport out :/

This would add alot more class options if it was added

I know you have more pressing issues with bugs and other higher priority objectives but this would be awesome if added

Thanks

 

Hello and thank you for making such a wonderful plugin! I would like to know, is it possible to add rank specific classes? So if I put a class called Juggernaut and its completely OP so I dont want regular users to use that class, is there a way to make it so only Owners ( a rank in my permissions) to use "Juggernaut"?

Also, i try to type /warp mobarena but it says a battle is in place, howeever when i manually go there no one is there. I type /ma force end , it says it ended but i type /warp mobarena and still, it does not work.

Works now, but I get "That private sign is locked by you" whenever I try to pick a class

EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.