[INACTIVE][SEC/MECH/FUN] Electric Fences v1.4.1 - Shock your intruders [928]

So yeah, I looked around for a plugin like this and could not find anything close to it!
So I decided to make my own and submit it here as I thought I should give something back to the community. This is my first submission to Bukkit.org, so please don't flame me for it!
Working on the latest builds, no issues found as of yet, but if you find any, don't be afraid to shout!
If you have any requests, post them here and I'll be sure to let you know.

Features:

• Configurable Damage (See config files)
• Picks up a current from up to two blocks away.
• Does not cause spreadable fires.
• Electric fences can be up to 10 high.

1.4 Beta Features

• Electrocutes players near the fence for a customizable amount of damage.
• Option for a specific block the have to be under the electric fence (For example Iron Ore as suggested by a user)
• Changes to the configuration file

1.4 JAR DOWNLOAD​

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NOTE: DELETE YOUR CONFIGURATION FILE WHEN UPDATING VERSIONS.​

YOU MIGHT MISS OUT KEY NEW FEATURES!​

If you're having issues with the video loading (EG Country content restrictions) then use this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKJ_YS85r2Q


Review by the user jamescosten on the 1.1 release (Highlighted issues contained have now been fixed as of 1.3)

Example Usage of Fence:
A current can be acquired up to two blocks below, or one block on any side and then running a current through.
Then, just wait for someone to try and get through your fence!

Code:

CHANGELOG:

1.0
- First Version

1.2
- Fences cannot be broken, unless using a super pick
- Fires from the lightening do not spread
- Actually stopped the fences from being broken
- Added XML settings to allow the user to change the damage dealt.

1.3
- Fences are now electrified up to 10 blocks high from the point of the redstone wire.
- The configuration file is now automatically created for you, and is found at /plugins/ElectricFence/ElectricFence.conf
- [BUG] Permissions have been added. If you have the permission ElectricFence.bypass or you are an OP on the server, you can now avoid being damaged by the lightening and can destroy the electric fences.

1.3.1
- Removed permissions section due to bug issue, expect it to come out in 1.3.2

1.4
- Electrocutes players near the fence for a customizable amount of damage.
- Option for a specific block the have to be under the electric fence (For example Iron Ore as suggested by a user)
- Changes to the configuration file

1.4.1
- Fixes OP/Player shocking permissions

 

Haha! This I like! I'll have a mess with that now. Thanks for the brilliant solution!

 

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on not need, but suggested, make section headers bold to make it readable more

 

Added! Sorry, I was unaware of the fact that I needed them.

 

Any updates on this? I love this plugin so much <3

 

awsomness im using this for military bases in my server lol
makes it look awsome

 

I have reviewed this here guys :

 

Yes! Just adding 1.3 now, which is just for usability updates.
I'll be working on 1.4 very soon, which should feature a few more features and configurable options.

Glad to hear you like it! Thanks!

That's one brilliant video you have made there James Costen thanks! I love it.
It's nice to hear your views on it, and things you'd add yourself.
Upon getting home, I implemented a lot of these features.

• Fences are now electrified up to 10 blocks high from the point of the redstone wire.
• The configuration file is now automatically created for you, and is found at /plugins/ElectricFence/ElectricFence.conf
• Permissions have been added. If you have the permission ElectricFence.bypass or you are an OP on the server, you can now avoid being damaged by the lightening and can destroy the electric fences.

I should have also mentioned about the lack of electrocution on contact with the fence! Although this is something I am looking into implementing in my 1.4 version release.

The first thread has been updated with the latest changelog and information, the download link will always remain the same URL for easy downloading.

 

An alternative to the web solution: have them only able to be used when the fence is placed on top of an iron block or Iron ore. But I do like the web idea, unique.

 

I never thought about changing the block directly below a fence! Thanks for pointing out that idea.
Iron blocks would be too hard to create on survival servers unless you have access to the /give command.
However iron ore would be a good choice. I'll have a mess with that idea.

After thinking about that for a short while, I'll implement that idea of needing a specific block below the fence.
HOWEVER I'll add a line into the configuration file which will allow you to specify what block should go directly beneath, EG, Iron Ore, Iron Block or Any (Which would just accept any block underneath). Look out for that in 1.4 along with a few other changes and features.

 

Will that include multiple blocks? eg: IronBlock, IronOre, GoldBlock, GoldOre

 

Loved the end bit.

 

Please make this disableable, it will be too much effort for the sake of 1 plugin to alter a few hundred fences, not to mention it would mess with our architecture

 

Yes, you will be able to define the block inside the configuration file once implemented.

And don't worry, I mentioned before, I'll include an "any" setting under that configuration line.
Basically disabling the aforementioned feature.

 

Ok I can't really get this to work, OP has no instructions, but I presume just fences with redstone next to it lol.

Not taking any damage tho, should lightning be striking or so? I tested with someone who's not an Op, if that matters. Am confused ><

 

You must have some form of conflicting plugin. Are you using my latest version?
Redstone should be configured like this. or any similar variation

 

I have the same problem. I took all other plugins out and removed op powers but I still couldn't take damage.

 

Very strange, I'll disable the permissions section of code for now, and work on it.
Download the new version from the opening page.
I'll let everyone know when a fixed version comes out.

 

are you able to get permission to work with this or do you not want to. becuase it a host a server i dont want to get zapped.

Yes. If you update it it should work. im using it right now and it is fine.

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

 

I've had a little mess around with it, however I've disabled permissions support in 1.3.1 for now.
Until I've had a better play around with it. And don't worry, if you're an OP on your server you won't get zapped!

 

My friend just had the idea of making the Fence act like a cactus when walked into, could be useful.

 

OK i just wanted to no. thanks

 

Hi Fella, This is a great plugin But i think if you add when you tuoch the Fence you get hurt like maybe like when zombie hit you that makes you jump back with Damage thats more like a shock and you get Damage from it, Just a thought fellla but its a great plugin i will use it in my jails lol .

 

Well, I've just messed around and created this little beta version of my 1.4 release.
You're welcome to try it out? I'll put it up on the opening post.

 

neither of the versions is working for me...with no plugins,latest bukkit build,it tells me i got to close to an electrified fence,i see lightning,but no damage is taken -.-
any ideas on what my problem is?

 

It does not damage OPs on the server. There's your issue.

 

I am going to wait for Permissions support. I want it so only admins can electrify fences.

 

I added myself the permission electricfence.bypass and made myself an OP and still get damaged by the fence

 

Hi. I'm sure this plugin is great and i know your put a lot of work into it. But I have a couple of problems. The lightning strikes the player and stuff in the 1.3 and 1.4, but it doesn't hurt them. I've deleted every plugin except this one. it still doesn't hurt the player. With the 1.4 version, it doesn't even write in the config file. It shows the config file, but there is nothing in it. Is there anyone else with this problem. Can you please fix this please. I am running on craftbukkit build 860 at the moment. Thank you.

 

I'm not op...
Also,i first tried it on a server with lots of plugins,including Permissions,didn't work,so i disabled them all,still doesn't work...could have that broken it?

 

How about Craftbook, with the gates?
Does the gate turn electric?