Server Offline Mode

I recently had the idea for an "offline mode" on a bukkit server.

Basically, what would happen is the server would stay up and running, but anyone (except admins) would not be able to connect, and would receive some kind of "error" message when logging on that the server is down for maintenance or whatever you want it to say, or anyone connecting would instantly be kicked and receive a similar message.

Problems:
- Not sure if server error messages are customizable
- I cannot code plugins. At all.

Thoughts! Comments! Criticisms! War Stories!

 

Use a whitelist and remove anybody how isn't a admin?

Fabian

 

Good idea - to answer your first problem yes, server messages are customizable

Keep in mind that you can do the same thing youre talking of just by whitelisting the server

 

There is this:

http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/ad...server-can-say-gone-fishin-back-in-five.8814/

 

I was thinking of making a plugin for this and I think I will start it in a few days.

I was hoping for a plugin

 

I think a plugin would be great. You could go into maintenance mode, with the option to kick all non-mods/admins/ops and block further connections with a custom message.

 

To those who propose whitelisting: I would like one that leaves a message similar to McSignDoor.
To Jasonznack: It should be a plugin, and should allow the server to remain running, such as for in-game maintenance.

 

Will start tomorrow or the day after that.