[Changes]

• Added --deep flag to the /em stop command to stop child shows which got activated by the main show

[Bug fixes]

• Fixed bug where using the suffix .yml and using no suffix would lead to different results when using the /em stop command

[Changes]

• Added Fountain Fan effect
• Added extra exception checks to avoid unexpected behavior

[Bug fixes]

• Fixed the "Click to copy current value" text actually not copying

• Fixed a lot of effects not working because of scheduler change

• Fixed exception being thrown when TravelLocation was null on ParticlePath effect
• Better exception handling for particle effects

[Bug fixes]

• Fix Particle Line effect to actually spawn particles
• Fixed Folia compatibility
  • Removed FoliaLib dependency

[Changes]

• Added /em import command for presets
• Added /em export command for presets
• Changed falling block system to use display entities instead, the affected effects are:
  • Falling Block
  • Fountain
  • Fountain Line
  • Fountain Path
  • Fountain Dancing
  • Fountain Bloom
• Changed particle effects to have more customizability, the affected effects are:
  • Particle
  • Particle Emitter
  • Particle Line
  • Particle Path
• Some parameters may only show based on the value of other parameters, this reduces the amount of unnecessary parameters in the editor
• Added /em loop to manage show looping through commands

[Bug fixes]

• Fix update version for spline type change
• Fix bug where light level on Light effect didn't work
• Fix Folia support

[Changes]

💿 New Feature: Presets!

Presets allow you to save an effect you've already set up to use it later again!

Saving a preset:

1. Open the effect editor of an effect you would like to save.
2. Click "save as preset".
3. Enter a name and display material.

Using a preset:

1. Open the show editor of the show to which you would like to add the pre-made effect.
2. Click "new effect"
3. Right click on the effect type you created a preset for.
4. Select your preset.

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🏡 QOL Features

• Better UI and UX design.
• Consistent color usage.
• Switched to the Adventure API and MiniMessage.
• Added sorting button to show editor.
• Added sorting button to view all effects editor.
• Added scroll buttons to effect editor.
• Added /em version command.
• Always send re-open messages when leaving a GUI.
• Pressing tab while editing an effect can pop up some suggestions (for example for Material and Particle parameters).
• Shift + click to copy parameter value.

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🔄 dX, dY, dZ ➜ Delta

Instead of having to set 3 seperate parameters, you can now set the delta of a particle in the Delta parameter!

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⚠️ Version Support Changes

• ❌ Dropped support: Spigot servers

You can still use Paper, Folia, Purpur and other Paper forks!

[Bug fixes]

• Path and line effects exceeding last point when the speed and frequency are set to a high value.
• Path wand kicking you because of a too large packet
• Cleaned up code

🪄 New Feature: Wands!

Wands allow you to configure complex effects more intuitively and efficiently.

• 🔨 Currently added: Path Wand → Obtain it using /em wand path

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💡 New Effects

Bring your creations to life with these new effects:

• Light – Adds static lighting effects
• LightFlicker – Creates flickering lights
• LightPulse – Generates pulsing light patterns

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🧮 New Parameter: SplineType

• The Smooth parameter has been removed
• Replaced with a new, more flexible SplineType parameter
• Supports:
  • BEZIER
  • CATMULL_ROM
  • POLY_CHAIN

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🏳️ WorldGuard Region Flags

EffectMaster now supports custom WorldGuard region flags to trigger shows based on player movement:

• enter, exit, first-enter, last-exit
• delay-enter, delay-exit, delay-first-enter, delay-last-exit

Use region flags to play shows when players enter or leave specific areas — instantly or with a delay!

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🔁 Update System

EffectMaster now includes an automatic update system that:

• Converts old Smooth parameters to SplineType on load
• Prepares the plugin for future updates without manual config changes

No more breaking changes — we’ll handle the transition for you!

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⚠️ Version Support Changes

• ✅ Supported: Minecraft 1.20.5 and newer
• ❌ Dropped support: Versions 1.16 through 1.20.4

This change allows us to deliver a better and more modern user experience. Please update your server to a recent version to continue using EffectMaster.