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Troubleshooting

This guide will help you solve common issues with our Minecraft plugin.

Common Issues​

Plugin Won't Load​

Symptoms:

  • Plugin doesn't appear in the /plugins list
  • Error messages in the console during server startup

Possible Causes and Solutions:

  1. Incompatible Minecraft Version

    Solution: Ensure you're using a supported Minecraft version (1.8.x - 1.21.x).

  2. Incompatible Server Software

    Solution: Verify you're using Spigot, Paper, or a compatible fork.

  3. Outdated Java Version

    Solution: Update to Java 8 or higher.

  4. Corrupted JAR File

    Solution: Re-download the plugin and verify the file integrity.

  5. Missing Dependencies

    Solution: Check the console for messages about missing dependencies and install them.

Configuration Errors​

Symptoms:

  • Plugin loads but doesn't work correctly
  • Error messages about configuration in the console

Possible Causes and Solutions:

  1. YAML Syntax Errors

    Solution: Use a YAML validator to check your configuration files.

  2. Missing Configuration Sections

    Solution: Compare your configuration with the default one and add any missing sections.

  3. Invalid Values

    Solution: Make sure all values are of the correct type (string, number, boolean, etc.).

Advanced Troubleshooting​

Enabling Debug Mode​

To get more detailed information about issues:

  1. Open config.yml
  2. Set debug: true
  3. Restart the server or reload the plugin
  4. Check the console for detailed debug messages

Checking Logs​

Server logs can provide valuable information:

  1. Check logs/latest.log for error messages
  2. Look for lines containing advanced armor stands
  3. Pay attention to errors that occur when using specific commands or features

Getting Help​

If you've tried the solutions above and still have issues:

  1. Check our GitHub Issues to see if your problem has been reported
  2. Create a new issue with detailed information:
    • Plugin version
    • Server software and version
    • Java version
    • Error messages (if any)
    • Steps to reproduce the issue
    • Any relevant configuration files (with sensitive information removed)

Reporting Bugs​

When reporting bugs, please include:

  1. A clear description of the issue
  2. Steps to reproduce the problem
  3. Expected behavior
  4. Actual behavior
  5. Server logs or error messages
  6. Plugin version and server details

This helps us identify and fix issues more quickly.