NickNameMod

A Hytale server plugin that allows players to set custom nicknames displayed in chat.

Description

NickNameMod is a simple yet powerful plugin that gives players the ability to change their display name in chat without affecting their actual username. When a player sets a nickname, their messages in chat will be prefixed with a ~ symbol to indicate they're using a custom nickname.

Features

Custom Nicknames: Players can set their own display name
Persistent Storage: Nicknames are saved to disk and persist across server restarts
Chat Integration: Nicknames automatically appear in chat messages
Visual Indicator: A ~ prefix shows when a player is using a nickname
Easy Reset: Players can easily reset their nickname to their original username
Thread-Safe Cache: Optimized performance with async-safe nickname caching
Validation: Automatic validation of nickname length and characters

Usage

Commands

`/nick <nickname>`

Set or change your nickname.

Examples:

/nick Steve          → Sets nickname to "Steve"

Restrictions:

Maximum 16 characters
Only letters, numbers, and underscores allowed
Cannot use "reset" as a nickname (reserved word)

`/nick reset`

Reset your nickname back to your original username.

Example:

/nick reset          → Removes your nickname

Chat Display

When a player has a nickname set, their chat messages will display with a ~ prefix:

Without nickname:

PlayerName: Hello everyone!

With nickname:

~CustomNick: Hello everyone!

The ~ symbol indicates that the player is using a custom nickname instead of their original username.

Installation

Download the latest release of NickNameMod
Place the .jar file in your Hytale server's Mods folder
Restart your server
Players can now use /nick to set their nicknames

Version

Current Version: 1.0.0

Author

Corentin