PeriodicHUD is a mod (a Hytale Java plugin) that can be used in servers or mod collections. It displays customizable HUD notifications in the top-right corner of players' screens at regular intervals. Create engaging announcements, share server rules, promote your Discord, or display helpful tips! The messages can be fully customized with a title, subtitle, and footer. Perfect for keeping your community informed and engaged.

Configurable:

Title (default = "Periodic HUD")

TitleColor (default = "FFA500")

Subtitle (default = "Configure your periodicHUD in the config")

SubtitleColor (default = "FFFFFF")

Footer (default = "Code: COMMENTARY")

FooterColor (defualt = "FFA500")

Timer (default = 15) - Interval between displays in minutes

DurationSeconds (default = 15) - How long the HUD stays visible

The configuration file is located at: mods/Commentary_PeriodicHUD/PeriodicHUD.json

Commands:

All commands require the periodichud.command.manage permission (operators by default).

/periodic - /phud - /ph - Display help and available commands

`/ph view` - Preview the HUD immediately

`/ph config` - Show current configuration

`/ph reload` - Reload configuration without restarting the server

Showcase:

Here the HUD is displayed in the top-right corner with custom messages:

The messages can be changed via the config file and reloaded instantly with /ph reload

You can configure the timing to match your server's needs: Timer = 5 displays the HUD every 5 minutes DurationSeconds = 15 keeps it visible for 15 seconds

Use Cases:

Server rules reminders
Discord/website links
Event announcements
Gameplay tips
Shop promotions