Changelog

All notable changes to the Best Auction Plugin will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.0.0] - 2024-12-18

🎉 Initial Release

✨ Added

• Complete Auction System

  • Item listing with custom starting prices and buy-it-now options
  • Competitive bidding system with automatic price validation
  • Real-time auction countdown display
  • Auction management with configurable duration and fees

• Vault Economy Integration

  • Universal support for all Vault-compatible economy plugins
  • Automatic currency detection and formatting
  • Secure transaction handling with Vault's proven API
  • Support for EssentialsX, iConomy, BOSEconomy, and many more

• Mail System

  • Automatic item delivery to auction winners
  • Automatic refund system for outbid players
  • Mailbox interface for easy access to received items
  • Real-time notification system

• Multi-Language Support

  • Complete English and Japanese localization
  • Cultural adaptation with proper date formats
  • In-game language switching
  • Extensible language system

• Advanced Search & Filtering

  • Category-based item browsing (weapons, tools, etc.)
  • Keyword search functionality
  • Price range filtering
  • Status filtering (active, ended, personal auctions)

• Cloud Integration & REST API

  • Real-time web interface at best-auction-cloud.masafumi-t.workers.dev
  • Complete REST API for custom auction websites
  • Cross-server auction data sharing
  • Event streaming via HTTP
  • Automatic data synchronization

• User Interface

  • Intuitive GUI designed for Minecraft players
  • K/M/B notation for large amounts (1.5K, 2.3M, etc.)
  • Pagination system for large auction lists
  • Real-time updates and status indicators

• Configuration System

  • Extensive configuration options in config.yml
  • Flexible auction duration settings (1-336 hours)
  • Configurable listing fees and transaction costs
  • Customizable UI settings and date formats
  • Debug mode for development and testing

• Database System

  • SQLite database with Exposed ORM
  • Reliable data persistence
  • Efficient query optimization
  • Automatic data backup and recovery

• Command System

  • /ah - Main auction house command
  • /ah sell <price> [buyout] - List items for auction
  • /ah bid <id> <amount> - Place bids on items
  • /ah cancel <id> - Cancel auction listings
  • /ah search <keyword> - Search for items
  • /ah mail - Access mailbox
  • /ah language - Change language settings
  • /ah cloud - Cloud integration management (admin)

• Permission System

  • bestauction.use - Basic usage permissions
  • auction.admin - Administrative permissions
  • Configurable permission requirements

🔧 Technical Features

• Built with Kotlin 1.9.24 for modern, type-safe development
• PaperMC 1.20.6 API for optimal performance and compatibility
• Gradle with Kotlin DSL for efficient build management
• Cloudflare Workers integration for cloud features
• Comprehensive error handling with fallback mechanisms
• Asynchronous processing for optimal performance
• Memory-efficient design for large-scale servers

🌟 Key Benefits

• Professional Design: Inspired by popular MMORPG auction systems
• Universal Compatibility: Works with any Vault-compatible economy plugin
• Cloud-Ready: Built-in web interface and REST API
• Multi-Language: Perfect for international servers
• Highly Configurable: Adapt to any server's needs
• Reliable & Secure: Modern development practices with comprehensive testing

📋 System Requirements

• Minecraft: 1.20.1+
• Server Type: Paper/Spigot
• Java: 17+
• Dependencies: Vault (required), Economy Plugin (EssentialsX, iConomy, etc.)

🚀 Installation

1. Install Vault and your preferred economy plugin
2. Download the plugin from CurseForge
3. Place the JAR file in your plugins/ folder
4. Restart your server
5. Configure the plugin in plugins/BestAuction/config.yml

📚 Documentation

• Complete user and administrator documentation
• Configuration examples and best practices
• Troubleshooting guide
• API documentation for developers

Version History

Version 1.0.0

• Release Date: December 18, 2024
• Status: Initial Release
• Compatibility: Minecraft 1.20.1+, Paper/Spigot
• Major Features: Complete auction system, Vault integration, cloud features, multi-language support

Future Plans

Planned Features for Next Releases

• MySQL Database Support: For large-scale servers
• Additional Languages: More language options
• Advanced Statistics: Market analytics and trends
• Web Admin Panel: Browser-based administration
• Mobile App Support: Native mobile applications
• Advanced Search Filters: More detailed filtering options
• Auction History: Extended history and analytics
• Bulk Operations: Mass listing and management features

Community Requests

• We welcome feature requests and suggestions from the community
• Please use GitHub Issues for bug reports
• Use GitHub Discussions for feature requests and general discussion

Support

• Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
• Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions
• Documentation: Plugin Documentation
• Web Interface: best-auction-cloud.masafumi-t.workers.dev

Best Auction Plugin - Transforming Minecraft server economies with professional-grade auction systems.