🤖 PracticeBotPlus - Complete Plugin Overview

📋 Executive Summary

**PracticeBotPlus** is a cutting-edge PvP practice plugin for Minecraft Paper/Spigot servers (1.21.1-1.21.4) that spawns intelligent AI zombies to help players improve their combat skills. Unlike basic target dummies, PracticeBotPlus implements authentic Minecraft combat mechanics including critical hits, sprint combos, W-tapping, and player-like movement patterns—all controlled by a sophisticated difficulty system ranging from beginner-friendly to frame-perfect execution.

At a Glance
- **Type**: PvP Practice / Combat Training
- **Platform**: Paper 1.21.1 - 1.21.11
- **Java Version**: 21+
- **Dependencies**: None (optional: PlaceholderAPI, Vault, WorldGuard)
- **License**: All Rights Reserved
- **Performance**: ~5MB per bot, minimal server impact

---

🎯 What is PracticeBotPlus?

The Problem It Solves

Most Minecraft PvP servers face common challenges:
- Players need practice partners but may not have opponents available
- New players struggle to learn combat mechanics
- Skilled players want consistent training without human variability
- Practice arenas require other players to be online
- Target dummies don't simulate real combat behavior

The Solution

PracticeBotPlus creates **intelligent AI practice partners** that:
- ✅ Simulate real player combat behavior
- ✅ Scale from beginner to expert difficulty
- ✅ Work 24/7 without needing other players
- ✅ Provide consistent, repeatable practice
- ✅ Teach proper PvP techniques through authentic mechanics
- ✅ Adapt to each player's skill level and preferences

---

✨ Core Features

🎮 1. Authentic Combat Mechanics

True Vanilla Critical Hits
```
How It Works:
1. Bot detects crit opportunity (based on difficulty)
2. Bot jumps (Y velocity = 0.42, same as player)
3. Bot waits ~7 ticks to reach falling state
4. Bot attacks while falling = TRUE CRITICAL HIT
5. 1.5x damage multiplier applied (vanilla formula)
```

**Validates ALL 8 vanilla conditions:**
- ✅ Entity must be falling (negative Y velocity)
- ✅ Fall distance > 0
- ✅ Not on ground
- ✅ Not in water
- ✅ Not climbing ladder/vine
- ✅ No blindness effect
- ✅ Not in vehicle
- ✅ No levitation/slow falling effects

Sprint Combo System (W-Tapping)
```
Tick-Perfect Sequence:
Tick 0: Start sprint
Tick 0: Attack target (with sprint knockback bonus)
Tick 1: Stop sprint (W-tap reset)
Tick 3: Ready for next attack
```

**Benefits:**
- Teaches proper W-tap timing
- Realistic knockback mechanics
- Sprint reset for consecutive combos
- Difficulty-based accuracy (10% to 100%)

---

🧠 2. Intelligent AI System

State-Based Behavior Machine
```
AI States:
IDLE → Bot waiting for engagement
ENGAGING → Moving to optimal range
ATTACKING → Executing attack sequence
JUMPING → Mid-air for critical hit
FALLING → Crit window active
DODGING → Evasive maneuvers (low health)
STRAFING → Circling target
```

Movement Patterns

**Circle Strafing:**
```
Behavior:
• Maintains 3-3.5 block distance
• Circles clockwise/counterclockwise
• Adjusts radius dynamically
• Frequency: 30% (Easy) to 100% (Hacker)
```

**Zigzag Strafing:**
```
Behavior:
• Moves left-right-left pattern
• Random direction changes
• Keeps player in front
• Unpredictable timing
```

**Natural Movement:**
```
Behavior:
• Random jumps every 20-60 ticks
• Sprint when chasing (>4 blocks)
• Walk in optimal range
• Back up when too close (<2 blocks)
• Evasive dodging at low health
```

---

🎚️ 3. Difficulty System (The Accuracy Engine)

How It Works
Each difficulty level controls **accuracy percentages** for every bot action:

| Difficulty | Crit % | Combo % | Strafe % | Reaction Speed | Description |
|------------|--------|---------|----------|----------------|-------------|
| **EASY** | 10% | 10% | 30% | 1.5x slower | Rarely uses advanced techniques. Perfect for beginners learning basic mechanics. |
| **MEDIUM** | 40% | 50% | 60% | Normal | Balanced difficulty. Uses techniques half the time. Good for intermediate practice. |
| **HARD** | 80% | 90% | 85% | 2x faster | Highly skilled. Almost always optimal. Challenges experienced players. |
| **HACKER** | 100% | 100% | 100% | 3x faster | Frame-perfect execution. Always crits, always combos. For masochists. |

Difficulty Impact Examples

**Easy Bot:**
```
Combat Pattern (10 attacks):
• 1 critical hit (10%)
• 1 sprint combo (10%)
• 8 basic attacks
• Slow reactions (1.5x delay)
• Minimal strafing (30% of time)
Result: Predictable, forgiving practice
```

**Hacker Bot:**
```
Combat Pattern (10 attacks):
• 10 critical hits (100%)
• 10 sprint combos (100%)
• 0 basic attacks (all optimized)
• Instant reactions (0.3x delay)
• Constant strafing (100% of time)
Result: Brutal, unforgiving training
```

---

👕 4. Equipment System

Loadout Presets (7 Built-In)

**Leather Set:**
```yaml
Armor: Leather (full set)
Weapon: Stone Sword
Shield: Yes
Defense: Low
Best For: Early game practice
```

**Iron Set (Default):**
```yaml
Armor: Iron (full set)
Weapon: Iron Sword
Shield: Yes
Defense: Medium
Best For: Balanced practice
```

**Diamond Set:**
```yaml
Armor: Diamond (full set)
- Protection II on all pieces
Weapon: Diamond Sword
- Sharpness II
Shield: Yes
Defense: High
Best For: Advanced practice
```

**Netherite Set:**
```yaml
Armor: Netherite (full set)
- Protection IV on all pieces
- Unbreaking III
Weapon: Netherite Sword
- Sharpness V
Shield: Yes
Defense: Maximum
Best For: Endgame practice
```

**Tank Set:**
```yaml
Armor: Netherite (full set)
- Protection IV + Unbreaking III
Weapon: Netherite Axe
- Sharpness V
Shield: No (offensive focus)
Special: Maximum defense
```

**Naked Set:**
```yaml
Armor: None
Weapon: Iron Sword
Shield: No
Defense: Zero
Best For: Practicing combos/crits without defense
```

**Custom:**
```yaml
Mix and match any items through GUI
Save your own combinations
Full enchantment support
```

---

🖥️ 5. User Interface

Settings GUI (Interactive Inventory)
```
┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ §6§lBot Settings │
├────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ [◀] §6Difficulty: §eMedium [▶] │
│ §7Crit: 40% • Combo: 50% │
│ │
│ [▼] §6Reach: §f3.5 blocks [▲] │
│ §7Range: 3.0 - 6.0 blocks │
│ │
│ [▼] §6Health: §c20 HP [▲] │
│ §7(10 hearts) │
│ │
│ [§6§lEdit Loadout] │
│ │
│ [§c§lClose] │
└────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

**Features:**
- ✅ Real-time setting changes
- ✅ Visual feedback with lore
- ✅ Instant bot updates
- ✅ Click-based controls
- ✅ Color-coded values

Loadout GUI
```
┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ §6§lBot Loadout Editor │
├────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ [Helmet] [Weapon] │
│ [Chestplate] [Shield] │
│ [Leggings] │
│ [Boots] │
│ │
│ §ePresets: │
│ [Leather] [Iron] [Diamond] [Netherite] │
│ [Tank] [Naked] [Custom] │
│ │
│ [§a§lSave] [§6§lReset] [§c§lBack] │
└────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

**Features:**
- ✅ Visual equipment preview
- ✅ One-click presets
- ✅ Custom combinations
- ✅ Instant application
- ✅ Enchantment support

---

💾 6. Data Persistence

Player Data Storage (JSON)
```json
{
"playerId": "069a79f4-44e9-4726-a5be-fca90e38aaf5",
"difficulty": "HARD",
"reach": 4.5,
"health": 40.0,
"autoSpawn": false,
"loadout": {
"helmet": { "type": "DIAMOND_HELMET", ... },
"weapon": { "type": "DIAMOND_SWORD", ... }
},
"statistics": {
"totalSpawns": 15,
"totalKills": 3,
"totalDeaths": 2,
"damageDealt": 450,
"damageTaken": 230
}
}
```

**Features:**
- ✅ Per-player settings
- ✅ Automatic saving (every 5 minutes)
- ✅ Save on logout
- ✅ Human-readable JSON
- ✅ Statistics tracking
- ✅ Full ItemStack serialization

---

🔌 7. Integrations & Hooks

PlaceholderAPI (15+ Placeholders)
```
Available Placeholders:
%practicebot_has_bot% → true/false
%practicebot_difficulty% → Easy/Medium/Hard/Hacker
%practicebot_difficulty_color% → §aEasy (colored)
%practicebot_reach% → 3.5
%practicebot_health% → 40
%practicebot_hearts% → 20
%practicebot_bot_health% → 32.5
%practicebot_bot_health_max% → 40.0
%practicebot_bot_state% → Engaging/Attacking/etc.
%practicebot_total_spawns% → 15
%practicebot_total_kills% → 3
%practicebot_total_deaths% → 2
%practicebot_damage_dealt% → 450
%practicebot_damage_taken% → 230
%practicebot_auto_spawn% → true/false
```

**Use Cases:**
- Tab list displays
- Scoreboards
- Chat formats
- GUI menus
- Holograms

WorldGuard Integration
```
Features:
✓ Custom flag: practicebot-spawn
✓ Region-based spawn control
✓ Build permission checks
✓ PvP zone detection
✓ Automatic region queries

Commands:
/region flag arena practicebot-spawn allow
/region flag lobby practicebot-spawn deny
/region flag pvp practicebot-spawn -g nonmembers deny
```

Vault Support
```
Features:
✓ Permission system integration
✓ Group-based restrictions
✓ Primary group detection
✓ Multi-group support

Example:
VIP players get Hacker difficulty
Default players limited to Hard
```

---

🎮 8. Command System

Complete Command List

**Basic Commands:**
```
/bot spawn - Spawn your practice bot
/bot remove - Remove your bot
/bot respawn - Respawn with current settings
/bot tp - Teleport bot to you
/bot info - View detailed bot information
/bot gui - Opens bot settings gui
/bot help [page] - Paginated help menu
```

**Configuration Commands:**
```
/bot difficulty <level> - Set difficulty (easy/medium/hard/hacker)
/bot reach <3.0-6.0> - Set attack reach in blocks
/bot health <20-100> - Set max health (10-50 hearts)
/bot loadout [preset] - Open loadout GUI or apply preset
```

**Command Aliases:**
```
/bot = /practicebot = /pbot = /pvpbot

Subcommand Aliases:
spawn → create, summon
remove → delete, despawn, dismiss
teleport → tp, summon, bring
respawn → reset, restart, reload
settings → config, configure, menu
loadout → equipment, gear, armor
difficulty → diff, level
reach → range, distance
health → hp, hearts
info → status, stats
help → ?, commands
```

**Tab Completion:**
```
/bot <TAB> → spawn, remove, settings, difficulty...
/bot diff<TAB> → difficulty
/bot difficulty <TAB> → easy, medium, hard, hacker
/bot loadout <TAB> → leather, iron, diamond, netherite...
/bot reach <TAB> → 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
/bot health <TAB> → 20, 40, 60, 80, 100
```

---

🎯 Use Cases

1. **PvP Practice Servers**
```
Scenario: Kit PvP Warm-Up Area
Implementation:
• Place bot spawners in warm-up arena
• Set difficulty to match player rank
• Auto-spawn on arena entry
• Remove on arena exit

Benefits:
✓ Players can warm up without queue
✓ Practice specific techniques
✓ Test new loadouts
```

2. **Training Schools**
```
Scenario: PvP Academy
Implementation:
• Lesson 1: Easy bot (crits only)
• Lesson 2: Medium bot (combos)
• Lesson 3: Hard bot (shields)
• Lesson 4: Hacker bot (full test)

Benefits:
✓ Progressive difficulty curve
✓ Consistent training partners
✓ Measurable improvement
```

3. **Content Creation**
```
Scenario: YouTube Tutorials
Implementation:
• Spawn bot at exact difficulty
• Demonstrate techniques clearly
• Reproducible results
• No need for co-host

Benefits:
✓ Reliable demonstration partner
✓ Can retry unlimited times
✓ Customizable difficulty for video
```

4. **Server Minigames**
```
Scenario: PvE Challenge Arenas
Implementation:
• Waves of increasing difficulty
• Timed survival challenges
• Boss battle simulation
• Leaderboard integration

Benefits:
✓ Solo playable content
✓ Skill-based progression
✓ Consistent challenge
```

5. **Personal Practice**
```
Scenario: Solo Player Improvement
Implementation:
• Practice during off-hours
• Focus on specific weaknesses
• Track statistics over time
• No pressure from others

Benefits:
✓ Available 24/7
✓ Private practice
✓ Self-paced learning
```

---

👥 Target Audience

🎮 Players

Beginners (Easy Difficulty)
```
Profile: New to PvP
Needs:
• Learn basic attack timing
• Understand critical hits
• Practice weapon switching
• Build confidence

PracticeBotPlus Helps:
✓ Forgiving AI that rarely uses advanced techniques
✓ Predictable patterns to learn from
✓ Safe environment without judgment
✓ Gradual difficulty increase
```

Intermediate (Medium/Hard Difficulty)
```
Profile: Knows basics, wants to improve
Needs:
• Master combo timing
• Practice W-tapping
• Increase consistency

PracticeBotPlus Helps:
✓ Realistic combat simulation
✓ Variety in bot behavior
✓ Challenges without frustration
✓ Skill refinement
```

Advanced (Hard/Hacker Difficulty)
```
Profile: Skilled players seeking perfection
Needs:
• Frame-perfect practice
• Consistency training
• Technique refinement
• Competitive edge

PracticeBotPlus Helps:
✓ Frame-perfect bot execution
✓ Unforgiving difficulty
✓ Identify weaknesses
✓ Peak performance training
```

🏢 Server Owners

Small Servers (10-50 players)
```
Challenge: Not always opponents online
Solution: Always-available practice partners
Benefits:
• Players stay engaged during low-pop hours
• New players can practice without veterans
• Reduce skill gap between players
```

Medium Servers (50-200 players)
```
Challenge: Queue times for practice matches
Solution: Instant practice without waiting
Benefits:
• Reduce queue pressure
• Warm-up area before ranked
• Solo practice option
```

Large Servers (200+ players)
```
Challenge: Need scalable practice solutions
Solution: Per-player bots (not shared)
Benefits:
• No arena/dummy conflicts
• Personalized difficulty
• Statistics tracking
```

👨‍💻 Developers

Plugin Developers
```
Use Cases:
• Integrate with custom PvP plugins
• Add bot challenges to minigames
• Create training systems
• Build leaderboards

API Provides:
✓ Full bot control
✓ Event system
✓ Custom behaviors
✓ Difficulty providers
```

Server Administrators
```
Use Cases:
• Region-based bot restrictions
• Rank-based difficulty limits
• Integration with permissions
• Custom bot presets

Features Provide:
✓ WorldGuard integration
✓ Vault support
✓ Extensive configuration
✓ Per-player settings
```

---

🔥 Key Benefits

For Players
1. **Available 24/7** - Practice anytime, no need for opponents
2. **Skill Progression** - 4 difficulty levels grow with you
3. **Private Practice** - No pressure, practice mistakes privately
4. **Consistent Training** - Same bot behavior every time
5. **Learn Mechanics** - Authentic combat teaches proper techniques
6. **Customizable** - Adjust every aspect to your preferences
7. **Statistics** - Track improvement over time
8. **Free Practice** - No cost, unlimited usage

For Server Owners
1. **Increase Engagement** - Players stay during low-population hours
2. **Reduce Skill Gap** - New players can practice without veterans
3. **No Additional Resources** - Minimal performance impact (~5MB/bot)
4. **Easy Setup** - Install and go, works out of box
5. **Fully Customizable** - Configure to match server style
6. **Integration Ready** - Works with PlaceholderAPI, Vault, WorldGuard
7. **Developer Friendly** - API for custom implementations
8. **Support Ready** - Comprehensive documentation

---

⚙️ Technical Highlights

Performance
```
Optimization Features:
✓ Lightweight AI (single tick loop per bot)
✓ Optimized pathfinding (20 block max range)
✓ Cached player data in memory
✓ Async data I/O operations
✓ Minimal entity count (1 zombie per player max)
✓ No database required (JSON files)
✓ Event-driven architecture
✓ Smart cleanup on player disconnect

Benchmarks:
• 1 bot = ~5MB RAM
• 20 bots = ~100MB RAM
• CPU impact: <1% on modern hardware
• TPS impact: Negligible with <50 bots
```

Plugin Compatibility:
✓ PlaceholderAPI (optional)
✓ Vault (optional)
✓ WorldGuard (optional)
✓ Citizens (no conflicts)
✓ MythicMobs (no conflicts)
✓ Custom plugins (via API)
```

---

📊 Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | PracticeBotPlus | Target Dummies | NPC Plugins | Combat Bots (Basic) |
|---------|-----------------|----------------|-------------|---------------------|
| **True Critical Hits** | ✅ Authentic | ❌ Fake/None | ❌ Scripted | ⚠️ Sometimes |
| **Sprint Combos/W-Tap** | ✅ Real mechanics | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| **Player-Like Movement** | ✅ Strafe/jump/dodge | ❌ Stationary | ⚠️ Basic walk | ⚠️ Simple |
| **Difficulty Scaling** | ✅ 4 levels, accuracy-based | ❌ Fixed | ⚠️ HP only | ⚠️ Speed only |
| **Customization** | ✅ Extensive (GUI) | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Some |
| **Performance** | ✅ Optimized | ✅ Minimal | ⚠️ Heavy | ✅ Good |
| **No Dependencies** | ✅ Pure Paper API | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often needs NMS | ✅ Usually |
| **Statistics Tracking** | ✅ Full | ❌ No | ⚠️ Sometimes | ❌ No |

---

🎓 Learning & Education

What Players Learn

**Combat Fundamentals:**
- ✅ Attack timing and cooldowns
- ✅ Critical hit mechanics and timing
- ✅ Sprint knockback (combos)
- ✅ W-tapping technique
- ✅ Distance management
- ✅ Strafe patterns

**Advanced Techniques:**
- ✅ Crit chaining
- ✅ Combo consistency
- ✅ Shield baiting
- ✅ Repositioning during combat
- ✅ Damage trading
- ✅ Knockback control

**Skill Progression Path:**
```
EASY (Week 1-2):
Learn: Basic attacks, movement, critical hits
Goal: Understand combat fundamentals

MEDIUM (Week 3-4):
Learn: Combos, strafing
Goal: Develop consistency

HARD (Week 5-8):
Learn: Advanced techniques, reaction timing
Goal: Refine execution

HACKER (Week 9+):
Learn: Frame-perfect timing, adaptability
Goal: Master combat mechanics
```

---

🚀 Getting Started (Quick Guide)

For Players
```
Step 1: Join server with PracticeBotPlus
Step 2: Run /bot spawn
Step 3: Run /bot difficulty easy (for beginners)
Step 4: Practice basic attacks
Step 5: Run /bot gui to customize settings
Step 6: Gradually increase difficulty as you improve
```

For Server Owners
```
Step 1: Download PracticeBotPlus-1.0.0.jar
Step 2: Place in plugins/ folder
Step 3: Restart server
Step 4: (Optional) Edit config.yml
Step 5: (Optional) Configure permissions
Step 6: Announce to players
```

📞 Support & Community

- 💬 **Discord**: geturplugins

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