Installation Guide

Installation Guide

Setting up BuildersWand on your server is straightforward. This guide covers everything you need to know about installation, requirements, and initial configuration.

Server Requirements

• Minecraft Version: 1.8.8 or higher (1.13+ recommended)

• Server Type: Spigot, Paper, or any Bukkit-based server

• Java Version: Java 8 or higher

• RAM: At least 2GB recommended for optimal performance

Installation Steps

1. Download the Plugin

Download the latest BuildersWand JAR file from your purchase location.

2. Install the Plugin

1. Stop your server

2. Place the BuildersWand JAR file in your server's plugins folder

3. Start your server

4. The plugin will generate its configuration files automatically

3. Initial Configuration

After the first startup, you'll find these files and folders in the plugins/BuildersWand folder:

• config.yml - Main plugin settings

• wands.yml - Wand definitions and properties

• lang - Folder containing language files

First Startup

When you start the server for the first time, you'll see a startup message confirming BuildersWand has loaded successfully. The plugin will automatically:

• Create all necessary configuration files

• Set up default wand configurations

• Initialize the storage system

• Register commands and permissions

Verifying Installation

To confirm the plugin is working correctly:

1. Check your server console for the BuildersWand startup message

2. Try the command /bw in-game - you should see the help menu

3. Use /bw give to give yourself a basic wand

4. Test the wand by placing a few blocks

Common Installation Issues

Plugin Won't Load

• Ensure you're using a compatible server version

• Check that the JAR file isn't corrupted

• Verify you have sufficient server memory

Commands Not Working

• Make sure you have the appropriate permissions

• Check that the plugin loaded without errors in the console

• Try restarting the server

Performance Issues

• Adjust the particle amount in wands.yml if particles are causing lag

• Consider reducing the maximum blocks per use setting

• Monitor server memory usage during large operations

Next Steps

Once installation is complete and you've verified everything is working, you can:

• Customize wand configurations in wands.yml

• Adjust performance settings in config.yml

• Set up permissions for different player groups

• Configure integrations with other plugins

The default settings are designed to work well for most servers, so you can start using the plugin immediately and customize it later as needed.