Languages and Messages

JailsPlus supports multiple languages and provides extensive customization of all user-interface messages.

Note: All translations in Jails are securely embedded within the plugin and cannot be customized. However, you can change the language to your preference by configuring it in the config.yml file.

Language Files

JailsPlus comes with multiple language files located in the plugins/JailsPlus/lang/ directory:

  • en.yml - English

  • es.yml - Spanish

  • fr.yml - French

  • de.yml - German

  • pt.yml - Portuguese

  • ru.yml - Russian

  • pl.yml - Polish

Each file contains the same message keys but with translations for their respective languages.

Setting the Language

To change the plugin's language:

  1. Open config.yml in your JailsPlus directory

  2. Find the language setting near the top:

    language: "en" # (en/es/ru/fr/de/pt/pl)

  3. Change the value to your preferred language code

  4. Save the file and use /jails reload to apply changes

Message Categories

General Messages

  unknown_command: "&cPlease use a valid command! (e.g /jails help)"
  no_permission: "{prefix} &cYou do not have permission to use this command!"
  invalid_jail: "{prefix} &cJail &e{jails} &cnot found!"
  invalid_flag: "{prefix} &cFlag &e{flag} &cnot found!"
  invalid_player: "{prefix} &cPlayer &e{player} &cnot found!"
  invalid_world: "{prefix} &cWorld &e{world} &cnot found!"
  only_players: "{prefix} &cOnly players can use this command!"
  already_jailed: "{prefix} &ePlayer {player} is already jailed!"
  not_jailed: "{prefix} &ePlayer {player} is not jailed!"
  teleported: "{prefix} &aTeleported to the jails: &e{jails}"
  teleported_flag: "{prefix} &aTeleported to the flag: &e{flag}"

Jail Operations

jail_broadcast_message: "{prefix} &6{player} has been jailed for {duration}. Reason: {reason}!"
jail_success_target: "{prefix} &aYou have been jailed permanently by {jailer}. Reason: {reason}!"
unjail_success: "{prefix} &aPlayer &e{player} &ahas been unjailed."
tempjail_success_jailer: "{prefix} &a{player} has been jailed temporarily for {duration}."

Interactions while jailed

  chat_disabled: "{prefix} &cYou cannot chat while jailed!"
  command_blocked: "{prefix} &cYou cannot use this command while jailed!"
  jail_block_break: "{prefix} &cYou cannot break blocks while jailed!"
  jail_block_place: "{prefix} &cYou cannot place blocks while jailed!"
  jail_use_items: "{prefix} &cYou cannot use items while jailed!"
  jail_use_ender_pearls: "{prefix} &cYou cannot use ender pearls while jailed!"
  jail_attack: "{prefix} &cYou cannot attack others while jailed!"
  jail_vehicles: "{prefix} &cYou cannot enter vehicles while jailed!"
  jailed_join: "{prefix} &cYou have been jailed permanently by {jailer}. Reason: {reason}"
  unjailed_join: "{prefix} &aYour jail time has ended. You are now free!"
  tempjailed_join: "{prefix} &cYou are temporarily jailed for {duration}!"
  ipjailed_join: "{prefix} &cYou've been automatically jailed due to a jailed IP address."

Handcuff System

  chat_disabled: "{prefix} &cYou cannot chat while jailed!"
  command_blocked: "{prefix} &cYou cannot use this command while jailed!"
  jail_block_break: "{prefix} &cYou cannot break blocks while jailed!"
  jail_block_place: "{prefix} &cYou cannot place blocks while jailed!"
  jail_use_items: "{prefix} &cYou cannot use items while jailed!"
  jail_use_ender_pearls: "{prefix} &cYou cannot use ender pearls while jailed!"
  jail_attack: "{prefix} &cYou cannot attack others while jailed!"
  jail_vehicles: "{prefix} &cYou cannot enter vehicles while jailed!"
  jailed_join: "{prefix} &cYou have been jailed permanently by {jailer}. Reason: {reason}"
  unjailed_join: "{prefix} &aYour jail time has ended. You are now free!"
  tempjailed_join: "{prefix} &cYou are temporarily jailed for {duration}!"
  ipjailed_join: "{prefix} &cYou've been automatically jailed due to a jailed IP address."

Flag and Selection System

selection_tool_received: "{prefix} &aYou have been given the Flag Selection Tool (&e{material}&a). Use the '/jails set flag' command after selecting the two corners."
selection_first_corner: "{prefix} &aFirst corner set at: &e{location}"
selection_second_corner: "{prefix} &aSecond corner set at: &e{location}"
previewing: "{prefix} &ePreviewing the flag &a{flag} &efor 15 seconds..."

Bail System

  bail_set_success: "&aSet bail for &e{player} &ato &e${amount}"
  bail_success_message: "§aSuccessfully paid bail for §e{player}§a! Amount: §e${amount}"
  bail_released_message: "§aYou have been released from jails! Bail paid by §e{bailer}§a."
  bail_gui_title: "§6§lBail System - Select Player"
  bail_error: "§cAn error occurred while processing the bail."
  bail_system_title: "§6§lBail System"
  bail_system_info_1: "§7Click on a player's head to"
  bail_system_info_2: "§7pay their bail and release them"
  total_players_label: "§8» §7Total Players: §e"
  bailable_player_name: "§c§l{player}"
  jailed_player_status: "§7This player is currently jailed"
  jailed_player_bail_available: "§7and has bail available"

Note: Not all translation messages are listed here!

Color Codes

&0 - Black

&1 - Dark Blue

&2 - Dark Green

&3 - Dark Aqua

&4 - Dark Red

&5 - Dark Purple

&6 - Gold

&7 - Gray

&8 - Dark Gray

&9 - Blue

&a - Green

&b - Aqua

&c - Red

&d - Light Purple

&e - Yellow

&f - White

Formatting codes:

&k - Obfuscated

&l - Bold

&m - Strikethrough

&n - Underline

&o - Italic

&r - Reset

Example from en.yml:

config_reload_success: "{prefix} &aSuccessfully reloaded the Jails+ configuration!"

Placeholders

JailsPlus uses curly braces {} for placeholders. Common placeholders:

  • {prefix} - The plugin prefix defined in config.yml

  • {player} - Player's name

  • {jails} - Jail name

  • {flag} - Flag name

  • {reason} - Reason for jailing

  • {duration} - Jail duration

  • {jailer} - Name of the staff member who jailed the player

  • {location} - Formatted location string

  • {time} - Remaining jail time

  • {amount} - Bail amount

Customizing Messages

To customize messages:

  1. Open the appropriate language file (e.g., en.yml)

  2. Locate the message you want to change

  3. Edit the message text, keeping placeholders intact

  4. Save the file

  5. Use /jails reload to apply changes

Example:

Original:

jail_broadcast_message: "{prefix} &6{player} has been jailed for {duration}. Reason: {reason}!"

Customized:

jail_broadcast_message: "{prefix} &c{player} &6was thrown in jail for &e{duration}&6. Reason: &f{reason}"

Troubleshooting

Missing Messages

If a message appears in English despite using another language:

  • Verify that you're using the correct language code in config.yml

  • Ensure that you have executed the command /jails reload

Placeholder Issues

If placeholders aren't working:

  • Ensure you haven't removed or changed placeholders in message strings

  • Check that placeholders use the correct format: {placeholder}

  • Verify that you're using the correct placeholder names

Color Code Problems

If color codes aren't working:

  • Check that you're using the ampersand format (&) and not section symbol (§)

  • Verify that color codes are correctly formatted without spaces

After Changes

  • Always use /jails reload after editing language files

  • Some changes may require a server restart

Default Values

If you need to reset a language file to its defaults:

  1. Delete the language file

  2. Restart your server

  3. The plugin will generate a new file with default values

The language system is designed to be flexible and extensible, allowing you to create the perfect user experience for your server's community.

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