Prefix Guide

Learn how to design your own prefixes for AdvancedChat!

Overview

This guide will help you set up custom chat prefixes using the AdvancedChat plugin for Minecraft, which allows for a highly customizable chat experience incorporating elements like rank names and external data via PlaceholderAPI.

Editing the Prefix Configuration

1. Location: Navigate to your server's plugin directory at plugins/AdvancedChat/format.

2. File to Edit: Open the default.yml file where you'll find the prefix settings.

Customizing the Prefix

• Basic Syntax: Here's a basic prefix configuration example:

prefix:
  text: '<gray>[Member]</gray>'

Replace [Member] with the desired rank or title.

You can use graphics here from ItemsAdder or Oraxen, we explain placeholders for each here: ItemsAdder,Oraxen

You can even use Gradients here as well Gradients, Toasts & more

• Adding Hover Text: Enhance prefixes with hoverable texts that provide additional player information. For example:

hover:
  - '<gray>%player_name%<white> Information:</white>'
  - '<gray> •<white> Balance: <white>%vault_eco_balance%</white>'
  - '<gray> •<white> Health: <white>%player_health%/%player_max_health% ❤</white></white>'
  - '<gray> •<white> Level: <white>%player_level%</white></white>'
  - '<gray> •<white> Playtime: <white>%statistic_hours_played% Hours</white></white>'

Modify this section to display relevant data like balance, health, and playtime. Use PlaceholderAPI to fetch data from other plugins, e.g., town statistics in Towny.

• Clickable Commands: Make prefixes clickable, providing quick actions such as sending a message:

click: 'SUGGEST_COMMAND:/msg %player_name% '

Adjust the command to suit specific server needs.

Customization Tips

• Using PlaceholderAPI: Incorporate data from various plugins by using placeholders. For instance, %towny_town_name% could show a player's town in a Towny-enabled server.

• Color and Formatting: Use Minecraft color codes (<gray>, <white>, etc.) and formatting codes to style the text.

Conclusion Adjust the prefix settings in default.yml to create a personalized and informative chat experience on your Minecraft server. Experiment with different placeholders and formatting to match your server's theme and player needs.

This customization allows you to create a dynamic chat environment that can enhance player interaction and server functionality.