🔧 Development Plan for Westonia Roleplay Server - WestoniaSMP/Westonia GitHub Wiki

🪜 Release Steps

The pre-release phase is crucial for building community engagement and testing server functionality. It includes:

Events
- CraftAttack: A competitive event designed to showcase player skills and creativity.
- Tournaments: Structured PvP and PvE tournaments to build hype and excitement.
- Varo: Hardcore PvP survival; once out, no rejoining. Last player standing wins!
Streams: Collaboration with streamers for live gameplay sessions to reach a broader audience.
Beta Testing Phase: We are launching with an beta test where selected players can join to stress-test the server, identify bugs, and provide feedback. This phase concludes with a hard reset to prepare for the official release.

Expected End: "When it’s ready" 😊

To-Do's for our Docker network:

Fake MotD Service: Displays a custom message in the server list when the server is down, keeping players informed about the status or any ongoing maintenance

Essential utilities and tools for smooth server operation:

Game Mode Control: Manage player game modes (e.g., survival, creative).
Fly Mode: Toggle flight mode for players with permission.
Mute System: Ability for players to mute other players.
Channel System: Ability for players to switch chat channels (e.g., global, local, clan).
Messaging (Msg): Private messaging between players.
Inventory Management: Tools for managing inventory guis.
API Communication: Integration layer for backend-server communication.
Scoreboard: Display real-time stats and objectives for players, with additional per-player configuration.
Teleportation (TPA): Request-based teleportation between players.
Warps: Fast travel points set across the server.

Network-wide functionalities for seamless player interaction and server management:

Punishment System: Ban, kick, mute, and warn players for rule enforcement.
Core Commands: Essential commands like /list, /team, /lobby, /broadcast, /mute.
Tab System: Tab list with server- and player info.
Friends System: Connect with friends across the network.
Clan System (VC-Server): Manage clans, including inter-server interactions.
Maintenance Mode: Server maintenance toggle to prevent player access.
Server Favoriting: Players can favorite specific servers for quick access.
AutoMessages: Automated messages for server updates and community guide(line)s.

Features specific to the lobby experience:

Lobby Teleporter: Quick travel to other servers from the lobby.
Hide All Item: Toggle visibility of other players for a smoother experience.

Roleplay-specific functionalities:

Clan System (RPServer-side): Customization tools like a Banner/Flag Generator and Claim System for land control.
Economy System: Foundation for trade and wealth, including:
- Currency: Item based money system.
- Banking: Store and manage currency in bank safe deposit boxes.
- Shops: Player and NPC-managed shops for in-game trade.
Jobs: In-game occupations that players can join for usable items.
Talents: In-game occupations that players can learn for rewards.
Quests: Task-based gameplay for storyline progression.
NPC Dialogues: Interactable NPCs with conversation trees and responses.
Combat System: customized knock-out and death system.
Characters: support for (multiple) characters, including a personal profile per Player.

Homepage: Main landing page with server info and features.
Lore: Background story of the world of Westonia.
News/Updates: Announcement area for server news and patch notes.
Team List: Display of server staff with roles and contact info.
Wiki: Guide to the server’s features, systems, and lore.
Staff Area: Internal section for team collaboration.
Staff Applications: Portal for players to apply for server staff roles.
Player Registration Form: Register new players and gather initial information.

Expected Completion: 1-2 months post Iteration 1 release

Skills: We'll introduce a skill system for leveling and specializing in specific abilities.
Wars: Enables clan-based wars for territory control and dominance.
Alliances: Form alliances between clans for strategic advantages.
Bounties: A system for setting bounties on players for rewards.
Locks: Allows players to secure chests, doors, and other containers, ensuring only authorized players can access them.

Clan Overview: Public profiles and stats for each clan.
Economy Statistics: Display of economic data like top earners, wealth distribution, etc.

Expected Completion: 3-6 months post Iteration 2 release

Hunting System: Hunting mechanics for animals in the wilderness.
Collectibles System: Gather rare items like flowers, herbs, maps, and totems.
Diseases: Randomly occurring diseases affecting player stats and gameplay.
Farming System: Enhanced farming with crop watering and animal feeding mechanics.

Expected Completion: 2-3 months post Iteration 3 release Continuous improvements to player management and website interactivity.

Internal/Player Area
- Personal Stats Overview: Track your progress, achievements, and stats.
- Clan Information: Overview of your clan, its members, and current standings.
- Friends Management: Organize and interact with your friends on the server.
- Trade/Shop Management: Administer personal shops and trades.