Bukkit

FAQ

How do I create a gate?

Using the command /gate create [id] will create a gate with the name of "[id]". You then stand wherever you choose to make the gate (making a frame out of seemingly anything (besides, say, lava or water) and do a /gate setfrom [id]. This will set the "from" position (where players must walk into) where you stand. You then go to where you want to have players teleport to, and type: /gate setto [id] and it set that position to where you stand. Once this is all set up, you now open the gate with /gate open [id]. This should open the portal and allow users to enter them at any time.

Who can destroy a gate?

So long as the gate is open, it is protected from block breakages of the portal and its frame. It is also protected from placing blocks in front of the portal and from explosions. To alter the gate, simply close it, make the required changes and then re-open it. A closed gate is NOT protected, anyone can destroy it. For more advanced protection, use a plugin such as WorldGuard, Towny, GriefPrevention, etc.

Is there economy integration?

Yes. Set "useEconomy" to true in the config file (conf.json), and use the command /setcost [id] [cost] to set gate use costs. Newly created gates default to 0.0 (i.e. free). To bypass gate use costs, set the permissions node ancientgates.econbypass (Ops have this permission by default).

Can mobs use the gates to teleport?

Yes, mobs can pass through Ancient Gates. To disallow this behavior, use the command "/gate setentity [gateid] false". To set the default behavior of future gates, set "teleportEntitiesDefault" to false in the config file (conf.json).

Can the gates teleport across worlds?

Yes, they can teleport across worlds, within the same world and even across servers if using a BungeeCord proxy.

In some of my 2x1 nether portals the "portal" spawns from sideways (east-west)?

This is not a bug in the plugin I'm afraid. It is unfortunately a limitation of the Minecraft client and is hard-coded in. The client literally does not support one block width portals, as it can't calculate the portal direction without an adjacent block. Think of it like a fence block when you only place one fence down.

What is Vault and where can I find it?

Vault is an API plugin that gives AncientGates access to multiple permissions systems. It is required if you wish to use permissions and can be found here: http://dev.bukkit.org/server-mods/vault/

What is BungeeCord and where can I find it?

BungeeCord is Java software that allows you to link multiple Minecraft servers together, allowing players to teleport between them and access advanced features. For an in depth guide on the installation and usage, check: http://www.spigotmc.org/threads/bungeecord.392/