Bukkit

@Epic_Weasel

Hello again, Epic_Weasel. What you describe is often caused by insufficient permissions. In the quick start guide it says to first try to build your craft as a server OP, although you can also set the permissions as listed on this page or in the tutorial.

Failing that, check the server console for errors or messages relating to movecraft starting up.

@BlackFing85

I'm not sure I understand your request. If you didn't write the name of the craft, how would the engine tell the difference between, say, a submarine and a submersible airship? I admit the .craft files can be confusing, which is why all the example crafts are provided so you can see the differences between them. Unfortunately I think that's just a consequence of a system that is so flexible, is that there are allot of configuration options.

@Loraxe42 As I know they have only some docks system, but it's true that I was there long time ago. But I understand, why they do not want to publish it (as we have some private plugins too).

Piston lock is good solution, but it works only in protected area.

Honestly I'm not sure if it's possible apply this without any types of docking areas. Because then must be called detection craft event per each players destructed block and that will cause server slowdown.

I'm interested in some universal solution as exeternal plugin which will disallow concrete players actions (not only movecraft) in most used areas plugins like worldguard, residence, towny and factions. At this time I know only about Region specific permissions which looks good, but I didn't test it.

@Hazae41

It has been requested that this functionality remain exclusive to the Mad Realms server and, speaking for myself, I will honor that request out of respect to the plugins roots.

That being said, a clever server admin could achieve essentially the same result using a Forbidden block and a piston system to lock down a ship, and worldguard to make sure people don't tamper with the lock.

@Loraxe42

Exactly, it sounds like it will be gone before your projectile comes to the ship :D

This missing craft files is one of the most common problems. Maybe will be good add some examples to installation.

@mwkaicz

Sails and bags, huh? Sounds like it would burn well. Mwahahahaha!

Just kidding, that actually sounds awesome and I want to see it!

In the new version errors like GodsDead's where it can't find the craft file will be easier to identify. It will tell you on startup that it couldn't find any .craft files. That will be available as soon as ACJStriker is satisfied it is bug free (and it completes the QA process of dev.bukkit.org)

@Loraxe42

Challenge accepted, my ship has real rolling sails and airships-bags by one click on the sign :D

@GodsDead I know that. Do you have some ".craft" files in "/types" folder? Plugin can't find a craft type by the sign.

@mwkaicz

Oh, don't get me wrong, it works great. I just called it the quick and easy path :)

We should do some kind of epic redstone TNT cannon versus Cannons plugin airship battle. I bet the redstone ships would win! But, joking aside, use whichever you and your players will enjoy.

I don't mean any disrespect to Cannons, its an excellent and well designed plugin. I just happen to like ship designs using the more complex Redstone guns. It adds some flavor, like guns that malfunction or explode due to damage as a ship burns, and each gun is subtley different from each other. Also the guns all have a more realistic ballistic arc. To see some of these subtle differences, check out my second weapons tutorial here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85nOAJdrIBg (shameless plug...)

I also like that it presents interesting challenges for the ship designer. Does that make me a mascicist? :)

@Loraxe42

We haven't any problems with combination of Movecraft and Cannons.

Currently we have based many crafts on this combination and now we are preparing tanks.

What kind of problem do you have with it? Maybe I can help. Only one problem which I know was that Movecraft lost torches in some of previous version, but this problem is gone.

Cannons are really good for his versatility and our players using it for its option shoot diagonal by the angle and various projectiles (like web, lava, shotgun effect etc.) and in last months author made many changes (including move detection option) . There is possible to allow underwater explosions for projectiles, so submarines are not immortal under water, also fire range is more than 200 blocks, etc.

@xwerffx

While the plugin does work well with the Cannons plugin, I encourage you not to take the quick and easy path. Rather, use actual redstone TNT cannons and fireball/AA guns. In my opinion making a true warship designed around her massive cannons is much more satisfying, and results in a better design. Because you can fully customize the range, firing arc, and power of a custom built redstone TNT cannon.

I have just finished a series of videos showing how to use and make TNT cannons, among other things. The first talks about submarines, then about weapons tactics, showing a Destroyer being blown apart by cannons, as well as being sunk with torpedoes. This is available here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fqiFtyz3FE&feature=youtu.be

The second actually shows how to build the weapons, and will be available here as soon as it finishes uploading:

http://youtu.be/85nOAJdrIBg

There is also a schematic of the firing range including all the cannon designs available here:

http://www.minecraft-schematics.com/schematic/2344/

@Epic_Weasel

You should probably start with the tutorial or possible the quick start guide. But basically you now pilot a craft (car/airship/whatever) by right clicking a sign on the craft, and you direct it by using steering wheel signs, cruise control signs, or for precision maneuvering you right click in the direction you want it to go with a stick.

@xwerffx

Movecraft does not include guns, there is only collisison exploding effect so you can make a torpedo or rocket like a small craft which you launch from bigger craft or from land. But you can also build some tnt-obsidian cannon or combine it with some weapon plugin (f.e: Cannons)

@Epic_Weasel

Actually there are no commands other than /release, and that's optional. I don't think there have been any commands for several years, is it possible you had a very old version from before the re-write?