TARDIS
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Downloads
I'm too lazy to upload TARDIS files to Bukkit anymore, as builds are automatically created when the plugin is updated and changes pushed to GitHub.
Version specific downloads can be found here: https://tardis.pages.dev/download
Please make sure you are using the latest Spigot/Paper builds (for the Minecraft version you are running) before installing TARDIS or creating an issue!
What it does
TARDIS is a plugin that gives you the ability to create a Police Box that lets you time travel (teleport) to random locations. It adds a Whovian twist to the typical /sethome and /home commands.
As a player, you can:
- Create a TARDIS that is bigger on the inside.
- Time travel to a random location.
- Time travel back home (where you created the TARDIS initially).
- Save and list interesting time travel locations, so you can return to them easily.
- Take companions with you when you time travel.
- Make your TARDIS blend in with the Chameleon Circuit.
- Use your own schematic to build the TARDIS interior
- Grow new TARDIS rooms
- Use Artron Energy
- Remote control the TARDIS
- Custom TARDIS sounds with companion Resource Pack
- Custom TARDIS textures with companion Resource Pack
Official documentation & FAQs
The documentation is here: https://tardis.pages.dev/
Tutorial videos for version 2+ (also included in the official docs)
Not all of these are up-to-date...
- Installation
- Creating a TARDIS - a bit old now, check the official docs for instructions
- Growing rooms and the Gravity well and changing Walls
- Time travelling
- Recharging Artron Energy - Updated with energy condenser chest!
- Companions
What's new?
Installation
As a minimum, just drop the TARDIS.jar, TARDISChunkGenerator.jar (look under Additional Files on the download page) and any optional plugins listed below into the Bukkit plugins folder and start your server. For more detailed instructions see: https://tardis.pages.dev/installation-v5
Optional installs
These are not needed for TARDIS to function, but enhance the plugin with extra features...
- Install the TARDIS-SoundResourcePack in the Minecraft client to hear custom TARDIS sounds
- Install the TARDIS-Resource-Pack to see aal the fancy textures and models (requires TARDIS v4.2 or higher).
- Install the TARDISChunkGenerator plugin so that you can generate TARDISes in their own self-contained world (included on the TARDIS plugin download page under Additional files).
- Install WorldGuard to automatically protect your TARDIS from griefing, and stop mobs spawning in TARDIS worlds.
- Install TARDISWeepingAngels to add some Whovian mobs to the game.
- Install a Permissions plugin, so that you can restrict or grant players the rights to use TARDIS’ different features. We like PermissionsBukkit.
Other important pages
| Subject | Link |
|---|---|
| Configuration | https://tardis.pages.dev/category/plugin-configuration |
| Commands | https://tardis.pages.dev/category/commands |
| Permissions | https://tardis.pages.dev/permissions-table |
| TARDIS Github repository | https://github.com/eccentricdevotion/TARDIS |
| Official todo list | https://github.com/eccentricdevotion/TARDIS/blob/master/todo.md |
| Bleeding edge builds (Will not always be available) |
Development builds of this project can be acquired at the provided continuous integration server. These builds have not been approved by the BukkitDev staff. Use them at your own risk. Latest TARDIS Build (Jenkins) Bleeding edge changes/commits |
Bugs / Requests
Please post a ticket for TARDIS plugin requests and bugs, thank you :)
WARNING: I am no longer prepared to waste my time looking at incomplete tickets. If your ticket does not follow the guidelines set out below, it will be deleted immediately!
Make sure you have read the FAQs first, as your question may already be answered there. Also make sure you have searched for a previous ticket with the same/similar issue (use the Filters to search closed tickets).
If you are going to create a BUG ticket you need to supply relevant information (as I'm not a mind reader, nor do I have access to your server...) - as a minimum you need:
- Exact CraftBukkit version i.e. NOT 'the latest' - use the
/tardis versioncommand if possible, otherwise copy from server log - Exact TARDIS version i.e. NOT 'the latest' - use the
/tardis versioncommand if possible, otherwise copy from server log - The server log showing the entire error (as a paste or at Pastebin - NOT a screenshot) - this should be the log from when the server starts up right through to when the error occurs
- If no error in the log, then a video of the bug happening or the EXACT steps needed to reproduce the issue.
- Attach your plugins/TARDIS/config.yml file or other configuration file if relevant
- Attach your plugins/TARDIS/TARDIS.db file if relevant
- List of other plugins on server
Stats
Basic statistics are collected for some versions of the TARDIS plugin (v2.5.8 and earlier). You can opt out at any time by setting opt-out: true in plugins/PluginMetrics/config.yml
External web access
Version 2.8 (and higher) of this plugin includes a translation feature (the /tardissay command) that connects to the Lingva translation service.
You can prevent players from using the command by removing / not giving them the permission tardis.translate
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Posted May 31, 2014@eccentricnz
i was just asking... *goes into favourite mod and does /summon Tardis and watches it fly like a bird. thank you 1WTC... * but, i just think it would be awesome. also, did you see my two posts on page 1 yet?
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Posted May 31, 2014@kingdom_keeper
What about 'maybe never'? It'll happen when and if it happens...
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Posted May 31, 2014@eccentricnz
cool. now... about http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/tardis/tickets/688-tardis-mcpatcher-texture-support/?page=2#c322 , what is going to happen very soon, soon, not very soon and later? this can go too very later!
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Posted May 31, 2014TARDIS v2.9-beta-2 has been uploaded and is awaiting Bukkit approval. This update fixes some critical bugs in the first beta and is a recommended install if you are running v2.9-beta-1.
Uploaded file is build #876 on the TARDIS Jenkins server...
Change log is here: http://eccentricdevotion.github.io/TARDIS/change-log.html
Updated sound and texture resource packs (with installation instructions) can be found on my GitHub account
Documentation has also been updated with new/changed features :)
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Posted May 31, 2014@Zorlamon
I had this problem before. If you have the latest version that has been approved by BukkitDev, then install WorldEdit and WorldGuard.
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Posted May 30, 2014@Zorlamon
have you copied over ALL the map files?
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Posted May 30, 2014@Zorlamon
Check the server log for errors... and http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/tardis/#w-bugs-requests
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Posted May 30, 2014I need help. im desperate. when i make the tardis seed and place it and click it with the key it doesnt make the tardis appear. HELP!!!
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Posted May 30, 2014@eccentricnz
I know the scanner does, I was thinking of a more swifter way to see if its night or day, if its zobieville, or piggyville. Without having to scan. Just a thought my friend. Ill dream up some other ways to test your coding some more lol
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Posted May 30, 2014@X00dis
The scanner will tell you the time of day... and will be more accurate than simply black or blue wool
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Posted May 30, 2014Is this worthy of a recomendation Ticket...
In the Render room the top portion of the room has wool that changes to match the time of the scanned world. Is it possible to also do this to the two wool blocks behind the TARDIS door. This will allow Time Lords to see what time the outside world is without scanning the area.
If it is Ticket worthy I will make a ticket post-haste
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Posted May 29, 2014@mtndewv
Perhaps start by reading the ticket...
http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/tardis/tickets/700-light-switch-turns-off-the-whole-tardis/?comment=13
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Posted May 29, 2014Probably a stupid question but how do i use the power button?
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Posted May 29, 2014@X00dis
Correct. TARDIS hooks into the LibsDisguises API, it doesn't use commands so even if they were the same it would make no difference.
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Posted May 29, 2014@eccentricnz
Am I correct in assuming that the Lazarus will only work with libdisguises and nor DisguiseCraft, even tough they have the same commands? Or will they?
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Posted May 29, 2014@_DaBeagle_
Oh right, just thought you meant running a server from home.
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Posted May 28, 2014@markdf
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oh, haha. I wasn't planning on using my computer to host the server. I already have a really good server host :P I was just saying that TARDIS doesn't tax my client.
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Posted May 28, 2014@_DaBeagle_
I second what Mark said about having a tamed Linux wizard nearby. They're very useful and Linux is the best platform for a server. Of course, it's worth spending the time to level up your own Linux attributes too. It will pay off in the end ;)
Lots of good advice below for every type of hosting situation.
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Posted May 28, 2014@_DaBeagle_
I run a public server through MCProHosting https://mcprohosting.com .
So far i am extremely pleased with the bandwidth, features, and the pricing.
I have a 25 slot 1024 mb server with 10 worlds and have zero issues with lag. Oh i also have about 14 plugins running.
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Posted May 28, 2014@_DaBeagle_
Running a server from a home connection will give limited results, but will probably be ok for a few friends (depending on your upload bandwith). If you want to go public and let the world in, you need some serious bandwidth from a data centre. A VPS will work, but sharing resources is not great although the advantage is the monthly rental as its much cheaper than a dedicated server. Castrovalva (thatsnotacreeper.com) runs on a dedicated server at datashack with 8G ram. 6g is reserved for minecraft leaving the 2G for the OS, web & mail servers. Castrovalva started on a VPS due to the cheap cost, as player numbers increased we upgraded to a better VPS and has now been running on a dedicated server for some time. I would like to having it run even better than it does, however you need to consider the ongoing costs especially if you are looking at the long term future of the server.
Your FPS rate on your machine wont really help, as the server doesn't use a video card, it wants lots of ram and a fast processor. Multicore processors wont help minecraft either, although if you have other tasks using the other cpu's it shouldnt impact on minecraft
The lower the ping the better the gaming experience of course, but its not an indication of bandwith.
You do need to be proficient in linux or have your own tamed linux wizard like I do. :)
I don't pretend to be an expert, but a lot hours (& frustration at times) has been invested since the server went online in October 2010..by minecraft server life expectancy, that's a very old server :)