Deluxe Announce 35.7.26

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  Added support for nLogin in the welcome message.

  
  

• Perfect and undistorted avatars: We improved how player images are displayed in the chat. They now maintain their correct proportions without stretching, and transparent backgrounds are fully supported without leaving black squares.

  
  

  Faster and lighter: The plugin is now much smarter at loading images. They appear instantly and use fewer resources, helping your server run smoothly.

  
  

  Visual bug fixes: We fixed those annoying glitches that caused chat text to accidentally change color or formatting when an avatar was displayed.

  
  

• SkinsRestorer Compatibility: Added dynamic support for head textures in the /storestats command. Textures will now correctly update and display even when players change their appearance using the SkinsRestorer plugin.

  
  

  Discord Webhooks: Fixed an issue that prevented placeholders from parsing correctly. All variables and data are now properly replaced and sent through the Discord webhook.

  
  

• System Optimization: We have removed the internal logging system to significantly reduce resource usage, making the plugin lighter and more efficient.

  
  

  Code Cleanup: Unnecessary menus and settings have been removed to declutter the plugin, resulting in a cleaner and more intuitive interface.

  
  

  Database Enhancements: The database structure has been optimized for smoother performance, including a clean-up of legacy data from previous versions.

  
  

• This is a "Phase 1" transition update to provide our users with immediate access to the latest Minecraft versions. We are currently preparing a follow-up update (Phase 2) to fully polish compatibility, optimize performance, and ensure absolute stability across all server implementations

• Upgraded SimpleToast dependency to 0.11.2 for latest fixes.
• The SimpleToast now isolates Java 25 classes to prevent crashes on servers running Java 17/21.

• Full integration with MineStore! You can now link your MineStore shop directly with the plugin.
• Support for Donation Goals: MineStore purchases will now automatically count towards your global donation goals.

• General code cleanup and optimization so the plugin runs more smoothly.
• Fixed minor internal text errors (such as a typo in the startup system).

• Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed /acs toast command Tab-Completion logic for a smoother user experience.
   
  Improvements:
  • Updated Database (DB) libraries to the latest versions for better stability.

• Added automatic rewards for completed goals.

  
  

• New Rainbow mode for chat.

  
  

• Note: Support for 26.1 and 26.1.1 isn't ready yet. Hang tight for the next update.

  
  
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• Error fixed: Invalid JSON: com.google.gson.stream.MalformedJsonException: Use JsonReader.setStrictness(Strictness.LENIENT) to accept malformed JSON on line 2, column 2, path $
  See https://github.com/google/gson/blob/main/Troubleshooting.md#malformed-json

• Fix: Connection Stability ️
  Fixed critical resource leaks/errors that occurred when external websites were offline or unreachable. The plugin now handles timeouts gracefully.
• Fix: Discord Embed Fields
  Resolved an issue where fields in Discord Embeds were not rendering correctly or duplicating logic.
• Fix: Discord Buttons
  You can now add dynamic buttons via the configuration.
  The plugin automatically organizes them into rows (max 5 per row).
• Improvement: Animation Colors
  Corrected color rendering issues in the animation system for smoother visual effects.

- Fixed: The plugin does not start in versions with Minecraft 1.8.9.

- Automatic Text Adjustment: Added an optional feature to trim excessively long messages, preventing the Avatar's drawing from being distorted.

✅ Flawless Chat: Fixed a visual glitch where avatars would mix with other chat messages under heavy load. They now display perfectly every time. 
⚡ Ultra-Fast Performance: Massive optimizations to image processing to eliminate any potential lag spikes. 
📦 Lightweight: Reduced overall file size and simplified installation (Toast API is now bundled internally).

• New Feature (Price Flags): Added support to capture package prices directly from Tebex and CraftingStore.
     
  • Tebex usage: [vga]acs donate {username} {packageName} --tid:{transaction} --price:{price}[/vga]
       
  • CraftingStore usage: [vga]acs donate {player} {package_name} --tid:{transaction_id} --price:{cost}[/vga]
       
• New Placeholders: Use {Price}, %Price%, or %price% to display transaction values.
• Fix: The Bossbar in "Permanent Auto-Announcement" mode now correctly disappears when a player switches worlds.
• Optimization: Major internal code refactoring for better performance and stability.

1. Announcement & Notice: On November 2nd, 2025, we officially notified the community that a massive recode was coming and it would require config adjustments.
2. Official Release: Version 33.9.21-ANIMATIONS-RECODE was launched on January 8th, 2026, after more than two months of prior notice.

• Open a Discord Ticket: We are here to help you fix any config issues.
• Check your history: If you missed the January 8th release notes, your configuration might need a refresh.

acs donate {username} {packageName} --tid:{transaction}

aacs donate {player} {package_name} --tid:{transaction_id}

• Security & Performance
  • Implemented Caffeine Cache on the /donate command to instantly reject duplicate packets from payment gateways.
  • Added logic to validate unique Transaction IDs (--tid) to ensure every announcement is legitimate.
• Leaderboards (Signs & Heads)
  • Fixed a critical bug where Signs and Heads would not open the Statistics GUI when clicked.
  • Improved interaction: Now supports both Left-Click and Right-Click.
  • Fixed "Ghost Text" visual glitch on signs caused by block protection updates.
• ⚙️ Store & Config
  • Added Blacklist System: You can now exclude specific players (e.g., Admins, manual payments) from the Top Donator stats by adding their Name or UUID to the config.
  • Added DATA_LIMIT option to control how much historical data is processed, optimizing RAM usage.

• Leaderboards: Full support for Recent, Weekly, Monthly, and Global (All-Time) rankings.
• Visual Support: Place Signs and Heads (Skulls) that automatically update with the player's skin.
• PlaceholderAPI: New placeholders to display goals and stats in holograms, tab lists, or scoreboards.

Hello everyone! We are releasing a massive update featuring critical internal changes and new visual features. Please read the following points carefully:

🧪 BETA Version & Feedback

Please note that this is a BETA version.

• Report Issues: If you encounter any bugs or performance issues, please notify us immediately.
• Support: We kindly ask you to open a ticket on our Discord before leaving a negative review. We are here to help and fix any issues as quickly as possible!

⚠️ Critical File System Changes

The file system has been completely modified. Due to this transition, some existing configurations for Actionbars, Bossbars, Titles, and Subtitles may break.

• Automatic File Updater: We have implemented a new system that will automatically modify or delete obsolete paths.
• No More Manual Resets: This replaces the old method of deleting the entire file and re-configuring it manually with every update (we apologize for that!).
• Final Transition: This is the last time such a disruptive change to the configuration files will occur.

🎨 New Independent Animations!

You can now take your server's aesthetics to the next level. We have added independent animation support for:

• Actionbars
• Bossbars
• Titles & Subtitles

📖 Animation Wiki: https://announce.artzstudio.dev/en/animations

🛠️ Rebranding & Recoding (Artz Studios)

We have officially rebranded from STN Studios to Artz Studios. Much of the plugin has been recoded to ensure maximum optimization.

Important for Developers: Internal packages have been updated. If you use these dependencies, you must delete the old JAR files and download the new ones:

• Artz Bot: https://artzstudio.dev/artz-bot
• Toast API: https://artzstudio.dev/toast-api

📦 New Features & Navigation

• Infinite Pagination: Check out the new system at the bottom of the plugin's main page.
• New Manager Access: Jump directly to the manager inventory with /acs manager.
• New Wiki: https://announce.artzstudio.dev/

- A new avatar service has been integrated and is currently in BETA. Please report any bugs.