Chat Ranks+

Changelog - Chat Rank+ v1.0.9

Important Notes:

• Code Rewrite: The entire codebase has been rewritten from scratch, leading to significant improvements in performance, stability, and maintainability.
• Advanced Language Support: The add-on now offers integrated and automated language translation support.
• Total Texture Update: A new texture pack has been added, featuring completely renewed icons and resources for a more modern and intuitive user experience.
• New Item: A new in-game item, "Chat Rank Menu," has been added, allowing players with the menu permission to directly access the Chat Rank+ menu by using the item.
• Minecraft Bedrock Compatibility: This version is compatible with Minecraft Bedrock version 1.21.73.

Key Changes:

• Localization (New and Enhanced):
  • Added automatic language translation support. The add-on automatically detects and adapts to the player's client language settings.
  • Includes a wide range of supported languages:
    • English (United States)
    • English (United Kingdom)
    • German (Germany)
    • Spanish (Spain)
    • French (France)
    • Italian (Italy)
    • Japanese (Japan)
    • Portuguese (Portugal)
    • Russian (Russia)
    • Chinese (Simplified)
    • Turkish (Turkey)
• User Interface (Revamped):
  • Completely renewed icons, textures, and layouts in all modules and interfaces of the add-on.
  • Improved ergonomics and intuitiveness of forms and menus, with a simpler and clearer workflow.
  • Enhanced search and filtering functionalities in player and permission selection menus.
  • Extensive use of dividers, headers, and labels for better organization and readability of information.
• Command System (Reorganized and Expanded):
  • Refactored command handling for increased efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance.
  • Introduced a new -rank name command for advanced management of player display names, allowing staff to define custom aliases or nicknames, independent of original names.
  • Strengthened permission checks to ensure that only authorized players can execute specific commands, preventing abuse and unauthorized access.
  • Improved feedback provided to the user after command execution, with clearer and localized success, error, and warning messages.
• Advanced Chat Management:
  • Chat Logging (Completely Redesigned):
    • The chat logging system has been rewritten using the ChatLogger class, offering more efficient and flexible data management.
    • Full support for storing and managing offline player data, ensuring continuity of logs and access to information even when players are disconnected.
    • Log data includes a variety of crucial information:
      • Messages sent by players, with precise timestamps.
      • Detailed history of mute events, with reasons and timestamps.
      • Recording of banned word occurrences, with timestamps, the specific word, and context (chat or sign).
    • Added advanced functionality for selectively resetting player data, allowing for the deletion of only certain categories of information (messages, mute history, banned words) without affecting other data.
  • Auto-Mute System (Optimized):
    • Refined the spam detection algorithm for greater accuracy and reduced false positives.
    • Replaced the default warning sound with a new sound effect (note.bassattack) for increased clarity and impact.
    • Warning messages are now handled through the automatic translation system.
    • Removed the message, no_chat, and unmute configuration options from the config.js file.
  • Ban Word Filtering (Enhanced):
    • Improved the robustness of the ban word filter, which now performs case-insensitive matching, detecting banned words regardless of the use of uppercase or lowercase letters.
    • Banned word occurrences are now recorded in detail, including timestamps, the specific word, and the context in which it was used (chat or sign).
    • The ban word system also now uses the note.bassattack sound to signal violations.
    • Removed the default warning message; the system now uses automatic translation.
    • Added the prefix option to customize the prefix of banned word warning messages.
  • Proximity Chat (New and Configurable):
    • Introduced a new optional proximity chat feature, which allows for limiting message visibility to players within a specified radius.
    • The proximity chat range is fully configurable via the appropriate option in the configuration file.
  • Below Name Display (New and Versatile):
    • Added an optional feature for customizing the text displayed below each player's name.
    • This feature supports a variety of dynamic elements, including:
      • Player ranks (both single and multiple).
      • Player name (original or custom).
      • Current health points.
      • Last sent message.
    • The format of the text displayed below the name is fully customizable via a template system.
• Configuration (Reorganized and Enriched):
  • The config.js file has been completely reorganized for greater clarity, readability, and ease of maintenance.
  • Added new configuration options for proximity chat, below-name display, and other advanced features.
  • Improved the flexibility of chat formatting with more robust placeholder handling and the introduction of a new $rainbow tag for colored text effects.
  • Multi-Rank Management: The system now supports the display of multiple ranks simultaneously, allowing players to showcase all the roles they hold on the server.
  • Advanced Control of Logging Time: It is now possible to precisely configure the time interval for automatic saving of messages and other data, offering greater control over performance and resource usage.
  • Removed the Database_name and reset_message options from the configuration file.
• Manifest (Updated):
  • Updated the manifest.json file to reflect the new features, dependencies, and package structure.
  • Updated dependencies:
    • @minecraft/server to version 2.0.0-beta
    • @minecraft/server-ui to version 2.0.0-beta
  • Improved the management of versions and namespaces for greater clarity and organization.
• Prestazioni e Stabilità (Migliorate Significativamente):
  • Notable performance increase due to the complete code rewrite and optimization of algorithms.
  • Strengthened error handling and log output to facilitate the diagnosis and resolution of problems. Improved log descriptions.
  • Optimized data storage and retrieval operations to reduce server load and improve responsiveness.
• Bug Fixes (Extensive):
  • Resolved numerous bugs and inconsistencies present in previous versions, improving the overall stability and reliability of the add-on.

Specific Command Changes:

• -rank add:
  • Improved the user interface for selecting players and permissions.
  • Added a search function to quickly locate specific players and permissions.
• -rank remove:
  • Enhanced the user interface for removing permissions from players.
  • Implemented search functionality to simplify player selection.
• -rank list:
  • Improved the presentation of the permission list, with clearer and more readable formatting.
• -rank log:
  • Completely redesigned log viewing and management, with support for offline player data and a range of granular reset options.
• -rank mute:
  • Optimized the workflow for muting and unmuting players, with a more intuitive user interface.
• -rank menu:
  • Updated the main menu with new options, icons, and a more modern layout.
• -rank info:
  • Renewed the display of add-on information, including credits, version, and license.
• -rank help:
  • No significant changes.
• -rank name (New):
  • Introduced a new command to allow staff to set custom display names for players, improving flexibility and control over chat appearance.