Queuing System

Overview

Queuing System is a Minecraft Paper plugin developed for SparkBlock. It allows players to wait in the hub and enjoy minigames or chat while queuing for a main game. The system supports seamless party queuing, countdowns, and automatic teleportation to the game server when enough players are ready.

Features

• Hub Queuing: Players remain in the hub, enjoying minigames and socializing while waiting for a game to start.
• Party Support: Queue up with friends in parties for a shared game experience.
• Seamless Experience: Easy and intuitive queuing and party management.
• Countdown Timer: Starts a countdown when enough players are queued, building anticipation before the game begins.
• Automatic Teleportation: Teleports all queued players to the game server when the countdown ends.
• Multiplayer Support: Designed for large groups and smooth transitions.

Technologies Used

• Java, Paper API, Spigot/Bukkit
• Event-driven programming
• Party and queue management
• Teleportation and player state handling
• UI for queue status and countdowns

Challenges & Solutions

• Party Queuing: Built a robust system for managing parties and ensuring all members join the same game.
• Countdown Logic: Implemented reliable countdowns and notifications for queued players.
• Teleportation Management: Ensured smooth and synchronized teleportation for all players.
• Hub Integration: Integrated with hub minigames and chat for a fun waiting experience.

Future Improvements

• Add more hub minigames and activities.
• Integrate cross-server queuing and matchmaking.
• Enhance UI/UX for queue and party management.
• Support for more server versions and custom game types.