Arena Setup - MineBazaar

Setting up arenas is a fundamental part of NHideAndSeek. This guide covers arena creation, configuration, and spawn point management.

Creating an Arena

Basic Creation

To create a new arena, use the following command:

/has create <arenaName>

Arena names should be unique and consist of alphanumeric characters. Spaces and special characters are not recommended.

Example:

/has create parkour
/has create skyblock_hide
/has create forest_escape

After creating an arena, the plugin will initialize it with default settings. You’ll need to configure spawn points next.

Arena Editor Mode

Entering Editor Mode

To set spawn points and define the arena boundaries, enter editor mode:

/has editor <arenaName>

Example:

/has editor parkour

Editor Controls

Once in editor mode, you can set spawn locations:

Control	Action
Left Click	Set Position 1 (with item in hand)
Right Click	Set Position 2 (with item in hand)
Drop Item	Clear current selection

Exiting Editor Mode

To exit editor mode, use the same command again:

/has editor <arenaName>

Spawn Point Management

Setting Spawn Points

After defining the arena area in editor mode, you need to set specific spawn points for different player roles also in editor mode.

/has setspawn <type>

Spawn Point Types

Type	Purpose	Who Spawns Here
lobby	Main lobby spawn	All players initially
hider	Hider starting location	Players assigned as Hiders
seeker	Seeker starting location	Players assigned as Seekers
spectator	Spectator area	Players watching the game

Setting Each Spawn Type

Stand at the desired location and execute the command:

# Set lobby spawn (where players join)
/has setspawn lobby

# Set hider spawn (where hiders start hiding)
/has setspawn hider

# Set seeker spawn (where seekers begin searching)
/has setspawn seeker

# Set spectator spawn (where spectators watch)
/has setspawn spectator

Set the lobby spawn first, then hider, seeker, and spectator spawns. Test each spawn location in-game to ensure they’re correct.

Arena Configuration

To configure arena settings, use:

/has settings <arenaName>

This opens an inventory-based GUI where you can adjust various settings.

Configurable Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Purpose
Min Players	1-100	2	Minimum players to start game
Max Players	2-100	20	Maximum player capacity
Game Duration	30-3600s	300s	Total game length (5 minutes)
Seeker Ratio	2-10	4	1 seeker per X players
Hiding Time	5-300s	20s	Grace period before seekers release
Hider Scale	0.1-1.0	0.4	Hider size multiplier (40% of normal)
Speed Amplifier	0-5	2	Hider speed boost level
Fireball Cooldown	0.5-10s	2s	Seconds between fireball shots
Fireball Damage	0.5-20	5	Damage per fireball hit
Unlimited Fireballs	true/false	false	Unlimited fireball mode

Understanding Game Settings

Player Limits

Min Players: 2  →  Game won't start with less than 2 players
Max Players: 20 →  Arena capacity is 20 players maximum

Seeker Ratio

Seeker Ratio: 4
├─ 4-7 players   → 1 seeker
├─ 8-11 players  → 2 seekers
├─ 12-15 players → 3 seekers
└─ 16+ players   → 4+ seekers (continues pattern)

Hider Settings

Hider Scale: At 0.4, hiders are 40% of normal size, making them harder to see
Speed Amplifier: Level 2 means hiders move 20% faster
Hiding Time: 20 seconds before seekers are released - gives hiders time to hide

Fireball Settings

Cooldown: 2 seconds between shots means seekers can shoot every 2 seconds
Damage: 5 damage means 4 fireballs = 1 hider eliminated (assuming hiders have 20 health)
Unlimited: When enabled, seekers don’t need items to shoot fireballs

Arena Management

Listing Arenas

To see all created arenas:

/has list

This displays all arenas with their current status and player count.

Deleting an Arena

To remove an arena completely:

/has delete <arenaName>

Deleting an arena is permanent. All arena data will be lost. Players currently in that arena will be kicked to the main lobby.

Game Control

Starting a Game

Once players have joined an arena, start the game:

/has start

This initiates a countdown (default: 10 seconds) before the game begins.

You must have the minimum number of players for the game to start. Use /has forcestart to bypass this check.

Force Starting

To start a game regardless of player count:

/has forcestart <arenaName>

Stopping a Game

To end an active game prematurely:

/has stop

The arena will reset to the waiting state, and all players will be moved to the spectator area.

Force Stopping

To forcefully stop any game:

/has forcestop <arenaName>

Best Practices

Arena Design Tips

Lobby Area: Make it spacious and easy to navigate
- Use clear walkways
- Separate from gameplay area
- Add signs for directions
Hider Spawn: Place away from seeker spawn
- Give hiders a running start
- Avoid cramped spaces
- Ensure multiple escape routes
Seeker Spawn: Central location
- Allows coverage of entire map
- Balanced distance to hider spawns
- Elevated position for visibility (optional)
Spectator Area: Elevated or isolated
- Won’t interfere with gameplay
- Good visibility of action
- Protected from fireballs

Configuration Recommendations

For Casual Play:

Min Players: 3
Max Players: 20
Game Duration: 5 minutes (300s)
Seeker Ratio: 4
Hiding Time: 20s
Hider Scale: 0.4
Speed Amplifier: 2
Fireball Damage: 5

For Competitive/Tournament:

Min Players: 6
Max Players: 16
Game Duration: 8 minutes (480s)
Seeker Ratio: 3
Hiding Time: 30s
Hider Scale: 0.5
Speed Amplifier: 1
Fireball Damage: 3

For Streamer Events:

Min Players: 4
Max Players: 12
Game Duration: 10 minutes (600s)
Seeker Ratio: 5
Hiding Time: 45s
Hider Scale: 0.3
Speed Amplifier: 3
Fireball Damage: 4
Unlimited Fireballs: true

Troubleshooting

Arena Won’t Start

Problem: Clicking start but nothing happens Solutions:

Check player count meets minimum requirement: /has list
Ensure all spawn points are set: /has editor <arena> then /has settings <arena>
Check console for error messages
Use /has forcestart if minimum players requirement is the issue

Players Spawning in Wrong Location

Problem: Players spawning outside arena or in water Solutions:

Re-set spawn points: /has setspawn <type>
Ensure spawn location is solid ground
Check Y-coordinate is not too high or low
Test spawn by joining arena

Game Ending Too Quickly

Problem: Games end before expected time Solutions:

Check game duration setting: /has settings <arena>
Verify hiders have adequate hiding spots
Ensure hider speed and size are balanced
Check seeker ratio isn’t too high

Fireballs Not Working

Problem: Seekers can’t shoot fireballs Solutions:

Check fireball damage isn’t set to 0
Verify cooldown isn’t too long
Ensure seekers are in SEEKER role
Check if “Unlimited Fireballs” is disabled - if so, seekers need fireball items

Advanced Configuration

Database Integration

Arenas are automatically saved to the configured database (SQLite by default). No additional setup needed.

Custom World Support

Arenas can span multiple worlds. When setting spawns, the current world is automatically recorded.

Performance Optimization

For large arenas or servers with many arenas:

Keep arena sizes reasonable (under 10,000 blocks)
Avoid overly complex terrain
Limit active games with max player count
Monitor server TPS

Quick Reference

Essential Commands

# Create new arena
/has create <name>

# Edit arena (set boundaries)
/has editor <name>

# Set spawn points
/has setspawn lobby|hider|seeker|spectator

# Configure settings
/has settings <name>

# List all arenas
/has list

# Start game
/has start

# Stop game
/has stop

# Delete arena
/has delete <name>

Required Permissions

All arena setup commands require: nhideandseek.admin

Need Help? Check the Commands page for detailed command information.

​Creating an Arena

​Basic Creation

​Arena Editor Mode

​Entering Editor Mode

​Editor Controls

​Exiting Editor Mode

​Spawn Point Management

​Setting Spawn Points

​Spawn Point Types

​Setting Each Spawn Type

​Arena Configuration

​Opening Settings Menu

​Configurable Settings

​Understanding Game Settings

​Player Limits

​Seeker Ratio

​Hider Settings

​Fireball Settings

​Arena Management

​Listing Arenas

​Deleting an Arena

​Game Control

​Starting a Game

​Force Starting

​Stopping a Game

​Force Stopping

​Best Practices

​Arena Design Tips

​Configuration Recommendations

​Troubleshooting

​Arena Won’t Start

​Players Spawning in Wrong Location

​Game Ending Too Quickly

​Fireballs Not Working

​Advanced Configuration

​Database Integration

​Custom World Support

​Performance Optimization

​Quick Reference

​Essential Commands

​Required Permissions

Creating an Arena

Basic Creation

Arena Editor Mode

Entering Editor Mode

Editor Controls

Exiting Editor Mode

Spawn Point Management

Setting Spawn Points

Spawn Point Types

Setting Each Spawn Type

Arena Configuration

Opening Settings Menu

Configurable Settings

Understanding Game Settings

Player Limits

Seeker Ratio

Hider Settings

Fireball Settings

Arena Management

Listing Arenas

Deleting an Arena

Game Control

Starting a Game

Force Starting

Stopping a Game

Force Stopping

Best Practices

Arena Design Tips

Configuration Recommendations

Troubleshooting

Arena Won’t Start

Players Spawning in Wrong Location

Game Ending Too Quickly

Fireballs Not Working

Advanced Configuration

Database Integration

Custom World Support

Performance Optimization

Quick Reference

Essential Commands

Required Permissions