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This guide covers all available commands, their usage, permissions, and examples for NHideAndSeek plugin.

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Command Overview

All NHideAndSeek commands use the base command /has or /hideandseek.

Player Commands

Join games, view stats, purchase effects, and more

Admin Commands

Create arenas, manage games, configure settings

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Player Commands

Commands available to all players without special permissions.

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Basic Commands

Description: Display command help menuUsage: /has helpPermission: None (default)Example:
/has help
Shows a list of available commands based on your permissions.
Description: Open the arena selection menuUsage: /has menuPermission: None (default)Aliases: NoneExample:
/has menu
Opens a GUI showing all available arenas with their current status and player counts.
Description: Join a specific arenaUsage: /has join <arena>Permission: None (default)Arguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the arena to join
Examples:
/has join lobby
/has join parkour
/has join citymap
Notes:
  • Arena must be in waiting/countdown state
  • Arena must not be full
  • You cannot join if already in a game
Description: Leave your current gameUsage: /has leavePermission: None (default)Example:
/has leave
Notes:
  • Returns you to main lobby (if configured)
  • Your statistics are saved
  • You can rejoin immediately
Description: List all available arenasUsage: /has listPermission: None (default)Example:
/has list
Shows arena names, current player counts, and game status.

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Statistics Commands

Description: View player statisticsUsage: /has stats [player]Permission: None (default)Arguments:
  • [player] - Optional player name (defaults to yourself)
Examples:
/has stats
/has stats Notch
/has stats Steve123
Statistics Displayed:
  • Games played & won
  • Wins as Hider/Seeker
  • Total kills & deaths
  • K/D ratio
  • Win rate percentage
  • Total coins
  • Time played
Description: View top players leaderboardUsage: /has leaderboardPermission: None (default)Aliases: /has topExamples:
/has leaderboard
/has top
Leaderboards:
  • Top Wins
  • Top Kills
  • Top Coins
  • Top Games Played
Shows top 10 players in each category.

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Shop & Effects

Description: Open the effects shopUsage: /has effectsPermission: None (default)Aliases: /has shopExamples:
/has effects
/has shop
Features:
  • Browse WIN, KILL, and DIE effects
  • Purchase effects with coins
  • Select active effects
  • Preview effect descriptions

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Communication

Description: Toggle between chat modesUsage: /has chatPermission: None (default)Example:
/has chat
Chat Modes:
  • Global Chat - Talk to all players on the server
  • Team Chat - Talk only to players in your arena
  • Spectator Chat - Spectators and admins only
Cycles through available modes based on your game state.

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Admin Commands

Commands for server administrators and moderators.

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Arena Management

Description: Create a new arenaUsage: /has create <arena>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the new arena (alphanumeric)
Examples:
/has create lobby
/has create forest
/has create citymap
Notes:
  • Arena name must be unique
  • Creates arena with default settings
  • Requires further setup with editor mode
  • Arena starts as disabled until setup is complete
Description: Delete an existing arenaUsage: /has delete <arena>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the arena to delete
Examples:
/has delete oldmap
/has delete testarea
Warning:
This action is permanent! The arena configuration file will be deleted.
  • Kicks all players from the arena
  • Deletes arena configuration file
  • Cannot be undone
Description: Enter/exit arena editor modeUsage: /has editor <arena>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the arena to edit
Examples:
/has editor lobby
/has editor parkour
Editor Mode Features:
  • Set arena boundaries (pos1, pos2)
  • Configure spawn points
  • Set world region
  • Visual tools for setup
Tools Received:
  • Arena Wand - Left click: pos1, Right click: pos2
  • Spawn Wand - Right click to set spawn points
Use /has editor again to exit editor mode.
Description: Set spawn point at your current locationUsage: /has setspawn <type>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <type> - Spawn type: lobby, hider, seeker, spectator
Examples:
/has setspawn lobby
/has setspawn hider
/has setspawn seeker
/has setspawn spectator
Spawn Types:
  • lobby - Where players wait before game starts
  • hider - Random spawn for hiders (add multiple)
  • seeker - Where seekers spawn (add multiple)
  • spectator - Where spectators are teleported
Notes:
  • Must be in editor mode
  • Hider/Seeker spawns can be set multiple times
  • Players spawn at random hider/seeker spawn points
Description: Open arena settings GUIUsage: /has settings <arena>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the arena to configure
Examples:
/has settings lobby
/has settings forest
Configurable Settings:
  • Min/Max players
  • Game duration
  • Hiding time
  • Seeker ratio
  • Hider effects (speed, invisibility, scale)
  • Seeker fireball settings
  • Team balance options
  • Priority seeker permissions

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Game Control

Description: Start the game you’re currently inUsage: /has startPermission: nhideandseek.adminExample:
/has start
Requirements:
  • Must be in a game
  • Game must be in waiting/countdown state
  • Minimum player count must be met
Description: Stop the game you’re currently inUsage: /has stopPermission: nhideandseek.adminExample:
/has stop
Notes:
  • Ends the game immediately
  • No winner declared
  • Players returned to lobby
Description: Force start a game regardless of player countUsage: /has forcestart <arena>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the arena
Examples:
/has forcestart lobby
/has forcestart citymap
Notes:
  • Bypasses minimum player requirement
  • Useful for testing
  • Game may be unbalanced with few players
Description: Force stop a game from console or remotelyUsage: /has forcestop <arena>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Name of the arena
Examples:
/has forcestop lobby
/has forcestop forest
Notes:
  • Can be used from console
  • Stops game immediately
  • Useful for emergency situations
Description: Pre-assign a player’s role in lobbyUsage: /has setrole <player> <hider|seeker|auto>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <player> - Player name
  • <role> - Role: hider, seeker, or auto
Examples:
/has setrole Notch seeker
/has setrole Steve hider
/has setrole Alex auto
Notes:
  • Only works in lobby phase (before game starts)
  • Player is notified of role assignment
  • auto removes manual assignment
  • Role is locked until game starts
  • Useful for content creators or special events
Great for YouTube videos where you want specific players to be seekers!
Description: Set game duration for an arenaUsage: /has settime <arena> <seconds>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <arena> - Arena name
  • <seconds> - Duration in seconds
Examples:
/has settime lobby 300
/has settime forest 600
/has settime quick 180
Recommended Durations:
  • 3 minutes (180s) - Quick games
  • 5 minutes (300s) - Standard games
  • 10 minutes (600s) - Long games

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Player Management

Description: Manage player coinsUsage: /has coins <player> <add|set|remove|check> [amount]Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <player> - Player name
  • <action> - Action: add, set, remove, or check
  • [amount] - Amount of coins (not needed for check)
Examples:
/has coins Notch check
/has coins Steve add 100
/has coins Alex set 500
/has coins Player remove 50
Actions:
  • check - Display current coin balance
  • add - Add coins to player’s balance
  • set - Set exact coin amount
  • remove - Remove coins from balance
Aliases:
  • /has setcoins
  • /has addcoins
Description: Reset a player’s statisticsUsage: /has resetstats <player>Permission: nhideandseek.adminArguments:
  • <player> - Player name (online or offline)
Examples:
/has resetstats Notch
/has resetstats Steve123
What Gets Reset:
  • Games played & won
  • Wins as Hider/Seeker
  • Total kills & deaths
  • K/D ratio
  • Win rate
  • Coins (set to 0)
  • Time played
This action is permanent and cannot be undone!
Note: Action is logged for audit purposes.

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System Commands

Description: Set the main lobby locationUsage: /has setmainlobbyPermission: nhideandseek.adminExample:
/has setmainlobby
Notes:
  • Stand at desired lobby location
  • Run the command
  • Players will be teleported here when leaving games
  • Includes exact coordinates and rotation
  • Also sets in config.yml
Description: Reload plugin configurationUsage: /has reloadPermission: nhideandseek.adminExample:
/has reload
What Gets Reloaded:
  • Main configuration (config.yml)
  • Language files
  • Effects configuration
  • Menu configurations
  • Arena settings
Notes:
  • Does not interrupt active games
  • Players in games are not affected
  • New settings apply to next game
  • Database connection is not reloaded
Use this to apply configuration changes without restarting the server!

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Permissions

Complete permission node reference for NHideAndSeek.

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Permission Structure

nhideandseek.*                    # All permissions
nhideandseek.admin                # All admin commands
nhideandseek.effect.*             # All effects unlocked
nhideandseek.effect.<effectid>    # Specific effect access

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Player Permissions

PermissionDescriptionDefault
nhideandseek.joinJoin gamestrue
nhideandseek.leaveLeave gamestrue
nhideandseek.menuOpen arena menutrue
nhideandseek.statsView statisticstrue
nhideandseek.leaderboardView leaderboardtrue
nhideandseek.effectsAccess effects shoptrue
nhideandseek.chatToggle chat modestrue
Default permissions are granted to all players automatically.

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Admin Permissions

PermissionDescriptionDefault
nhideandseek.adminAll admin commandsop
nhideandseek.createCreate arenasop
nhideandseek.deleteDelete arenasop
nhideandseek.editorArena editor modeop
nhideandseek.settingsModify arena settingsop
nhideandseek.forcestartForce start gamesop
nhideandseek.forcestopForce stop gamesop
nhideandseek.setroleAssign player rolesop
nhideandseek.coinsManage player coinsop
nhideandseek.resetstatsReset player statsop
nhideandseek.reloadReload pluginop

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Effect Permissions

Effect permissions allow VIP/Premium players to access exclusive cosmetic effects.
PermissionDescription
nhideandseek.effect.*Access all effects (bypass shop)
nhideandseek.effect.fireworksFireworks victory effect
nhideandseek.effect.heartsHearts win effect
nhideandseek.effect.rainbowRainbow circle effect
nhideandseek.effect.starStar celebration effect
nhideandseek.effect.bloodBlood splash kill effect
nhideandseek.effect.fireFire explosion effect
nhideandseek.effect.lightningLightning strike effect
nhideandseek.effect.smokeSmoke cloud effect
nhideandseek.effect.soulSoul ascension death effect
nhideandseek.effect.angelAngel wings effect
nhideandseek.effect.ghostGhost fade effect
nhideandseek.effect.explosionExplosive death effect
How Effect Permissions Work:
  1. With Permission: Effect is visible in shop but FREE (no coin cost)
  2. Without Permission: Effect requires purchase with coins
  3. With effect.*: All effects are free and unlocked
Example Configuration: 
# In your permissions plugin (LuckPerms, etc.)
groups:
  vip:
    permissions:
      - nhideandseek.effect.fireworks
      - nhideandseek.effect.rainbow
      - nhideandseek.effect.lightning

  premium:
    permissions:
      - nhideandseek.effect.*  # All effects free

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Seeker Priority Permissions

Configure VIP players to have higher chance of becoming seekers. In arena settings: 
settings:
  teams:
    seeker-priority:
      enabled: true
      permissions:
        - "vip.premium"
        - "rank.elite"
      priority-weight: 3.0
How It Works:
  • Players with listed permissions have 3x higher chance to be seeker
  • Does not guarantee seeker role
  • Works with random assignment
  • Useful for giving VIPs preferred roles
For more help, check our Discord or GitHub repository!