Hunt The King v1.0.3

New gameplay improvements, admin fixes, and a brand new developer API.​

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NEW — Deposit Zone Redesign

The Deposit Zone has been completely redesigned to improve:

• Better clarity for players
• Improved gameplay readability
• Cleaner and more intuitive experience

A more polished and understandable gameplay flow.

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Admin & System Fixes

GUI Improvements

• SettingsGUI: BungeeCord toggle now applies instantly (no restart needed)
• DatabaseGUI: mode switch now reloads the database automatically
• MySQL fields update instantly without manual reload

Everything is now faster, cleaner, and more reliable.

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NEW — Public API

Hunt The King now provides a full API for developers. (Soon in Wiki on obsidianlabs.fr)

Core API

• New HuntTheKingAPI static access
• Designed for easy addon integration

Interfaces

• IGamePlayer (read-only player data)
• IGameSession (read-only session data)

Safe and clean access to game data.

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New Events System

Hook into the game with new events:

• HTKPlayerJoinArenaEvent
• HTKPlayerLeaveArenaEvent
• HTKPlayerKillEvent
• HTKGameEndEvent

Events are triggered in:

• GameManager (join / leave / end)
• BountyManager (kills)

Perfect for custom plugins, rewards, and extensions.

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Easier for both developers and server owners.

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Why This Update Matters

• Better gameplay clarity
• More reliable admin tools
• Full developer extensibility

Hunt The King is now more than a plugin — it's a platform.

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Ready to upgrade your server?​

Deliver a better experience.
Extend your gameplay.
Build your own systems.

Update now.​

This update transforms Hunt The King into a fully team-based PvP experience.​

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NEW — TEAM MODES SYSTEM

Play together. Hunt together. Win together.

Hunt The King now introduces a complete Team System, bringing a whole new dimension to gameplay.

Available Modes:

• Solo
• Duo
• Quatuor (4 players teams)

Core Features:

• Automatic team assignment
• Grouped team spawning
• Friendly fire prevention
• Team-based ranking at the end of the game
• Shared bounty system (configurable per arena)

Turn every game into a coordinated hunt.
Strategy, communication, and teamwork now matter.

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A NEW WAY TO PLAY

With team modes, the Hunt changes completely:

• Protect your King as a squad
• Coordinate attacks with your team
• Control the map together
• Create real PvP strategies

This is no longer just a game. It’s a team experience.

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PERFORMANCE & STABILITY BOOST

Massive backend improvements for smoother gameplay:

• HikariCP connection pool for MySQL
• Persistent connection for SQLite
• LRU cache system (auto-save on eviction)
• ConcurrentHashMap for core managers
• Hot path optimized (config calls removed)
• Memory & thread safety improvements

Better performance even with more players and arenas

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SMART SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

• Optimized game tick execution
• Safer location serialization (null guards)
• Clean shutdown with databaseManager

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ADMIN & UX IMPROVEMENTS

• New delete arena button (with confirmation GUI)
• Cleaner arena management workflow
• Improved configuration handling

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SPECTATOR MODE

• Improved spectator experience
• Better transitions between game states

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LOCALIZATION

• Missing language keys added (FR + EN)

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WHY THIS UPDATE MATTERS

This update brings:

• A completely new way to play (teams)
• More strategic PvP gameplay
• Stronger player engagement
• Better performance & stability

Perfect for servers looking for competitive team gameplay.

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THE HUNT HAS EVOLVED​

Hunt The King is no longer just about survival.
It’s about team coordination, strategy, and domination.​

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READY TO HUNT AS A TEAM?​

Form your squad.
Protect your King.
Eliminate your enemies.

Update now and experience team-based PvP like never before.​

Internal improvements to enhance stability and overall performance.