Spartan AntiCheat & AntiExploit v4.0.8.8

News:

• Scheduler handlers have now been optimised and will no longer repeat unnecessarily, ultimately causing a bunch of performance wasted.
• For those interested, the inventory menus have been reorganised and improved, ultimately adding new content. One of them is a Minecraft Hosting service I've launched.

Logs:

1. Corrected a Jesus speed building false positive.
2. Removed the problematic Speed ice-speed(exit) detection.
3. Corrected a Speed below-ice blocks false positive.
4. Corrected an IrregularMovements bouncing-blocks(calculated) piston false positive.
5. Potentially corrected a damage-less plugin-disable multi-thread console error.
6. Corrected a NoFall pattern liquid falling false positive.
7. Slightly improved the Vloud feature with better queueing.
8. Slightly improved the Block utilities with new advanced methods.
9. Corrected a Jesus upwards(after) half-block false positive.
10. Potentially corrected several Fly elytra false positives.
11. Greatly improved the Player-Info inventory menu with better item redirections.
12. Fixed a Cancel-After-Violation option dynamic-exception bug.
13. Corrected a Search-Engine feature SQL non-existent table error.
14. Potentially corrected a Spartan-Player multi-threaded object no-such-method console error.
15. Corrected a Wave-Punished-Players inventory menu null offline-player error.
16. Corrected a Wave-Punished-Players inventory menu null offline-player issue.
17. Corrected several Jesus upwards false positives.
18. Corrected an ElytraMove fly(stable) false positive.
19. Corrected an Invisible-Block protection scaffolding block issue.
20. Corrected a BlockReach abnormal ender-crystal issue prior to 1.9.
21. Corrected several NoSlowdown potion-type & food false positives.
22. Drastically improved the Item-Atributes compatibility with better handling.
23. Corrected several Jesus upwards wall-block false positives.
24. Updated the plugin's online documentation.
25. Corrected an IrregularMovements illegal TPS loss false positive.
26. Corrected a Paper/PaperSpigot version-type identification bug.
27. Drastically optimised the Scheduler handlers with proper location calculations.
28. Greatly improved the Spartan, Configurations, Syn & Recommended-Plugins inventory menus.
29. Slightly improved the plugin's Cache clearance system.
30. Slightly improved the Awareness notifications for Syn members.
31. Corrected a KillAura comparison latency false positive.
32. Delayed the execution of punishments to account for players leaving.
33. Corrected a Ground utility lily-pad hitbox height calculation bug.
34. Corrected a Jesus depth-strider false positive.
35. Applied a delay on all checks when world-save occurs.

News:

• Implemented a new Syn inventory menu named Wave-Punished-Players. The Wave is an old feature that allows you to punish players all at once. This way, you can add players to the punishment wave and review them via this menu before executing it.

Logs:

1. Corrected a metrics error for unsupported server types.
2. Greatly improved the SQL logging system with better codes.
3. Corrected an ImpossibleActions cactus building false positive.
4. Corrected a Jesus swimming exit false positive.
5. Greatly improved the Invisible-Block protection.
6. Slightly improved the Lag-Management system.
7. Greatly improved the Combat handlers.
8. Corrected several 1.9+ pvp-mechanic KillAura & HitReach false positives.
9. Corrected a bug where the checks.yml option ImpossibleActions.check_cactus wouldn't work.
10. Corrected 2 ImpossibleActions cactus false positives.
11. Updated the plugin's online documentation.
12. Implemented name support to custom Verbose notifications.
13. Greatly improved the Search-Engine & SQL-Logging features.
14. Corrected a major issue that prevented the Search-Engine from correctly caching information.
15. Corrected several KillAura comparison false positives.
16. Corrected an Elytramove ratio(instant) firework false positive.
17. Brought back the Cloud false-positive collection feature.
18. Corrected a Configuration menu broken message.
19. Corrected a Jesus walking building false positive.
20. Corrected a potential Jesus upwards building false positive.
21. Corrected a Movement utilities null-pointer console error.
22. Implemented a new language.yml configuration option. (mining_message)
23. Implemented clickable messages on mining notifications.
24. Slightly improved the Suspected-Players & Hacker-Finder inventory menus.
25. Implemented a new Syn inventory menu named Wave-Punished-Players.

News:

• A Spartan-Player multi-threaded object bug has been corrected that prevented the FastEat check from properly functioning.
• NoSlowdown has had its packets detection enabled for high violation players due to its unknown yet stability.
• Specific ProtocolLib codes have been improved and moved to another class to prevent general functionality disasters for customers who do not have ProtocolLib installed.
• The IrregularMovements has had its bouncing-blocks(calculated) detection rewritten, as the previous was unstable, outdated & overall badly changed over time.
• The Speed check will no longer falsely violate players who move one slabs, stairs or other stepping blocks.

Logs:

1. Corrected the description of 2 items in Spartan inventory menu.
2. Corrected a Speed speed ice-block limit false positives.
3. Corrected a NoFall ratio ground false positive.
4. Greatly improved the Jesus check with faster timers.
5. Drastically improved the Jesus upwards detection with bug corrections.
6. Greatly improved the Hack-Prevention multi-threaded object.
7. Corrected 2 major bugs in the cancel-after-violation feature.
8. Corrected a Noslowdown ProtocolLib console error.
9. Corrected an Exploits undetected-movement entity pushing false positive.
10. Corrected several ElytraMove slow-falling effect false positives.
11. Potentially corrected a Fly calculated honey-block false positive.
12. Implemented support for a plugin named PrinterMode.
13. Greatly improved & optimized the Chunk-Manager utilities.
14. Greatly improved the Building protection with better bucket support.
15. Greatly improved the Punishment utilities.
16. Drastically improved the Version compatibility.
17. Slightly modified the default language.yml.
18. Updated the plugin's online documentation.
19. Implemented a new configuration syntax. {server:type}
20. Corrected several Jesus speed dolphin depth-strider false positives.
21. Greatly improved the Item-Attributes feature compatibility.
22. Corrected several Speed limit Item-Attributes false positives.
23. Corrected several Speed limit semi-block false positives.
24. Enabled the NoSlowdown packets check.
25. Implemented a new Location refreshing system to prevent exploitable teleport bypasses.
26. Slightly improved the Movement utilities.
27. Corrected a XRay check 1.7 no-such-method console error.
28. Greatly improved the XRay check.
29. Slightly modified the default config.yml configuration.
30. Greatly improved the Ground utilities with better honey-block support.
31. Completely rewritten the IrregularMovements bouncing-blocks(calculated) detection.
32. Corrected several IrregularMovements bouncing-blocks(calculated) false positives.
33. Slightly optimized the IrregularMovements check.
34. Corrected a Movement utilities broken method.
35. Corrected a Speed ice-speed(exit) false positive.
36. Corrected a bug that prevented NoSlowdown & FastEat check from functioning correctly.

Logs:

1. Corrected a settings.yml wrong configuration option bug.
2. Slightly improved the Invisible-Block protection.
3. Corrected a few minor Block utilities material library bugs.
4. Corrected a class initialisation issue.
5. Slightly improved the Spartan-Player multi-threaded object.
6. Corrected an Exploits packet-overflow asynchronous-entity error.

News:

• Several major bugs have been corrected that prevented the correct functionality of the ElytraMove check. This check has been considered semi-advanced since it almost was released, so I decided to improve all its current detections and implement a new more advanced one.
• The NoSlowdown check has received 2 new detections. One aims to better handle potion usage, and the other will take advantage of ProtocolLib to detected packets. Please keep in mind that the packets detection is still slightly unstable and is not enabled yet.
• A huge bug has found in the X-Ray check related to Syn members, that prevented it from working correctly for the rest of customers. This has now been corrected and its detections has become noticeably more strict.
• Many reported the Developer-Report feature not working lately, so improvements have taken place in the web-server's part to make it more universally compatible, but also the Search-Engine will now properly calculate its memory usage and allow many more logs to be cached.
• The KillAura check has received major improvements in its timers, allowing them to count only when required, which means more time allocated for detections. For that reason, the CombatAnalysis check is deemed outdated and is therefore removed for good.
• The Exploits packet-overflow check has been drastically improved, hence making Spartan stronger against huge amounts of packets, and ultimately many server crashers.

Logs:

1. Slightly optimized the Move utilities.
2. Greatly improved the Move utilities with new methods.
3. Slightly improved the Spartan-Player multi-threaded object.
4. Greatly improved the Scheduler handlers.
5. Corrected a CrackShot compatibility no-such-method console error.
6. Drastically improved the Exploits packet-overflow detection.
7. Corrected several bugs that prevented the ElytraMove check from functioning as expected.
8. Corrected an ElytraMove speed(difference) ground false positive.
9. Corrected an ElytraMove speed(difference) air false positive.
10. Implemented a new ElytraMove detection named prediction.
11. Greatly improved the Block utilities with better material libraries.
12. Corrected a BlockReach end-crystal false positive.
13. Corrected several recurring boat false positives caused by a bug in the Spartan-Player multi-threaded object.
14. Slightly optimized the Ground utilities.
15. Implemented 2 new Noslowdown detections named packets & potion.
16. Implemented 2 new checks.yml configuration options.
17. Updated the online documentation of the plugin.
18. Corrected a Search-Engine size limitation bug that also broke the Developer-Report feature.
19. Slightly improved the Thread system.
20. Slightly optimized the Lag-Management system.
21. Implemented a new awareness notification about asynchronous detections.
22. Corrected several bugs that prevented the XRay check from functioning as expected.
23. Corrected a NoSwing trident false positive.
24. Corrected a temporary UltimateStatistics compatibility lag issue by using the garbage collector.
25. Corrected several null-pointer console errors caused by the NPC utilities.
26. Replaced the settings.yml option that handles client-side block updates.
27. Corrected a BoatMove 1.7 no-such-field console error.
28. Drastically improved the Attempts utilities with new capabilities.
29. Drastically improved the KillAura check with a more proper time counting system.
30. Corrected a Configurations menu title length console error.
31. Removed some unused code from the Configurations menu.
32. Corrected a Speed normal soul-sand sneaking false positive.
33. Corrected an IrregularMovements step(high) slime false positive.
34. Removed the CombatAnalysis check due to it being outdated.
35. Corrected an Invisible-Block protection issue.
36. Corrected an IrregularMovements climbing(ladder/vine) low limit false positive.
37. Corrected a Speed ice-speed(exit) false positive.
38. Corrected a Clip vector ice false positive.
39. Drastically improved the Combat utilities with more accurate methods.
40. Corrected an IrregularMovements step(high) low TPS false positive.
41. Slightly improved the No-Hit-Delay compatibility.
42. Implemented support for all living entities in the Criticals check.
43. Slightly improved the Debug feature.
44. Corrected a KillAura comparison detection null-pointer console error.
45. Slightly improved the KillAura area detection.
46. Corrected a Fly stable honey-block false positive.
47. Corrected several Clip ypos chorus-plant false positive.
48. Slightly improved the Syn inventory menu.

Settings.yml Changes:

Code:

Added:
Detections.update_blocks_upon_violation

Removed:
Detections.update_blocks_upon_teleport

Checks.yml Changes:

Code:

Added:
Exploits.check_packet_overflow
NoSlowdown.check_packets
NoSlowdown.check_potion

News:

• This update corrected dozens of issues, mainly in the form of movement false positives, caused by Spartan's handlers failing to properly detect players legitimately flying.

Logs:

1. Corrected a call bug with the player-violation event.
2. Optimized the usage of semi-heavy Bukkit methods.
3. Slightly optimized the CombatAnalysis event.
4. Slightly optimized the plugin's Register handler.
5. Slightly improved the TPS protection.
6. Slightly improved the Punish utilities.
7. Removed a repetitive Player utilities method.
8. Corrected an entity damage cancellation bug.
9. Corrected a FastClicks consistency item-drop false positive.
10. Corrected an IrregularMovements jump(unusual) bypass.
11. Slightly optimized the Configuration system.
12. Corrected an IrregularMovements bed/slime step bypass.
13. Greatly improved the Spartan-Player multi-threaded object.
14. Drastically improved the Spartan-Location multi-threaded object.
15. Corrected an IllegalPosition pitch vehicle false positive.
16. Corrected a bug where raw report & ban commands wouldn't work.
17. Added /unban to the raw ban commands.
18. Greatly improved the XRay check.
19. Updated the MagicSpells compatibility.
20. Slightly improved the Clip good(repeated) detection.
21. Drastically improved the Velocity protection.
22. Slightly improved & optimized the Ground utilities.
23. Corrected several Fly neutral lag false positives.
24. Implemented bStats metrics for server & player counting.
25. Corrected an UltimateStatistics compatibility high memory usage.
26. Replaced many Bukkit thread methods with custom methods.
27. Corrected a KillAura hit-box & modulo height false positive.
28. Corrected a Developer-Report feature web-server "Invalid Text" error.
29. Corrected dozens of movement server flying false positives.
30. Updated the Floodgate compatibility with recent codes.
31. Corrected an Asynchronous Chat event console error.
32. Implemented a new settings.yml option. (Important.vl_reset_on_kick)
33. Corrected a small logging bug in the Configuration-Diagnostics feature.
34. Drastically improved & optimized the Move utilities.
35. Slightly optimized the Piracy system.

News:

• The XRay check has been drastically improved, with many bug corrections and better compatibility when it comes to item enchants and potion effects. This should increase its speed and accuracy.

Logs:

1. Corrected an IrregularMovements jump (illegal) clear area false positive.
2. Corrected an IrregularMovements jump(unusual) bypass caused by the False-Positive-Detection feature.
3. Corrected the waterlogged-block compatibility in the Ground utilities.
4. Corrected the waterlogged-block compatibility in the Jesus check.
5. Corrected the waterlogged-block compatibility in the Liquid protection.
6. Corrected a NoFall allow-flight ratio false positive.
7. Slightly improved the Punish utilities verbose information.
8. Slightly improved the Spartan menu item information.
9. Corrected a Noslowdown bow protection false positive.
10. Slightly improved the Move utilities.
11. Drastically improved the XRay check.
12. Slightly optimized the Logging system.
13. Greatly improved the Search-Engine feature.
14. Corrected a repetitive logging issue in the Performance-Optimizer feature.
15. Drastically optimized the Syn scheduler.
16. Corrected an IrregularMovements jump(unusual) specific height false positive.
17. Drastically optimized the Move & Player utilities.
18. Drastically improved the Block utilities with more accurate locations & updated material library.
19. Corrected a NPC damage console error.
20. Corrected an IrregularMovements jump(illegal) air ticks bypass.
21. Corrected an EntityMove vertical (diff) pig step false positive.
22. Further optimized the Spartan-Player scheduler.
23. Corrected a Clip coral-fan block false positive.

News:

• Build 340 was found to be broken, so I scratched it and all its hot-fix subversions to release this stable update.

Logs:

1. Corrected a Chunk utilities plugin loading issue.
2. Corrected a BoatMove ground(packets) ice block false positive.
3. Corrected a BoatMove ice(packets) false positive.
4. Corrected an ImpossibleActions scaffold(normal) building false positive.
5. Corrected an ImpossibleActions scaffold(normal) jumping false positive.
6. Corrected several movement false positives caused by a boat distance bug.
7. Drastically improved the Spartan-Player multi-threaded object.
8. Drastically improved the Spartan-Location multi-threaded object
   
9. Drastically optimized the Spartan-Location multi-threaded object.
10. Drastically improved the Spartan-Inventory multi-threaded object.
    
11. Corrected a HitReach horizontal(short) above-block false positive.
12. Slightly improved the Player utilities.
13. Drastically improved the Ground, Move, Math utilities.
14. Drastically optimized the Speed check.
15. Corrected several Speed stair false positives.
16. Corrected a Fly up honey block false positive.
17. Corrected 2 Event handler null-pointer console errors.
18. Corrected a SmashHit compatibility potential null-pointer console error.
19. Corrected several NPC utilities null-pointer console errors.
20. Slightly improved the ProtocolLib compatibility.
21. Corrected a small syntax bug in the Config utilities.
22. Asynchronous detections will now disable when recording timings.
23. Corrected an IrregularMovements bouncing-blocks none reason false positive.
24. Drastically optimized the Spartan-Player scheduler.
25. Corrected several potential FastHeal false positives.