Revision as of 01:01, 17 May 2026 by Scarlet(talk | contribs)(Created page with "{{Ambox | type = warning | text = This article is '''not''' about the '''War Rules''' themselves. }} '''ModernWar''' is a Knightspire native system for managing wars. It is used by Staff and '''War Masters''' to manage '''Tiles''', '''Belligerents''', '''Battles''' and '''enforces rules'''. The plugin is not directly operated by regular players, and it is not an automatic replacement for war judgement. ModernWar is mainly controlled through...")
This article is not about the War Rules themselves.
ModernWar is a Knightspire native system for managing wars. It is used by Staff and War Masters to manage Tiles, Belligerents, Battles and enforces rules.
The plugin is not directly operated by regular players, and it is not an automatic replacement for war judgement.
ModernWar is mainly controlled through its GUI.
ModernWar
Create new tileStart draw flow in chat
Manage TilesList tiles to edit/teleport/delete
Clean-UpReset tiles, belligerents, War Masters, bans (keeps confiscated items)
Battle ControlStart/stop/status
Manage War MastersAssign War Masters
Ban EnforcementConfigure banned items and building ban
To create a tile, open /war and select Create new tile. ModernWar will ask for a tile name in chat.
After choosing a name, the draw setup menu can be used to set the tile's status, type and color. Closing the menu lets the War Monitor begin drawing the tile.
Drawing is done by placing the provided banner markers in order around the desired tile shape. Once at least three markers have been placed, open /war again and select Finish Tile Creation.
When a tile is created, ModernWar briefly shows its border. Belligerents and War Masters see relevant tile information in the Action bar.
Belligerents and War Masters
Before a battle can start, ModernWar requires:
at least one Attacker
at least one Defender
at least one War Master
Belligerents and War Masters are managed from the main ModernWar GUI.
Belligerents
Teleport Attackers HereTeleport the whole team to you
Swap Teams
Confiscated Items
Disband All
Teleport Defenders HereTeleport the whole team to you
AttackerOneLeft-click to remove
AttackerTwo (OFFLINE)Left-click to remove
DefenderOneLeft-click to remove
DefenderTwo (OFFLINE)Left-click to remove
Add AttackerLeft-click: select online playerRight-click: type name/UUID
Back
Add DefenderLeft-click: select online playerRight-click: type name/UUID
War Masters
MasterOneClick: remove War Master
MasterTwo (OFFLINE)Click: remove War Master
Back
Add War MasterLeft-click: select online candidateRight-click: type name/UUID
Battles
Battles are controlled from the Battle Control menu.
Battle Control
Start BattleStart on selected tile
Pause BattleRequires an active battle
Stop BattleStop active battle
TimeAdjust active battle timer
No active battleSelect a tile then startInitiative: None (no current holder)Declared: None (declare a contested tile)
Set Battle TitleClick to set title for next battleCurrent: Battle on <tile>
Declare TileDeclare selected tile as contested
MarketStatus: CONTROLLEDType: URBANClick to select
FarmsStatus: OCCUPIEDType: RURALClick to select
GateStatus: CONTESTEDType: FORTClick to selectCurrently selected
BackReturn
The selected battle tile must be CONTESTED. A War Master may either set this beforehand through tile management or use Declare Tile in the Battle Control menu.
During a battle, ModernWar creates a 32x32 capture zone in the center of the contested tile. The active battle is displayed through a Bossbar.
Attackers and Defenders move the boss bar or score by either uncontested presence in the capture zone, or by killing their opponents. If the battle timer expires, it ends in a draw.
War Masters may extend or deduct time from the battle at any point.
Adjust Battle Time
Extend 10 MinutesAdjust active battle duration
Extend 1 MinuteAdjust active battle duration
BackAdjust active battle duration
Deduct 1 MinuteAdjust active battle duration
Deduct 10 MinutesAdjust active battle duration
The battle system follows the regular War Rules. ModernWar tracks the battle state, but War Masters are still responsible for enforcing judgment calls and rule context.
Item Bans and Confiscation
ModernWar can enforce banned items for Belligerents. If a Belligerent uses or equips a banned item while that ban is active, the item is removed from their inventory. The player and online War Masters are notified.
Once the offending player is no longer a Belligerent, a War Master may restore the confiscated items. Restoring returns the item to the player's inventory if they are online. If they are offline, the item is returned to the War Master handling the restoration.
Ban Enforcement
MaceStatus: BannedClick to toggle
Ender PearlStatus: BannedClick to toggle
Chorus FruitStatus: BannedClick to toggle
Wind ChargeStatus: BannedClick to toggle
CobwebStatus: BannedClick to toggle
End CrystalStatus: BannedClick to toggle
Trident (Riptide)Status: BannedClick to toggle
Spear (Lunge)Status: AllowedClick to toggle
Slow Falling ArrowStatus: BannedClick to toggle
Turtle Master PotionStatus: BannedClick to toggle
WeaknessStatus: AllowedClick to toggle
Back
Building BanStatus: EnforcedBlocks placement/breaking except beds,shulkers, doors, or trap escape.Click to toggle
Confiscated Items
AttackerTwo (OFFLINE)Items: 2Click to view items
DefenderOneItems: 1Click to view items
Back
Confiscated: AttackerTwo
Ender PearlIndex: 0Left-click: restore to playerRight-click: delete
MaceIndex: 1Left-click: restore to playerRight-click: delete
Restore All
Back
Delete All
Building Ban
ModernWar also includes a building ban for Belligerents. When enabled, Belligerents cannot freely place or break blocks during enforcement.
Some blocks are allowed, such as beds, shulker boxes and doors. The plugin also features best effort trap escape behavior, i.e. being stuck in a 1x2 hole.
