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 Glowstone
 ==========

 Introduction
 ------------
 Glowstone is a lightweight, from scratch, open source
 [Minecraft](http://minecraft.net) server written in Java that supports plugins
 written for the [Bukkit](http://bukkit.org) API.

 The main goals of the project are to provide a lightweight implementation
 of the Bukkit API and Minecraft server where exact vanilla functionality is
 not needed or higher performance is desired than the official software can
 deliver. Glowstone makes use of a thread-per-world model and performs
 synchronization only when necessitated by the Bukkit API.

 Features
 --------
 Glowstone has a few key advantages over CraftBukkit:
  * It is **100% open source**. While CraftBukkit and most other mods are open
    source, they rely on decompiled Minecraft source code. Glowstone's code is
    completely original.
  * Because of this, it is easy to contribute to Glowstone's development. The
    barrier of entry to contributions is lower because there is no need to work
    around decompiled source or maintain a minimal diff.
  * Glowstone supports all plugins written for the Bukkit API natively. In
    practice, some plugins may try to make use of parts of the API which are not
    yet implemented, but in a completed state Glowstone would support all plugins.
  * Glowstone's simplicity affords it a performance improvement over CraftBukkit
    and other servers, making it especially suited for situations where a large
    amount of players must be supported but Vanilla game features are not needed.

 However, there are several drawbacks:
  * Glowstone **is not finished**. Nothing is guaranteed to work, though many things
    are likely to. If in doubt, ask in `#glowstone`.
  * Vanilla survival features are entirely absent (mobs, hunger, health, so on).
    Glowstone cannot yet replicate a vanilla survival environment. These will be
    added over time.
  * Bukkit plugins which expect the presence of CraftBukkit-specific code
    (that in the `org.bukkit.craftbukkit` or `net.minecraft.server` packages)
    will not work on Glowstone unless they are designed to fail gracefully.
  * Glowstone is not produced by the Bukkit team, and while we do make an effort
    to produce quality work, Glowstone does not undergo the same rigorious testing
    as the Bukkit project.

 Some of the key features that have been implemented are:
  * World loading, saving, and streaming to players.
  * Player interaction with the world (building, digging).
  * Somewhat-complete inventory support.
  * A simple world generator (support for others through Bukkit).
  * World weather (rain, thunder/lightning).
  * Op, ban, IP ban, and whitelist support.
  * Many of the advanced API features of Bukkit.

 Building and Running
 --------------------
 Glowstone can be built with the
 [Java Development Kit](http://oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads) and
 [Gradle](http://gradle.org). The command `gradlew` will build Glowstone and put the
 final jar in `build/distributions/`. Other tasks are listed under `gradlew tasks`.
 A local installation of Gradle can be used instead if desired.

 Running Glowstone is simple because its dependencies are shaded into the output
 jar at compile time. Simply execute `java -jar glowstone.jar` along with any
 extra JVM options desired.

 By default, configuration is stored in the `config/` subdirectory and logs
 are stored in the `logs/` subdirectory. The main configuration file is
 `config/glowstone.yml`, which replaces CraftBukkit's `server.properties` and
 `bukkit.yml`. Settings from these two files will be copied over to Glowstone's
 configuration during the default configuration generation process.

 Glowstone uses [JLine](http://jline.sf.net) for console input and colored
 console output. The JLine console can be disabled in the configuration if a
 flat console is desired.

 Docs and Support
 -------------
 The best place to receive support is on the [Glowstone Forums](https://forums.glowstone.net/),
 where you can ask a question and someone who knows the answer can respond.
 If you prefer IRC, visit our IRC channel `#glowstone` on EsperNet (`irc.esper.net`).

 User and contributor documentation and other articles can be found on the
 [GitHub wiki](https://github.com/SpaceManiac/Glowstone/wiki).
 Javadocs can be generated by using the `gradle javadoc` command and are
 placed in the `build/docs/javadoc/` directory, but these are incomplete
 in some places and in general the code is the best reference.

 For documentation on the Glowkit API (an updated Bukkit which is used to
 write plugins), see the [Glowkit Javadocs](http://build.greatmancode.com/job/Glowkit/javadoc/),
 or visit the official [Bukkit Javadocs](http://jd.bukkit.org/).

 Credits
 -------
  * [The Minecraft Coalition](http://wiki.vg/) and [`#mcdevs`](http://mcdevs.org/) -
    protocol and file formats research.
  * [The Bukkit team](http://bukkit.org) for their outstandingly well-designed
    plugin API.
  * [Trustin Lee](http://gleamynode.net) - author of the
    [Netty](http://netty.io/) library.
  * [Graham Edgecombe](https://github.com/grahamedgecombe/) - author of the
    original [Lightstone](https://github.com/grahamedgecombe/lightstone).
  * All the people behind [Gradle](http://gradle.org) and
    [Java](http://java.oracle.com).
  * [Notch](http://mojang.com/notch) and the rest of
    [Mojang](http://mojang.com) - for making such an awesome game in the first
    place!

 Copyright
 ---------
 Glowstone is open-source software released under the MIT license. Please see
 the `LICENSE` file for details.
	Glowstone
	==========

	Introduction
	------------
	Glowstone is a lightweight, from scratch, open source
	[Minecraft](http://minecraft.net) server written in Java that supports plugins
	written for the [Bukkit](http://bukkit.org) API.

	The main goals of the project are to provide a lightweight implementation
	of the Bukkit API and Minecraft server where exact vanilla functionality is
	not needed or higher performance is desired than the official software can
	deliver. Glowstone makes use of a thread-per-world model and performs
	synchronization only when necessitated by the Bukkit API.

	Features
	--------
	Glowstone has a few key advantages over CraftBukkit:
	* It is 100% open source. While CraftBukkit and most other mods are open
	source, they rely on decompiled Minecraft source code. Glowstone's code is
	completely original.
	* Because of this, it is easy to contribute to Glowstone's development. The
	barrier of entry to contributions is lower because there is no need to work
	around decompiled source or maintain a minimal diff.
	* Glowstone supports all plugins written for the Bukkit API natively. In
	practice, some plugins may try to make use of parts of the API which are not
	yet implemented, but in a completed state Glowstone would support all plugins.
	* Glowstone's simplicity affords it a performance improvement over CraftBukkit
	and other servers, making it especially suited for situations where a large
	amount of players must be supported but Vanilla game features are not needed.

	However, there are several drawbacks:
	* Glowstone is not finished. Nothing is guaranteed to work, though many things
	are likely to. If in doubt, ask in `#glowstone`.
	* Vanilla survival features are entirely absent (mobs, hunger, health, so on).
	Glowstone cannot yet replicate a vanilla survival environment. These will be
	added over time.
	* Bukkit plugins which expect the presence of CraftBukkit-specific code
	(that in the `org.bukkit.craftbukkit` or `net.minecraft.server` packages)
	will not work on Glowstone unless they are designed to fail gracefully.
	* Glowstone is not produced by the Bukkit team, and while we do make an effort
	to produce quality work, Glowstone does not undergo the same rigorious testing
	as the Bukkit project.

	Some of the key features that have been implemented are:
	* World loading, saving, and streaming to players.
	* Player interaction with the world (building, digging).
	* Somewhat-complete inventory support.
	* A simple world generator (support for others through Bukkit).
	* World weather (rain, thunder/lightning).
	* Op, ban, IP ban, and whitelist support.
	* Many of the advanced API features of Bukkit.

	Building and Running
	--------------------
	Glowstone can be built with the
	[Java Development Kit](http://oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads) and
	[Gradle](http://gradle.org). The command `gradlew` will build Glowstone and put the
	final jar in `build/distributions/`. Other tasks are listed under `gradlew tasks`.
	A local installation of Gradle can be used instead if desired.

	Running Glowstone is simple because its dependencies are shaded into the output
	jar at compile time. Simply execute `java -jar glowstone.jar` along with any
	extra JVM options desired.

	By default, configuration is stored in the `config/` subdirectory and logs
	are stored in the `logs/` subdirectory. The main configuration file is
	`config/glowstone.yml`, which replaces CraftBukkit's `server.properties` and
	`bukkit.yml`. Settings from these two files will be copied over to Glowstone's
	configuration during the default configuration generation process.

	Glowstone uses [JLine](http://jline.sf.net) for console input and colored
	console output. The JLine console can be disabled in the configuration if a
	flat console is desired.

	Docs and Support
	-------------
	The best place to receive support is on the [Glowstone Forums](https://forums.glowstone.net/),
	where you can ask a question and someone who knows the answer can respond.
	If you prefer IRC, visit our IRC channel `#glowstone` on EsperNet (`irc.esper.net`).

	User and contributor documentation and other articles can be found on the
	[GitHub wiki](https://github.com/SpaceManiac/Glowstone/wiki).
	Javadocs can be generated by using the `gradle javadoc` command and are
	placed in the `build/docs/javadoc/` directory, but these are incomplete
	in some places and in general the code is the best reference.

	For documentation on the Glowkit API (an updated Bukkit which is used to
	write plugins), see the [Glowkit Javadocs](http://build.greatmancode.com/job/Glowkit/javadoc/),
	or visit the official [Bukkit Javadocs](http://jd.bukkit.org/).

	Credits
	-------
	* [The Minecraft Coalition](http://wiki.vg/) and [`#mcdevs`](http://mcdevs.org/) -
	protocol and file formats research.
	* [The Bukkit team](http://bukkit.org) for their outstandingly well-designed
	plugin API.
	* [Trustin Lee](http://gleamynode.net) - author of the
	[Netty](http://netty.io/) library.
	* [Graham Edgecombe](https://github.com/grahamedgecombe/) - author of the
	original [Lightstone](https://github.com/grahamedgecombe/lightstone).
	* All the people behind [Gradle](http://gradle.org) and
	[Java](http://java.oracle.com).
	* [Notch](http://mojang.com/notch) and the rest of
	[Mojang](http://mojang.com) - for making such an awesome game in the first
	place!

	Copyright
	---------
	Glowstone is open-source software released under the MIT license. Please see
	the `LICENSE` file for details.