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Notifications

Notification system for order events.

Overview​

SigmaOrders provides multiple notification methods to keep players informed about order activity.

Notification Methods​

Chat Messages​

Default notification method:

  • Messages appear in chat
  • Color-coded for different events
  • Includes order details

Action Bar​

Non-intrusive notifications:

  • Appears above hotbar
  • Temporary display
  • Doesn't clutter chat

Title Messages​

Prominent notifications:

  • Large text display
  • Center of screen
  • Good for important events

Sound Notifications​

Audio feedback:

  • Configurable sound
  • Volume and pitch control
  • Plays on delivery events

Notification Events​

Order Created​

When an order is created:

  • Creator receives confirmation
  • Announcement broadcast (if enabled)
  • Order details shown

Delivery Received​

When items are delivered:

  • Order creator notified
  • Shows deliverer name
  • Shows quantity delivered
  • Sound plays (if enabled)

Order Completed​

When order is fully collected:

  • Creator notified
  • Order marked as complete
  • Order auto-deleted

Order Expired​

When order expires:

  • Creator notified
  • Refund information shown
  • Order status updated

Announcements​

Order placement announcements:

  • Broadcast to all players (if enabled)
  • Clickable to open orders GUI
  • Shows order details
  • Permission-based (if configured)

Configuration​

notifications:
  enabled: true
  methods:
    - CHAT
    - ACTION_BAR
  sound-on-delivery: true
  sound-name: ENTITY_EXPERIENCE_ORB_PICKUP
  sound-volume: 0.5
  sound-pitch: 1.0
  order-announcements:
    enabled: true
    broadcast-to-all: true
    permission: "sigmaorders.announcement"

Customization​

Messages can be customized in messages.yml:

  • All notification messages
  • Format and colors
  • Placeholder support

Best Practices​

  1. Enable Notifications: Keep players informed
  2. Use Multiple Methods: Combine chat and action bar
  3. Configure Sounds: Audio feedback is helpful
  4. Customize Messages: Match your server style