HyperSpawns

A comprehensive Hytale server mod for controlling mob spawning through named zones with customizable boundaries, spawn control modes, and filtering options. Part of the HyperSystems plugin suite.

Version: 1.0.0 Game: Hytale Early Access License: GPLv3

---

Overview

HyperSpawns integrates directly with Hytale's native spawn suppression system to control mob spawning through named zones. Create zones with customizable boundaries (cuboid, sphere, cylinder), set spawn control modes (block, allow, deny, modify, replace), and use advanced filtering by NPC type, light level, Y level, and more.

---

Key Features

• Named Spawn Zones - Create and manage named zones with unique identifiers
• Multiple Boundary Types - Support for cuboid, sphere, and cylinder boundaries
• Spawn Control Modes:
  • BLOCK - Completely block all mob spawning in the zone
  • ALLOW - Only allow mobs matching the filter to spawn (whitelist)
  • DENY - Prevent mobs matching the filter from spawning (blacklist)
  • MODIFY - Adjust spawn rates with a multiplier
  • REPLACE - Replace spawning mobs with a different NPC type
• Advanced Filtering - Filter by NPC groups, roles, light level, Y level, time of day, and moon phase
• Priority System - Overlapping zones resolved by priority
• Efficient Spatial Indexing - O(1) average lookup using chunk-based indexing
• Auto-save - Automatic periodic saving of zone data
• Global Controls - Server-wide spawn rate multiplier and pause functionality

---

Installation

1. Build the plugin:

   ./gradlew shadowJar

2. Copy the built JAR to your Hytale mods folder:

   cp build/libs/HyperSpawns-1.0.0.jar ~/Documents/Hytale/mods/

3. Start your Hytale server

4. Verify installation:

   /hyperspawns stats
   

---

Quick Start

Block all spawns near spawn point

/hyperspawns pos1 -100 0 -100
/hyperspawns pos2 100 256 100
/hyperspawns zone create spawn_protection cuboid
/hyperspawns zone mode spawn_protection BLOCK

Create a sphere zone

/hyperspawns pos1 0 64 0
/hyperspawns sphere safe_zone 50

---

Commands

Main command: /hyperspawns (aliases: /hspawn, /spawns, /hs)

Zone Management

Command	Description	Permission
/hyperspawns zone create <name> [type]	Create a new zone from selection	hyperspawns.zone.create
/hyperspawns zone delete <name>	Delete a zone	hyperspawns.zone.delete
/hyperspawns zone list [page]	List all zones	hyperspawns.zone.list
/hyperspawns zone info <name>	Show detailed zone information	hyperspawns.zone.list
/hyperspawns zone redefine <name>	Update zone boundary from selection	hyperspawns.zone.modify
/hyperspawns zone mode <name> <mode>	Set zone spawn control mode	hyperspawns.zone.modify
/hyperspawns zone multiplier <name> <0.0-10.0>	Set spawn rate multiplier	hyperspawns.zone.modify
/hyperspawns zone priority <name> <number>	Set zone priority	hyperspawns.zone.modify
/hyperspawns zone enable <name>	Enable a zone	hyperspawns.zone.modify
/hyperspawns zone disable <name>	Disable a zone	hyperspawns.zone.modify

Global Controls

Command	Description	Permission
/hyperspawns global	Show global spawn settings	hyperspawns.global
/hyperspawns global multiplier <0.0-10.0>	Set global spawn rate multiplier	hyperspawns.global
/hyperspawns global pause	Pause all mob spawning server-wide	hyperspawns.global
/hyperspawns global resume	Resume mob spawning	hyperspawns.global

Selection & Utility

Command	Description	Permission
/hyperspawns wand	Get selection wand information	hyperspawns.wand
/hyperspawns wandmode	Toggle wand selection mode	hyperspawns.wand
/hyperspawns pos1 <x> <y> <z> [world]	Set selection position 1	hyperspawns.wand
/hyperspawns pos2 <x> <y> <z> [world]	Set selection position 2	hyperspawns.wand
/hyperspawns sphere <name> <radius> [x y z]	Create sphere zone directly	hyperspawns.zone.create
/hyperspawns reload	Reload configuration and zones	hyperspawns.reload
/hyperspawns stats	View spawn zone statistics	hyperspawns.stats
/hyperspawns debug [on|off]	Toggle debug mode	hyperspawns.debug

---

Permissions

Permission	Description	Default
hyperspawns.admin	Full access (wildcard)	op
hyperspawns.zone.create	Create zones	op
hyperspawns.zone.delete	Delete zones	op
hyperspawns.zone.modify	Modify zone settings	op
hyperspawns.zone.list	List zones	op
hyperspawns.global	Global spawn controls	op
hyperspawns.wand	Use selection wand	op
hyperspawns.reload	Reload configuration	op
hyperspawns.stats	View spawn statistics	op
hyperspawns.debug	Toggle debug mode	op
hyperspawns.bypass	Bypass all zone restrictions	op

---

Configuration

Configuration file: mods/com.hyperspawns_HyperSpawns/config.json

{
"debugMode": false,
"autoSaveIntervalMinutes": 5,
"defaultZoneMode": "block",
"bypassPermission": "hyperspawns.bypass",
"wandItemId": "hytale:stick",
"particlesEnabled": true,
"particleViewDistance": 32,
"globalSpawnMultiplier": 1.0,
"globalSpawnPaused": false
}

See docs/CONFIGURATION.md for detailed configuration reference.

---

How It Works

HyperSpawns integrates directly with Hytale's native spawn suppression system through the ChunkSuppressionIntegrator. When you create a zone with BLOCK or DENY mode:

1. Calculates affected chunks - Determines which chunks intersect with the zone boundary
2. Creates suppression entries - Adds ChunkSuppressionEntry components to each affected chunk
3. Registers suppressed roles - For BLOCK mode, all NPC roles are suppressed; for DENY mode, only filtered roles
4. Updates loaded chunks - Queues updates for already-loaded chunks so changes take effect immediately

This approach is highly efficient because spawn checks are handled by Hytale's native spawning system.

---

Documentation

Document	Description
Admin Guide	Complete server administrator guide
Commands Reference	Detailed command documentation
Configuration	All configuration options
Troubleshooting	Common issues and solutions
Mob Spawning	How Hytale mob spawning works
Architecture	Technical documentation for developers

---

Building from Source

Requirements

• Java 21+ (for building)
• Java 25 (for running on Hytale server)
• Gradle 8.12+
• Hytale Server (Early Access)

./gradlew shadowJar

The output JAR will be in build/libs/.

---

Support

• Discord:https://discord.gg/SNPjyfkYPc
• GitHub Issues:https://github.com/HyperSystemsDev/HyperSpawns/issues

---

Credits

Developed by HyperSystemsDev

Part of the HyperSystems plugin suite:

• HyperPerms - Advanced permissions
• HyperHomes - Home teleportation
• HyperFactions - Faction management
• HyperWarp - Warps, spawns, TPA

---

HyperSpawns - Control Every Creature