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How Protection Works

The Three Layers

Protection in uxmClaims works through three layers:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│         1. CLAIM EXISTS          │
│   Is this chunk protected at all?│
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│         2. FLAGS (Rules)         │
│   What actions are possible here?│
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│      3. PERMISSIONS (Who)        │
│   Who can perform this action?   │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Layer 1: Claim Existence

First question: Is this chunk claimed?

Location Protection
Unclaimed (wilderness) ❌ No protection
Claimed chunk ✅ Protection active

If a chunk is not claimed, anyone can do anything there.

Layer 2: Flags (Global Rules)

Second question: Is this action allowed in this claim?

Flags control what's possible inside a claim. They affect everyone, including the owner.

Example: TNT_EXPLOSIONS flag

Flag Status Effect
OFF TNT cannot explode at all
ON TNT can explode (but who can ignite it depends on permissions)

Think of flags as physics rules for your claim.

See All Flags for the complete list.

Layer 3: Permissions (Role-Based Access)

Third question: Does this player have permission?

Permissions determine who can do what. They're assigned to roles.

Example: BLOCK_BREAK permission

Role Has Permission? Result
Owner Always ✅ Can break blocks
Member ✅ By default Can break blocks
Visitor ❌ No Cannot break blocks

See All Permissions for the complete list.

How They Work Together

Let's walk through an example:

Scenario: A player tries to place a block

1. Is this chunk claimed?
   ├── No  → ✅ Anyone can place blocks
   └── Yes → Continue to step 2

2. Is there a flag blocking this?
   └── (No flag blocks block placement) → Continue to step 3

3. Does the player have BLOCK_PLACE permission?
   ├── Owner → ✅ Always has permission
   ├── Member with permission → ✅ Can place
   ├── Member without permission → ❌ Blocked
   └── Visitor → ❌ Blocked (usually)

Another Example: TNT

Scenario: Someone tries to use TNT

1. Is this chunk claimed?
   └── Yes → Continue

2. Is TNT_EXPLOSIONS flag ON?
   ├── OFF → ❌ TNT doesn't explode. Period.
   └── ON  → Continue to step 3

3. Does the player have IGNITE permission (for lighting TNT)?
   ├── Yes → ✅ TNT works normally
   └── No  → ❌ Player can't light the TNT

Notice: Even if you have IGNITE permission, if TNT_EXPLOSIONS flag is OFF, nothing happens.

Who Falls Under Which Role?

Person Default Role
Claim owner Owner (full access)
Invited members Member (or custom role)
Everyone else Default/Visitor

Common Protection Scenarios

"I want a peaceful, safe base"

Flags to disable:

  • PVP (no player fighting)
  • TNT_EXPLOSIONS (no TNT damage)
  • CREEPER_DAMAGE (no creeper damage)
  • FIRE_SPREAD (no fire spreading)
  • SPAWN_MONSTERS (no hostile mobs)

Result: Safe, mob-free zone where nobody can fight or cause destruction.

"I want a PvP arena"

Flags to enable:

  • PVP (allow fighting)

Permissions:

  • Give visitors MOVE_INSIDE to enter
  • Remove BLOCK_PLACE/BLOCK_BREAK to prevent griefing

Result: Players can fight but can't modify the arena.

"I want a public farm"

Flags:

  • Keep defaults for world mechanics

Permissions for visitors:

  • Add MOVE_INSIDE
  • Add CONTAINER_OPEN (access chests)
  • Add ANIMAL_INTERACT (milk cows, shear sheep)
  • DON'T add BLOCK_BREAK (protect the farm)

Result: People can access and use the farm but can't destroy it.

"I want full lockdown"

Default/Visitor role:

  • Remove ALL permissions including MOVE_INSIDE

Result: Nobody except members can even enter the claim.

What's Protected by Default?

When you create a new claim with default settings:

Protected from strangers:

  • ✅ Block placing/breaking
  • ✅ Chest access
  • ✅ Interactions (buttons, doors)
  • ✅ Entity damage
  • ✅ Most actions

NOT protected by default:

  • ❌ Entry (visitors can walk through)

Quick Reference

Want to control... Use...
Explosions, fire, mobs Flags
Who can build Permissions (BLOCK_PLACE, BLOCK_BREAK)
Who can access chests Permissions (CONTAINER_OPEN)
Who can enter Permissions (MOVE_INSIDE)
PvP Flags (PVP)

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