MYSQL/YML DATA STORAGE

two methods for saving player stats and data: local YML files or a MySQL database. This gives you the flexibility to choose between the simplicity of files or the power and scalability of a database.

Configuration is managed in the config.yml file.

YML Mode (Default)

This is the simplest mode and requires no additional setup. It's ideal for smaller servers or for getting started quickly.

• How it works: Each player will have a .yml file named after their UUID in the /plugins/TheBridge/playerdata/ folder. This file stores their stats and selected cosmetics.

• Activation: To use this mode, simply leave the database.mysql.enabled option set to false in config.yml.

  YAML

  # config.yml
  database:
    mysql:
      enabled: false
      # The rest of the mysql settings are ignored

MySQL Mode

This mode is recommended for server networks (BungeeCord) or large servers seeking better performance and centralized data management.

• How it works: All player data is stored in tables within a MySQL database, allowing multiple servers to access the same stats.

• Activation:

  1. Ensure you have a MySQL database server.

  2. In config.yml, change enabled to true and fill in the connection details for your database.

  YAML

  # config.yml
  database:
    mysql:
      enabled: true
      host: localhost
      port: 3306
      database: thebridge
      username: root
      password: password

• The plugin will automatically create the necessary tables (players, games, etc.) the first time it connects.