> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://vctdocs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Experimental Updates

> New alphas/betas/candidate releases and improvements for Voiid Countdown Timer plugin

As always, if any bugs come up, [open an issue](https://github.com/Voiid-Studios/voiidcountdown/issues) to let us know!

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<Update label="November 20" tags={["RELEASE CANDIDATE", "Features", "Improvements", "Bug fixes"]}>
  ## 2.1.0 PLUGIN Release Candidate 2 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

  Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL)

  ## New Features

  * The format was added to the timer settings, providing a new tool for expansion developers.

  ## Improvements

  * A few more debug messages were added.
  * The placeholder for the language description in config.yml has been removed.

  ## Bug fixes

  * Fixed messages when using `/vct set`, `pause`, or `resume`, which were displaying “Missing.”
  * Fixed a bug where the “stopwatch” extension was created in the extensions folder when it shouldn't have been.
  * Fixed the language setting in config.yml, it should now appear if you didn't have it previously.

  **WE ARE ABOUT TO LAUNCH 2.1.0 IF ALL GOES WELL** 👀

  ### [Modrinth Release: v2.1.0-rc2](https://modrinth.com/datapack/voiid-countdown-timer/version/2.1.0-rc2)
</Update>

<Update label="November 17" tags={["RELEASE CANDIDATE", "Features", "Improvements", "Compatibility"]}>
  ## 2.1.0 PLUGIN Release Candidate 1 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

  Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL)

  ## Compatibility

  * Verified compatibility with Folia (still experimental).

  ## New Features

  ### **Modular Translation System**

  A complete replacement of the old `Messages:` block in `config.yml`.

  * New folders:
    * `/core/messages/origins/` -> default language files
    * `/core/messages/custom/` -> user overrides
  * Automatic synchronization of missing keys.
  * Supports:
    * single messages
    * lists (`lines:`)
    * sections (`header:` + `lines:`)
  * Everything visible **inside Minecraft** is now translatable.

  A legacy config warning will appear if the old `Messages:` section is still present.

  ### **Expansion System**

  VCT now supports first-party and custom expansions using a clean API.

  * New commands:
    * `/vct expansion info <id>`
    * `/vct expansion enable <id>`
    * `/vct expansion disable <id>`
    * `/vct expansion reload <id>`
    * `/vct expansion reloadall`
  * Expansions include metadata, help sections, and isolated configuration.

  The new official VCT expansions are in the works, so stay tuned for our announcements! 👀

  ## Improvements

  * Major internal cleanup & refactor of the command system.
  * Rewrote help menus to use the new translation structure.
  * Unified message formatting across commands & expansions.
  * Improved auto-updater messages and reduced duplicated logs.
  * Improved structure of config loading for timers & core folders.

  ## Bug fixes

  * Fixed missing translation keys not being created on first load.
  * Fixed issues with list-based translations showing incorrectly.
  * Fixed rare startup errors caused by load order.
  * Fixed multiple formatting inconsistencies across commands.

  ### [Modrinth Release: v2.1.0-rc1](https://modrinth.com/datapack/voiid-countdown-timer/version/2.1.0-rc1)
</Update>

<Update label="October 20" tags={["ALPHA", "Features"]}>
  ## 2.1.0 PLUGIN Alpha 2 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

  Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL)

  Added the auto-update option

  ### [Modrinth Release: v2.1.0-a2](https://modrinth.com/datapack/voiid-countdown-timer/version/2.1.0-a2)
</Update>

<Update label="October 13" tags={["ALPHA", "Compatibility"]}>
  ## 2.1.0 PLUGIN Alpha 1 for Java 1.13 - 1.21.10.

  Compatible with Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia (EXPERIMENTAL)

  Experimental Folia Support, no new features in this version.

  ### [Modrinth Release: v2.1.0-a1](https://modrinth.com/datapack/voiid-countdown-timer/version/2.1.0-a1)
</Update>