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setup-menu.yml

The setup-menu.yml file controls the GUI opened with /tntrun edit <arena_id>. It defines the setup categories, item materials, lore text, feedback messages, and validation output used while configuring an arena.


Use Manage Arena Locations (FILLED_MAP) to open the location settings for the arena.

Item KeyMaterialPurpose
lobbyLODESTONESets the waiting location used before the countdown starts.
startBEACONSets the spawn point where players begin the TNT Run.
endEND_PORTAL_FRAMESets the fallback location used when players leave or games end.

Location items support two controls:

  • Click: Set the location to your current position.
  • Shift-click: Center the location on the block.

Use Player Amounts (GLOWSTONE_DUST) to configure arena capacity.

Item KeyMaterialPurpose
min-player-amountLIME_DYESets how many players are required before the countdown can start.
max-player-amountRED_DYESets the maximum number of players allowed in the arena.

Controls:

  • Left-click: Increase the value by 1.
  • Right-click: Decrease the value by 1.
Item KeyMaterialPurpose
arena-signOAK_SIGNLinks the sign you are looking at to the arena status.
map-nameNAME_TAGOpens the map details dialog and sets the map name, author, and difficulty.

The Configure Player Settings (BOOK) item opens settings for inventory, effects, and gamemode behavior when players join the arena.

Related toggles in the setup menu:

Item KeyMaterialPurpose
scoreboard-toggleNAME_TAGToggles the arena scoreboard.
bossbar-toggleORANGE_DYEToggles the game boss bar for waiting, starting, and active states.

Use Manage Potion Effects (DRAGON_BREATH) to configure effects applied to arena players.

Item KeyMaterialPurpose
add-potion-effectLIME_DYEOpens the effect type selector.
selected-potion-effectsENDER_CHESTShows currently active potion effects.
potion-effect-itemDRAGON_BREATHDisplays an active effect and can be right-clicked to remove it.

Available effect selectors:

Item KeyMaterial
potion-effect-speedSUGAR
potion-effect-jump-boostSLIME_BALL
potion-effect-night-visionGLOWSTONE_DUST
potion-effect-slow-fallingPHANTOM_MEMBRANE

Available levels:

Item KeyMaterialLevel
potion-level-1IRON_INGOTI
potion-level-2GOLD_INGOTII
potion-level-3DIAMONDIII
Item KeyMaterialPurpose
arena-record-resetPLAYER_HEADOpens the reset confirmation for the arena’s best survival records.
confirm-arena-record-resetLIME_DYEPermanently clears this arena’s records.
cancel-arena-record-resetRED_DYEReturns without changing records.
Item KeyMaterialPurpose
register-arenaFIREWORK_ROCKETRuns the integrity check, saves the configuration, and activates the arena.
go-backARROWReturns to the main menu.

PlaceholderDescription
%arena_id%Current arena ID.
%map_name%Current arena display name.
%map_author%Current arena map author.
%map_difficulty%Current arena map difficulty.
%record_holder%Player holding the best survival record.
%record_time%Best survival time for the arena.
%potion_effect_count%Number of configured potion effects.
%scoreboard_toggle_status%Current scoreboard toggle state.
%bossbar_toggle_status%Current boss bar toggle state.
%effect_name%Selected potion effect name.
%effect_level%Selected potion effect level.

items:
game-locations:
name: "<#2196F3><bold>Manage Arena Locations"
material: FILLED_MAP
player-amounts:
name: "<#2196F3><bold>Player Amounts"
material: GLOWSTONE_DUST
register-arena:
name: "<#00E676><bold>Register the Arena"
material: FIREWORK_ROCKET