Just Chat Range

# Chat Range A server-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 that limits chat visibility to a configurable block radius. Players only see messages from others who are nearby — including chat, death messages, notifications, and advancement announcements. ## Requirements - Minecraft 1.21.11 - Fabric Loader 0.18.0+ - Fabric API 0.141.3+1.21.11 ## Installation 1. Install (https://fabricmc.net/use/installer/) for Minecraft 1.21.11. 2. Download (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) for 1.21.11 and place it in your `mods/` folder. 3. Place `chatrange-1.0.0.jar` in your server's `mods/` folder. 4. Start the server. The mod is **server-side only** — clients do not need to install anything. ## Commands All commands require operator permissions (gamemaster level). | Command | Description | |---|---| | `/chatrange set <blocks>` | Enable range-limited chat with the given radius | | `/chatrange on` | Re-enable with the last configured radius | | `/chatrange off` | Disable — all messages are broadcast globally | | `/chatrange status` | Show whether the mod is enabled and the current radius | The radius is in blocks. Example: `/chatrange set 100` limits chat to a 100-block radius. ## What is filtered When enabled, the following messages are limited to players within the configured radius of the source: - **Player chat** — messages typed in chat - **Command messages** — `/say`, `/me`, etc. - **Death messages** — only nearby players see when someone dies - **Advancement announcements** — only nearby players see advancement completions Messages from the server console are always broadcast globally. ## Configuration Settings are saved automatically to `config/chatrange.json` on your server: ```json { "enabled": true, "range": 64.0 } ``` You can edit this file directly while the server is stopped, or use the in-game commands while it's running. The default radius is **64 blocks**. The mod starts **disabled** on first install — use `/chatrange set <blocks>` or `/chatrange on` to activate it.