Ping is a server plugin that allows players to mark and highlight locations in the world, making it easier to communicate with teammates by showing them exactly where you're looking.
If you’ve ever played multiplayer games with team coordination, you know how valuable a ping system can be. Ping brings that essential feature to Hytale, letting you mark locations with visual and audio feedback so your teammates know exactly where you’re looking.
What Does This Mod Do?
Ping allows players to create visual markers at any location they’re looking at. When you ping, a particle effect appears at the target location along with a sound cue, helping teams work together more effectively.
The mod was inspired by similar functionality in games like Arc Raiders, where middle mouse button pinging is standard for team communication.
Key Features
- Visual Ping System: Create visual markers at any location you’re looking at
- Particle Effects: Customizable particle effects appear at pinged locations
- Sound Feedback: Audio cues play when pings are created
- Raycast Detection: Intelligent raycasting detects target locations up to 500 blocks away
- Configurable Settings: Full control over ping appearance, sounds, and behavior
- Smart Distance Detection: Minimum distance requirement ensures normal pick interactions work as intended
How to Use
To create a ping, look at the desired location and perform the “Pick” interaction (default: Middle Mouse Button).
The plugin has a minimum distance requirement, so close-range Pick interactions won’t create pings. This allows normal block/item picking to work as the game intended.
Configuration
After first launch, the plugin creates a PingConfig.json file with these options:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ParticleEffect | Shield_Block | Visual effect shown at ping location |
| SoundEvent | SFX_Crystal_Break | Sound played when ping is created |
| DurationSeconds | 10 | How long pings remain visible |
| MaxDistance | 500 | Maximum detection range in blocks |
| DebugMode | false | Enable detailed logging |
Who Is This Mod For?
Ping is ideal for:
- Multiplayer servers where team coordination matters
- Groups playing together who need to communicate locations
- Server admins wanting to improve player communication tools
Troubleshooting
If pings aren’t appearing:
- Enable DebugMode in the configuration file
- Verify particle and sound effect names are valid
- Ensure you’re within the particle range and beyond minimum distance
- Check server logs for errors
Source Code
The mod is open source on GitHub: https://github.com/zbejas/Ping