FAQ

What server software and Java version are required?

Paper 26.2 with Java 21+ (tested on Paper 26.2, Java 25). Folia and Spigot are not supported. Requires SoapsCommon.

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I cannot join while editing an arena

Finish or cancel the wand session: hotbar Save / Cancel, or /sar wand done / /sar wand cancel.

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I cannot open the wand

Leave your current match or queue first (/sar leave).

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I queued but nothing happens

You need a second player in the same room queue (or use /sar duel). Keep playing — when two players are ready you get a prepare warning.

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New room does not show for join

Rooms save disabled. Run /sar enable <room> after setup validates.

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Wand edit says the room is busy

Clear the queue or wait for the active match to end. You cannot edit, remove, or disable a room that is reserved or has players queued.

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I crashed while editing and lost progress

Edit progress is saved under data/wand-sessions/. Rejoin to resume the editor automatically.

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Arena does not reset after a match

Install WorldEdit or FAWE. Enable destructible on the room and check worldedit.auto-restore: true.

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Stats GUI does not open

All must be true:

• gui.enabled in config.yml
• features.stats.gui-enabled: true
• settings.enabled in gui.yml

Otherwise /sar stats prints chat stats.

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Commands blocked during a match

During countdown/fight, normal players can only use /sar. Prepare phase allows other commands. Admins with soapsarena.admin are exempt.

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Invalid arena name

Names must be 3–24 characters: letters, numbers, underscore, hyphen only.