Introduction

SoapsArena runs 1v1 fights without a lobby wait. Players queue or duel, keep playing during prepare, then teleport in and return when it ends.

Kits are on by default, or players use their own gear. Staff build rooms with the wand editor. SoapsCommon is required.

What players feel

1. Join a room queue, quickjoin, or accept a duel.
2. Keep playing in the world during the prepare warning (default 30 seconds).
3. Teleport in, short countdown (default 5 seconds), then fight.
4. Last standing wins (or most kills if a time limit expires). Inventory returns after the match.

Who owns what

Job	Where
Install and verify	Getting Started
First room	Want first arena · Arena Creation
Kits vs own gear	Kits
Win payouts	Economy and Rewards
Destructible maps	WorldEdit Setup · Destructible Arenas
Soft deps	Integrations

Core terms

Term	Meaning
Room	Saved arena (bounds, spawns, exit, kits, settings)
Queue	Per-room wait; players stay in the world until matched
Prepare	Warning before teleport
Match	Prepare → countdown → fight → ending → restore
Kit	Inventory loadout for the fight
Wand	Creative editor for rooms
Duel	Direct challenge using the same fight engine

Plugin folder

plugins/SoapsArena/
  config.yml
  messages.yml
  gui.yml
  rooms/
  kits/
  data/
  schematics/
  data/wand-sessions/

Full shipped YAML: Config Reference.