Currencies Key Concepts
This page provides definitions for key terms used in the currency system documentation.
Key Terms
1. Currency
A unit of exchange used to facilitate transactions in the Minecraft server. Currencies can be virtual, item-based, or experience-based.
2. Denomination
Denominations are subdivisions of a currency, representing specific values of that currency. For example, in the "USD" currency:
A "Dollar" is the major denomination.
A "Cent" is the minor denomination.
Each denomination must be defined in a separate YAML file within the folder matching the currency's Identifier.
3. Item-Based Currency
An item-based currency uses Minecraft items to represent monetary units. For example, gold nuggets or custom items with specific textures may act as physical currency in the game.
4. Experience-Based Currency
An experience-based currency uses a player's experience points as the currency. Transactions add or deduct experience points directly from the player's total.
5. Virtual Currency
A virtual currency exists only as data tracked by the server. It is not tied to any physical item or experience points but is used for in-game transactions such as shops or trading.
Folder Structure and Terms
Folder Structure
Main Currency File: The primary YAML file defining the overall currency configuration, located directly in the
currenciesfolder.Denomination Folder: A folder named after the currency's Identifier, containing YAML files for each denomination.
Example:
For the currency "USD":
Notes
The Identifier in the main currency file must match the folder name for denominations.
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