i need help (hope this is in the right section)

i have just created an online server for the kids at my work, how ever before i can allow them to login in i need a couple of plugins but i have no idea what ones i should get if any one could give me some suggestions on what plugins i need from the list below i would be forever grateful

• chat moderator (no swearing or a way to back check previous chats to monitor for bullying)
• block protection (if a player places it only that player or an admin can remove it)
• a mini-map
• a way to designate areas so that no pvp or monsters spawn in those locations (ie in towns etc)
• similar to above but deny access to those other then the admin the ability to place blocks in areas
• access to plugins such as world edit only granted to admin (or if its already in the plugin how to activate it)
• if possible a way to deny the ability to create nether portals excluding admins
• anti 'hacking/command line using of those other then admins (so no give item to such and such they have to actually get it)
• adding mobs to the 'night time spawn list' such as the wither and other nasty things so night time is hard to survive if your not safe
• and finally is there anyway to program/ control where the villages go as im planning on creating massive cities and on vanilla they tend to just custer together in the centre (is there a way to get them to roam around on the 'roads' or even designate a road block that they are only able to walk on?

i know its a large list but like i said i only just created this server and i next to no idea how to do most of this stuff i have an idea of i what i want to create and how to do it but i obviously need the scaffolding to help protect and create enjoyment for those who are playing.
thank you to anyone that can offer there help on these things



oh and i almost forgot is there a way to get a complete world map so i can plan out the cities, dungeons ect better (ie sunken city in a deep ocean but got to find it first etc) and thank you again

 

For getting an entire map you could try using Dynmap. It's pretty cool.

 

Essentials.
Worldguard.
Worldedit.

 

Thank you kimb00p and mayor mike, would these plugins cover all the points I asked or am I still needing a couple? And by chance does anyone know if plugins like that are only for the admin or every one? If every one how do I make them for admins only ?

 

I’m doing something similar (setting up a server for my kids and their friends to play on) and so have some of the same goals. Here’s what I’ve done:

First, you will want something that implements the permissions API of Bukkit. I use PermissionBukkit but there are others out there that work well too. This will allow you to turn off and on many commands from other plugins.
http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/permbukkit/

I haven’t installed a chat filter / moderator yet (Essentials comes with some chat capabilities). However, quick search shows a few such as:
http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/pwnfilter/

As for monitoring chat, Essentials will allow you to review conversations. In addition, there is console output from your server that can be reviewed. I use YAMS to run everything:
http://yams.in/
It provides a nice web page administration tool that I use to see the console log, issue console commands, restart server, etc… all without having to be on the server or in game.

I use WorldGuard for this (which requires WorldEdit):
http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/worldguard/
You can define regions and give owner permissions to a plot of land.

I haven’t done this myself but I imagine this will require a client-side modifications. For my server, I’m staying away from client-side modifications.

WorldGuard again. You can define regions and set restrictions on those.

WorldGuard again.

PermissionsBukkit will allow you to set fine control permissions over most (if not all) commands in the game.

Probably, but I’m not sure. I use multiverse plugins which I bet can restrict that (see below).

PermissionsBukkit can allow you to block most commands in the game. Also, might want to check into the various anticheat plugins that detect client-side modifications. I haven’t installed one yet.

The overall approach I’m taking to this is I’m using the various Multiverse plugins to setup different worlds with different settings.
http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/multiverse-core/
I have 4 worlds like so:
Peaceful – (starting world, no MOBs)
Easy – MOBs on Easy Mode. Shares same inventory as the peaceful world.
Normal – MOBs on Normal mode. Separate Inventory.
Hard – MOBs on Hard Mode. Separate Inventory from the above.
I have it setup so that items sold in the normal and hard mode are worth more the selling items in the peaceful / easy mode.

Just like the above, I’m encouraging the players to go to different worlds by creating better rewards. You could do something similar. I use the basic economy that comes with the Essentials plugin.
http://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins/essentials/
You can create signs for buying and selling items. You can put shops in the distant villages that buys and sells different items at different rates.
I just started myself as well but I imagine there are tons of other ways to incentivize players to travel around. I’ve installed the mcMMO plugin which has a tons of features that I’m sure I can use to create rewards for accomplishing tasks / visiting areas.
http://mcmmo.wikia.com/wiki/McMMO_Wiki

I did a lot of research and have found this site to be highly useful:
http://www.curse.com/bukkit-plugins/minecraft/downloads

Cheers and good luck!