Implement Initial Setup System for Missing Configuration Files

[AzaleeX]

Summary

It is proposed to implement a guided setup system that runs when the server starts and detects that the configuration files (such as server.properties) are missing. This setup process would interactively ask the user a series of questions to generate the necessary configuration, ensuring the server is correctly set up without requiring manual editing of configuration files.

Details

Proposed Setup Flow

1. Language Selection:

   • Prompt the user to choose a language for the server (e.g., English, French, etc.).
   • The selected language would be used for all subsequent prompts and server messages.

2. Server Configuration:

   • The setup would ask the following questions to configure the server:
     • MOTD: What should the server's (MOTD) be?
     • SUB_MOTD: Any additional subtitle or sub-MOTD?
     • SERVER_PORT: Which port should the server run on? (Default: 19132)
     • SERVER_IP: What IP address should the server bind to? (Default: 0.0.0.0)
     • WHITELIST: Enable whitelist? (Options: on / off)
     • MAX_PLAYERS: Maximum number of players allowed on the server?
     • GAMEMODE: Default game mode for players? (Options: Survival, Creative, etc.)
     • PVP: Enable player versus player combat? (Options: on / off)
     • DIFFICULTY: Set the difficulty level? (Options: Peaceful, Easy, Normal, Hard)
     • LEVEL_NAME: What should the world name be?
     • LEVEL_SEED: Provide a seed for the world generation (optional).
     • LEVEL_TYPE: Specify the world type (e.g., DEFAULT, FLAT, etc.).
     • AUTO_SAVE: Enable automatic world saving? (Options: on / off)
     • XBOX_AUTH: Should Xbox Live authentication be required for players? (Options: on / off)

3. Skip or Continue:

   • At any point, allow the user to skip the detailed setup and proceed with default values.
   • Provide an option to review and confirm the settings before finalizing the configuration.

Benefits

• User-Friendly: Simplifies the setup process, especially for new users who may not be familiar with manual configuration.
• Consistency: Ensures that all necessary configuration values are set up correctly, reducing the likelihood of errors.
• Flexibility: Users who want more control can customize their server during setup, while those who prefer defaults can quickly skip through.

Additional Considerations

• Provide a command to rerun the setup if the user wants to change their configuration later.
• Ensure the setup process is compatible with both GUI and console environments.
• Save the configuration in a structured way to allow easy future modifications.

Impact

Implementing this feature would enhance the usability of the server software, particularly for less experienced users, by providing a straightforward way to set up their server with minimal hassle.