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Minecraft, FiveM, Discord and Roblox: news and guides
Dated articles on what changed in the games and tools we build for, with the sources we checked.
- Roblox
Roblox DataStore saves: what your script must handle
What a Roblox DataStore script must handle to save player data safely: failed saves, retries, session close and the rules that prevent lost progress.
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Roblox shop system: plan the script and test it safely
How to plan a Roblox shop system for your own game: the server-side rules that keep purchases safe, the events to use, and a test plan for Studio.
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FiveM admin menu script: what to ask for and how to test it
A guide to requesting a FiveM admin menu: permissions, the actions to include, logging, and the tests that keep staff powers from being abused.
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Planning a FiveM jobs and economy script: what to ask for
How to plan a FiveM jobs and economy script before you request it: job list, pay rules, money flow, abuse limits and the data it needs to keep.
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How to brief a custom FiveM script so it works the first time
What to put in a FiveM script brief: framework, events, permissions and test cases. A checklist that gets a working Lua resource on the first build.
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Where to host a Discord bot 24/7: options and what to check
The main ways to keep a Discord bot online around the clock, what each costs in effort, and the checks to run before you trust a host with your bot token.
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Discord moderation bot setup: a checklist before you go live
A checklist for setting up a Discord moderation bot: permissions, intents, roles, logs and a test plan, so the bot does not break or ban the wrong person.
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Discord bot for a Minecraft server: whitelist, tickets and logs
The three Discord bots most Minecraft server owners ask for, with what each must do, the permissions it needs and how to test it before players use it.
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Build or buy a Minecraft plugin: cost, time and risk compared
A practical comparison of building a Minecraft plugin yourself, hiring a developer and generating it with AI, with the costs, time and risks of each.
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Minecraft plugin or mod: which one does your server need?
Plugins change the server, mods change the game client too. Here is which one your server needs, with the trade-offs in players and upkeep.
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Paper, Spigot or Bukkit: which one should your plugin target?
How to choose between Paper, Spigot and Bukkit for a Minecraft plugin in 2026, with the questions that decide it and what to write in your request.
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How to get a custom Minecraft plugin without coding
A step-by-step guide to getting a custom Minecraft plugin for your server without writing Java: what to write, what to check, and how to test before players join.
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How to compare Minecraft plugin generators in 2026: a checklist
Seven questions to ask any Minecraft plugin generator: output, server target, build check, code ownership, mods, pricing and data.
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Roblox Studio, October 2026: Luau syntax and Character Controller
The Roblox Studio and Luau changes announced in early October 2026: if local and if const, the Debugger API beta, and the Character Controller Library update.
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Discord bots in 2026: permission and intent changes to handle
The Discord permission changes of February 2026 and the discord.py 2.6 and 2.7 changes, with what to check in a bot before it goes live.
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FiveM in 2026: ESX, QBCore or Qbox for your server
What the 2026 sources say about ESX, QBCore and Qbox, the Cfx.re Portal change of 21 October, and the FXServer build cutoff, with advice for choosing and testing.
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Minecraft in October 2026: what changes for plugin and mod devs
The Minecraft news of October 2026 that matters for plugin and mod developers: snapshots, Bedrock preview, the Switch 2 release and what to check before you update.
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