> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://realisticnode.gitbook.io/rnsetups/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://realisticnode.gitbook.io/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/first-koth.md). # Your first KOTH Create a KOTH, draw its area, set it up in the editor, test it and schedule it. This guide builds a KOTH called `spawn` from start to end. You need the permission `rnkoth.editor` (operators have it; `rnkoth.admin` includes it). Starting and stopping need `rnkoth.start` and `rnkoth.stop`, also included in `rnkoth.admin`. ## 1. Create it ``` /koth create spawn ``` You can also give it a display name with colors: `/koth create spawn Spawn Hill`. Without one, the display name is the name with a capital letter (`Spawn`). The plugin writes `plugins/rnKoth/koths/spawn.yml` and gives you the **selection wand** (a glowing blaze rod). The chat shows the next steps, with clickable commands. {% hint style="info" %} Names can only use `a-z`, `0-9`, `-` and `_`, up to 32 characters. You can also create a KOTH from `/koth editor` → **Create KOTH** and type the name in chat. {% endhint %} ## 2. Draw the area with the wand Hold the wand and click the **floor blocks** of two opposite corners of the area: | Click | Sets | | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Left click a block | Corner 1 | | Shift + right click a block | Corner 1 (handy on Bedrock, where left clicks on blocks are not reliable) | | Right click a block | Corner 2 | The chat tells you each corner and, when both are set, the size of the area. A yellow box of particles shows the selection for 15 seconds, only to you.

The wand selection: a yellow box of particles and the size of the area in chat

The area **starts on top of the blocks you clicked** (where players stand) and is **at least 3 blocks high**, so players who jump stay inside. If you click a higher block for one corner, the area goes up to that block. Lost the wand? Run `/koth wand`. ## 3. Save the area ``` /koth setzone spawn ``` The chat confirms it, for example `Area of Spawn saved (11x3x11)`, and particles show the area for 10 seconds. ### Round or square areas Instead of the wand, stand in the middle of the place and type: ``` /koth setzone spawn circle 5 /koth setzone spawn square 5 ``` * `circle 5`: a circle with a radius of 5 blocks around you. * `square 5`: a square that goes 5 blocks from the middle to each side (11 × 11). * Both start at your feet and are 5 blocks high. Add the height at the end: `/koth setzone spawn circle 5 8`. * The radius can be 1 to 200 and the height 3 to 384. ### The height Make the area taller when the place has stairs, slabs or a hill: * In the editor: **Area height** (left click +1, right click −1, Shift ±5). It changes every area of the KOTH. * With the wand: click a higher block for one of the corners. * With a command: the last number of `circle` or `square`. ### Several areas Add `add` to keep the old areas and add a new one: ``` /koth setzone spawn add /koth setzone spawn circle 6 add ``` With two or more areas the KOTH **moves** between them. See [Roaming KOTHs](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/modes.md#roaming-koths-several-areas). To check the areas at any time: `/koth show spawn` (particles for 10 seconds). To go there: `/koth tp spawn`. ## 4. Open the editor ``` /koth editor spawn ```

Everything about the KOTH is here. The most important options for a first event: | Option | What to set | | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Mode** | `capture` (hold it alone until the bar is full) or `score` (points per second). | | **Capture time (s)** | How long a player or team must hold it in capture mode (default `120`). | | **When you leave** | `reset`, `pause` or `drain`. See [Game modes](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/modes.md). | | **Duration (s)** | The longest the event can last (default `900`, 15 minutes). | | **Minimum players** | Online players needed for a scheduled start (default `2`). | | **Rewards** | What the winner and the others get. See [Rewards](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/rewards.md). | | **Rules** | No flight, no elytra, blocked commands... See [Rules](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/rules.md). | Each change is saved in `koths/spawn.yml` right away and applied at once, even during a running event. See [In-game editor](/rnsetups/rnkoth/configuration/editor.md) for every button. ## 5. Start it ``` /koth start spawn ``` A countdown of 10 seconds (`start-countdown`) runs, then the KOTH opens with a title, a chat announcement and a boss bar. Step inside: the action bar shows your progress. Hold it for the capture time to win.

The KOTH opens: title, countdown and start messages

* Start without countdown: `/koth start spawn 0`. Another countdown: `/koth start spawn 30`. * Stop it without a winner: `/koth stop spawn`, or `/koth stop all`. * See its state: `/koth info spawn`. Admins can see the details with `/koth status spawn`. ## 6. Schedule it In `/koth editor spawn` → **Schedule**: * Click a ready-made time (`every 2h`, `daily 20:00`, `weekends 18:00`...) to add it. Click again to remove it. * Or click **Add a time** and type your own, like `mon,wed,fri 20:00`. * The spyglass shows the next five starts. The same in the file: ```yaml schedule: - 'daily 20:00' - 'weekends 16:00' ``` Players can see when it starts with `/koth next`, `/koth list` and in the `/koth` menu. See [Schedules](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/schedules.md) for every format. {% hint style="success" %} Your KOTH is ready. Next steps: [rewards](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/rewards.md), [what players see](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/display.md) and [teams](/rnsetups/rnkoth/guides/teams.md). {% endhint %}