Intervalled Broadcasts

The Intervalled Broadcasts plugin allows you to set up automated broadcast messages that are sent to all players at regular intervals, perfect for server rules, announcements, or promotional messages.

Features

Automated periodic broadcasts to all players
Multiple messages with sequential or random rotation
Configurable broadcast intervals
Enable/disable control
Message shuffling option

Configuration Options

Option	Description	Default	Required
`broadcasts`	Array of messages to broadcast	["This server is powered by Squad Aegis."]	No
`interval_ms`	Broadcast frequency in milliseconds	300000	No
`enabled`	Whether the plugin is enabled	true	No
`shuffle_messages`	Random message order	false	No

How It Works

The plugin maintains a list of broadcast messages
At configured intervals, it sends the next message to all players
Messages can be sent in order or randomly shuffled
The cycle repeats when all messages have been sent
Continues until disabled or server shutdown

Example Configuration

{
  "broadcasts": [
    "Welcome to our Squad server! Please read the rules.",
    "Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/example",
    "Report issues to admins using @admin in chat.",
    "Have fun and play fair!"
  ],
  "interval_ms": 600000,
  "shuffle_messages": true
}

Tips

Use intervals of 5-15 minutes for optimal player experience
Keep messages concise and relevant
Include important server information like rules and contact details
Test message timing to avoid spam
Use shuffle for variety or sequential for structured announcements
Consider player feedback when setting broadcast frequency