MOTD RBS

A unique plugin for creating MOTD windows. It allows you to create an unlimited number of windows. They can be opened by regular players, or an admin can forcibly open a window for a player. It even supports blocking closing and has amazing visual effects. A very flexible and functional plugin; here’s a detailed breakdown:

• Create custom MOTD. Quick and easy. The config already includes ready-made examples. You can create a window for VIP or admin purchase information, server rules, server commands, or just general information—anything you can imagine. Copy a ready example from the config, modify the text, and you’re done!
• Variables. You can include the player’s nickname, server IP, or other data in the MOTD code. The plugin has several built-in variables, and through the API, you can add any custom variable.
• FG Style. Supports /style. These styles are used across all our plugins that work with MOTD windows.
• Lightweight. The plugin does not store windows in memory and does not read the entire config when showing a single MOTD window. It does not overload the server.
• Admin menu. The main feature is forcing a window to open for a player. It uses FG Menu for easy player selection. Many settings are available, like restricting access to certain admins or preventing one admin from showing windows to other admins. You can choose the duration for blocking the window and more. Console command: motd_menu
• Block closing. You can forcibly open a window for a player and prevent them from closing it for a set number of seconds, ensuring they read the content!
• Effects. Adds visual effects when opening the window, such as sound, screen darkening, and shaking. It looks impressive in action. You can also make the opening sound audible to nearby players. When closing is blocked, the effects help the player intuitively know when the block has ended. A countdown is displayed next to the close button.
• Warnings. Using the %reason% variable in a window, an admin can show a warning with a reason. For example: “Do not insult players! Last warning!” The window can also have a 10-second block to ensure the player reads it.
• Information. Similar to warnings, you can create informational windows. For example, an admin wants to announce a server restart. Not all players may see the chat message, but with this plugin, the admin opens the menu, selects the info window, enters the text, and clicks “Show to ALL”. Everyone sees it.
• Show to all. As mentioned, some windows may need to be shown to all players. This button can also be disabled for certain windows or admins.
• Welcome window. Can be modified directly in the plugin. Ready-made examples are included.
• Logging and chat info. Admin actions are displayed in chat and controlled via the standard cvar amx_show_mainadmin. Logs are saved in the standard L00000000.log file, showing which admin opened which window, when, and for how long.
• Bypass MOTD character limit. CS engine limits MOTD to 1500 characters, but this can be bypassed by hosting HTML remotely, e.g., on your website. The plugin supports this and can send variables via URL encoding. Examples are in the config and documentation.
• Automatic minification. Removes extra spaces, line breaks, and tabs automatically. No need to manually shorten config content.
• Automatic update. Window settings update automatically when changes are made. No need to change the map.
• Window opening methods. Multiple ways to open windows:
• Console command. Regular players can open a window themselves, or admins can open windows for others. Can also be integrated into other plugins like AmxModMenu RBS or CmdMenu RBS by adding entries in their menus.
• Chat command. Simply typing the command opens the window.
• Admin menu. Admins select which player sees the window. The menu is simple and convenient, as described above.

As always, everything is configurable via the config file. It includes detailed, clear comments. Ready-made window examples are provided; you only need to adjust the text and optionally your own website link.