# RTP Pools

RTP Pools are designated physical areas (managed via WorldGuard) that trigger the random teleportation sequence when a player enters them.

## Creating an RTP Pool

Follow these steps in-game to set up a new pool:

1. **Select the Boundary:** Use your WorldEdit wand (`//wand`) to select two corners representing the physical "pool" (e.g., a water fountain or a portal frame).
2. **Define the Region:** Create a WorldGuard region for the selection.
   ```
   /rg define spawn_rtp
   ```
3. **Register in Config:** Open your `PixelRTPPool/config.yml` and add the region under the `regions` section:
   ```yaml
   regions:
     spawn_rtp:
       countdown: 3
       cooldown: 30
   ```
4. **Reload:** Apply the changes instantly using `/rtppool reload`.

## Multiple Pools
You can create as many pools as you want. For example, a survival server might have a `wild_rtp` at spawn and a `nether_rtp` in a different dimension. You can give VIP regions shorter cooldowns and faster countdowns!

## Naming Conventions
- Region names are **case-insensitive** within PixelRTPPool, but it is highly recommended to use `lowercase_with_underscores` to maintain parity with WorldGuard standards.
- Avoid special characters (`-`, `!`, `?`) in region names to prevent YAML parsing errors.

## Best Practices & Pool Layouts
- **Physical Barriers:** Design the pool so players have to consciously jump into it (e.g., surrounded by a fence or dropped into a 1-block deep water basin). This prevents players from accidentally walking through it while navigating spawn.
- **Visual Cues:** Place holographic displays (using plugins like DecentHolograms) above the pool so players know what it does.
- **Escape Routes:** Make sure it is easy to walk *out* of the pool. If a player changes their mind, leaving the region automatically cancels the teleportation safely.

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