Chat

What it is

Sends countdown updates as regular chat messages. This display is the most compatible and reliable across server versions.

When to use

• Use when supporting mixed or older server runtimes, or when you want persistent, logged messages for countdown updates.

How to enable

• Add CHAT to display.types for a countdown:

countdowns:
  reminder:
    type: DURATION
    duration: "30m"
    display:
      types:
        - CHAT

Compatibility & notes

• Works on all standard Bukkit/Spigot/Paper servers and is a reliable fallback when other display APIs are unavailable.

Troubleshooting

• If other displays are unexpectedly degraded to chat, check server logs for compatibility warnings and consider enabling a supported display on modern servers.
• Use messages.yml to fine-tune formatting; verify MiniMessage usage or color codes render as intended.

Recommendation

• Keep CHAT enabled as a fallback for mixed-version networks or when you require messages to be recorded in logs.