Error enabling latest TCPShield 2.8.0 plugin with Spigot 1.20.6 about realip HOT 2 OPEN

Yes, getMinecraftVersion() is a Paper-added method. Do you mind if I ask why you're using Spigot instead of the much improved fork? (https://github.com/papermc/paper)

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I don't mind at all.

Odds are that most servers could be switched to Paper without any negative impacts. But that will need to be verified on a server by server basis.

Realistically, I host only one server that I would be concerned about. +4 years old, many thousands of hours, automations like you wouldn't believe. And Paper has been known to implement more fixes and optimizations, notably patch some duping techniques. I know some stuff can be restored through plugin though: https://forums.papermc.io/threads/gravitycontrol-sand-dupe-enabler-for-paper-servers.12/

I am afraid that in such instances, Paper wouldn't be a drop-in replacement.

But honestly, I am just a server operator, and not a good player myself. I am amongst the players that couldn't tell the difference, and for which Paper just looks superior.

If you tell me the project is going to drop supports for Spigot/Bukkit and become a Paper-only plugin, I could realistically contact the owner of that server, and convince them to give Paper a shot. If I assist her in the migration process. I would probably have better feedback at that point.

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