What Is the Possess Me Plugin for Minecraft?
Imagine stepping into another player's shoes, controlling their every move, speaking with their voice, and even using their inventory as if it were your own. That is exactly what the Possess Me plugin delivers. It is a unique Bukkit/Spigot plugin that lets server admins and trusted players possess others, creating a whole new layer of gameplay, roleplay, and pranks. Currently in beta, this plugin already packs a surprising number of features that make possession feel seamless and immersive.
Core Features That Make Possession Come Alive
Once you use the /possess command on a target player, several things happen instantly. You become invisible to the target, yet you can see everything they see. Your movements become their movements, so wherever you walk or fly, they follow. The plugin also syncs your chat and commands in clever ways.
- Inventory Sync: Your inventory changes to theirs, and any modifications you make are reflected in real time. If you pick up an item, they get it. If you drop something, it vanishes from their bag.
- Chat Control: When you type in chat, the message appears as if it came from the possessed player. Meanwhile, anything they type becomes a private whisper only you can see. This makes social deception incredibly fun.
- Command Execution: Any command you run, like /kill or a plugin-specific command, is executed as if the possessed player typed it. This can lead to hilarious or strategic outcomes, depending on your server's style.
- Container Interaction: Opening a chest, crafting table, or furnace triggers the same action on their client, so you can manage their storage and crafting remotely.
- Full Invisibility: The target cannot see you at all, making the possession completely undetectable unless a notice is enabled in the config.
Configuration Options for Server Owners
After dragging and dropping the plugin into your server's plugins folder and doing a restart or reload, a config file is generated. You can fine-tune the possession experience with these settings:
- show-possession-notice: When true, the target receives a message informing them who possessed them. Set it to false for stealth mode, where they never know unless you spill the beans.
- possess-chat: True by default, letting you chat as the possessed player and silencing their public chat. If false, you chat as yourself and they can speak freely.
- possess-commands: True means commands you run affect the possessed player. False makes commands affect you instead.
- possess-inventory: Controls whether inventory syncing is active. When true, all inventory actions are mirrored.
- possess-op-without-cantbepossessed-permission: By default, OPs cannot be possessed at all. Setting this to true allows OPs to be possessed unless they have the possessme.cantbepossessed permission node.
Many server administrators find that managing plugins like Possess Me becomes effortless when using a dedicated launcher. For instance, this mod can be easily installed via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu, streamlining the whole process of keeping your server tools up to date.
Commands and Permissions at a Glance
Possess Me uses a simple command structure that anyone with the right permissions can master quickly.
- /possess <name> — Initiates possession of the target player. Requires possessme.commands permission.
- /unpossess — Ends the current possession and returns control to you. Requires the same permission.
- /possessreload — Reloads the plugin configuration without restarting the server. Handy after tweaking the config file.
The permission nodes are straightforward: possessme.commands grants access to all three commands, while possessme.cantbepossessed makes a player immune to possession. Server operators are immune by default unless you change the config, giving you granular control over who can mess with whom.
Known Issues and What to Expect in Beta
Because Possess Me is still in beta, you might encounter a few rough edges. The most notable bug is that dying while possessing someone can cause issues — the developer is actively working on a fix for the next update. It is wise to test the plugin on a private server before rolling it out to a live community. Also, the plugin now includes a check to prevent players from accidentally possessing themselves, which previously produced an error. An extra isOp check ensures OPs stay safe unless you explicitly allow possession via the config.
Creative Ways to Use Possess Me on Your Server
This plugin opens the door to countless creative scenarios. Roleplay servers can use it for ghost possessions, demonic takeovers, or undercover spy missions. Minigame servers might build entire game modes around one player controlling another through a maze or obstacle course. Even casual SMP servers can enjoy harmless pranks where a friend briefly takes over your character to leave a funny sign or rearrange your chests. The whisper feature ensures the possessed player can still communicate privately, so it never feels completely isolating.
Installation Walkthrough
Getting started is quick. Download the latest version (currently 1.0.4) and place the jar file into your server's plugins directory. Restart the server or run a reload command. Once the plugin loads, a configuration file appears in the plugins/PossessMe folder. Open it with a text editor, adjust the settings to your liking, and use /possessreload to apply changes without downtime. Remember to assign the possessme.commands permission to trusted players or staff members through your permission plugin of choice.
Final Thoughts on Possess Me
Possess Me brings a polished possession mechanic to Minecraft servers without overcomplicating things. The real-time inventory sync, chat masking, and command proxying make it feel like a native game feature rather than a tacked-on gimmick. While the beta status means you should keep an eye on the bug tracker and expect occasional quirks, the current feature set already delivers a solid experience. Whether you want to orchestrate elaborate roleplay stories, design a unique minigame, or simply prank your friends, this plugin gives you the tools to step into someone else's blocky shoes — literally. Just remember to play responsibly and respect your players' boundaries, because nobody likes an unwanted possession.