Taking Control of Loot and Experience with DropPerm
Minecraft servers thrive on customization. Whether you run a survival world, a mini-game hub, or an economy-focused realm, fine-tuning every aspect of gameplay can make or break the player experience. One area that often gets overlooked is mob drops and experience points. What if you wanted to disable XP from blazes in your Nether arena, or stop zombies from dropping rotten flesh entirely? DropPerm gives you that power, and it does so with a simple permission-based system that feels right at home in any Bukkit or Spigot environment.
What Exactly Is DropPerm?
DropPerm is a lightweight Bukkit plugin that lets server owners decide whether players receive drops, experience, or both from any mob in the game. Instead of fiddling with complex configuration files, you assign permissions to groups or individual players. Need a donator rank that gets no XP from creepers? You can do that. Want to create a hardcore world where nothing drops loot at all? A single permission node covers every creature. The plugin even supports per-mob control, giving you granular command over more than two dozen vanilla mobs.
Key Features at a Glance
- Global denial of all mob drops with one permission.
- Global denial of all mob XP with another permission.
- Per-creature overrides — block drops or XP from specific mobs like endermen, blazes, or villagers.
- Simple in-game command
/droppermthat shows plugin info and a quick tutorial. - Lightweight logging that keeps your console clean.
- Compatibility with Minecraft versions up to 1.7.2, with earlier builds for 1.5.2 and 1.6.4.
Commands and Permissions in Detail
The plugin revolves around a handful of intuitive permission nodes. There’s only one command you need to remember:
/dropperm — displays plugin information and a brief usage guide right in chat.
Permissions are where the magic happens. Here’s how they break down:
- dropperm.drop.deny — players with this node get no drops from any mob.
- dropperm.drop.deny.<creature> — blocks drops only from a specific creature, like dropperm.drop.deny.zombie.
- dropperm.xp.deny — stops all XP orbs from mobs.
- dropperm.xp.deny.<creature> — stops XP from a defined mob, for example dropperm.xp.deny.blaze.
Replace <creature> with any of the supported mob names listed below. This system makes it incredibly easy to create specialized roles. A “peaceful” rank might have dropperm.xp.deny and dropperm.drop.deny, while an “adventurer” rank could keep all drops but lose XP from bosses like the ender dragon.
Full List of Supported Mobs
DropPerm recognizes these creature names for per-mob permissions. Use them exactly as shown:
- creeper
- skeleton
- spider
- giant
- zombie
- slime
- ghast
- pig_zombie
- enderman
- cave_spider
- silverfish
- blaze
- magma_cube
- ender_dragon
- pig
- sheep
- cow
- chicken
- squid
- wolf
- mushroom_cow
- snowman
- villager
Installation and Setup
Getting DropPerm running is as straightforward as any Bukkit plugin. Download the DropPerm.jar file and place it into your server’s plugins folder. Restart the server or run a reload, and the plugin will generate its default configuration. There’s no extra config file to edit; everything works through your permissions plugin. Simply add the desired nodes to your groups or players using LuckPerms, PermissionsEx, or whatever manager you prefer.
Managing plugins like DropPerm is usually a manual process, but if you prefer a more unified approach, you can easily install mods and server tools through a modern launcher. The foxygame.net launcher offers a convenient, flexible way to download mods directly from its menu, streamlining your entire Minecraft setup without hunting for files online.
A Look at the Changelog and Evolution
DropPerm has grown steadily since its initial release. The earliest version 1.0 simply introduced the core deny permissions. Version 1.1 fixed console error spam and added helpful log messages, making server maintenance less noisy. By version 1.3, the plugin gained per-creature permissions and the revised /dropperm command, along with compatibility for Minecraft 1.5. Later updates brought support for 1.5.2, 1.6.2, 1.6.4, and finally 1.7.2 with a beta build. Each iteration polished the code and squashed bugs. The developer also experimented with a blacklist feature to deny specific items from mobs, though that remains in a testing phase.
Known Quirks and Operator Behavior
One small quirk to keep in mind: if you are an operator with the wildcard permission *, you inherit all deny nodes. That means you might not receive drops or XP yourself. This doesn’t affect normal players, but it’s something to be aware of when testing your setup. For most server configurations, operators can simply have their permissions adjusted to exclude the deny nodes, or you can use a separate non-op account for testing.
Future Plans on the Horizon
The developer has outlined several ambitious ideas for upcoming versions. These include adjustable drop probabilities, so you could make a zombie have only a 1% chance to drop gunpowder instead of the default. Custom drop messages are also on the table, adding a bit of flavor when loot appears. The long-term goal includes a full blacklist system that blocks specific items from any mob, giving you even finer control over your server’s economy and balance. If these features sound exciting, leaving feedback or a donation can help motivate further development.
Why DropPerm Deserves a Spot on Your Server
DropPerm fills a niche that many server owners don’t realize they need until they try it. By separating drops and XP into permission nodes, you can design challenges that feel fair and rewarding. Imagine a quest world where killing a creeper yields no items, but the experience still flows, forcing players to rely on other sources for gunpowder. Or a hardcore survival mode where only bosses drop loot, making every encounter meaningful. The plugin is lightweight, easy to manage, and respects your existing permission setup. It doesn’t clutter your console, and the simple command helps new admins get up to speed quickly.
Whether you’re tweaking a small private server or a large public network, DropPerm gives you the tools to shape the player experience exactly how you want it. The ability to deny drops and XP per mob is a small change that can lead to huge gameplay variety. Install it, experiment with a few permissions, and watch how your world transforms.