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🛠️ Admin GUI Guide

The Admin GUI allows server operators to manage skill assignments for any Pokemon species directly in-game -- no JSON editing or server restarts needed. This is especially powerful for adding support for Fakemon mods that do not have built-in skill assignments.

Opening the Admin GUI

/cobblebase admin

Requires OP level 2 or higher.

Interface Layout

The Admin GUI has two main panels:

Left Panel: Species Browser

A scrollable, searchable list of all loaded Pokemon species, including:

  • All official Cobblemon species
  • Fakemon from installed mods (Lively Mons, Alatias Pack, Gravelmon, etc.)
  • Custom species added through the Admin GUI

Each entry shows the Pokemon's sprite (with a fallback icon for unknown species).

Search: Type in the search bar at the top to filter species by name. The list updates in real-time as you type.

Right Panel: Skill Editor

When you select a species from the browser, the right panel shows:

  • Species name at the top
  • 3-column skill grid organized by category
  • Checkbox for each skill to toggle it on or off
  • Proficiency stars (★☆☆☆☆ to ★★★★★) that you can click to set the proficiency level

Managing Skills

✅ Toggling Skills

Click the checkbox next to any skill to enable or disable it for the selected species. Changes take effect immediately -- no restart required.

⭐ Setting Proficiency

Click the star icons (★ to ★★★★★) next to any enabled skill to set its proficiency level:

  • ★☆☆☆☆ = Novice
  • ★★☆☆☆ = Apprentice
  • ★★★☆☆ = Skilled
  • ★★★★☆ = Expert
  • ★★★★★ = Master

See the Proficiency Guide for how each level affects performance.

Resetting to Default

Click the "Reset to Default" button to revert a species to its built-in skill assignments. This removes any custom overrides you have made for that species.

🧩 Adding Fakemon

If you have a Fakemon mod installed and a species does not appear in the species list:

  1. Type the Fakemon's name in the search bar
  2. A green "+ Add" option will appear at the bottom of the list
  3. Click it to create a new species entry
  4. Assign skills and set proficiency levels
  5. The Fakemon will persist across restarts

Persistence

All custom assignments are saved to:

<world_folder>/cobblebase_species_overrides.json

This file is loaded on server start and takes priority over built-in assignments. You can also edit this file manually if needed, but the in-game GUI is the recommended approach.

Override Behavior

Custom assignments fully override built-in data for a species. If you toggle a single skill for a Pokemon, all of its skills (including the ones you did not change) are saved in the override file.

💡 Use Cases

Balancing Skills for Your Server

If you think a Pokemon's proficiency is too high or too low for your server's balance, use the Admin GUI to adjust it. For example:

  • Lower Arceus from ★★★★★ to ★★★☆☆ on Legendary Recruiter to reduce legendary spawns
  • Increase a less common Pokemon's Guard proficiency to make it more useful

Adding Fakemon Support

When you install a new Fakemon mod:

  1. Open /cobblebase admin
  2. Browse or search for the new species
  3. Assign appropriate skills based on the Fakemon's theme and stats
  4. Consider the Fakemon BST guidelines for balanced assignments

Creating Themed Bases

Assign unusual skills to specific Pokemon for themed bases:

  • Give all your Eevee evolutions unique Finder specializations
  • Make a "Fire Base" where Fire-type Fakemon handle all environmental jobs

Tips

  • ⚡ Changes are live. If a Pokemon is currently assigned to a job and you remove that skill, the Pokemon will stop working immediately.
  • Override file is per-world. Different worlds can have different skill configurations.
  • Back up your overrides. If you have spent time configuring many species, back up cobblebase_species_overrides.json before wiping your world.
  • The Admin GUI shows ALL species. Even if 8,000+ species are loaded, they all appear in the scrollable list. Use the search bar to find what you need quickly.