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Basic Examples

All examples below are complete /eta commands — no Java required. Copy, paste, and adapt them.

Welcome Message​

A centered welcome overlay that greets a player when they join.

/eta send @s 200 <anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=1.3><fade in=20 out=30><bg color=#60000000><neon r=2><rainbow><bold>Welcome!</bold></rainbow></neon></bg></fade></scale></anchor>

What it does:

  • Centered on screen at 130% scale
  • Dark background with neon-glowing rainbow bold text
  • Fades in over 1 second, fades out over 1.5 seconds
  • Lasts 10 seconds total (200 ticks)

Quest Complete Announcement​

A dramatic "Quest Complete" message shown at the center of the screen.

/eta send @p 180 <anchor value=MIDDLE><offset y=-20><scale value=1.4><bg color=#80000000><fade in=15 out=20><grad from=FFD700 to=FF8800><bold>QUEST COMPLETE!</bold></grad></fade></bg></scale></offset></anchor>

What it does:

  • Centered, shifted 20px above center, at 140% scale
  • Gold-to-orange gradient bold text
  • Dark background

Danger Warning with Shake​

A warning that vibrates urgently in the top center.

/eta send @p 120 <shake a=1.5 f=2.0><color value=FF2222><bold>⚠ DANGER AHEAD ⚠</bold></color></shake>

What it does:

  • Rapid intense shake in the default top-center position
  • Bold red text

For a more prominent warning at the center of the screen:

/eta send @p 120 <anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=1.2><shake a=1.0><neon c=FF0000 r=3><color value=FF2222><bold>⚠ DANGER AHEAD ⚠</bold></color></neon></shake></scale></anchor>

Ambient Lore Message with Typewriter​

A slow typewriter reveal of ancient lore at the bottom of the screen.

/eta send @p 300 <anchor value=BOTTOM_CENTER><offset y=-15><bg color=#50000000><typewriter speed=60><italic><color value=AAAAAA>In ages past, this place knew peace...</color></italic></typewriter></bg></offset></anchor>

What it does:

  • Typed out slowly (60ms per character) at the bottom of the screen
  • Italic gray text with a dark background
  • 15 seconds total to read at leisure

Scoreboard-Style HUD Message​

A persistent display in the top-right corner showing a status or score.

/eta send @p 400 <anchor value=TOP_RIGHT><offset x=-10 y=10><align value=RIGHT><bg color=#40000000><color value=FFDD44><bold>Score: 150</bold></color></bg></align></offset></anchor>

What it does:

  • Top-right corner, 10px inset from both edges
  • Right-aligned text
  • Semi-transparent dark background
  • Gold bold text

NPC Greeting​

Friendly NPC dialogue at the bottom of the screen with a typewriter effect.

/eta send @p 200 <anchor value=BOTTOM_CENTER><offset y=-20><bg color=#80000000><typewriter speed=45><color value=AAEEFF>Merchant: Welcome! Looking to trade?</color></typewriter></bg></offset></anchor>

What it does:

  • Bottom center, shifted 20px from the edge
  • Typed out at medium speed
  • Light blue text (NPC color), dark background

Boss Phase Announcement​

A large, urgent message announcing a boss's new phase.

/eta send @p 140 <anchor value=MIDDLE><offset y=40><scale value=1.3><bg color=#80000000><shake a=0.5><neon c=FF0000 r=4 p=2.0><color value=FF4444><bold>PHASE 2 — ENRAGED!</bold></color></neon></shake></bg></scale></offset></anchor>

What it does:

  • Center-screen, slightly below center
  • Pulsing red neon glow with a subtle shake
  • Bold red text, dark background

Item Reward Showcase​

Show a player they received an item with an inline icon.

/eta send @p 160 <anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=1.2><bg color=#60000000><fade in=15 out=15><b>You received </b><item id=minecraft:diamond count=3/><b> 3 Diamonds!</b></fade></bg></scale></anchor>

What it does:

  • Centered message with a diamond item icon inline
  • Bold text around the item
  • Fades in and out

Replace minecraft:diamond and the count with any item from your modpack.

Faction Greeting​

Show a different message depending on which command block fires (chain the appropriate one based on your scoreboard/tag conditions).

For players with the "alliance" tag:

/eta send @p[tag=alliance] 160 <anchor value=BOTTOM_CENTER><bg color=#40001440><grad from=44AA44 to=88FF88><bold>The Alliance welcomes you, champion.</bold></grad></bg></anchor>

For players with the "horde" tag:

/eta send @p[tag=horde] 160 <anchor value=BOTTOM_CENTER><bg color=#44140000><grad from=AA4444 to=FF8888><bold>The Horde greets their warrior.</bold></grad></bg></anchor>

Different background tints and gradient colors for each faction.

Countdown Timer​

A 3-2-1-GO sequence using queues.

/eta queue @p countdown "<dur:20><anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=2.5><pulse f=4.0><color value=FF4444><bold>3</bold></color></pulse></scale></anchor>" | "<dur:20><anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=2.5><pulse f=4.0><color value=FFAA44><bold>2</bold></color></pulse></scale></anchor>" | "<dur:20><anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=2.5><pulse f=4.0><color value=44FF44><bold>1</bold></color></pulse></scale></anchor>" | "<dur:60><anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=1.8><neon r=3><rainbow><bold>GO!</bold></rainbow></neon></scale></anchor>"

Four steps: 3 (1 second, red) → 2 (1 second, orange) → 1 (1 second, green) → GO! (3 seconds, rainbow glow).

Obfuscate Reveal (Secret Message)​

Text starts scrambled then slowly reveals itself — great for mysterious lore or secret codes.

/eta send @p 300 <anchor value=MIDDLE><scale value=1.2><obfuscate mode=reveal direction=center speed=60>The password is: EMBER</obfuscate></anchor>

What it does:

  • Starts as scrambled glyphs, reveals from the center outward
  • 60ms per character reveal speed
  • Centered at 120% scale

Server Announcement with Typewriter​

A styled server-wide announcement with a slow typewriter reveal.

/eta send @a 400 <anchor value=TOP_CENTER><offset y=20><bg color=#60000000><fade in=20 out=40><typewriter speed=35><rainbow><bold>New Season!</bold></rainbow> <color value=DDDDDD>A new world awaits...</color></typewriter></fade></bg></offset></anchor>

What it does:

  • Sent to all players (@a)
  • Top center, shifted down 20px
  • Rainbow bold title followed by gray description text
  • Typewriter reveal, smooth fade out