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Request to Continue Providing PDB Files in Future BDS Versions

Dear Mojang Studios,
 
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing on behalf of many in the Bedrock Dedicated Server community to express our concern regarding the removal of PDB files in the latest preview version (1.21.10). Historically, PDB files have been crucial for debugging and maintaining plugins loader that enhance the BDS experience. Their absence in future releases could have severe negative impacts on our community.
 
PDB files provide essential debugging information that allows developers to create and maintain plugins loader effectively. Without these files, updating and ensuring plugin compatibility with new BDS versions becomes exceedingly difficult, potentially leading to a decline in available custom plugins and tools.
 
A lot of bedrock servers rely on a wide range of plugins to offer unique experiences and manage server operations. The lack of PDB files hinders the ability to debug and update these plugins loader, which could result in server closures and negatively affect the player community.
 
While we understand the security concerns that may have led to this decision, we believe alternative measures can address these issues without compromising development needs.
 
We urge the BDS development team to reconsider the removal of PDB files. Maintaining these files is vital for the continued health and growth of the BDS community. We hope to finding a solution that addresses security while supporting development.
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    very important yes

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    We need this still

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    Please keep pdb files. I have many friends who have been using them to develop private plugins for the bedrock edition of the game. Please keep them. I'm getting tired of the corporate stuff that keeps getting into the way of the development of a greater interconnected bedrock community, free from hyper commercialization.

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    every since Microsoft got their hands on minecraft they've been treating this game like trash ngl I can't even download mods without Microsoft's crappy security system getting in the way.

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    I play primarily Java, but during the times I play bedrock, this is very important to me.

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    we need pdb

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    Pdb is a necessary file for so many things. And without all the services that rely on the pdb file, Minecraft may become stale for many users.

    Think about it Mojang. The pdb file removal will cause many more problems than it'll solve

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    Support modding. Modding keeps a game alive

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    Please Microsoft, we know your're a big company, but please, please dont ruin this game..

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    Even though I mostly (almost only) play Java and I don't mod it, I understand how important this is for Bedrock players and BDS community so I'm commenting and voting this petition.

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    🙏

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    Mods are a critical element of Minecraft's popularity and attempting to make them harder to make and use for a large segment of the playerbase can only end poorly for Bedrock Edition.

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    Don't take away the things that allow people to express their creativity, there must be other ways to fix these security issues

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    I hope this is going to be changed back to how it was before! Pdb files should stay!

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    Mojang I Don't know what power you have in this situation but if you really do care about the community you'll fix this.- A Desperate Bedrock Player 

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    please microsoft  i will lose my job

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    You're killing modding by removing the PDB. Please bring it back.

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    cybersecurity specialist here. I understand the surface level security reasons for removing pdb's from distribution. Its the default with microsoft for a good reason, it helps with securing the application against exploits and protects the Intellectual property that is the code. however, it cannot be ignored that the reason these PDB files were included in the first place was to allow the community to attempt to keep up with the rising tide that is hacking and to keep developers from having to do treadmill work every time a new exploit is found. 

    a modding api is not a valid solution in this case, as you would potentially have to document every subroutine and add hooks to thousands of lines of code. minecraft has kept its modding community so active for so long because observing the behavior of both java and bedrock has been simple enough that inexperienced coders can attempt game design. obfuscating will just increase the treadmill work for devs more then it currently is, turn away server admins and server developers, and kill off what has made bedrock worth what it is to Mojang. 

    I implore you to continue distributing PDB files with the server, while this move is practical on paper it has too many problems in this current situation to justify the action.

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    I am pretty sure even featured BDS servers use this too...

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    W voters

     

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    pdb is important for all of us

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    do it pls

     

    btw who came from pheonixsc

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    We need it pls

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    I think it's really a terrible decision from microsoft and REALLY HOPE IT GETS ROLLED BACK

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    The modding community provides so much to bedrock - I don't play it myself but most who I know that do play bedrock love the mods! Please let them access the PDB files and other things that they need to continue creating freely.

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    phoenix sc raid

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    Please keep PDB files!!

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    Yes, it should be continued.

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    Please keep this in. It is vital to the bedrock platform.

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    Swear Microsoft is basically trying to force us to move to the marketplace.