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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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    please mojang

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    I understand the security concerns that may have lead to the pdb files being removed, but it may be necessary to leave them in to maintain your bedrock player base.

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    We don’t care about the reason….
    Just never talk about it again (like in the past *hust mob vote*)
    But please provide the file to keep bedrock modding alive

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    Please 🙏 mojang don't take off PDB files

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    These files are the only reasons I still play MineCraft

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    PDB files are critical for modding Bedrock, and are a crucial part of the Minecraft ecosystem

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    Please put it back

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    This is a critical resource for the more technical side of the Bedrock community. Removing access to PDB files will greatly diminish the quality of servers and harm the entire community.

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    this is needed for the entirety of the modding scene. 

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    It’s already hard to get mods on bedrock so please don’t make it harder if anything you should make it easier make mods work for your oh so important “Parody”

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    I play Java edition, This doesn't affect me Right now. But it's incredibly not cool You've done this to Bedrock. You and we all know you can't keep up with the hackers and other things that pop up and that Community members Go out of their way to fix these problems and are able to do so by using these documents. For you to take them away like this, It a slap in the face.

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    No remove pdb, yes. me think pdb good and help people

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    We need it to stay!!!

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    El archivo pdb es indispensable para muchos servidores y su eliminacion mas que beneficiar seria un cambio negativo y muy grande

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    You are killing, not saving the Bedrock ecosystem by removing access to this file.

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    Restore the PDB files! Even though I personally avoid Bedrock edition like the plague, Bedrock edition still deserves the same freedom for modding as Java edition!

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    from a java player, keep the pdb files

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    It cannot be overstated how critical this is file is for Bedrock modding as a whole. If this is intentional then I am incredibly disappointed in Mojang for even considering this, but am hopeful that this is nothing more than a mistake. Removal of the PDB files would instantly and single-handedly kill the vast majority of large bedrock server networks. Aside from driving more sales of the game, server networks tend to be some of the leading contributors to the bedrock marketplace, which means their closure would result in a significant and direct net loss in profit for Mojang. These already require a team of full time staff to maintain, and dropping something like this would make the amount of work required to upkeep a server orders of magnitude more difficult and costly, and thus unsustainable.

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    Alright big hats at Mojang & Microsoft,

    The sooner you guys realize this the better. The better parity that Bedrock has to Java the stronger the community becomes. A strong community = long lasting. I'm sure there are some good points as to why pdb is removed. However, A stronger modding community can create work arounds security measures faster than the developers. There is a delicate balance to this games success. If you guys ignore the community you will breed distaste for the brands. Minecraft, Mojang, and Microsoft. Don't sit to comfortable on the fact that its Minecraft, and people will play it no matter what. You will loose your player base sooner than later.

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    Yes please do this

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    Very important indeed.

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    This is a very important decision for the future of Minecraft Bedrock! I completely support adding this back.

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    Bring back pdb!

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    we need it

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    Please allow the modding community access to the PDB file

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    Modding and modding support are among the few reasons Minecraft is as large of a platform as it is today. Microsoft and Mojang mustn't undermine their modding communities.

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    Mojang refrain from hiding Addons behind a paywall please.

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    pdb more like needb

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    Please add

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    We need the PDB file for getting Mods please let us keep it.