pvp_zones = {}

-- Function to remove nearby mcl_bows:arrow_entity around a player
local function remove_nearby_arrows(player, radius)
    if not player or not player:is_player() then
        return
    end

    local pos = player:get_pos()
    local radius = radius or 5 -- default radius of 5 units

    -- Get all objects within the radius
    local objects = minetest.get_objects_inside_radius(pos, radius)
    for _, obj in ipairs(objects) do
        local luaentity = obj:get_luaentity()
        -- Check if the object is the specific arrow entity
        if luaentity and luaentity.name == "mcl_bows:arrow_entity" then
            obj:remove() -- Remove the arrow entity
        end
    end
end

-- Register the on punch player event
minetest.register_on_punchplayer(function(player, hitter, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir, damage)
    if not player or not hitter or not player:is_player() or not hitter:is_player() then
        return
    end
    -- allow PvP only when either player's Y coordinate is below 0
    local ppos = player:get_pos()
    local hpos = hitter:get_pos()
    if not (ppos and hpos) then
        return
    end
    if not (ppos.y < 0 or hpos.y < 0) then
        if minetest.get_modpath("mcl_burning") then
            mcl_burning.extinguish(player)
        end
        core.chat_send_player(hitter:get_player_name(), "No PvP in Y > 0")
        return true -- cancel punch when neither is below y < 0
    end
    -- otherwise allow PvP (fall through)
end)