WoWInterface http://www.wowinterface.com/forums World of Warcraft Interfaces, Skins, Addons, Mods community. en Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:08:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://s.wowinterface.com/images/style_mmoi_wowi2/misc/rss.jpg WoWInterface http://www.wowinterface.com/forums <![CDATA[Yet-another-rant from Blu = "The best" and all it entails]]> http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28308&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:28:05 GMT Official forums are down so I'm bored :)

I've been noticing a trend that's really a little annoying at times. Don't get me wrong. I'm not losing sleep over this or super angry about this.

I just find all a little silly that's all. :rolleyes:

What is it ?

It's people's obsession with "The best [fill in the blank] addon".

They demand to know what is the currently fashionable addon for one particular thing on their UI. Like there is only one true addon to use and death to anyone from the opposing camp for "daring" to suggest their addon is "better" to use.

Why does having "the best addon" matter ?

Are they afraid that someones going to come along and give them demerit points for "using the wrong addons and irresponsibly configuring UI" ?

That someone's going to notice them using the wrong buffs addon and call them out on it when they post their PVP video to you tube ?

That by choosing the wrong questing addon their computer's going to explode in fairy bits and they are going to break out in boils ?

That somewhere , somehow there's going to be masses of kittens dying because they picked the wrong unit frames addon ?


IMHO They seem to ignore one simple fact :

At the end of the day the only person it all matters to is the person who's sitting at the computer playing with that addon.

You could argue long after the cows come home about how heavenly this addon is written using celestial dust by gods , carressed & optimized by hand by beautiful boxen goddess and how that other addon is the scum of the earth etc etc.

It's not going to matter at all if it doesn't fulfill a users requirements. If they can't fit it into their play style they're not going to use it. They'll try it out for a bit then reject it.

So I'm sorry but I don't believe there is one single best addon in any one category. All addons in a particular category has something to offer a player. Something unique that only means something to the player that installs it.

The "best" doesn't really mean anything at all. A player needs to be comfortable using it for them to install it. They're not going to go through the effort of updating if they didn't feel it was worth their while / liked the author's work.

This is why there is so many addons out there that effectively do the same thing but with different boxes laid out on the screen - theres an addon out there for everyone and no there is no "best [fill in the blank] addon" that trumps other addons in that catergory.

Even the "Donalds"(1) of the world

(1) Donald of Wears new boots on his head Dark Legacy fame.

TY For listening ]]> Chit-Chat Bluspacecow http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28308 Quest Givers http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28307&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:44:17 GMT Is there a way to show quest givers on the map before accepting a quest from them? Right now on the map I see quest turn ins, areas where I complete quests and destinations. I couldnt find a way to turn on so I can see quest givers. I just rolled my first Alliance toon and it would be... Is there a way to show quest givers on the map before accepting a quest from them?

Right now on the map I see quest turn ins, areas where I complete quests and destinations. I couldnt find a way to turn on so I can see quest givers. I just rolled my first Alliance toon and it would be helpful for those obscure quests in addition to helping me get loremaster on my main. ]]> Carbonite: General Discussion Kevindra http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28307 zone info addon? http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28306&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:49:57 GMT hi,
cartographer show on mouseover a zone some zone info about req. level and instances in this zone.

"Zone Info : on hovering over a zone, it will show the levels of the zone, the instances in the zone, their levels, and the number of men the instance is made for (e.g. 5-man, 40-man)."


current addon for worldmap style:

Code:
local dummy = function() end

UIPanelWindows["WorldMapFrame"] = {area = "center", pushable = 9}
hooksecurefunc(WorldMapFrame, "Show", function(self)
    self:EnableKeyboard(false)
    self:EnableMouse(false)
    self:SetScale(0.75)
end)

local buttons = {
    BlackoutWorld,
    WorldMapZoneDropDown,
    WorldMapZoomOutButton,
    WorldMapLevelDropDown,
    WorldMapFrameCloseButton,
    WorldMapContinentDropDown,
    WorldMapZoneMinimapDropDown,
    WorldMapMagnifyingGlassButton
}

for i in pairs(buttons) do
    buttons[i]:Hide()
    buttons[i].Show = dummy
end

table.wipe(buttons)

for i = 1, 14 do
    local region = select(i, WorldMapFrame:GetRegions())
    region:Hide()
end

local bgframe = CreateFrame("Frame", nil, WorldMapButton)
bgframe:SetFrameStrata("BACKGROUND")

local bg = bgframe:CreateTexture(nil, "BACKGOUND")
bg:SetPoint("BOTTOMRIGHT", WorldMapButton, 10, -10)
bg:SetPoint("TOPLEFT", WorldMapButton, -10, 10)
bg:SetTexture(0, 0, 0, .4)
can someone make the zone info addon from cartographer standalone or is there any another addon which do the same?

thanks ]]> Interface Requests archiv http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28306 ouf simple http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28305&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:16:53 GMT is there a way to move the default(blizzard) buffs/debuffs and attach it to player frame of ouf simple? is there a way to move the default(blizzard) buffs/debuffs and attach it to player frame of ouf simple? ]]> oUF (Otravi Unit Frames) wakolv http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28305 Building a UI. http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28303&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:25:51 GMT I've messed with several UI's and I've ran into a problem with just about every one. They just don't work for my resolution. So my idea is to take some of the greatest inspirations of several I've seen and combined them into one that works for me. The problem I have is determine a UI scale. I run on a 30" Apple Cinema HD monitor with a resolution of 2560x1600. Is there something online that can help me figure out an ideal scale? I feel like some UI's come out being SUPER big and feel as if I am wearing magnify glasses. ]]> Interface Help Galtar http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28303 Low usage replacement for Smart Buff? http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28302&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:44 GMT I really like Smart Buff, but it takes up quite a bit of memory for my craptastic laptop and I was wondering if there was an add on that has similar features but is lighter weight? Preferably around 100kb or so. The features I like the most is the one click buffing and that the frame takes up so... I really like Smart Buff, but it takes up quite a bit of memory for my craptastic laptop and I was wondering if there was an add on that has similar features but is lighter weight? Preferably around 100kb or so.

The features I like the most is the one click buffing and that the frame takes up so little space. ]]> Interface Requests PigtailsofDoom http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28302 QUI 1920x1200 http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28301&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:24:48 GMT Check out my new QUI.. This is an all around UI that was built with questing as well as raiding in mind. The UI us built around 1920x1200 resolution, but it should scale well with 1680x1050. Let me know what you think!!! Link is listed... Check out my new QUI.. This is an all around UI that was built with questing as well as raiding in mind.

The UI us built around 1920x1200 resolution, but it should scale well with 1680x1050. Let me know what you think!!! Link is listed below.

http://www.wowinterface.com/download...o.php?id=15028 ]]> Released Interfaces/Scripts Quee http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28301 No Quest n maps show http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28304&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:04:52 GMT ok perhaps I am just old, senile, blind or all, but here goes. I need for carbonite to show me my quest on the main world map as well as the quest of my party members if I do not have the same quest in order for me ot better track and help them to locations and quest. So far i have fiddled with... ok perhaps I am just old, senile, blind or all, but here goes.
I need for carbonite to show me my quest on the main world map as well as the quest of my party members if I do not have the same quest in order for me ot better track and help them to locations and quest.

So far i have fiddled with about everything I can see, watched the demo and yes, even (GASP) as a male read the instructins, but no matter what I try have not been able to get a directional arrow to show on main screen pointing to nearest quest, NOR importantly for it to show me a single quest marked on the main world map. I have problems with colors and find it difficult to look at the Carb map at times so stay with the WOW map is this the problem?

How do I fix this issue please?

Dark Uncle ]]> Carbonite: General Discussion darkuncle http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28304 Health Alert? http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28299&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:01:50 GMT Im looking for an addon that just warns me when my health drops below a certain point say 40 or 30%, just me, not the raid group or party. Any suggestions? Im looking for an addon that just warns me when my health drops below a certain point say 40 or 30%, just me, not the raid group or party. Any suggestions? ]]> Interface Requests Jasontoric http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28299 Do the wave! http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28297&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:30:44 GMT I've made a public wave for WoW UI peeps (link only works if you're already signed in):

https://wave.google.com/wave/#restor...%252BF03c_ySUa

Unfortunately I didn't get any invites to send out, but perhaps this thread might be a good place to connect with those who do?

Anyway, right now it's just a "Hi I'm me" thread, but who knows where it will lead.

*does the wave dance* :banana: ]]> Chit-Chat Cogwheel http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28297 PTR downloading Guide http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28296&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:05:39 GMT @#&@*)!(#&)! > (*^(^&*% and your good to go! just wanting to know ike 1. go to download page clikc the link 2. save this file into your ************...]]> hello i am looking for a guide on how and where to download the PTR so i can join i dont want to get a link to someone thats like (@(*@&(#&!@ > @#&@*)!(#&)! > (*^(^&*% and your good to go! just wanting to know ike

1. go to download page clikc the link
2. save this file into your ************ folder... Extract this Delete this move this ect you know? ]]> Chit-Chat nonretadin http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28296 Change Mail Icon Scale http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28295&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:46:17 GMT I could have sworn I saw a macro for resizing an individual frame at one point, but now I can't find it. (And I found info on what may be the function used to do this, but not how to use it in a macro.)

All I'm looking for is to scale the New Mail Indicator icon to make it larger. Can someone point me in the right direction? ]]> Interface Help Roane http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28295 Toggling Action Buttons http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28294&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:44:31 GMT Is it possible to hide/show or change the alpha of action buttons? Perhaps it requires hooking a secure function?

I started writing a simple addon to trigger one of the above on a button when "ACTIONBAR_SLOT_CHANGED" is fired, but trying to use methods Hide(), IsShown(), IsVisible(), GetAlpha(), etc., returns an error. Come to think of it, can action buttons be modified at all without modifying the entire bar? I notice that no major action bar addons have features to change individual buttons, short of making a new bar to house them.

For the record, I was getting the number of the button based on arg1 of the event "ACTIONBAR_SLOT_CHANGED" and concatenating it to what would be its respective frame name by default. Using the following in-game would work, which left me perplexed:

Code:
/run ActionButton1:Hide()
Thanks. ]]> Lua Script help shkm http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28294 HUD question http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28293&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:11:02 GMT I was wondering if there was a way that I could change my HUD in my nUI so that when I gain or lose rage/health, it will keep the bar all one solid color rather then graying out the rage I used or gained? At this point I am having a bit of trouble seeing the difference between rage I have gained... I was wondering if there was a way that I could change my HUD in my nUI so that when I gain or lose rage/health, it will keep the bar all one solid color rather then graying out the rage I used or gained?

At this point I am having a bit of trouble seeing the difference between rage I have gained or lost when in the heat of combat, and would rather just see a solid, set bar.

Thanks in advance! ]]> nUI: Plugin Support Haargroth http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28293 Few Questions http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28292&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:01 GMT Solution may have been posted somewhere, if it has my apologies.

In alot of screen shots I see omen and recount together - right hand side.
How is this done? I have to click between the 2, can't see them both at the same time.

Where is the calender? Can't find it on the minimap. Is there some particular setting to make it visible?

Thank you for your time ]]> nUI: Customizing Layouts Valygirl http://www.wowinterface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28292