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Old 04/04/08, 1:30 PM   #1
boomix
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Cooldown counters and notifications

Hi,

I am currently using Chronometer, however it is sometimes tasking to keep an eye on that mod and my spell rotation among other things. Also Chronometer bugs out often and removes Vampiric Touch bar from the screen making it mostly guesswork when to recast it because there are other 16 de-buffs up there from 3 other shadow priests. Also it puts countdown bars on the screen when the spell is resisted.

So, I am looking for a mod that would be accurate and not track spells that have been resisted as well as make it easier to track the timers. I know quartz has the built-in feature and I might try that. But any other feedback would be great. Best option would be a counter for the de-buff duration on or above the spell button.

Thanks.

Last edited by Maniq : 04/06/08 at 5:59 AM. Reason: Fixed the title.

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Old 04/04/08, 1:50 PM   #2
Moshne
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I use Hourglass2 and ClassTimers for all my timing needs. Both are Ace2 mods, but you will need to manually DL Hourglass2 (much better than Hourglass) as its not active on WAU yet.

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Old 04/04/08, 8:24 PM   #3
Akj
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Suramar
DoTimer may not have been updated for 2.4 but it still works perfectly when the load out of date addons option is checked.

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Old 04/04/08, 9:41 PM   #4
Baggles
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Hyjal
I've tried a ton of these. Lately, I've been getting used to ClassTimers just due to the customizability of it, but I really don't like that my buffs and debuffs are no longer tracked on deselected mobs. The best mod I've found for tracking debuffs on targetted mobs is probably just dfilter with only your debuffs shown, although it outputs in the form of an icon as opposed to a bar. Does DoTimer maintain bars for mobs that you deselect? And does it show timers for hots? I've avoided it since I can't really skin it with my own texture and fonts.

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Old 04/04/08, 10:06 PM   #5
Noraj
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I use ClassTimers for my judgements and stuns, as well as time remaining on my seals, and use CooldownTimers2 for all ability cooldowns.

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Old 04/05/08, 5:01 PM   #6
Samurro
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I search for something similiar. Iam looking for an addon which shows me the new abilitys which aren't any more on cooldown. Something similiar to the parrot thingy...if somebody knows that. I just need the Buttonicons poping up, no status bars or shit like that...Thanks in advance.

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Old 04/06/08, 2:50 AM   #7
Kaylee
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There was a mod called 'Cooldown Pulse' I used a while back which popped up spell icons in the middle of the screen when they were ready. I have no idea if it works with 2.4 or not.

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Old 04/06/08, 4:13 AM   #8
Polleke
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The issue with the default quartz debuff tracking is that it tracks everything. Including shadow weaving and misery. I don'r care about those, because I can't help them most of the time.

So I made this very simple modification. I have edited this line on line 264 of Quartz\Buff\Buff.lua to
if duration and duration > 0 and (name == "Vampiric Touch" or name == "Shadow Word: Pain" or name == "Vampiric Embrace") then
Now edit the options of the buff settings for your target so the bar is larger and has an icon. Make it look like something like below. If you're using an auto update program, just ignore quartz so your changes dont get overwritten.
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quart_mod.jpg  

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Old 04/06/08, 5:49 AM   #9
Samurro
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Originally Posted by Kaylee View Post
There was a mod called 'Cooldown Pulse' I used a while back which popped up spell icons in the middle of the screen when they were ready. I have no idea if it works with 2.4 or not.
I have found this addon yesterday and was totaly statisfied with it, but the last update is 1 year old and i get some errors from itemcooldowns... Does anybody know a mod doing the same thing but maybe more up to date?

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Old 04/06/08, 6:37 AM   #10
Kalidin
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Ghost: Pulse

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Old 04/06/08, 5:01 PM   #11
ishellbulleti
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Cooldown Timers 2

Has a feature much like cooldown pulse, and timer bars as well

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Old 04/07/08, 1:48 PM   #12
boomix
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Originally Posted by ishellbulleti View Post
Cooldown Timers 2

Has a feature much like cooldown pulse, and timer bars as well
I will have to try this next. I've tried Dotx3 and GhostPulse. Both are nice but I would like functionality of GhostPulse not when spell is available to cast but when the debuff or dot has expired on a particular target.

Even if the button on the bar became enlarged for .5 second it would be great.

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Old 04/07/08, 4:49 PM   #13
Zedd
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You could try OmniCC. It used to be very basic but the latest versions provides a pretty flexible but easy addon:
WoWInterface Downloads : Graphic UI Mods : OmniCC

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Old 04/08/08, 1:26 AM   #14
EuanB
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Ravenholdt
DoTimer does track deselected mobs. Sometimes it glitches a bit and tracks dead mobs, but I'll take that.

It also tracks cooldowns either seperately or integrated.

I find the Quartz idea intersting, does that track deselected mobs as well?

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Old 04/08/08, 2:14 AM   #15
Footrot
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Originally Posted by boomix View Post
I will have to try this next. I've tried Dotx3 and GhostPulse. Both are nice but I would like functionality of GhostPulse not when spell is available to cast but when the debuff or dot has expired on a particular target.
This feature is in prototype at the moment. The 'mob debuffs' feature of Ghost: Pulse (if/when released) will track the debuffs you place on a mob (or bosses only if you choose) and then cause alerts when they fall off. Our guild wants something like this to track debuffs on a raid-wide basis, but I've been experimenting with a 'personal' version of it for kicks mainly.

Does this sound like what you're after? I haven't released the feature as part of GP just yet because, well frankly, I'm having trouble finding a practical use for it. In order to maintain good DPS, you need to begin the cast of non-instant DoTs before they expire, so they land just after the last tick. I personally use EBB for this (one set of timers for my target and another for my focus) because it allows me to pre-plan based on potential coinciding expiries.

If you really want the feature though, let me know - I'll put more work into making sure the 'mob debuffs' feature is solid sooner rather than later and setting it free into the wild.

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Old 04/08/08, 8:54 AM   #16
Alerien
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Gnome Warlock
 
Cenarius
I use spellreminder and cooldowntimers for alot of things personally. The only issue w/spell reminder is the author is working on it, but hasn't updated to 2.4 Apparently 2.4 coincided with vacation. Right now the only problem I see is that it is not triggering dead mobs correctly. However for tracking traps etc on my hunter I've yet to find anything better.

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Old 04/08/08, 9:00 AM   #17
Moogul
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On a little bit of a sidetrack, can anyone recommend a good mod for displaying couldown time in seconds on my action buttons?

I don't really like timer bars for short duration cooldowns (eg. bloodthirst, whirlwind, pummel etc.), and I'd much prefer to just use the default blizzard cooldown spiral with some large text displaying time left in seconds. I use bartender for my action buttons and I had thought that it could do it, but with some investigation last night I couldn't find it.

Any ideas?

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Old 04/08/08, 9:18 AM   #18
TrexlerRanger
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Khaz Modan
Since 2.4 I have been using Bongos3 in combination with the Quartz buffbar. Bongos3 has a feature where a border highlights your buffs or debuffs when they are active on your target or you. By default it is set to green for buffs and a purple/pink for debuffs; but this can be configured as you like.
You can find bongos here: WoWInterface Downloads : Beta-version Interfaces : Bongos3

If you look in the sample setup or configuration mode screen shots you will see the button for Trueshot Aura with a green border as an example of what I'm referring to.

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Old 04/08/08, 9:21 AM   #19
Argium
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CooldownCount is another really simple mod that displays time remaining on the cooldown of ablities on a variety of different action bars.

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Old 04/08/08, 9:30 AM   #20
zork
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Eredar (EU)
I'm using rFilter to track player buffs and enemy debuffs. Currently I'm working on a version that has bars.
Its kind of a Demon and Debuff Filter crossover.

For more info check:
ui.murlocs.eu / Buff / Debuff Tracking Mod

To track cooldowns of spells I would use OmniCC, especially as a warrior since nearly every warrior ability has a cooldown. All the cooldownbars and notifications would own your UI.
I use OmniCC for my buttons.

Quartz has a problem with demoralising shout and thunderclap, aswell with the sunder armor debuff. If you have another warrior doing it your bar disappears completly. Even if the debuff is applied (its just not yours anymore). Demon can help you out though.


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Old 04/08/08, 9:37 AM   #21
boomix
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Originally Posted by Footrot View Post
This feature is in prototype at the moment. The 'mob debuffs' feature of Ghost: Pulse (if/when released) will track the debuffs you place on a mob (or bosses only if you choose) and then cause alerts when they fall off. Our guild wants something like this to track debuffs on a raid-wide basis, but I've been experimenting with a 'personal' version of it for kicks mainly.

Does this sound like what you're after? I haven't released the feature as part of GP just yet because, well frankly, I'm having trouble finding a practical use for it. In order to maintain good DPS, you need to begin the cast of non-instant DoTs before they expire, so they land just after the last tick. I personally use EBB for this (one set of timers for my target and another for my focus) because it allows me to pre-plan based on potential coinciding expiries.

If you really want the feature though, let me know - I'll put more work into making sure the 'mob debuffs' feature is solid sooner rather than later and setting it free into the wild.
This sounds like something I would like to have. I am still using the bar or tick mod to plan when to cast my spells so they land as last tick goes off. I am just tired of looking at 10 different spots on my screen. I may drop MSBT as well as it makes the screen look too busy, or I will throttle it even more.

To give you a bit of an idea of what my screen looks in combat. I am using Quartz (due to latency issues) to properly chain-cast spells, I am testing CooldownPulse from this thread and I have Cooldowntimers2 for bars, along with MSBT which as I've said is making my screen look overly busy and I can easily lose track of what I am doing.

BTW, new omniCC's feature that puts numbers on debuffs is great when combined with Pitbull's enlarged debuff icons.

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Old 04/08/08, 2:00 PM   #22
khangg
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I use CooldownWatch which is like haste's oCD, but actually works with 2.4. I have the bars turned off and on auto-hide when it's not on cooldown.

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Old 04/08/08, 2:29 PM   #23
Melador
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I tried a bunch for tracking my LBs, and ended up being happiest with SorrenTimers.

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Old 04/08/08, 5:02 PM   #24
Footrot
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Khaz'goroth
Originally Posted by boomix View Post
This sounds like something I would like to have. I am still using the bar or tick mod to plan when to cast my spells so they land as last tick goes off. I am just tired of looking at 10 different spots on my screen. I may drop MSBT as well as it makes the screen look too busy, or I will throttle it even more.

To give you a bit of an idea of what my screen looks in combat. I am using Quartz (due to latency issues) to properly chain-cast spells, I am testing CooldownPulse from this thread and I have Cooldowntimers2 for bars, along with MSBT which as I've said is making my screen look overly busy and I can easily lose track of what I am doing.

BTW, new omniCC's feature that puts numbers on debuffs is great when combined with Pitbull's enlarged debuff icons.
No problems, I'll add the feature sometime in the next week and post it up, either in 1.17 or 1.18. I suppose if nothing else, it's a good reminder that your debuff fell off even if it isn't all that useful for maintaining a high DoT-uptime. I'd love feedback on it once you've had a chance to play with it too, if you wouldn't mind.

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Old 04/08/08, 5:38 PM   #25
firefaux
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Rexxar
cooldown timers

I am looking for a timer i had pre 2.4 that really wasn't a countdown but made a flash on the menubar when a cooldown was up on a spell.

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