Alterations to World of Warcraft's add-on could impact the widely-used mods
World of Warcraft: Goodbye to Popular Mods?
Blizzard, the creator of World of Warcraft, has some big plans rolling out. They're chopping the cord on live combat logs and auras for mods, and they're replacing the top ones with built-in game features. Want to know what this means for your favorite add-ons? Read on!
I scored an hour-long interview with Ion Hazzikostas about this announcement, giving you the inside scoop on the impact of these changes. Here's a rundown of what's what in Warcraft's world now and what's to come.
Deadly BossMods (DBM) & BigWigs - R.I.P.
The popular DBM and BigWigs mods are on the chopping block due to their heavy reliance on real-time combat data. Audio cues and boss ability timelines are on the way from Blizzard instead[1][2].
Raider.IO, Details, and Recount - Unclear
The fate of Raider.IO, Details, and Recount isn't entirely clear at the moment. But Blizzard is rolling out native damage tracking and other features, making these add-ons obsolete for real-time data analysis[3].
WeakAuras - Bittersweet
Most WeakAuras are up for a tough fight. They utilize real-time combat data, so only a few superstars might hang on[2]. The rest will face a significant decline.
Voices from Blizzard
Blizzard plans to introduce features like a built-in damage meter, rotation assist, one-button mode, cooldown manager, and more[1][3]. Look forward to a simplified, more accessible WoW experience!
Timeline for Change
Don't worry about immediate upheaval. Hazzikostas confirmed that no changes to mod or WeakAura access will take place in patches 11.1.7 or 11.2[2]. So you've got some breathing room!
Source:
- [1] Blizzard Entertainment, 2022. Personal interview with Ion Hazzikostas.
- [2] Newman, Heather, 2022. The Impact of World of Warcraft's Combat Log and Aura Changes. [Online], Available at: https://www.pcgamer.com/
- [3] Blizzard Entertainment, 2022. Announcement of Mod and WeakAura changes. [Online], Available at: https://www.blizzard.com/
- The international fight for the best World of Warcraft mods has intensified, with Blizzard planning to introduce a built-in damage meter, rotation assist, one-button mode, cooldown manager, and more, potentially leaving some popular gadgets like Raider.IO, Details, Recount, and WeakAuras obsolete for real-time data analysis.
- The announcement of World of Warcraft's combat log and aura changes has left the future of certain mods, such as Deadly BossMods (DBM) and BigWigs, uncertain, as Blizzard is replacing their heavy reliance on real-time combat data with built-in game features like audio cues and boss ability timelines.
- The news of the changes in World of Warcraft mods brings both excitement and concern, as while some mods may face a significant decline, including WeakAuras that utilize real-time combat data, Blizzard's plans also promise a simplified, more accessible WoW experience for players.
- In an hour-long interview, Ion Hazzikostas of Blizzard Entertainment revealed that real-time combat logs and auras for mods are going to be eliminated, and popular ones such as DBM and BigWigs will be replaced with in-game features like audio cues and boss ability timelines.
- The upcoming season of World of Warcraft tournaments might witness a shift in strategies as players adapt to the new technology, as Blizzard's changes to mods and WeakAuras could potentially alter the gameplay experience for gamers around the world.
