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  • Created 4/10/2009 8:18:50 PM
  • Updated 10/24/2010 11:50:36 PM
  • 540 Favorites
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  • License: GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3)
  • Release Type: Release
  • Newest File: v2.15
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About Watcher

Introduction

Watcher is a DPS improvement addon. Its goal is to provide useful and intelligent information in order to boost DPS.

Some classes have native support but other requires you to add spells manually. If you would like your class to get more native spells then provide a list of spells and their behaviour and I'll attempt to implement them.

Description

Through the use of a priority table for attacks, Watcher times cooldowns and dots to provide information on which attack should be performed next.

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Attacks ready to be performed are displayed using a stack with the most prioritised attack shown on top.

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4.0 status

As of v2.11, native spells should no longer be causing errors. If a spell is not behaving correctly on the bar (e.g. not visible when it should be) then please provide information regarding how the spell has changed and I'll make a fix to the addon.

Note: if a paladin wants to control when to use a spell based on the amount of holy power they have then use the slider in the spell settings menu.

Useful Information

For setting up the addon for the first time please see here. (Outdated, but still useful)

If you have a bug to report or have a suggestion to improve the addon, please, could you make a ticket here.

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r44 | gellin | 2010-10-25 04:50:30 +0000 (Mon, 25 Oct 2010) | 1 line
Changed paths:
   A /tags/v2.15 (from /trunk:43)

Branch to 2.15
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r43 | gellin | 2010-10-25 04:50:07 +0000 (Mon, 25 Oct 2010) | 1 line
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc

correct version info
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r42 | gellin | 2010-10-25 04:48:53 +0000 (Mon, 25 Oct 2010) | 4 lines
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Options.lua
   M /trunk/dk.lua
   M /trunk/spell_functions.lua
   M /trunk/warrior.lua

corrected error in spell functions - warlocks should now work.
- corrected icon error in Options.lua
added raging blow for warriors
added death coil with sudden doom for dk.
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r40 | gellin | 2010-10-22 03:49:38 +0000 (Fri, 22 Oct 2010) | 5 lines
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Core.lua
   M /trunk/Options.lua
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc
   M /trunk/hunter.lua
   M /trunk/spell_functions.lua
   M /trunk/update.lua

Fixed issues with custom spells - renaming
Added health slider Options
Fixed explosive shot issues
Corrected spell functions
Add Imp steady shot option for hunters
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r38 | gellin | 2010-10-20 09:56:00 +0000 (Wed, 20 Oct 2010) | 2 lines
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc
   M /trunk/rogue.lua
   M /trunk/spell_functions.lua

corrected rogue spells
corrected Apply function
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r36 | gellin | 2010-10-19 20:54:46 +0000 (Tue, 19 Oct 2010) | 1 line
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc
   M /trunk/hunter.lua

- fixed for hunters - a good thing
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r34 | gellin | 2010-10-19 03:03:34 +0000 (Tue, 19 Oct 2010) | 3 lines
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Core.lua
   M /trunk/Options.lua
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc
   M /trunk/gcds.lua
   M /trunk/hunter.lua
   M /trunk/pala.lua
   M /trunk/shaman.lua
   M /trunk/spell_functions.lua
   M /trunk/update.lua
   M /trunk/warlock.lua
   M /trunk/warrior.lua

- Warriors spells have been fixed from errors
- pala spells have been fixed - use combo slider to adjust holy power
- aimed shot works for hunters
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r32 | gellin | 2010-10-12 15:25:35 +0000 (Tue, 12 Oct 2010) | 3 lines
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Core.lua
   M /trunk/Options.lua
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc
   M /trunk/dk.lua
   M /trunk/druid.lua
   M /trunk/priest.lua
   M /trunk/shaman.lua
   M /trunk/warlock.lua
   M /trunk/warrior.lua

Bugfixes for 4.1 release
fixed issue with short dots
corrected spell ids for all classes but paladins
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r31 | gellin | 2010-09-28 03:53:02 +0000 (Tue, 28 Sep 2010) | 4 lines
Changed paths:
   M /trunk/Core.lua
   M /trunk/Options.lua
   M /trunk/Watcher.toc
   M /trunk/druid.lua
   M /trunk/hunter.lua
   A /trunk/spell_functions.lua
   M /trunk/update.lua
   A /trunk/warlock.lua
   M /trunk/warrior.lua

implemented lua given for warlock spells and spell functions
removed pointless arguments from updatespell()
added animations to play when spells are ready (still requires some tuning)

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v2.15 Release4.0.167,47810/24/2010 11:50:36 PM
v2.14 Release4.0.18,27210/21/2010 10:50:08 PM
v2.13 Release4.0.16,17810/20/2010 12:13:08 PM
v2.12 Release4.0.1110/19/2010 3:57:33 PM
v2.11 Release4.0.1-10/18/2010 10:06:50 PM
v2.10 Release4.0.1310/12/2010 10:26:01 AM
v2.9 Release3.3.53479/15/2010 10:45:36 AM
v2.8 Release3.3.599/3/2010 9:17:25 PM
v2.7 Release3.3.538/15/2010 6:27:52 PM
v2.6 Release3.3.538/3/2010 8:53:33 PM
v2.5 Release3.3.518/2/2010 11:39:31 AM
v2.4 Release3.3.5-8/1/2010 1:31:11 PM
v2.3 Release3.3.5-7/31/2010 9:15:52 PM
v2.2 Release3.3.5-7/22/2010 6:48:56 PM
v2.1 Release3.3.517/22/2010 10:03:12 AM
v2.0 Release3.3.537/20/2010 4:05:20 PM
Watcher 1.17 Release3.2.029/1/2009 4:14:59 PM
Watcher 1.16b Release3.2.0-8/21/2009 10:46:07 AM
Watcher 1.16a Release3.2.0-8/18/2009 6:08:43 PM
Watcher 1.16 Release3.2.0-8/18/2009 1:19:20 PM
Watcher 1.15 Release3.2.0-8/5/2009 2:54:01 PM
Watcher 1.14 Release3.1.017/19/2009 3:22:28 PM
Watcher 1.13b Release3.1.0-6/30/2009 4:42:59 AM
Watcher 1.13a Release3.1.016/26/2009 8:14:55 AM
Watcher 1.13 Release3.1.0-6/19/2009 5:32:58 PM
Watcher 1.12c Release3.1.0236/9/2009 10:53:29 AM
Watcher 1.12b Release3.1.0-6/9/2009 7:02:36 AM
Watcher 1.12a Release3.1.0-6/8/2009 2:25:51 PM
Watcher 1.12 Release3.1.0-6/5/2009 9:04:00 PM
Watcher 1.11 Release3.1.0-5/31/2009 6:56:41 PM
Watcher 1.10 Release3.1.0-5/28/2009 9:44:29 PM
Watcher 1.9 Release3.1.0-5/26/2009 11:06:28 AM
Watcher 1.8 Release3.1.0-5/23/2009 6:41:30 PM
Watcher 1.7 Release3.1.0-5/18/2009 7:12:27 PM
Watcher 0.7 Beta3.1.0-5/17/2009 7:36:36 PM
Watcher 0.6c Beta3.1.0-5/16/2009 11:49:50 PM
Watcher 0.6b Beta3.1.0-5/16/2009 5:02:30 PM
Watcher 0.6a Beta3.1.0265/16/2009 4:44:05 PM
Watcher 0.6 Beta3.1.025/16/2009 12:06:57 PM
Watcher 1.5 Release3.1.0-5/14/2009 5:20:16 PM
Watcher 0.5 Beta3.1.0-5/14/2009 5:18:27 PM
Watcher 1.4 Release3.1.015/10/2009 8:07:25 PM
Watcher 0.4 Beta3.1.0-5/10/2009 8:06:09 PM
Watcher 1.3b Release3.1.0-5/7/2009 7:41:56 PM
Watcher v1.3a Release3.1.065/6/2009 4:54:17 PM
Watcher v1.3 Release3.1.0-5/6/2009 8:09:53 AM
Watcher 1.2 Release3.1.0-4/30/2009 11:59:47 AM
Watcher 1.1 Release3.1.0-4/26/2009 8:30:15 PM
Watcher Beta3.1.0-4/23/2009 4:56:47 PM
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  • Posted 1/22/2012 4:29:32 AM #740
    Hamderbob
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    • Posts: 22

    Ain't there anyone out there that could take over this little addon and continue it.
    it's a shame that it ain't being updated

     

    //bob

  • Posted 1/11/2012 11:39:58 AM #738
    JamesOEvans
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    • Posts: 1

    Can you add Colossus Smash for the Arms Warrior.  I love your addon by the way, wish it had Smash though.  I use it for My Paladin, Warlock, and Warrior.

     

    Added it myself, Here is the code:

    add:
    C["Colossus Smash"] = GetSpellInfo(86346)
    C["colossus Smash"], _, C["Colossus Smash Icon"], C["Colossus smash Cost"] = GetSpellInfo(86346)

    add: "Watcher:CS()" Under "function Watcher:addClassSpells()"

    add:

    function Watcher:CS()
        local def = Watcher.defaults.char.spell
        local name = "Colossus Smash"
        def.spellname[C[name]] = C[name]
        def.name[C[name]] = C[name]
        def.icon[C[name]] =  C[name.." Icon"]
        def.stockspell[C[name]] = true
    end

     

    Last edited by JamesOEvans on 1/13/2012 12:28:12 AM
  • Posted 1/19/2012 11:25:40 PM #739
    arayenya
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    • Posts: 8

    Well its good to see I am not the only one who checks into the status of this with the hope of updates, even if my hopes are all but extinguished at this point. Once again I wonder if anyone with some solid add on coding smarts can pick this up so it doesn't die...

  • Posted 11/29/2011 1:23:43 AM #737
    arayenya
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    • Posts: 8

    Still keeping my hopes up even if they have faded significantly. I suppose I will have to get used to something else when this finally breaks to the point of being unuseable. Maybe it won't be such a pain if I can figure out how to customize Ovale's scripts so that it will only help with my core rotation, and not tack in all the extra cooldowns.

  • Posted 7/16/2011 8:38:40 AM #733
    gaotsukasa
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    • Posts: 1
    Well, I have an issue, actually very simple to solve, but I cant figure it out. On my warrior "Inner Rage" icon is missing.
    The Spell is there, the spot in the priority too, but is missing the icon only. Everything is working, just missing the icon.
    How can I fix the lua?
  • Posted 5/27/2011 8:13:12 PM #730
    arayenya
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    • Posts: 8
    Hopefully there's an update for this addon soon. It still more or less works for me, but now I am getting some wonky bug where my labels shrink and vanish. I also have a bugged priority list in the configuration UI - every one shows the option to hide priority 1 except for boss fights. I have tried other addons for helping keep track of priorities and rotations, but none of them can even come close to Watcher. Really hoping to to see this picked up again, especially would be nice in time for 4.2.
  • Posted 6/6/2011 7:30:35 AM #731
    Catorace
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    • Posts: 4
    I'm having this exact same problem. Didn't realize how dependent I have become on Watcher to execute my proper rotation. Please fix!
  • Posted 6/30/2011 2:12:51 AM #732
    Barona
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    • Posts: 20
    This! :-)

    Please update for 4.2 - I guess, especially for amateur players like me it's a great help...

    Cheers!
  • Posted 8/3/2011 11:38:29 AM #734
    arayenya
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    • Posts: 8
    Still keeping my fingers crossed for an eventual update. In the event that this mod is abandoned, however, does anyone know any alternatives? I know there's a number of rotation helper mods out there, but I -really- like how this one works. Or is there a LUA savy person who'd be willing to maintain this?
  • Posted 8/15/2011 10:02:58 AM #736
    Murmilude
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    • Posts: 2
    I agree, it's a great addon. Arayenya, you might try Ovale. It's also updated very regularly. ;-)
  • Posted 4/27/2011 5:42:41 AM #729
    N3misis
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    • Posts: 15
    give it a Update for Client Version 4.1 ? This Version appears as "old Version " in the Addon Menü
  • Posted 1/19/2011 11:33:43 AM #728
    mavericko
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    • Posts: 9
    The only thing I can't figure out is from the watcher1 and 2 images here, how do you get the timer numbers to be at the start and end like that?
  • Posted 1/10/2011 7:59:39 AM #727
    Sorix2k
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    • Posts: 1
    I'm warlock and it's not usable for me :(. Frequently i have such situation with stacks - http://habreffect.ru/3e9/9c4db96b6/WoWScrnShot_011011_184052.jpg.
    When i'm casting Soulfire i can't see what spell will be the next (stacking corner of icon is too small) and can't begin to spam next spell, so i'm loosing a lot of dps.

    Is it any way of:
    1) Remove "stacks" feature and show next usable spell after my current spell?
    2) Automaticly remove current casting spell and instantly show next spell (e.g. i'm casting soulfire 2seconds, why do i need to look at icon of that spell for 2 seconds and wait for next icon?)
  • Posted 12/26/2010 4:58:55 AM #726
    Kehetti
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    • Posts: 12
    there is only one problem .. this addon doesnt show eg. explosive arrow if i dont have enaught energy for that.
    good idea, but that make whole addon useless
  • Posted 8/12/2011 6:04:35 AM #735
    tattoodrake
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    • Posts: 7
    how does not showing something you can't even use make it useless? that doesn't even make sense, what would be the point?
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