AddOns
From WAR Tumeroks: A Warhammer Online Wiki Guide
Warhammer includes a comprehensive modification API which allows addon authors to create interface modifications. These interface modifications, typically called 'AddOns', can be created for all sorts of purposes such as modifying the default inventory screen, keeping track of complex game mechanics like threat, or cleaning up your inventory. For a list of AddOns see Category:AddOns
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[edit] Using AddOns
There are many types of AddOns that it would be more than difficult to list each and everyone as they can be created any day a programmer decides to do so. Some typical uses are user interface customization, threat meters, and warning signs.
[edit] Getting AddOns
Currently the most known place to get AddOns is from Curse. All AddOns submitted by authors are tested for malware before made publicly available. If you would like to list your AddOns to WAR Tumeroks see Category:AddOns.
[edit] Installing AddOns
AddOns can be installed by navigating to your Warhammer Online install directory, which is C:\program files\Electronic Arts\Warhammer by default. Once there you will probably need to create the folder "Interface" and then inside that folder another one named "AddOns".
Your directory structure will look like this now:
- WarHammer
- Interface
- AddOns
- Interface
If these directories already existed then don't worry just continue on from here.
Next you need to open up the zip file containing your new addon and extract the folder inside the zip into this AddOns directory.
[edit] Creating Addons
Currently, EA Mythic has not released any documentation on AddOn creation. All information about AddOn creation is gathered via reverse engineering the current default interface contained in the interface.myp file. As such, all data regarding AddOn creation is subject to change and is in no way guaranteed to be accurate. See also API
[edit] Useful Addons
Please include a note if any of the addons listed here are not available on curse.com.
Each addon should include the name and a short description
- BlackBox: Hides the respawning box and replaces it with a small progress bar. It also gives the time remaining in seconds.
- BuffThrottle: Adds a delay in the refresh on buffs and debuffs in the UI, removing much of the lag that happens when a large number of people are casting buffs at the same time, e.g. while waiting for a scenario to start.
- KillingBlow: Gives you an announcement on screen when you get the killing blow on another player. Includes name, XP granted and RP granted from the kill.
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