MonkeyQuest v3.0 Alpha Released

The long wait is over, for those brave enough to try Alpha releases.

Heed the warnings and check out the full details.

MonkeyQuest v3 Video Preview

Turns out the quality really sucks when you're trying to read text...





It should at least give you a basic idea about how MonkeyQuest v3 is going to look.

Suggested Group Fix

Thanks to forum member "Dracula" for his MonkeyQuest suggested group fixes, which you can find on the download page as MonkeyQuest v2.5.2.

MonkeyMods Updated For New WoW 2.0.3 Patch

I've updated all the mods to work with WoW 2.0.3 and they should also work with the Burning Crusade now. I just realized I didn't check the toc numbers for use with the Burning Crusade beta, I hope that doesn't bite me in the ass. I'm always forgetting those toc numbers. Oh well, BC is out in a week anyways!

MonkeySpeed v3.0 Preview

A number of improvements are done for MonkeySpeed so far. You'll notice the MonkeyQuestLog resizer button is in. I plan to use that resizer in most of my main frames from now on. The resizer will disapear if you lock the frame.

The other major new interface item is the addition of the calibrate button. I want it to pop up if you enter a new zone without any data, or you can have it show as an option. As you may have already guessed, to calibrate a zone you'll just run at 100% and click the button.

Of course there are a lot of changes in the code itself that you'll never notice. The biggest change there is a greatly reduced code size making it easier to read and maintain.

It's not released yet, but only because the MonkeyMods 3.0 is not compatible with the old 2.x.

MonkeyMods v2.5 for WoW v2.0.1

Hopefully this'll be the last update on the 2.x branch of MonkeyMods, I really need to focus more on the 3.0 branch. But don't worry, I'll fix bugs in 2.x if any more show up.

There are no new features, just bug fixes:

• MonkeyQuest: BhaldieInfoBar support is fixed


• MonkeyBuddy: Tab text now shows again


• MonkeySpeed: Width doesn't reset to 46 anymore


• MonkeyClock: Nothing new


• MonkeyQuestLog: Again, nothing new

Quel Fixes MonkeySpeed (again)

I guess Quel must really love MonkeySpeed because he has fixed it again! The new version 2.4.4 in the download section should fix all the zone issues.

I must give props to Quel for fixing MonkeySpeed yet again. In fact, if it wasn't for Quel MonkeySpeed would have died long ago when Blizzard removed GetPlayerPosition().

Most of the zones will need to be recalibrated before MonkeySpeed displays the correct speed. While running at 100%, execute the slash command /mscalibrate. This will calibrate the current zone. Also, battlegrounds should work, but most instances will not.

MonkeyQuest Burning Crusade Quick Fix

Thanks to TigerHeart there is a quick fix availiable for the Burning Crusade edition of MonkeyQuest. You can now see quests again :)

Of course you can find it on the download page.

The Burning AddOn Crusade!

So I've read the info on the interface changes for the upcoming World of Warcraft Burning Crusade expansion and I've coded what I think are the only changes needed. You can now try out the new Burning Crusade edition of MonkeyMods!

Please note that I have absolutely NO IDEA if this works at all. I just changed about 4-5 lines and the .toc numbers. I'm banking on the fact that the MonkeyMods hardly ever break because I stay as far away from the Blizzard stuff as I can.

If you're lucky enough to have a Burning Crusade account (I do not), please let me know if this works or not.

MonkeyMods v2.4.2

Small update to the MonkeyMods. You'll find a few small bug fixes. Also, added options for the "allow right click to open MonkeyBuddy" feature of MonkeySpeed and MonkeyClock.

Enjoy!

Download here.

Complete MonkeyMods German Translations

Absolutely all the MonkeyMods are now completely translated to German. Many thanks to Jim Bim for his hard work. This brings the number of total complete localizations to 3.

The download page is now updated with the German translations joining the official download files. The version numbers have NOT changed.

Don't forget that MonkeyQuest also features Spanish and French translations, although these are a little out of date.

If you'd like to help translate any of the MonkeyMods, don't hesitate to email me. My email is in the .toc and localization.lua files.

MonkeyMods Gets Taiwan Localization

Thanks to Jason, you can now find a Taiwan localization for all the MonkeyMods in the download section.

This localization is much different than the others, it includes changing the font to the default game font due to font size issues. Because of that I'll put it up as a separate download.

MonkeyQuest v2.4.1 and MonkeyQuestLog v0.4.1

MonkeyQuest gets a quick fix to it's background overlapping it's border and MonkeyQuestLog gets a German translation.

German Translations

I just checked my inbox today and it turns out that I've got 2 submissions for German translations of MonkeyQuestLog. Many thanks to Thorben and Thandar! I'll pack it in sometime later tonight.

That's great news since about 12% of this site's traffic comes from Germany, that makes it the #2 country!

MonkeyMods v2.4

All your favorite MonkeyMods have been updated for the latest World of Warcraft patch v1.12. Ok, so maybe most of the mods only got updated .toc interface numbers.

The big news is MonkeyQuestLog is out of Alpha and into Beta. It's still missing config options, I've been pretty busy this summer with other non-WoW projects. And to tell you the true, implementing config options is boring ;) Don't worry, I'll get on it soon.

What are you waiting for? Get over to the downloads now!

Status Update

I've slowly been working on cleaning up MonkeyQuestLog with all the little issues it has. I'm interested in cleaning up the user interaction of MonkeyQuestLog and MonkeyQuest. So far I feel it's pretty good, but it's not perfect. This is the kind of code that's a lot of work for things that seem simple so I don't know when it'll be done. And it's boring too :)

Here's what's been finished in MonkeyQuestLog lately:

• Share button disabled when you can't share the quest


• Updates the quest status when it changes


• When you hand in the quest that's being displayed in MQL, MQL will then display the quest that replaces it in the list


• The (done) tag shows up in the quest title when the quest is completed, or failed...

My TODO/Wish list:

• Clicking a second time on a quest in MonkeyQuest will close the MonkeyQuestLog window


• Change (done) to (failed) for failed quests in MQ and MQL


• Easier closing of MQL, possibly with esc and clicking anywhere in the description


• Look into the possibility of a resizing corner in MonkeyQuest... I'm not sure if I like this idea yet or not and it's clumbersome to make it an option


• Options, options, and more options for MonkeyQuestLog in MonkeyBuddy


• Clean up MonkeyBuddy layout, descriptions, and tooltips

The main option I'd like feedback on is using the MonkeyQuestLog resizer in MonkeyQuest. I always end up managing which quests to show before I head out, so size isn't an issue for me. The scrollbar seems to go against the functionality of a quest tracker, but at the same time MonkeyQuest gets freakin' huge when you show all the quests. And the resizer is pretty slick in MonkeyQuestLog. I'm still undecided...

As for my release plan, I'm thinking one more MonkeyQuestLog alpha release followed by a feature complete beta release of MonkeyQuestLog, MonkeyQuest, and MonkeyBuddy.

MonkeyQuestLog v0.2 Alpha is Out!

New in this version:

• A scrollbar


• Working dressing room and chat links for the reward items


• Minor bug fixes


• Abandon quest button


• Share quest button


• Bigger close button

What are you waiting for? Go grab it!

MonkeyQuestLog Alpha Is Ready

The untested alpha version of MonkeyQuestLog is availiable for download. It includes a new version of MonkeyQuest needed to access MonkeyQuestLog. Also, there's an updated version of MonkeyLibrary. Please note that nothing new was added to MonkeyQuest or MonkeyLibrary so there's no need to download them unless you wish to try out MonkeyQuestLog.

Please remember that this is an alpha version and is by no means complete. In fact there are zero configuration options implemented. This release is meant as a preview and early usability test.

If you want to stop using MonkeyQuestLog simply delete it's folder and MonkeyQuest will open the default Quest Log instead.

You can download MonkeyQuestLog here.

Please report any bugs or issues.

Update On MonkeyQuestLog, New Features

Just a quick update on MonkeyQuestLog. The newest feature is important word highlighting. Important words are usually names and places, highlighting them makes it easy to quickly scan over the quest without having to read it.

In the screenshot you can already see how much better MonkeyQuestLog is compared to the default.

MonkeyQuestLog does not replace the default Quest Log, so you'll still see the default log when accepting and handing in quests. MonkeyQuestLog is meant for a detailed reference when you're out questing.

There's a lot of options and the share/abbandon quest buttons still to add. Expect at the least the same formatting type options as MonkeyQuest.

If you have any suggestions, now's a good time.


Update: the alpha preview version of MonkeyQuestLog is availiable here.

Introducing MonkeyQuestLog!

Here's a little preview of the new MonkeyMod I've been working on. It removes the last thing I hated about questing, the default Blizzard Quest Log. MonkeyQuestLog is a no-frills way to see the entire quest description without the bulky Blizzard Quest Log.

Just like MonkeyQuest doesn't replace the default Quest Tracker (MonkeyQuest actually came out first), MonkeyQuestLog will not replace the default Quest Log. MonkeyQuestLog will only open when you left click on quests in MonkeyQuest. Don't worry, if you don't use MonkeyQuestLog, MonkeyQuest will still open the default Quest Log.

There's still a lot of work to do, mostly adding configuration settings and polish.

It'll be done when it's done :)

Working On A New MonkeyMod

Rather than re-write MonkeyQuest, I've started work on a new addon. I'm very happy with MonkeyQuest and the other MonkeyMods and I fully intend to go back and re-write them. But for now I'll be concentrating on creating a new addon that will fit right in with the rest of my mods.

Besides, what could I possibly add to the current MonkeyMods? :)

MonkeyMods v2.3 Released

Title says it all, go download the lastest MonkeyMods. Only MonkeyQuest got any new features this time around, but all mods have an up to date .toc number and that's freakin' awesome!

The main MonkeyQuest feature is BhaldieInfoBar support. It's not a requirement though. The new feature is still beta, if you run into problems, try a /mquest reset

Let me know what you think of the new feature or if you have an ideas. Don't tell me you want Titan/Boss/otherbar support, I already know ;)

BhaldieInfoBar Support Coming

The next big feature for MonkeyQuest is BhaldieInfoBar support. There's still a lot of polish to do before it's ready. The basic way it'll work is you'll mouse over the MonkeyQuest button on the BhaldieInfoBar and the main MonkeyQuest frame will popup beneath it, much like most bar plugins tooltips. When you leave the MonkeyQuest frame, it'll disapear.

For those of you who haven't heard of BhaldieInfoBar, it's like TitanBar except there's only one version and it's actively developped. It's not buggy like some versions of Titan I've tried recently. Btw, why are there so many versions of Titan floating around? It's confusing.

There are no plans to add support for other bar mods.

Also, it'll probably be the last major feature before I start up on MonkeyQuest 3, which will be from scratch. World of Warcraft version 1.10 adds a lot of cool new features to the interface I'd like to use, but if I do then I might as well start over and do it properly.

MonkeyMods And WoW v1.10

I finally got on the new test servers to try my mods. I didn't spend too much time but everything apeared to be working fine.

Everything except MonkeySpeed in Trisfal Glades. The speed calculated was about 50% slower than normal, which would be ok, simply executing "/mscalibrate" while running at 100% will re-calibrate. But the speed was jumpy and was showing up +/- 3% from normal running speed. So if all the zones have wonky map position scales like that, MonkeySpeed might be rendered useless. But more testing is needed there.

Just a note about WoW v1.10, it looks like Blizzard is cracking down on the frowned upon mod behaviors such as hooking the movement functions. This is breaking a lot of mods, not all of which are "evil."

New MonkeyQuest Feature

The next version of MonkeyQuest will have a new feature that will attempt to figure out what quest a quest item in your bag belongs too. It works by searching for the quest item name in the discriptions of your quests.

There's a problem though: alot of quests do NOT contain the proper quest item name in their discriptions. This means that even though MonkeyQuest doesn't find the quest an item belongs too, it doesn't mean it doesn't belong to a current quest you have.

I hope I didn't confuse you too much. Look for the new MonkeyQuest next Monday.