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| Updated: | 09-13-18 03:05 AM |
| Created: | 04-06-09 01:56 PM |
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NPCScan 
NPCScan helps you find NPCs by scanning nameplates, minimap vignettes, and mouseover targets, with an optional dynamic targeting keybinding. Once an NPC is found by one of these methods, an on screen alert is displayed and an audio alert is played.
Nameplates
Alerts will be triggered whenever a nameplate is created, if that nameplate belongs to one of the tracked NPCs. To use this feature with any reliability, the Interface->Names->Always Show Nameplates option must be turned on from the WoW Game Menu.
Dynamic Target Keybinding
NPCScan includes a key binding that will trigger a dynamically-generated targeting macro. Each time it is pressed, the key binding will trigger a /targetexact <mob name=""> for every tracked NPC in the current zone you are in, in addition to any custom NPC additions. This only attempts a search each time it is triggered; it is not a continuous search.
To access this feature, just set a keybind under the Key Bindings->AddOns->NPCScan->Targeting Macro section.
“Found” Alert
When an NPC is found, NPCScan alerts you by playing a loud and distinctive sound, making your screen pulse red, and displaying a Targeting Button for every NPC that is found.
Targeting Buttons
When clicked, the targeting button tries to target the NPC it depicts. You can also bind a key to trigger the newest button, in cases where multiple buttons are spawned.
Note: These buttons cannot be shown during combat. In the unlikely case that you do find a rare while fighting, the button or buttons will appear after you leave combat.
Options
NPCScan's main options window can be accessed from the Interface Options menu. To access the NPC list and other settings, type “/npcscan”.
New sounds can be added to the alert sound dropdown menu by installing SharedMedia.
- 5.0.0.5:
- Added custom search/achievement names to the alert pop-up button.
- Added “Galleon” to the default search list.
- 5.0.0.4: Updated deDE, frFR, itIT, koKR, ruRU, and zhCN localizations.
- 5.0.0.3: Fixed an error when logging onto new characters immediately after updating to 5.0.0.2.
- 5.0.0.2:
- Enabled achievement settings now apply to all characters, since they're now account-wide.
- Fixed an error when pressing the alert target button while in a raid.
- Doesn't interfere with hunters' Call Pet spell anymore.
- 5.0.0.1:
- Added the “Glorious!” MoP rare achievement.
- Added itIT localization and updated frFR and zhCN localizations.
- 4.3.0.2: Fixed a broken zhCN translations file, and updated ptBR localization.
- 4.3.0.1: Updated frFR, koKR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations, and added ptBR translation by Omukeka.
- 4.2.0.2: Added new tamable rares from 4.2 as defaults for hunters.
- 4.2.0.1: Updated koKR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
- 4.1.0.2:
- Faction-specific rares Captain Foulwind and Florence are now only defaults for the faction that can kill them.
- Tamable mobs with unknown spawning zones shouldn't always show alerts anymore.
- 4.1.0.1:
- Alert sound volume is now controlled by the “Master Volume” slider in WoW's Sound Options window instead of the game sound effects volume slider.
- Updated frFR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
- Updated the database of tamable rares.
- 4.0.3.6: Updated and fixed non-English localizations so they will print chat messages properly.
- 4.0.3.5:
- Added an option to print timestamps with all messages. See the main _NPCScan options pane.
- Updated 3D portraits to fit the alert popup better.
- Updated frFR, koKR, and zhTW localizations.
- 4.0.3.4:
- Fixed an error for characters that hadn't used an updated version of _NPCScan since before 4.0.0.1. If you still experience an error on login, please reset that character's settings.
- Updated mob name translations.
- 4.0.3.3:
- Jadefang is now also a default custom NPC.
- Tamable rares in Uldum and Twilight Highlands should now be detected properly.
- 4.0.3.2: Added Madexx' colors to each of his default entries. Won't apply if you logged in using 4.0.3.1.
- 4.0.3.1:
- Added Cataclysm rares to defaults. If you hadn't added them already, they will automatically appear in your custom NPCs list.
- Updated the database of tamable rares.
- Updated esES localization.
- Added a way for stable mods like HunterStableInfo to coexist with _NPCScan. Authors, see source docs.
- 4.0.0.6:
- Updated frFR and deDE localizations, and added esES/esMX localization by galen2.
- Updated the list of tamable rares.
- Fixed uncommon error when attempting to scroll one of the rare mob tables.
- 4.0.0.5: The “Unmute for alert sound” option now also re-enables WoW's sound effects toggle.
- 4.0.0.4: Tweaked the default UI so that only the hunter's summoned pet will get cached on login.
- 4.0.0.3: Hunters won't see bogus found alerts on login if they have tamed or stabled rare pets.
- 4.0.0.2:
- Updated dropdown menus for compatibility with patch 4.0.1.
- Added deDE localization by Freydis88.
- 4.0.0.1: Updated for Cataclysm Beta.
- 3.3.5.5: Non-tamable mobs now show found alerts again.
- 3.3.5.4:
- Now summarizes pets cached while resting when leaving cities/inns instead of printing a line for each one.
- Cached NPCs listed when changing worlds will only be printed once per session, instead of every time you zone in and out.
- Fixed screen edge flash when mobs are found.
- Added ruRU localization from CurseForge.
- 3.3.5.3:
- LibRareSpawns' mob screenshots should once again appear when mousing over rows in the achievement tables.
- Added frFR and koKR localizations.
- 3.3.5.2: Fixed an error that occurred when “Search for completed achievement NPCs” was disabled and any achievement criteria updated.
- 3.3.5.1:
- Scans can now be limited to worlds (continents or instances). You can customize this for custom NPCs with an edit box next to the NPC's ID; Simply type the name of the world exactly, or select a continent name from the dropdown. If left blank, the scan will stay active no matter where you are.
- Tables of rares in the Search configuration pane are now sortable by clicking their column headers.
- Default options now only add tamable custom mobs like Arcturis and Skoll for hunters. Hold shift while reverting to defaults to override this.
- Added Bro'Gaz the Clanless as a default for Outlands.
- Added zhTW localization by s8095324.
- The found alert button now scales with your global UI Scale setting.
- Removed control over RareSpawnOverlay.
- Custom NPCs are now identified by NPC ID instead of their names. Typed names are now case-sensitive.
- Alerts for humanoid rares that used to look solid white now appear properly clothed once the mob is targeted.
- 3.3.0.4:
- The targeting button now marks the rare with a green triangle when clicked.
- Fixed an issue with horizontal scrolling in the rare mob list.
- 3.3.0.3: Compatible with _NPCScan.Overlay 3.3.0.6.
- 3.3.0.2: Fixed a bug in version detection. Arcturis should be added to player scan lists now.
- 3.3.0.1:
- Added 3.3's new spirit beast Arcturis to default scan and tamable lists.
- Added an “/npcscan cache” command to print a message like the log-in cache warning.
- Removed the rare raptors from default settings, since they no longer drop pets.
- Removed the mostly obsolete “Search for Tamable NPCs” option.
- Now uses ZoneIDs instead of map file names to locate tamable mobs. Consequently, The Razza now gets detected accurately in Dire Maul.
- 3.2.0.8:
- Rewrote the screen border flash so that it should never conflict with other mods that use it.
- Achievement tabs now have more prominent checkboxes so disabled tabs will be harder to miss.
- 3.2.0.7:
- Tamable mobs now correctly show found alerts when spotted immediately upon login.
- False found alert messages for tamable mobs now indicate why they are false alarms.
- 3.2.0.6:
- Rare tamable mobs now only show alerts when found in their original zone.
- Added a new “NpcOverlay_Found message” to be used by _NPCScan.Overlay.
- 3.2.0.5: Classified Terror Spinner as a tamable mob.
- 3.2.0.4: Classified Skoll as a tamable mob.
- 3.2.0.3:
- Added new 3.2 rare spirit beast Skoll.
- Now uses AceEvent-3.0 to communicate with map overlay-type addons.
- 3.2.0.2: Now loads properly when _NPCScan.Overlay isn't present.
- 3.2.0.1:
- Now manages which overlays are shown by the RareSpawnOverlay and _NPCScan.Overlay addons.
- Added four rare raptor mobs that drop non-combat pets in 3.2: Dart, Takk the Leaper, Ravasaur Matriarch, and Razormaw Matriarch.
- No longer shows an alert button for tamable NPCs while resting (in an inn or city), although you will still need to clear the cache.
- Added all localized mob names for zhTW, and as many as I could find for zhCN and koKR.
- Added an “Unmute for alert sound” setting to play the alert sound even if WoW is muted.
- Added an “Alert sound file” dropdown to choose which sound to play for alerts. Additional sounds can be added using SharedMedia-type addons.
- The alert border flash now only shows when you enable “Screen Edge Flash” in the Default UI's Display Interface Options panel.
- Now continues searching for rares in 5-man dungeons. Raid dungeons, battlegrounds, and arenas will still disable scanning, however.
- 3.1.0.1:
- Achievements to kill rares now have their own lists in the options window.
- Added slash commands to add and remove NPCs from the custom tracking list: “/npcscan add <NpcID> <Name>” and “/npcscan remove <Name>”
- You can now add tamable mobs to your search list and toggle them all using a “Search for tamable NPCs” setting.
- Found alerts for tamable mobs will note that they are tamable and may be false alarms.
- Added an option to suppress the “already cached” log-in alert.
- Added Gondria to the default rare list, and updated some rares that are now tamable in 3.1.
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A Fallenroot Satyr
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Since one of the last updates (sorry, can't really tell which one, haven't been hunting rares for some time) I'm not getting the alert popup for mobs with localized names (german client), simply nothing happens, except for the map overlay disappearing. On mobs with non-localized names it works just fine. Any idea what could be causing this?
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07-25-10, 07:31 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Problem with this Addon.
I am playing on an english client, the downloadable one from the blizzard website. All I did was create the _NPCScan folder and copy the files in it. I will try and reinstall the addon again. Thank you. |
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07-24-10, 11:46 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Problem with this Addon.
If you are playing on an English client, did you use MMOUI Minion or any other updater to install it? I suggest simply reinstalling the addon manually either way. Make sure the game's turned off while you do it, though. |
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07-24-10, 04:47 AM
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Re: Re: Problem with this Addon.
Message: Interface\AddOns\_NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:34: attempt to index local 'L' (a nil value) Time: 07/24/10 06:46:16 Count: 1 Stack: Interface\AddOns\_NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:34: in main chunk Locals: me = <table> { Options = <table> { } OptionsDefault = <table> { } Frame = <unnamed> { } OptionsCharacter = <table> { } Version = "3.3.5.4" } L = nil (*temporary) = <table> { Version = "3.3.5.4" } (*temporary) = <table> { } (*temporary) = "^([%d.]+)" (*temporary) = "3.3.5.4" (*temporary) = "Frame" (*temporary) = "Frame" (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = nil (*temporary) = "attempt to index local 'L' (a nil value)"
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07-23-10, 03:57 PM
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Re: Clearing your cache
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07-23-10, 02:02 PM
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Clearing your cache
Saiket, after looking at my installation I think your path maybe wrong on the webpage tab Addon Info.
◦Advanced users can delete “C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Cache\enUS\creaturecache.wdb” It could either be that I'm not enUS or have installed to a different location but my path is: "D:\Games\World of Warcraft\Cache\WDB\enGB\creaturecache.wdb" Note the WDB Folder under cache, as the file extension is wdb I'm guessing it's probably standard to have the WDB folder in cache. Thank you for such a wonderful Addon! Ven. |
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07-23-10, 10:05 AM
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Re: Problem with this Addon.
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07-23-10, 08:44 AM
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A Defias Bandit
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Problem with this Addon.
I know it's probably something really simple, and I am overlooking it, but I can't get this mod to work.
I installed it, cleared cache, all that stuff. The problem I am having, is when this mod is enabled, I can't type anything in wow. None of my keyboard functions work, can't move, ESC doesn't bring up the options menu, nothing works. If I disable it, everything works fine. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you. |
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07-02-10, 08:17 PM
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Re: Not showing picture when hovering over name
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07-01-10, 11:05 PM
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A Kobold Labourer
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Not showing picture when hovering over name
This used to show a picture when I hovered over a mob name in the list.
Right now it is only showing a picture when I hover over the 2 on the Custom NPC page. If I hover over any of the names on the Bloody Rare or the Frostbitten tabs, the pictures no longer show up. I liked seeing the picture so I knew what the mobs looked like. I am currently running the latest version. I have cleared my Cache and also deleted the _NPCScan.lua files from the WTF folder to remove any settings. I still no longer see the pictures when hovering over the names in those 2 tabs.
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Love it!
Just wanted to say " Thank You! ". This mod is absolutely awesome. I have found more rares in the last 3 days since I've downloaded this than I have in the last year. Every time I here the alert go off I get all giddy.
 So now while I'm farming ore I can be scanning for rares without mashing any buttons. You my friend are a freaking genius! keep up the awesome work on this, I wont be playing without it from here on out. I will definitely be recommending this to my friends. |
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06-23-10, 01:20 AM
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I receive this error and a message about Gondria being cached upon entering Dalaran:
Code:
1x _NPCScan-3.3.5.1\_NPCScan.lua:449: Usage: GetAchievementCrieriaInfo(achievementID, criteriaIndex)
_NPCScan-3.3.5.1\_NPCScan.lua:449: in function <_NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:444>
_NPCScan-3.3.5.1\_NPCScan.lua:507: in function <_NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:500>
Locals:
(for generator) = <function> defined =[C]:-1
(for state) = <table> {
1312 = true
2257 = true
}
(for control) = 2257
AchievementID = 2257
Achievement = <table> {
Criteria = <table> {}
Active = true
ID = 2257
NPCsActive = <table> {}
WorldID = 4
}
(for generator) = <function> defined =[C]:-1
(for state) = <table> {
32357 = true
32358 = true
32422 = true
32500 = true
32361 = true
32377 = true
32517 = true
32409 = true
32487 = true
32630 = true
32398 = true
32429 = true
32485 = true
32501 = true
32386 = true
32495 = true
32417 = true
32481 = true
}
(for control) = 32357
NpcID = 32357
CriteriaID = true
me = _NPCScan {
ACHIEVEMENT_EARNED = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:635:
SetAchievementsAddFound = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:348:
PLAYER_ENTERING_WORLD = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:593:
OptionsCharacterDefault = <table> {}
Achievements = <table> {}
TamableIDs = <table> {}
SetCacheWarnings = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:336:
OptionsCharacter = <table> {}
Synchronize = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:393:
NPCAdd = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:224:
Config = <unnamed> {}
TestID = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:84:
CRITERIA_UPDATE = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:643:
NpcIDMax = 1048575
Overlays = <table> {}
SetAlertSoundUnmute = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:365:
Print = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:67:
NPCIsActive = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:216:
Button = _NPCScanButton {}
OptionsDefault = <table> {}
AchievementAdd = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:299:
AchievementRemove = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:316:
ContinentIDs = <table> {}
WorldID = 4
Options = <table> {}
SlashCommand = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:676:
SetAlertSound = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:377:
UpdateRate = 0.1
OnEvent = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:661:
CacheListPrint = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:112:
PLAYER_LEAVING_WORLD = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:619:
Version = "3.3.5.1"
0 = <userdata>
OnUpdate = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:500:
NPCRemove = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:238:
AchievementNPCIsActive = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:292:
}
pairs = <function> defined =[C]:-1
GetAchievementCriteriaInfo = <function> defined =[C]:-1
AchievementNPCDeactivate = <function> @ _NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:262:
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