This is the collection of addons that I use every day when I play World of Warcraft. Some of these addons are still "beta" versions while others are solid "released" versions. If I have included the addon in this compilation it is because I have not run into any noticable issue with the addon. Full credit for these libraries should go to their respective authors whom I am very grateful for. The addon community for this game has really produced some amazing stuff.
I recommend using the WinAceUpdater tool to keep the Ace addons in this compilation up to date. You can get information about the tool and a download link from the wiki page on the wowace.com website. If you are feint of heart, this may not be for you as it will keep your Ace addons on the bleeding edge of mainline development on the Ace addons installed which can sometimes be really really bloody and non-functional. If you are going to use WinAceUpdater please take a moment to get familiar with the files.wowace.com webpage so you know how to download an older revision if something you use happens to break after it is updated. I update the Ace addons included in this compilation with WinAceUpdater then attempt to verify that all are functional before I upload an updated file here. I also probably update my Ace addons daily truth be told. As I said, I am an addict!
Also I contributed to the development of the Prat addon in this collection. For more information about Prat visit the wiki page.
[Frameworks and Embedded Libraries]
Most of the addons in this compilation were developed with a framework such as Ace2, Dongle, Rock or Ace3. In addition most of these addons make use of non-framework libraries to enable useful functionality without having to duplicate that code in their own addon. None of this really matters as a user however I wanted to mention that any library (framework or not) that is used by these addons are embedded meaning you wont need to worry about them.
Above anything else the addons in this compilation appear here because I like the features they add to my UI, not because of what framework or libaries they use. Well written and useful addons are the constant driving force in the evolution of this compilation. I use it and find it enjoyable. I hope you do too!
[Installation Instruction]
1. Download CurneysUI_Core_######.####.zip
2. Unzip the file to your AddOns folder
3. Profit!
[Addons Included in Compilation]
Aloft [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to customize and enhance nameplates.
Amp [WoWI] ***
An addon to mirror the functionality of the login screen "Addons" button while logged in.
Bagnon [WoWI]
An addon to replace your inventory and bank bags with a single, customizable view.
BanzaiAlert [WoWI]
An addon to notify you when you get aggro.
Bartender3 [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default action bars.
BigWigs BossMods [WoWI]
A CT_BossMods alternative.
BindPad [WoWI]
An addon to make KeyBindings for spells, items, and macros.
Bio_Pulse [WoWAce]
Plays heartbeat sounds indicating health.
Bio_Tint [WoWAce]
Tints the screen red when you are low on health.
Buffalo [WoWAce]
An addon to customize your buff display.
Buffet [WoWI]
An addon to manage water/food consumption.
BugSack [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default error frame with something more useful and less intrusive should errors occur.
Butsu [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default loot frame.
Cartographer [WoWI]
An addon to manipulate the map.
Chinchilla [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default minimap frame.
ClearFont2 [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default game fonts.
Clique [WoWI]
An addon that lets you assign click-casting for any number of unit frames.
CowTip [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default tooltip.
cyCircledWoWI
An addon to change the look of various buttons and icons displayed.
cyCircles Modules Used:
- cyCircled_Vol: Vol skin for cyCircled
- cyCircled_VolGold: Vol gold skin for cyCircled
DotDotDot [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to keep track of dots on multiple mobs.
DoubleWide [WoWI]
An addon that replaces the default quest frame.
DrDamage [WoWI]
An addon that displays the calculated, average damage or healing of abilities with talents, gear and buff included on your action bar buttons.
Examiner [WoWI]
An addon that replaces the default inspection frame.
ExpressMail [WoWI]
An addon that allows quick opening of mail by shift-click in your inbox.
Fence [WoWI]
An addon to augment the default auction house frame with many enhancements.
Fishing Ace! [WoWI]
An addon to enhance the fishing process.
Fizzle [WoWI]
An addon to augment the default character frame with item durability information.
FuBar [WoWI]
An addon to add panels to display information at-a-glance and add controls for addons.
FuBar Modules Used:
- FuBar_AmmoFu: Keeps track of your ammunication. [WoWI]
- FuBar_AssistFu: Easily set and assist the main assist from FuBar. [WoWAce]
- FuBar_BagFu: Keeps track of space left in your bags. [WoWI]
- FuBar_ClockFu: Keeps track of the time. [WoWI]
- FuBar_DurabilityFu: Keeps track of durability and pops up a dialog to repair at vendors. [WoWI]
- FuBar_FactionsFu: Keeps track of your standing with factions. [WoWI]
- FuBar_FarmerFu: Keeps track of what you are farming. [WoWI]
- FuBar_FriendsFu: Keeps track of online friends. [WoWI]
- FuBar_GroupFu: Keeps track of loot mode and random rolls values plus does a /rand on left-click. [WoWI]
- FuBar_GuildFu: Keeps track of online guild mates. [WoWI]
- FuBar_HonorFu: Keeps track of honor and PvP statistics. [WoWI]
- FuBar_ItemBonusesFu: Keeps track of item bonus info. [WoWAce]
- FuBar_KungFu: Keeps track of your skills. [WoWAce]
- FuBar_LocationFu: Keeps track of your current location. [WoWI]
- FuBar_MoneyFu: Keeps track of current money and all your characters on one realm. [WoWI]
- FuBar_OutfitterFu: Control outfitter from FuBar. [WoWI]
- FuBar_PerformanceFu: Keeps track of performance of memory, latency, and framerate. [WoWI]
- FuBar_QuestsFu: Keeps track of quests. [WoWI]
- FuBar_ReagentFu: Keeps track of your reagents for buffing. [WoWI]
- FuBar_TrackerFu: Keeps track of your tracking mode and allows you to change it easily. [WoWAce]
- FuBar_VolumeFu: Keeps track of game volume settings and allows you to change them easily. [WoWI]
- FuTextures: A collection of textures for FuBar. [WoWI]
Grid [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default raid unit frames.
Grid Modules Used:
- GridAlert: Alerts for Grid. WoWAce
- GridIndicatorSideIcons: Adds four icon indicators to Grid (top, bottom, left, and right). [WoWAce]
- GridIndicatorText3: Adds a third text indicator to Grid. [WoWAce]
- GridLayoutForHealers: Adds common healer layouts to Grid. [WoWAce]
- GridManaBars: Adds mana bar indicator to Grid. [WoWAce]
- GridMending: Adds a Prayer of Mending status indicator to Grid. [WoWI]
- GridoRA2Layouts: Adds oRA2 MT and pets Layouts to Grid. [WoWI]
- GridSideIndicators: Adds indicators to the sides of Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusAFK: Adds AFK status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusGroupnumber: Adds group number status indicator to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusHealingReduced: Adds a reduced healing debuff status indicator to Grid frames. [Curse]
- GridStatusHostileUnit: Adds a hostile unit status indicator to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusHots: Adds a separate status indicators for the HoTs you cast to Grid frames. [WoWI]
- GridStatusHotStack: Counts stacked HoT buffs and uses progressive colors to show how many. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusLifebloom: Counts stacked LifeBlooms and uses progressive colors to show how many. [Curse]
- GridStatusLineOfSight: Adds LineOfSight status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusMissingBuffs: Adds MissingBuffs status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusMTs: Adds oRA2 or CTRA main tank status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusPvP: Adds PvP status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusRaidIcons: Adds raid icon status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusReadyCheck: Adds ready check status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridStatusTargetName: Adds target name status indicators to Grid frames. WoWAce]
- GridStatusThreat: Adds threat status indicators to Grid frames. [WoWAce]
- GridUnitMenu: Adds a unit dropdown menu to Grid frames. [Curse]
HatTrick [WoWI]
An addon to augment the default character frame with checkboxes to show/hide helm and cloak.
Historian [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to collect various interesting, if useless, statistics about your characters.
IHML - I Have Macro Lol! [WoWI]
An addon to give you one macro which automagically changes what it is depending on what zone you're in or which BigWigs boss module is enabled.
InFlight [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon that adds a flight timer bar when flying inbetween flight paths.
KillCounter [WoWI]
An addon that remembers the kills you've done.
LightHeaded [WoWI]
An addon to augment the default quest frame with quest information and comments from wowhead.com.
LinkWrangler [Curse]
An addon to allow you to open multiple item link windows from text links in the chat window.
LittleWigs [WoWAce]
An addon to add boss warnings for 5-man instances.
Ludwig [WoWI]
An addon to add an item link database.
ManaPerc [WoWI]
An addon to add current and/or total mana the spell will cost, as a percentage of total mana, to the spells tooltip.
Mendeleev [WoWI]
An addon to add extra information about items on tooltips.
MendWatch [WoWAce]
An addon to keep track of who have the Prayer of Mending buff.
MikScrollingBattleText [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default scrolling combat text feature.
MobHealth3 [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to add calculated hostile mob/player health and mana to unit frames.
MobNotes [WoWI]
An addon to add useful notes for NPC's to unit tooltips.
MountUp [WoWAce]
An addon to handle all your mount & travel-form needs.
myBindings2 [WoWAce]
An addon to augment the default key bindings interface.
Omen Threat Meter [WoWI]
An addon to provide reasonably accurate threat estimates of your group's relative threat levels.
OmniCC [WoWI]
An addon that adds text to items, spells, and abilities that are on cooldown to indicate when they will be ready for use.
OnScreenHealth [WoWI]
An addon to provide basic text displays of health and power for yourself, your target, and your pet.
Outfitter [WoWI]
An addon to allow you to create multiple outfits and equip them quickly.
PitBull [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default unit frames.
Power Auras (Continued) [Curse]
An addon to add visual indicators when you gain specified buffs and/or debuffs.
Prat [WoWI]
An addon to augment the default chat frames with additional functionality and formatting.
PriorityMail [WoWI]
An addon to augment the default mailbox frame with auto-fill of last recipient and auto-send functionality.
Quartz - Modular Casting Bar [WoWI]
An addon to replace then default casting bar.
Quecho [WoWI]
An addon to spam your party with quest progress information.
RatingBuster [WoWI]
An addon to provide detailed, meaningful and customizable information about items so you can easily decide for yourself which item is better.
Recount (Preserved) [Curse]
An addon to provide reasonabily accurate estimates of your groups damage, healing, and more.
SellFish [WoWI]
An addon to display sell value data for items on tooltips.
SharedMedia [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to provide additional media files to addons that use SharedMediaLib.
Skinner [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to replace the default skin of the Blizzard UI and create a viewport.
SmartQueue [WoWAce] [Wiki]
An addon to help groups join battlegrounds as fast as possible.
SmartRes [Curse]
An addon to help coordinate and speed up resurrecting people on raids and in groups.
StealYourCarbon [WoWI]
An addon that automatically restocks reagents to specific levels when your visit a reagent vendor. Works with food and drink too!
tekJunkSeller [WoWI]
An addon that automatically sells your grey items when you visit a vendor.
teksLoot [WoWI]
An addon to replace the default group loot frames.
Toons-v2 [WoWI
An addon that adds a Toons tab to your social menu that shows summary information about all of your characters.
VendorBait [WoWI]
An addon to highlight the best quest reward based on vendor sell value.
***: This is not an Ace addon but there is an addon by the same name on wowace.com so WAU users need put a .svn folder in this addon's folder to prevent WAU from trying to update it.
[Addons Configuration]
Trying to explain how I have all of these addons configured seems like an exercise in futility since I am practically always in a state of flux. What I can tell you is that I have a philosophy for what I am trying to do with my UI and that might help explain why I have things configured as I do.
The goal I have for my UI is to give myself a letterbox looking viewport into the game's world and put as much of the UI controls and information outside of that viewport as possible. Inside the viewport I try to put visual information that will allow me to concentrate on what is happening around me without having to constantly move my eyes for info. I like that look and it feels very clean when I am playing that way.
I recommend downloading Curney's UI - WTF Folder then customizing to suit your tastes from there.
[Video Options]
# Display settings
- Resolution: 1680x1050
- Refresh: 60Hz (I have a LCD flatpanel so refresh mean nothing)
- Multisampling: 24-bit color 24-bit depth 2x multisample
- Use UI Scale: checked
- UI Scale: 0.82 (exactly between the 0.64 and 1 values on the slider)
- Window Mode: unchecked
# Raid & Party settings (advanced tab)
- Hide Party Interface in Raid: Unchecked (I use PitBull)
- Show Party Members' Pets: Unchecked (I use PitBull)
- Show Dispellable Debuffs: Unchecked (I use PitBull)
- Show Castable Buffs: Unchecked (I use PitBull)
- Show Target of Target: Unchecked (I use PitBull)
# Floating Combat Text settings (advanced tab)
- Enable Floating Combat Text: Unchecked (I use MiksScrollingBattleText)
- Show Target Damage: Unchecked (I use MiksScrollingBattleText)
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Q: Why do you use addons?
A: While the default WoW playing experience is very solid, I really love how extensible Blizzard has made World of Warcraft. I use addons to tailor my play experience to suit my needs. For instance games in the past did not allow for click-casting and neither does the default WoW interface however through the power of LUA, I have click-casting which really takes alot of the repetitive motion out of casting (I don't want to ever get carpal tunnel syndrome from gaming).
Q: Why so many addons?
A: A vast majority of the addons that I use are tiny but do something that I find useful.
Q: If you could only use 13 addons what would they be? (updated for WoW2.4)
A: Clique, Bartender3, PitBull, Skinner, Chinchilla, Prat, CowTip, teksLoot, Butsu, Cartographer, Bagnon, Grid, oRA2, and BigWigs.
Q: What addons do you wish you could replace the most? (updated for WoW2.4)
A: I really wish there was a lighter version of the Discord mods that I use however I love the flexibility and power they bring so I keep using them!
Update: I replaced discord mods with PitBull + Bartender3 + Skinner + Chinchilla + Buffalo + Prat.
Q: What is Ace? What is Rock?
A: Ace and Rock are frameworks used by many authors to build addons. What framework an addon uses should not make a difference. At the end of the day, you should use addons that work best for you.
Q: What are your favorite addon authors?
A: That's an loaded question. You'll see that many of my addons have the same authors.
Q: Do you have any screenshots?
A: Of course... behold!
[Known Issues]
# Justifying text in chat windows makes itemlinks act badly. This is a bug in World of Warcraft, not the addons.
Change Log - Curney's UI - Core
080414.1246:
- Re-Added Aloft (reason: i missed it afterall rofl)
- Added Bio_Pulse
- Added Bio_Tint
- Added FuBar_OutfitterFu
- Cleaned up information in addon description.
080408.0902:
- Added URL's for all the extra modules I use for Cartographer, FuBar, and Grid.
- Added GridUnitMenu
- Removed Aloft (reason: not really using nameplates much anymore)
- Removed cyCircled_Onyx (reason: didn't like how it looked)
- Removed cyCircled_VolM (reason: didn't like how it looked)
- Removed FuBar_RestFu (reason: Toons-v2 has this info and more)
- Removed GridIncomingHeal (reason: Grid has built-in functionality for this now)
080403.0119:
- Updated for 2.4
- Substantial change in core addons used.
The pieces are there to make an interesting UI that conforms to your specific tastes. I generally like a letterbox look so I used Skinner to make a viewport and display the top and bottom backdrops. Then I sprinkled UI pieces where I felt that made sense for me. You can move almost everything around which is nice.
I just downloaded this MOD and seems really nice. However when I click on the WOW interface button in the options menu the entire UI dissapears and nothing happens. I need to turn off the default WOW action bars and cant figure out how to do it through the MOD
Im also getting many tracker error messages
Any help?
I'm pretty new to this whole mod thing and I cant figure out how to actually load the setting to how you have them. :O Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Hey. Nice going on the UI - lots of nice stuff there.
I need some help, though. There's a bar with potions and food that I can mouse-over to expand to see all the available stuff in my bag. Be it potions or food. I can't figure out how to unlock it so I can move it. What addon is it part of?
The rest of the interface works a treat.
Edit: It turned out to be PT3 Bar so I switched it off.
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Last edited by Genghiz Cohen : 04-23-2007 at 05:22 AM.
I love the look of your UI pretty awesome but as a nub I'm having a hard time setting it up, could you please upload the WTF file it'd help a lot thanks for your effort.
Ok, so I got this a few days ago, have been playing around with it. I've gotten it to work EXACTLY how I want it, btu I am having a few problems / questions.
1. I'm having trouble with my key bindings on Bartender. I set them up, but when I switch to another toon and set up my bindings, all of them are gone when I log back in. I'm sure there is just something I'm doing wrong with Profiling or something like that. It's just kinda a pain to have to rebind my keys every time I log back in
2. I'm pretty much having the same issues with Pitbull. I need to know how I can set up profiles for my Warrior/Rogue/Pally/Shammy/Druid, without having to move my Unit frames every time I log in to one of my characters. I've tried, but I don't think I'm doing something right
The blinking is coming from PitBull_CombatFader module for PitBull which you can disable per unit frame window by telling CombatFader to ignore the unit and then reloading your UI -or- uncheck it from the addons menu off the character select screen. I think the objective of that mod is to have units be faded when they arent in combat but then pop to 100% opacity when they go into combat but right now it keeps fading and going to 100% nonstop. The PitBull unit frames are still in beta, so it's all probably going to be worked out soon. I'll probably be updating the compilation several times over the next few days and weeks just to somewhat keep up enhancements with that mod.
Hiya, I have downloaded your UI and LOVE IT the only problem I am having is the whole unit frames..for some reason it keeps blinking.. was curious as to how I can stop it from blinking, its rather annoying =P Thanks for the help
