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Periscope

Version: 0.501
by: Xolan [More]

Rewrite/update cancelled, due to lack of time and energy.
I really don't see a need for the mod anymore.


Previously known as Xolpass and Xolan's Compass Bar (fan update by Jaim Sandar). Periscope is built upon the latter.

Periscope is mod that allows you to navigate with the use of a periscope. It displays directions, pings, corpse and custom destinations. Future version will include support for other map-mods, for example adding TomTom waypoints to the mod.

Commands:


* /ps - Displays the help
* /ps toggle - Toggles the options window
* /ps xx,yy - Displays a custom destination on the compass
* /ps clear - Clears your custom destination
* /periscope - Alternative to /ps
* /xp - Alternative to /ps, I left it in for ease of transition

Not localized, but should work nevertheless on any client.

Thank you Jaim Sandar for keeping the mod going while I was gone!

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Expect at least the following for the rewrite:
Options integrated into Blizzard's Interface Options - Addons panel.
Carbonite support.
Localization.

Changelog Periscope
--v0501--
Removed coordinates from ping output.
Redid ChangeLog.txt formatting.

--v0500--

Changed the name to Periscope as it describes the mod better.

Went through the source code to properly unify the mod as Periscope.

Reverted the version number as I never intended Xolpass v042 to be seen as a complete mod, but rather a work in progress.

Added a display of your corpse.

Added chat output for pings.

Slash commands are now /periscope and /ps. I left in /xp for this version though to ease the transition. It will be gone later.



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Change notes for the fan update by Jaim Sandar, called Xolan's Compass Bar:



Jaim Sandar's change log (after Xolan's version 0.42):



Version 1.04:

Updated TOC for WoW 2.4

No other changes, all is working.



Version 1.01:

Updated TOC for WoW 2.3

No other changes, all is working.



Version 1.00:

Added right click on compass frame to display the options panel.

Updated TOC for WoW 2.2



Version 0.42j:

Fixed problem restoring saved alpha, width, and arrow settings from SavedVariables.

Added a Close button to the options frame.

Updated TOC for WoW 2.1



##Thanks again Jaim for keeping the mod updated!##



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Change notes for the original Xolpass (from Xolan):



--v042--

Added the ability to clear your destination by typing /xp (or /xolpass) clear.



--v041--

Fixed north/south pointer.



--v04--

Fixed the mod-not-hiding-when-hiding-the-ui bug.

Added a ping pointer.

Added a destination pointer, accessed by /xolpass (or /xp) xx,yy .



--v03--

Added a pointer. You can set it to point either North or South. This will make turning in the heat of battle even quicker!

Fixed an error at startup.



--v02--

Options panel with the following functions added:

Set compass width / alpha

Hide compass

Lock compass



Added slash command

SavedVariables should work
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Unread 01-13-09, 07:32 PM  
Xolan
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Hi again Jaim. I've got to admit that I'm currently rehooked on the game, so development is slow

Hang in there though. As soon as I'm free from my work, school, and raiding obligations I'll be finishing up a beta at least

(not giving a timeframe though as I'm not that great of holding them)
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Unread 12-26-08, 02:11 PM  
Jaim Sandar
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Rewrite?

How's it comin', Xolan?
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Unread 09-29-08, 08:17 AM  
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Rewrite postponed 'till expansion release.
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Unread 08-01-08, 08:06 PM  
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Originally posted by Jerricka
So ummm...these coords are showing up in the latest version:
Periscope: Quigz pinged the minimap at -604/4659.

I don't think they exist, how about ya fix the coords to something more...realistic =P
Um yeah that's weird :P I'll have a look at that.
EDIT: I've removed coordinates from the ping output as it's not really needed. I've also decided not to give scaling any effort untill the rewrite, which I will start working on once/if I get the/a WotLK beta key. If that doesn't happen I'll be starting the rewrite in a month or so. I've just started a in new job so I'm very busy at the moment.
Last edited by Xolan : 08-02-08 at 03:27 PM.
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Unread 07-31-08, 08:43 PM  
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So ummm...these coords are showing up in the latest version:
Periscope: Quigz pinged the minimap at -604/4659.

I don't think they exist, how about ya fix the coords to something more...realistic =P
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Unread 07-27-08, 11:38 AM  
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I appreciate the attempt, and best of luck!
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Unread 07-25-08, 06:20 PM  
Xolan
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Right, I'll see what I can do tomorrow about that. The way this mod's written isn't very pretty so adding such a feature will break another with about 90% certainty...

As I said though, I'll give it a go tomorrow, and if I find it impossible, I will keep it in mind for the rewrite so it at least will be a part of that.
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Unread 07-25-08, 05:02 PM  
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Thank you for your quick response.

Yes, I'd like to keep the entire 360 degrees of view showing, currently max width, but be able to make the actual display narrower. So yes, it would be making the direction letters closer together visually.

From

W........N...|....E........S

to

W....N.|..E....S


So to speak.

Same output and info, just less screen real estate.


Again, thanks for working on this mod, and for answering questions.
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Unread 07-25-08, 04:48 PM  
Xolan
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Originally posted by Kandorr
Woot for the update!

Any chance of sizing/scaling silders? (not just how many degrees to show, but the size of the bar itself?)

I'd like to see all 360 degrees, but would like the width to be smaller to better fit my UI.

Thanks again for the update and your time.
With the current code, I don't think I'll be able to do that without extreme changes. I will however keep it in mind for the rewrite (which I'm writing alongside this version). I'm updating and experimenting on this mod, while writing a cleaner, and better performing mod which I will release when I feel it's ready.

Let me see if I got it right though. Currently you can change the width of the bar, but not it's contents. What you'd like is to expand/narrow in the distance between the directions correct? As for scaling the whole frame, I will not implement that as it will definately ruin the look of the mod, but again, I'll keep it in mind for the rewrite.
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Unread 07-25-08, 01:43 PM  
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Woot for the update!

Any chance of sizing/scaling silders? (not just how many degrees to show, but the size of the bar itself?)

I'd like to see all 360 degrees, but would like the width to be smaller to better fit my UI.

Thanks again for the update and your time.
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Unread 07-25-08, 09:32 AM  
Xolan
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Slightly updated.
Added corpse locator and renamed the mod to Periscope. Full changelog can be found under the appropriate tab. Feature requests are still very welcome.
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Unread 07-19-08, 12:54 PM  
Xolan
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Well I'm back, and currently working on a rewrite.
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Unread 07-02-08, 12:28 PM  
Jaim Sandar
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Originally posted by Xolan
Well I've left WoW again... Sorry but it just ain't as fun as it once was. I'm currently playing Age of Conan and I'm pretty satisfied with that.

So anyone, feel free to pick up the mod and improve it further. And a big thanks to Jaim for keeping it up to date!
Darn. Oh, well... have fun with AoC.
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Unread 06-08-08, 03:45 PM  
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Well I've left WoW again... Sorry but it just ain't as fun as it once was. I'm currently playing Age of Conan and I'm pretty satisfied with that.

So anyone, feel free to pick up the mod and improve it further. And a big thanks to Jaim for keeping it up to date!
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Unread 03-25-08, 11:25 PM  
Jaim Sandar
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WoW 2.4

It looks like everything is still working. I'll post an update soon to the TOC for 2.4

Edit: Oh, yeah, I did.
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