Alternate Fonts?

[sephxml]

I've been looking for an addon that changes the font of names in World of Warcraft. I've found plenty that change combat text, the user interface, or the chat, but nothing that actually changes the font used for the names of players and NPCs. I'm looking for something a bit bolder, similar to the "oldschool" fonts they used in beta. Thanks!

You can see an example here:

[Jdtigg]

Try ClearFont2.

It can be found http://files.wowace.com/

Info for it: http://www.wowace.com/wiki/ClearFont2

[sephxml]

Already have it, doesn't change the fonts of player or NPC names.

[MidgetMage55]

There are instructions with it to make it replace those fonts. They are also posted on the wiki for it if i recall.

[robthedude]

In the readme that comes with ClearFont iiiiiiiiiiiis...

THE INFAMOUS STEP TWO!
=============================================================================
"Step Two" does two things:
- It overrides *all* the WoW fonts whether or not ClearFont does it via code (including the login screens!)
- It can also help with some addons which can directly reference the WoW font files. (I don't think they should, but hey, we can't all be perfect
To do this, create four (oddly-named) font files in a <WoW directory>\Fonts\ directory (you may need to create this directory).
The files you want to create should be copies of the current font you are using in WoW, using the exact name listed below.
Normally, I use a copy of the 'normal' version for each (rather than bold, etc).
ARIALN.ttf - login screens, numbers, chat font
FRIZQT__.ttf - the main WoW fonts
MORPHEUS.ttf - quest log
skurri.ttf - damage font
This "Step Two" is not included with the download as it would increase the file size too much and wouldn't work with WowAceUpdater (WAU).
Note that doing this does NOT 'hack' WoW, it just places fonts in a location that results in WoW using them instead of the defaults (by design)

[Zyonin]

I use the "Fonts folder" method Rob described to tweak my fonts. Nice and simple with no AddOn overhead.

[sephxml]

Which font is used for players and NPCs though? That "step two" doesn't mention that font at all. Thanks for all your help so far!!

[MidgetMage55]

Basically what step 2 is saying is find a font you like (the picture alone may not be enough for someone to figure it out) and then rename 4 copies of it to the names in that step to replace all the game fonts in exactly the way you see it.

[robthedude]

Edited highlights!

Originally Posted by robthedude THE INFAMOUS STEP TWO! ============================================================================= "Step Two" does two things: - It overrides *all* the WoW fonts whether or not ClearFont does it via code (including the login screens!)

[sephxml]

I'm sorry, I didn't want to override all fonts. I'll look for another addon.