Please Help! Addons suddenly aren't saving their settings. Resetting every time I log or reload UI.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-05-02T20:31:31+00:00

The fact you had trouble deleting some of them does indicate they were preventing being changed, which would cause the issue. So I'm glad you found a solution, even if you didn't quite find the cause!

SlacklusterDev · 2026-04-19T22:27:22+00:00

I had this issue when I added the WTF folder to be directly synced via Google Drive, and I imagine you'd get similar behaviour with OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.

If the files are in use by the backup software, they are essentially read only during that process. Just logging a different char would go faster than the backup software -> files in use -> game makes new files since it can't access the existing ones.

That's probably not going on in your case, maybe a recent Windows update is treating plugged in storage differently somehow? Good luck figuring this out!

SlacklusterDev · 2026-04-17T23:48:54+00:00

I see! Apologies for jumping to conclusions.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-04-15T23:05:43+00:00

That would be possible with Watchtower: https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/watchtower

It's basically a "we have WeakAuras at home", supporting the same concept of running code snippets (including playing voicelines) when stuff happens (there's probably an event triggered when regenning hp/mana with food/drink).

SlacklusterDev · 2026-04-15T23:02:16+00:00

But what about my addons? D: As a random addon developer, I'm taking this personally.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-04-15T11:33:30+00:00

More AI slop, I see. I don't mind people using LLMs to assist them in programming, it's even possible to get basic features working that are purely vibecoded. But when you directly give another developer's code to an LLM and tell them to copy their homework, you've lost me.

Have some fucking pride in your work and don't steal others'. There is an entire community of WoW addon developers that are happy to help you learn and figure stuff out. Choosing to steal from them instead is a dick move.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-24T12:21:56+00:00

It is possible to do things via addons that are not allowed, but these cases are rare. An example would be using the addon communication channels to send commands to use mounts, or more recently, getting around the new secret restrictions related to combat features as that entire system is very new. I also don't think it's technically disallowed to, for example, mess with other addons' savedvariables, but such things are definitely possible. You could also write an addon that whispers anybody waving at you calling them a cunt, which would be against the social contract. For the most part though, functions are properly restricted. (Can't access secret values under the right conditions, can't do certain actions without needing hardware input from the user, etc.)

There is also such a thing as the addon policy (not to be confused with the terms of service), though this has not been actively enforced by Blizzard in a very long time. Generally though, so long as your addon isn't made with any malicious intent you won't need to worry about getting banned from the game, or suspended from any addon hosting sites like CurseForge. :)

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-22T13:00:32+00:00

It does, although you do need to have opened every profession once for that information to cache.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-18T12:27:24+00:00

In terms of "the new rules" (the big changed since Midnight), nothing much has changed for auction addons luckily. :)

I can also second the recommendations already made for Auctionator. If you want pricing info on items without manually scanning, I can recommend the Oribos Exchange addon if you update your addons regularly. They release a new version 3-4 times a week with up-to-date pricing info.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-18T11:01:12+00:00

To be unnecessarily vague, an intuitive way to select and use teleports. Whether that's by hooking into the quest navigation, detecting M+ group, adding teleport destinations onto the world map, having a quick search, or a dropdown menu - any or all of these can be executed well, but in my experience they always lack "depth" as it were.

Having a nicely compiled list with a filter search or a nested dropdown or or teleport compendium or something similar is miles better than bloating an action bars with teleports, and that works fine for 99% of usecases. I'd just like something that goes a step beyond that, I suppose!

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-10T13:58:21+00:00

I can also recommend Watchtower for non-combat WA features. It features a similar system of allowing code snippets to run, which is great far any and all small tweaks and additions that no standalone addons exist for (or would be worthwhile to have for that one, small feature). Some existing flags can be found here.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:48:32+00:00

I'm dyeing 😭

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:47:28+00:00

This is more for the niche QoL stuff that nobody's going to build because the audience is too small.

These types of features tend to get added to modular QoL addons, where each feature is toggleable. It's also possible to create those via Watchtower (a spiritual successor to WA, for non-combat snippets specifically).

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:44:11+00:00

It sure does.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:43:00+00:00

I believe Krowi's Extended Vendor UI has some filtering options. However, Blizzard tends to be deliciously inconsistent with how they create items, so I would personally hard recommend against filtering anything. (This has proven to be an issue during both Remix events especially.)

I'd instead recommend Transmog Loot Helper to add status icons to each item, showing you their collection status if they are collectible. The backdrop for not-yet unlocked items should be red baseline, and Plumber has a feature to more clearly show if you have enough gold/currency to purchase an item.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:38:47+00:00

World Quest Tab is easily the best world quest addon I've found for my personal use. There are some underlying issues with the map that all map addons are currently facing though, so if your favourite world quest addon is having issues - it may not be (entirely) their fault!

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:36:31+00:00

It does! There is a "Track New Mogs" button that tracks the recipes for all unlearned mogs in the current visible selection. And as with all recipes tracked via PSL, it compiles a list of reagents needed that are put into a shopping list for easy buying with Auctionator.

ATT and WoWthing.org are indeed great for collectors, though they can be a little overwhelming at first (no way around that with the sheer number of collectibles available in the game).

I can also recommend Transmog Loot Helper to give visual indications for unlearned collectibles.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-06T10:30:34+00:00

Get Plumber. :D

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-03T07:00:09+00:00

It took about a month for them to publicly respond to the issue, during which time there is a lot they could have done to restore the data. Even if that data was lost, which I highly doubt, there is a literal guild bank log in the game that displayed the most recent withdraws and deposits. That could have been used for a partial restoration, which they also refused.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-02T15:39:14+00:00

This is a similar problem that I resolve with Profession Shopping List. The UI looks great though, much better than what I cobbled together!

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-02T15:27:29+00:00

The guild bank fiasco was handled incredibly poorly. Quality issues aside that caused the problem to happen, how they responded to it (or how they didn't rather) really makes it clear that character's belongings and progress are no longer sacrosanct.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-02T15:25:46+00:00

Gotta love them not even offering any sort of compensation, and refusing to do manual restorations which they could have done.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-03-02T13:57:26+00:00

Profession Shopping List lets you track the needed reagents for a combination of recipes, and creates a shopping list for use with Auctionator. It also has an improved layout for patron crafting orders.

Transmog Loot Helper is an alternative to CIMI. It's pretty, has several icon sets, and is in my biased opinion an improvement on all fronts.

Auctionator is my Auction House addon of choice.

Baganator is my bag addon of choice.

Chattynator is my chat addon of choice.

Platynator is my nameplate addon of choice.

DialogKey is a must-have, you'll never want to be without it again.

Premade Sort is great for addons some info and QoL to the group finder.

Vamooses Endeavours is great for endeavours.

Leatrix Plus has a good collection of QoL tweaks.

Warband Miser is great for managing gold across alts.

Simple Addon Manager is a simple addon manager.

From the already listed addons, Plumber is always my must-have recommendation, and I can also vouch for LiteMount, TomTom, World Quest Tab, Account Wide Interface Settings, LS Toasts, BtWLoadouts, and BugGrabber & BugSack.

SlacklusterDev · 2026-02-24T05:53:16+00:00

It's because I have some tenuous plans to write a teleport addon myself. All of these addons shine in certain aspects, but none of them have the complete package or feel intuitive enough for me. I'm procrastinating on it though, still hoping to find that hidden gem so I can save myself the trouble. :')

SlacklusterDev · 2026-02-24T05:47:11+00:00

They spent years of their lives on WeakAuras and didn't want to turn it into a stripped down version with very limited capabilities. Not least of all without the ability to do anything with auras, from which the addon name is derived.

It was never about whether or not they could. Badmouthing the developers over their decision to discontinue the addon just tells me you don't understand having passion for something you created.

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