These pieces of code run with the game to change the way the interface looks, provide new functionality to the interface or even replace Blizzard's user interface elements or pieces with your own. The simplest explanation is that an addon is like an app for World of Warcraft. It actually took me a good amount of time to figure out how to explain what an addon is. The simplest question actually turns out to be a fairly complicated one. Second, this article is for advanced players to show their inexperienced brethren, providing a one-stop shop resource when that inevitable question comes: "What addons do I need?" New players unfamiliar with addons will receive the basic knowledge necessary to make addons part of their WoW experience.
Also, we will talk about a few types of popular addon categories. First, this article will provide the basic information on what an addon is, how addons affect that game and how to find and install addons. This series of articles is intended to be used in two ways, for two distinct types of people. Finally, we will wrap it all up with a beginners guide to user interface design and function, providing a great synopsis on how to begin to configure your UI to be the most comfortable to you. Third, we will discuss mission-critical addons that many people believe are essential to the gameplay experience. Second, we will discuss some of the categories of addons and give you a primer on what is configurable in the user interface, what important definitions and words are at play and what certain addons do. First, we will discuss what addons are, why you need them and how to install them. So, as per many suggestions and adding to the ever-growing library of WoW.com 101 guides, I present the first part of Addons 101.Īddons 101 will be a four-part guide spanning four weeks of beginner addon advice on installation, configuration and recommendations. In addition, I am sure there are readers out there who just haven't yet wrapped their heads around the concept of addons and what to do with these pesky pieces of code. Addons 101 is a four-part series for beginners dedicated to the education and understanding of what an addon is, how addons enhance the gameplay experience of World of Warcraft, some popular addons in certain categories, and popular venues in which to research, download and find addons.įor the past couple of months I have been getting emails from readers who read and enjoy my addon columns every week and love reading the addon discussions that follow in the comments, but are still very new to the idea of addons to the WoW default user interface.
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