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Version: 8.0.1.13
by: Torhal [More]

NPCScan helps you find NPCs by scanning nameplates, minimap vignettes, and mouseover targets, with an optional dynamic targeting keybinding. Once an NPC is found by one of these methods, an on screen alert is displayed and an audio alert is played.

Nameplates
Alerts will be triggered whenever a nameplate is created, if that nameplate belongs to one of the tracked NPCs. To use this feature with any reliability, the Interface->Names->Always Show Nameplates option must be turned on from the WoW Game Menu.

Dynamic Target Keybinding
NPCScan includes a key binding that will trigger a dynamically-generated targeting macro. Each time it is pressed, the key binding will trigger a /targetexact <mob name=""> for every tracked NPC in the current zone you are in, in addition to any custom NPC additions. This only attempts a search each time it is triggered; it is not a continuous search.

To access this feature, just set a keybind under the Key Bindings->AddOns->NPCScan->Targeting Macro section.

“Found” Alert
When an NPC is found, NPCScan alerts you by playing a loud and distinctive sound, making your screen pulse red, and displaying a Targeting Button for every NPC that is found.

Targeting Buttons
When clicked, the targeting button tries to target the NPC it depicts. You can also bind a key to trigger the newest button, in cases where multiple buttons are spawned.

Note: These buttons cannot be shown during combat. In the unlikely case that you do find a rare while fighting, the button or buttons will appear after you leave combat.

Options
NPCScan's main options window can be accessed from the Interface Options menu. To access the NPC list and other settings, type “/npcscan”.

New sounds can be added to the alert sound dropdown menu by installing SharedMedia.

  • 5.0.0.5:
    • Added custom search/achievement names to the alert pop-up button.
    • Added “Galleon” to the default search list.
  • 5.0.0.4: Updated deDE, frFR, itIT, koKR, ruRU, and zhCN localizations.
  • 5.0.0.3: Fixed an error when logging onto new characters immediately after updating to 5.0.0.2.
  • 5.0.0.2:
    • Enabled achievement settings now apply to all characters, since they're now account-wide.
    • Fixed an error when pressing the alert target button while in a raid.
    • Doesn't interfere with hunters' Call Pet spell anymore.
  • 5.0.0.1:
    • Added the “Glorious!” MoP rare achievement.
    • Added itIT localization and updated frFR and zhCN localizations.
  • 4.3.0.2: Fixed a broken zhCN translations file, and updated ptBR localization.
  • 4.3.0.1: Updated frFR, koKR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations, and added ptBR translation by Omukeka.
  • 4.2.0.2: Added new tamable rares from 4.2 as defaults for hunters.
  • 4.2.0.1: Updated koKR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
  • 4.1.0.2:
    • Faction-specific rares Captain Foulwind and Florence are now only defaults for the faction that can kill them.
    • Tamable mobs with unknown spawning zones shouldn't always show alerts anymore.
  • 4.1.0.1:
    • Alert sound volume is now controlled by the “Master Volume” slider in WoW's Sound Options window instead of the game sound effects volume slider.
    • Updated frFR, ruRU, zhCN, and zhTW localizations.
    • Updated the database of tamable rares.
  • 4.0.3.6: Updated and fixed non-English localizations so they will print chat messages properly.
  • 4.0.3.5:
    • Added an option to print timestamps with all messages. See the main _NPCScan options pane.
    • Updated 3D portraits to fit the alert popup better.
    • Updated frFR, koKR, and zhTW localizations.
  • 4.0.3.4:
    • Fixed an error for characters that hadn't used an updated version of _NPCScan since before 4.0.0.1. If you still experience an error on login, please reset that character's settings.
    • Updated mob name translations.
  • 4.0.3.3:
    • Jadefang is now also a default custom NPC.
    • Tamable rares in Uldum and Twilight Highlands should now be detected properly.
  • 4.0.3.2: Added Madexx' colors to each of his default entries. Won't apply if you logged in using 4.0.3.1.
  • 4.0.3.1:
    • Added Cataclysm rares to defaults. If you hadn't added them already, they will automatically appear in your custom NPCs list.
    • Updated the database of tamable rares.
    • Updated esES localization.
    • Added a way for stable mods like HunterStableInfo to coexist with _NPCScan. Authors, see source docs.
  • 4.0.0.6:
    • Updated frFR and deDE localizations, and added esES/esMX localization by galen2.
    • Updated the list of tamable rares.
    • Fixed uncommon error when attempting to scroll one of the rare mob tables.
  • 4.0.0.5: The “Unmute for alert sound” option now also re-enables WoW's sound effects toggle.
  • 4.0.0.4: Tweaked the default UI so that only the hunter's summoned pet will get cached on login.
  • 4.0.0.3: Hunters won't see bogus found alerts on login if they have tamed or stabled rare pets.
  • 4.0.0.2:
    • Updated dropdown menus for compatibility with patch 4.0.1.
    • Added deDE localization by Freydis88.
  • 4.0.0.1: Updated for Cataclysm Beta.
  • 3.3.5.5: Non-tamable mobs now show found alerts again.
  • 3.3.5.4:
    • Now summarizes pets cached while resting when leaving cities/inns instead of printing a line for each one.
    • Cached NPCs listed when changing worlds will only be printed once per session, instead of every time you zone in and out.
    • Fixed screen edge flash when mobs are found.
    • Added ruRU localization from CurseForge.
  • 3.3.5.3:
    • LibRareSpawns' mob screenshots should once again appear when mousing over rows in the achievement tables.
    • Added frFR and koKR localizations.
  • 3.3.5.2: Fixed an error that occurred when “Search for completed achievement NPCs” was disabled and any achievement criteria updated.
  • 3.3.5.1:
    • Scans can now be limited to worlds (continents or instances). You can customize this for custom NPCs with an edit box next to the NPC's ID; Simply type the name of the world exactly, or select a continent name from the dropdown. If left blank, the scan will stay active no matter where you are.
    • Tables of rares in the Search configuration pane are now sortable by clicking their column headers.
    • Default options now only add tamable custom mobs like Arcturis and Skoll for hunters. Hold shift while reverting to defaults to override this.
    • Added Bro'Gaz the Clanless as a default for Outlands.
    • Added zhTW localization by s8095324.
    • The found alert button now scales with your global UI Scale setting.
    • Removed control over RareSpawnOverlay.
    • Custom NPCs are now identified by NPC ID instead of their names. Typed names are now case-sensitive.
    • Alerts for humanoid rares that used to look solid white now appear properly clothed once the mob is targeted.
  • 3.3.0.4:
    • The targeting button now marks the rare with a green triangle when clicked.
    • Fixed an issue with horizontal scrolling in the rare mob list.
  • 3.3.0.3: Compatible with _NPCScan.Overlay 3.3.0.6.
  • 3.3.0.2: Fixed a bug in version detection. Arcturis should be added to player scan lists now.
  • 3.3.0.1:
    • Added 3.3's new spirit beast Arcturis to default scan and tamable lists.
    • Added an “/npcscan cache” command to print a message like the log-in cache warning.
    • Removed the rare raptors from default settings, since they no longer drop pets.
    • Removed the mostly obsolete “Search for Tamable NPCs” option.
    • Now uses ZoneIDs instead of map file names to locate tamable mobs. Consequently, The Razza now gets detected accurately in Dire Maul.
  • 3.2.0.8:
    • Rewrote the screen border flash so that it should never conflict with other mods that use it.
    • Achievement tabs now have more prominent checkboxes so disabled tabs will be harder to miss.
  • 3.2.0.7:
    • Tamable mobs now correctly show found alerts when spotted immediately upon login.
    • False found alert messages for tamable mobs now indicate why they are false alarms.
  • 3.2.0.6:
    • Rare tamable mobs now only show alerts when found in their original zone.
    • Added a new “NpcOverlay_Found message” to be used by _NPCScan.Overlay.
  • 3.2.0.5: Classified Terror Spinner as a tamable mob.
  • 3.2.0.4: Classified Skoll as a tamable mob.
  • 3.2.0.3:
    • Added new 3.2 rare spirit beast Skoll.
    • Now uses AceEvent-3.0 to communicate with map overlay-type addons.
  • 3.2.0.2: Now loads properly when _NPCScan.Overlay isn't present.
  • 3.2.0.1:
    • Now manages which overlays are shown by the RareSpawnOverlay and _NPCScan.Overlay addons.
    • Added four rare raptor mobs that drop non-combat pets in 3.2: Dart, Takk the Leaper, Ravasaur Matriarch, and Razormaw Matriarch.
    • No longer shows an alert button for tamable NPCs while resting (in an inn or city), although you will still need to clear the cache.
    • Added all localized mob names for zhTW, and as many as I could find for zhCN and koKR.
    • Added an “Unmute for alert sound” setting to play the alert sound even if WoW is muted.
    • Added an “Alert sound file” dropdown to choose which sound to play for alerts. Additional sounds can be added using SharedMedia-type addons.
    • The alert border flash now only shows when you enable “Screen Edge Flash” in the Default UI's Display Interface Options panel.
    • Now continues searching for rares in 5-man dungeons. Raid dungeons, battlegrounds, and arenas will still disable scanning, however.
  • 3.1.0.1:
    • Achievements to kill rares now have their own lists in the options window.
    • Added slash commands to add and remove NPCs from the custom tracking list: “/npcscan add <NpcID> <Name>” and “/npcscan remove <Name>
    • You can now add tamable mobs to your search list and toggle them all using a “Search for tamable NPCs” setting.
    • Found alerts for tamable mobs will note that they are tamable and may be false alarms.
    • Added an option to suppress the “already cached” log-in alert.
    • Added Gondria to the default rare list, and updated some rares that are now tamable in 3.1.
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Unread 05-13-09, 07:56 PM  
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New error

Damn... Posted error report on wrong mod. I had just DL'ed yours and still had the comment section open. By the way, love this mod!
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 3.1 Change

Extracted manually and "replace all". Ill delete the old version completely and see what happens

edit: works fine on fresh installation. only thing is, could be my setup only, the new "tabs" with the checkboxes are too squished together in the interface screen
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Re: Re: Re: 3.1 Change

Originally posted by Codex
Its having trouble loading now

_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:163: attempt to index field 'Config' (a nil value)
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:367: in function `Synchronize'
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:454: in function `OnLoad'
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:461: in function `?'
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:490: in function <Interface\AddOns\_NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:488>
Looks like your TOC file is still from the old version... How did you update it? Did you use WowMatrix or download and extract manually?
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Re: Re: 3.1 Change

Its having trouble loading now

_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:163: attempt to index field 'Config' (a nil value)
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:367: in function `Synchronize'
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:454: in function `OnLoad'
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:461: in function `?'
_NPCScan-3.0.9.1\_NPCScan.lua:490: in function <Interface\AddOns\_NPCScan\_NPCScan.lua:488>
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Re: 3.1 Change

Originally posted by PocketFox
Just a quick note:

Patch 3.1 made the parrot "Aotona" in Sholazar Basin tameable by hunters, meaning now NPC Scan will be picking her up every time you pass a hunter who has her. So be sure to take her off the list of scanned-for NPCs unless you want a heart attack every time you're running around in a major city. Or you could end up like me and spend 10 minutes wondering why the hell mashing the target button doesn't actually target anything. :P
The new version 3.1.0.1 fixes this, and includes Gondria (new 3.1 spirit beast) too.
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3.1 Change

Just a quick note:

Patch 3.1 made the parrot "Aotona" in Sholazar Basin tameable by hunters, meaning now NPC Scan will be picking her up every time you pass a hunter who has her. So be sure to take her off the list of scanned-for NPCs unless you want a heart attack every time you're running around in a major city. Or you could end up like me and spend 10 minutes wondering why the hell mashing the target button doesn't actually target anything. :P
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Re: help!

Originally posted by ryoko
ok i have dowloaded npc scan and want to use it for finding gondria. I added her to the npc list and as soon as i did she came up with an x next to her name. I figured I had to delete the cache to start searching for her with npc scan. Unfortunatly, when I go into my world of warcraft program file there is no cache subfile, only an interface folder and one with my account name etc. none of the folders in either of those contain the cache either. soo my problem is that i can't find it...i tried windows search which didn't find it, and i tried that runWOW.bat thing to see if i could delete it without seeing it (maybe im just retarded heh) but every time when i load the game and log in there's still an x next to gondria. I made the file but i couldn't get it to run...only open the text document, so i ran it as a command in the wow folder. still log in and see the x though. any ideas?

also i tried loading game while i was in multiple locations in the game, so i can't imagine that gondria or a tamer with her was at every one...
I'm assuming that you're using Windows Vista, since Vista puts the Cache folder in a different place. I don't use it myself, but this post on the UI & Macro Forum looks like it does a good job of explaining where it might be. I added a note about it to the addon's description, since this problem seems kind of common.
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help!

ok i have dowloaded npc scan and want to use it for finding gondria. I added her to the npc list and as soon as i did she came up with an x next to her name. I figured I had to delete the cache to start searching for her with npc scan. Unfortunatly, when I go into my world of warcraft program file there is no cache subfile, only an interface folder and one with my account name etc. none of the folders in either of those contain the cache either. soo my problem is that i can't find it...i tried windows search which didn't find it, and i tried that runWOW.bat thing to see if i could delete it without seeing it (maybe im just retarded heh) but every time when i load the game and log in there's still an x next to gondria. I made the file but i couldn't get it to run...only open the text document, so i ran it as a command in the wow folder. still log in and see the x though. any ideas?

also i tried loading game while i was in multiple locations in the game, so i can't imagine that gondria or a tamer with her was at every one...
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Re: Re: Re: out of date?

Originally posted by heedlix
I did keybind the only npcscan item, and got to a spawn point, then hit the button. but nothing happened? is anything supposed to happen?
That keybinding will target whatever you find after you find it. You could click the targetting button that comes up instead of using the keybinding if you want.

Originally posted by 97anicolain
Some of you are speaking about spawnpoints, is this addon able to what.. Calculate or just show spawnpoints of these mobs?
It can't find spawn points, but it's great for just waiting at the spawnpoints and waiting for a rare to appear.

Originally posted by Nightspirit
Wouldn't it be easier to use UnitClassification and use an exclude list instead?
_NPCScan doesn't work with UnitIDs, so it can't use most of those functions. Instead, it uses GUIDs and NPC IDs, but there aren't many ways to get information about those other than whether they exist.
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Wouldn't it be easier to use UnitClassification and use an exclude list instead?
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Spawn points?

Hey, I was just wondering if any of you guys out there knows the SPAWN POINTS (that means not the route, I already know those) of the Time-Lost Proto-Drake?
I have been camping the bitch ( sorry for the curseword :P) every night from 00:00 server time to 08:00 server time in about 1½ month now, and still I haven't found the TLPD.

Some of you are speaking about spawnpoints, is this addon able to what.. Calculate or just show spawnpoints of these mobs?

Thanks.

Fuldmåne of Sunstrider (EU)
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Cool Re: Re: out of date?

Originally posted by Saiket
Yep, just enable out of date addons. It should still work.
Yay! It's works!! Noob question - I did keybind the only npcscan item, and got to a spawn point, then hit the button. but nothing happened? is anything supposed to happen?

you rock. thanks so much!
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Re: out of date?

Originally posted by heedlix
hi...

this is awesome and i really want to use it. but upon installation, i couldn't get to the settings screen. logging out, the AddOns tab told me it was out of date? my current wow is 3.1.1 (9835) for Mac. should it work?

thx
Yep, just enable out of date addons. It should still work.
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out of date?

hi...

this is awesome and i really want to use it. but upon installation, i couldn't get to the settings screen. logging out, the AddOns tab told me it was out of date? my current wow is 3.1.1 (9835) for Mac. should it work?

thx
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Originally posted by bobblist
I wonder if the addon works for non-English WOW version also?
Do I need to change anything so that it works for other languages?
It should work with any language. The NPC list will show English names, but it will still find mobs with matching NPC IDs.
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