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Compatibility:	Dragonflight (10.0.2) Shadowlands patch (9.0.2) Visions of N'Zoth (8.3.0)
Updated:	12-25-22 01:22 PM
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LightHeaded

Version: v100002-1.0.0-2022-12-15

by: Cladhaire [More]

Classic not updated at the moment, only retail.

LightHeaded is a very simple addon that displays quest information and comments from http://www.wowhead.com in game, eliminating the need to Alt-Tab when you get stuck on quest. This addon was inspired by qcomments and wowhead_quests, which both serve a similar purpose. Data is only loaded when you first request it, so you can be sure you're not using more memory than you need to.

I HIGHLY suggest using this addon with TomTom, another one of my addons (http://www.wowinterface.com/download...32-TomTom.html ). This allows you to simply click any coordinate in LightHeaded to add it to your map as a waypoint.

The following slash commands are valid:

/lh attach - Attaches the frame to the quest log
/lh detach - Detaches the frame, allows you to resize and move it
/lh sound - Toggles the open/close sound
/lh page - Toggles showing all comments on one page, or with multiple pages
/lh bgalpha <0.0-1.0> - Changes the alpha of the LH window background textures, so you can see the world.
/lh debug - Enables or disabled debug messages when loading quest databases
/lh config - Opens the LightHeaded configuration window
/lh autodetails - Toggle automatic opening of the Lightheaded window when clicking a quest in the objective tracker

LightHeaded now includes the English descriptions and introductory text for most of the quests in the game. This is disabled by default, but can be enabled for those players that are not playing in their native locale.

LightHeaded supports sending coordinates to TomTom, MapNotes, Cartographer2 and Cartographer3.

IMPORTANT: Addon authors that wish to use this API and data should
include the wowhead logo in the frame that displays this information.
They are kind enough to let me continue parsing their database, and we
owe them at least that much. Thank you.

Thanks for using my addons!

Updated 2022-12-15 for retail.

Beta Files (7)

File Name	Version	Hits	Size	Author	Date
beta_LightHeaded-v30401-1.1.0-2022-12-15.zip	v30401-1.1.0-2022-12-15	0	32MB	Cladhaire	02-04-23 03:41 AM
beta_LightHeaded-v11302-1.0.0-2020-05-01.zip	v11302-1.0.0-2020-05-01	591	10MB	Cladhaire	05-05-20 11:47 AM
beta_LightHeaded-v11302-1.1.0.zip	v11302-1.1.0	1,322	10MB	Cladhaire	10-04-19 11:26 AM
beta_LightHeaded-v11302-1.0.0.zip	v11302-1.0.0	1,464	10MB	Cladhaire	09-05-19 12:16 AM
beta_LightHeaded-v70100-1.1.0-2016-12-29.zip	v70100-1.1.0-2016-12-29	299	30MB	Cladhaire	01-12-17 02:27 PM
beta_LightHeaded-v70000-1.0.0-beta.zip	v70000-1.0.0-beta	307	27MB	Cladhaire	09-05-16 07:11 AM
beta_LightHeaded-v60000-0.1.0.zip	v60000-0.1.0	1,012	22MB	Cladhaire	10-20-14 02:50 PM

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04-25-09, 03:03 AM
Wizardling A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 119 Uploads: 0	Awesome addon :-) Just wanted to say thanks for LightHeaded and keep up the great work!

04-24-09, 06:04 PM
Cladhaire Salad! Forum posts: 1935 File comments: 4940 Uploads: 19	None in particular. Normally Tuesdays when there's lots of stuff going on, although it doesn't hurt to put in a polite poke as you've done =) Although WowHead is undergoing maintenance, so it won't be right now =) __________________ "There's only one thing that I know how to do well and I've often been told that you only can do what you know how to do well, and that's be you-- be what you're like-- be like yourself. And so I'm having a wonderful time, but I'd rather be whistling in the dark..."

04-24-09, 04:30 PM
Arcadian Del Sol A Fallenroot Satyr Forum posts: 29 File comments: 56 Uploads: 0	Is there a regular schedule in which LH's database is updated? Just curious - been checking daily to see if some of the new argent tournament quest comments have been added, but if its part of a regular update schedule, I can check in on the next scheduled day of update.

04-24-09, 08:23 AM

gagou

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 16

File comments: 254

Uploads: 2

Re: Re: Re: Re: Native tweak options for tomQuest2's LH pane?

Originally posted by Cladhaire
Here is my position (copied from page 2 or 3 of comments, so you don't have to go back and look for it). In short, no. I do not believe the attribution in LightHeaded constitutes an advertisement.

I would like to clarify my position on the inclusion of the WowHead logo on the main Lightheaded window, and my requirement that any addon using my API include the same attribution. The only reason this addon exists is due to the comments that are posted on WowHead. As a courtesy to them, I state this as such in a single place.

It really comes down to what constitutes an "advertisement". Let's examine a few different definitions of the word:
a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc.
a public notice, esp. in print.
the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public: The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.

The first does not apply.. I am receiving no compensation from WowHead, and they are not receiving anything from someone who decides to after seeing the logo, google "WowHead" to see what it is.

The second does not apply because this is not a public notice, it's an attribution of the source of the data for the addon.

The third does not call attention to anything in any way, it again just provides information about the source of the data in the addon.

Admittedly this falls into part of the grey area in the UI policy, but it is completely your opinion that I am in violation. It is my opinion, after considering the policy as a whole that I am not in violation of the policy. You are welcome to submit your complaint to Blizzard and I will comply with their decision if they decide to contact me.

However, I do not anticipate that being the case.

Thanks for your clarification, your position is good enough for me, I'll keep the logo unless blizzard ask me to remove it.

04-24-09, 08:02 AM

Cladhaire

Salad!

Forum posts: 1935

File comments: 4940

Uploads: 19

Re: Re: Re: Native tweak options for tomQuest2's LH pane?

Originally posted by gagou
As you've seen I've also included the WowHead logon on my LightHeaded comment's frame, but as you know there is a new UI Addon development policy and I'd like to know your position regarding point 4) of the policy that forbid ingame advertisements. Do you think that Blizard can view the WowHead logo as a form of service advertisement and could ask us to remove it? (I'll stick to your policy regarding the logo and won't remove it unless blizzard ask to remove it, and you allow it)

Here is my position (copied from page 2 or 3 of comments, so you don't have to go back and look for it). In short, no. I do not believe the attribution in LightHeaded constitutes an advertisement.

I would like to clarify my position on the inclusion of the WowHead logo on the main Lightheaded window, and my requirement that any addon using my API include the same attribution. The only reason this addon exists is due to the comments that are posted on WowHead. As a courtesy to them, I state this as such in a single place.

It really comes down to what constitutes an "advertisement". Let's examine a few different definitions of the word:
a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc.
a public notice, esp. in print.
the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public: The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.

The first does not apply.. I am receiving no compensation from WowHead, and they are not receiving anything from someone who decides to after seeing the logo, google "WowHead" to see what it is.

The second does not apply because this is not a public notice, it's an attribution of the source of the data for the addon.

The third does not call attention to anything in any way, it again just provides information about the source of the data in the addon.

Admittedly this falls into part of the grey area in the UI policy, but it is completely your opinion that I am in violation. It is my opinion, after considering the policy as a whole that I am not in violation of the policy. You are welcome to submit your complaint to Blizzard and I will comply with their decision if they decide to contact me.

However, I do not anticipate that being the case.

__________________
"There's only one thing that I know how to do well and I've often been told that you only can do what you know how to do well, and that's be you-- be what you're like-- be like yourself. And so I'm having a wonderful time, but I'd rather be whistling in the dark..."

04-24-09, 07:39 AM

gagou

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 16

File comments: 254

Uploads: 2

Re: Re: Native tweak options for tomQuest2's LH pane?

Originally posted by Cladhaire
I don't know.. he's likely just utilizing the LightHeaded API to get his information, so it's their responsibility to change something like that.

The only thing I'm concerned with is whether he is displaying the WowHead logo as required for use of my API. It appears he is doing this, so that should be fine.

Short answer, you need to talk to that author.

Hello, I'm tomQuest2 author.

I've included support for all comments on the same page as it was requested by user.

As you've seen I've also included the WowHead logon on my LightHeaded comment's frame, but as you know there is a new UI Addon development policy and I'd like to know your position regarding point 4) of the policy that forbid ingame advertisements. Do you think that Blizard can view the WowHead logo as a form of service advertisement and could ask us to remove it? (I'll stick to your policy regarding the logo and won't remove it unless blizzard ask to remove it, and you allow it)

Last edited by gagou : 04-24-09 at 07:40 AM.

04-24-09, 07:24 AM

Cladhaire

Salad!

Forum posts: 1935

File comments: 4940

Uploads: 19

Re: Bug ?

Originally posted by dm82
Hi. I'm using Lightheaded for a long time and everything was ok till now. I downloaded r280 version (newest one) and I have only two windows and no quest level on the left of quest name. First window looks like original and secend one is lightheaded window. I downloaded dualwidge addon and now I have 3 windows but i still doesnt have quest level. Any idea whats wrong ?

You need to install an addon that provides quest levels. LightHeaded does not do this. There are a number of addons that provide this, Quelevel being one of them.

04-24-09, 07:23 AM
dm82 A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 1 Uploads: 0	Bug ? Hi. I'm using Lightheaded for a long time and everything was ok till now. I downloaded r280 version (newest one) and I have only two windows and no quest level on the left of quest name. First window looks like original and secend one is lightheaded window. I downloaded dualwidge addon and now I have 3 windows but i still doesnt have quest level. Any idea whats wrong ?

04-24-09, 06:19 AM

Cladhaire

Salad!

Forum posts: 1935

File comments: 4940

Uploads: 19

Re: Non-wowm question

Originally posted by hellokitti
I am having re-loading lightheaded since the patch. I do not use wowmatrix and I have downloaded from this site and followed instructions and the usual procedures I have used in the past to activate this addon, yet it still does not show up as a loaded add-on.

I am by no means an expert at this so I would appreciate any help...perhaps a link to a stickied thread. This is the only add-on that I am having trouble with, so I am confused.

Thanks in advance!

There is a readme.txt file included in my addon. It indicates how the addon should be installed. Please follow those directions and report back.

04-24-09, 06:16 AM
hellokitti A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 1 Uploads: 0	Non-wowm question I am having re-loading lightheaded since the patch. I do not use wowmatrix and I have downloaded from this site and followed instructions and the usual procedures I have used in the past to activate this addon, yet it still does not show up as a loaded add-on. I am by no means an expert at this so I would appreciate any help...perhaps a link to a stickied thread. This is the only add-on that I am having trouble with, so I am confused. Thanks in advance!

04-23-09, 11:03 PM
macnda A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 1 File comments: 3 Uploads: 0	pfft wowmatrix...woot Cladhaire Just wanted to put in my two cents. Yes I miss wowace updater .. no I wont use wowmatrix. Reason, to many authors have issues with this site, and rather than piss them off, I will take the time and download what ones I cant get from curse. Compared to what you and others do this isnt a difficult task nor is it rocket science. As Long as you take the time to write these wonderful programs, I will put on my game face and take the extra two minutes and download it myself. Thanks again for a GREAT addon Cladhaire

04-23-09, 12:12 PM

Cladhaire

Salad!

Forum posts: 1935

File comments: 4940

Uploads: 19

Originally posted by Dranwyr
I do wish to stress one thing- despite my issues regarding the handling of this whole thing, I absolutely respect your rights and I appreciate the work you do. Simply, thank you.

I'm glad that you find the addon useful and I respect and understand the position of you and the rest of my users. I will continue to make my addon available at WowInterface, which makes it incredibly easy to be notified of new versions.

04-23-09, 12:07 PM
Dranwyr A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 14 Uploads: 0	I do wish to stress one thing- despite my issues regarding the handling of this whole thing, I absolutely respect your rights and I appreciate the work you do. Simply, thank you.

04-23-09, 10:57 AM

Cladhaire

Salad!

Forum posts: 1935

File comments: 4940

Uploads: 19

Originally posted by Dranwyr
Ack- apologies! You may wish to read again, but the intent was not to say that wowmatrix doesn't show ads. I was actually conceding that one to you: there is no way in Wowmatrix to show the *host site's* ads. In my response I mentioned that that was a sufficient reason for WoWI or Curse (or anyone else!) to block.

Then there's not much left to discuss. I consider the fact that they strip the ads from the other sites (by not having written in a way to display them) and putting their own ads in their place a morally reprehensible act. I wish that weren't the case, but it is.

EDIT: actually it was not a concession to you so much as it was an attempt to forestall someone jumping in and saying that site users already do that by visiting with adblockers. My intent was to say that that doesn't matter (and is not a valid counter agrument) because the host sites can in no way add their own ads into wowmatrix. [/b]

I agree here, but I take it a step further. I think there would be complete and utter outrage if AdBlocker inserted their own ads, while blocking those of the actual websites. That is the equivalent here, and where I'm coming from.

Last edited by Cladhaire : 04-23-09 at 10:58 AM.

04-23-09, 10:47 AM
Dranwyr A Kobold Labourer Forum posts: 0 File comments: 14 Uploads: 0	Ack- apologies! You may wish to read again, but the intent was not to say that wowmatrix doesn't show ads. I was actually conceding that one to you: there is no way in Wowmatrix to show the host site's ads. In my response I mentioned that that was a sufficient reason for WoWI or Curse (or anyone else!) to block. EDIT: actually it was not a concession to you so much as it was an attempt to forestall someone jumping in and saying that site users already do that by visiting with adblockers. My intent was to say that that doesn't matter (and is not a valid counter agrument) because the host sites can in no way add their own ads into wowmatrix. Further EDIT: I only posted this one to correct poor rendering on my part, not to continue when you do not wish to. Last edited by Dranwyr : 04-23-09 at 11:00 AM.

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