Broadcaster

Broadcaster was my first "real" addon, and was a result of myself wanting a mod to announce random messages for polymorph and other spells. Version 1.2 was coded with the knowledge and confidence I have gained in my other addon projects over the past 4 months.

Note: 1.2.x should work perfectly fine on live, but was only tested on beta.


I would like to thank people on irc who helped me learn how to do things, and just listened when I was frustrated. The messages in this addon were either taken from other addons (such as Cryolysis), the WoW forums, or were made up my myself and my guildies/friends, so thanks to them, as well.

Broadcaster reads directly from the combat log. For polymorph, for example, it won't announce the message unless your spell cast is successful. (No longer requires you to set as focus.)

How to use Broadcaster:

• Install Broadcaster like any other addon, by unzipping it to your WoW\Interface\AddOns directory.
• Type /bc or /broadcaster to open the options window (or you can access it through Interface Options).
• If you or your group wishes you to silence Broadcaster, type /bc standby or check the box for standby mode in its options window.

• Included messages (mostly humorous) for all supported spells
• Can enable/disable individual spells
• Can create custom messages for each spell
• Can use the default messages, custom, or both for broadcasting
• Broadcaster substitutes the name of the spell's target into each message (also portal destinations)
• Can also enable/disable the entire addon for those moments when you want Broadcaster to be quiet
• Modules and message lists are only loaded if your class matches that of the module/messages to save on memory (runs around 34kb + Ace3 libs for the larger Mage module)

• Druid: Rebirth
• Mage: Polymorph, Portal, Ritual of Refreshment
• Paladin: Redemption
• Priest: Resurrection
• Shaman: Ancestral Spirit

• support for more classes' spells, such as banish, summons, etc.