Looking for help in designing and creating a awesome addon

[realista69]

Hello folks,

I recently came up with a dps add on which I really think may revolutionize the dps game in WoW. I need help from people interested in burning some time to help launch this idea. I will even go as far as contacting you direct and arrange a meeting to bring this idea up from the ashes.

Recent changes to the game have allowed for different coding to be used and I think its about time a Really Good DPS Add on hit the community.

Please only respond if you can read/write code and have a talent to birth a creation I strongly believe will grab gamers attention and keep them using it til the end.

Thanks for your time.

Realista

[Haleth]

Considering we have some pretty solid dps meters out there already, I think a little more explanation wouldn't hurt here.

[Seerah]

I'm curious what this

Recent changes to the game have allowed for different coding to be used

means, actually.

[realista69]

Thank you both for your reply.

I will give a vague description of the add on here, but to get to the real benefits of the add on you will have to look at my diagram and schematics to fully comprehend its true nature as a DPS add on and then weigh its true benefit to the community.

The only trouble I have at all with revealing what this add on is supposed to do is giving away all the details and having the add on developed outside myself. The idea I have is sound, it will work on every spectrum of player regardless of how elite they maybe. Even some of the most elite players will like it while some others will discredit it, but rest assured the add on will improve a players game 10 fold - I am not exaggerating and really believe this will blow some folks away.

At its core the add on is a DPS version of Healbot. While this idea is nothing new, the add ons in the past have been extremely lack luster and mostly ineffective. I have created a template to be used and with some simple coding the beta of this add on could be launched. Those interested in assisting will be co owners of the add on, this add on will spawn a legacy that will reach far into the years and will be the staple of an addition which will most likely be replicated across every MMO, with WoW specifically in mind.

I am willing to spend the hours and currency to launch the add on, I need dedicated minds and an honest couple of techs to get involved. The project wont take more than 3 weeks to complete. The Beta would be launched and following bug reports the final version would be released. After 6 months this add on will need more assistance in staying updated and consequently donations will be requested - though this project is not intended to make anyone rich it will inevitably turn into a life long project to be managed by many others to come.

Please,

If you are interested all I require is some basic info which you could PM me with. I would need to know how experienced you are with addon modification, and what software tools you intend to use. As mentioned the add on is going to resemble and function similar to healbot but with a few modifications.

I truly am honest guy, and honest gamer and would appreciate your time and effort. Really and truly the implementation of this add on done right will blow away everything we have ever seen before.

Regards,

Realista

[Haleth]

Forgive my being cynical, but you have no way to tell whether or not it will be a success. I've seen grand opening posts like this before, claiming to become something revolutionary, completely new etc., but there was never any real info given and none of the projects got off the ground.

If you want to get people interested, you should really post some more information - and even if you really have your mind set on "claiming" it before someone else does, which you seem to do, you'll still have made the original post and idea.

Regardless, good luck with it.

[Grimsin]

If your going to pay me ill code anything you want

[realista69]

Originally Posted by Haleth Forgive my being cynical, but you have no way to tell whether or not it will be a success. I've seen grand opening posts like this before, claiming to become something revolutionary, completely new etc., but there was never any real info given and none of the projects got off the ground. If you want to get people interested, you should really post some more information - and even if you really have your mind set on "claiming" it before someone else does, which you seem to do, you'll still have made the original post and idea. Regardless, good luck with it.

Thank you Haleth, I do not find your post the least bit cynical as a matter of fact I see your point. I will thereby reveal the details of the add on. I have a bit more to show but I would rather discuss the add on, rather than see it never evolve or become a reality.

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Project DeepsBot

We would call the add on what would seem to be a fitting name: DeepsBot

The following add on would allow DPSers to simply click on 5 sections. Each section has a purpose which in essence like Healbot would allow a person whom is dpsing to simply click on the box which would act as a Focus button on a another players target in the raid.

For starters, there would be be three buttons with the center button being your primary use button. Assigned attacks would be selectable such as Healbot and would allow numerous attacks to be set with a simple click of the mouse. This Center Button would be larger than the other buttons for visibility.

To the left and the right of the Center player button would be one button to auto focus on the Tank 1 and his target. The button to the Right of the Center Player button would be for the Tank 2. Similar to Healbot there would be a spell timers which would show the duration of the attack and would visually allow the players to keep track of DoTs attacks which are on CD.

The add on would need to smart, knowing what class is using it and could be later allowed to install particular pieces for specific classes. Additionally the buttons would have to allow for the user to be able to designate which Tank is Tank 1 from Tank 2. (Blizzard already implemented a Focus option for Tanks)

Above and below the center button are two more buttons of equal size as the Tank buttons off the the sides. The Upper Button would be specially designed to show what Procs are available for the player. Not all Procs are visible and many gamers are actually using additional add ons to track these Procs. If it is a viable option I would like to even include a button within the Upper button to allow for quicker release of the available Proc the player might want to use in order to bring his DPS up. (Specials which WoW doesn't present on the display for players to easily recognize)

The Lower Button is especially important. This Button is made to either be a 3rd Tank button and/or a "Tab Everything BUT the Tank 1 and Tank 2's Target." Players who are no interested in DPSing Tank 1 or Tanks 2 Targets will get a faster picture of what ADDS in the game need to be killed.

Similar to the add on Taunt master the Center button would need to flash for a couple seconds indicating the player has aggro and needs to save himself. Lastly The Center Button would allow a player to click or Tab as they do to new target if they desired and can use the Center Button with or with out the use of the additional buttons. Only after the side buttons (Left, right and Lower) are clicked will it focus on the target, other wise they can choose freely by selecting their own targets and use the Center Button.

Advantages and Disadvantages for DeepsBot:

Advantage:

* Simple "on the fly" tab targeting saving players time while looking to DPS.
* Timers showing what spell is on CD and which need to be reapplied per tank or DPS member.
* Proc and special abilities indicator with an optional quick press button to initiate the attack.
* Threat meter recognition.
* Customizable set up for each class.

Disadvantage:

* Single point of weakness, in other words if a player or tank for that matter is not on the right target then the player using DeepsBot will and can be wasting valuable time DPSing. Though this may seem a disadvantage this may actually be an advantage - Why? B/c Now a DPS leader can be assigned to the Lower Button Focused Player and eliminate down time.(Especially if the DPS leader is a great gamer)

* Would require some players to be more of a clicker type dps rather than a keyboard spe******t, but then again that is the point of making this add to increase DPS numbers for the players who need to learn and fulfill their roles. Clickers will most usually always be prone to click on a target as they normally do - wasting time and not visualizing the spell Cool downs.

* May or may not be a resource Hog, but most computers are already running numerous add ons to fulfill some of the basic functionality of DeepsBot, turn them off and use this add on equals the same consumption.

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This is the basic premise of the Add on DeepsBot. I would hope for constructive criticism here and would like to ask for help in developing the add on. Much of the Code already exists. Each button only needs to be written to satisfy their functions. While we may have a number of players saying such an add on would not be necessary I find that "most" of the player base are not experts gamers, most in fact are casual gamers. This add on would bring up players who might not be able to pull a satisfactory amount of DPS and achieve the victory they may be lacking due to output.

I have a strong belief that this would open up the game in a way that would put a semi casual player into a higher class of DPSer. If developed this add on would last the test of time and there would be a desire for many players to get a hold of it, even if they are keyboard pros they can at least benefit from all the added functionality.

Thank you for your time in reading this, I would like to request assistance in developing this add on : DeepsBot


Regards,

Realista