Alt+Z Hardcore

Alt+Z Hardcore (v1.2.7b) is designed for players seeking the ultimate Classic Era Hardcore experience. Once enabled, it hides your action bars, character and spellbook frames, minimap, bottom UI in non-rested zones, forcing you to survive and progress with minimal on-screen assistance.

Recommended Usage:

Ideal for solo players or groups who want a true Classic Hardcore experience. Recommended to run alongside the Ultra Hardcore addon for extended features and complementary difficulty adjustments. https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/ultra-hardcore/

Features:

Hardcore Mode: Automatically hides critical UI elements in non-rested zones to increase immersion and difficulty.

XP & Kill Tracking: Tracks mobs killed, XP gained, session XP, highest level reached, total playtime, and number of sessions.

Stats Window: Movable, minimizable overlay showing your progress, XP/hour, kills, time played, current zone, and alerts if you started above level 1 (Late Start).

Challenge Acceptance: At level 1, players must accept the Hardcore Challenge before UI elements are disabled. Late starters (above level 1) are flagged but can still accept the challenge. Acceptance is stored per character in your saved variables.

Automatic Hardcore Toggle: Switches UI visibility when entering or leaving rested zones.

Quest, Vendor, Trainer & Gossip Support: Secure hooks allow interaction with NPCs and quest log without breaking Hardcore mode restrictions.

Minimap & Nameplate Management: Hides minimap and enemy/friendly nameplates in Hardcore zones for maximum immersion.

Persistent Tracking: Tracks sessions and stats across logins, stored per character.

Notes:

UI frames are restored when in rested zones.

All stats, including session XP, total XP, kills, and time played, are tracked even when UI is hidden.Challenge acceptance is permanent per character but must be confirmed at first login or when reaching level 1.

Installation:

Author: Nekminute
Version: 1.2.7b
Supported: WoW Classic Era - 1.15.8