Better Nameplates

Lightweight Classic Era addon that give some extras to the default NamePlates, allow class color frames and exrta text label.
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Casting Bars.png

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Colored Bars.png

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Description

BetterNameplates

Lightweight Anniversary addon that give some extras to the default Nameplates, custom label on nameplate health bar and display casting time on cast bar.

Usage

  • Open options: use /betternameplates or /bnp, or via Interface -> AddOns.
  • Configuration overview:
    • Enable or disable the custom label on health bar.
    • Allowed to use custom tokens to retrieve dynamic data on health bar label.
      • %NAME% -> Unit Name"
      • %PERCENT% -> Health Percentage (99%)"
      • %PERCENT1% -> 1 decimal point for Health Percentage (37.3%)"
      • %PERCENT2% -> 2 decimal points for Health Percentage (44.12%)"
      • %CURRENT% -> Current Health (7489)"
      • %DEFICIT% -> Health Deficit (-211)"
      • %MAX% -> Maximum Health (7700)"
    • Modify the font size for this health label (Min 6)
    • Enable or disable the casting time on cast bar (nameplate only)

Features

  • Class-colored friendly player nameplates.
  • Lightweight health label with customizable format.
  • Casting time display for nameplates cast bar.
  • In-game options panel integrated with the default Settings UI.
  • Slash commands for quick access to options.
  • Localization support (English, Spanish/esMX).

Compatibility

  • WoW Burning Crusade Anniversary 2.5.5

Commands

  • /betternameplates - open the options panel
  • /bnp - shortcut to the same options

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