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Better Gold Counter

Lightweight Classic Era addon that shows your session gold change and keeps a simple per-day record. Clean, configurable label with optional fade effect and dynamic sizing.
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Description

BetterGoldCounter

Lightweight WoW Classic addon that tracks gold changes and displays a live session counter with configurable behavior, style, and persistence.

What It Tracks

  • Current session delta in the floating frame.
  • Daily history records saved per character.
  • Multiple session scopes through clean frequency:
    • SESSION: resets on each login.
    • DAILY: tracks current day total.
    • NEVER: tracks all-time session total.

Usage

  • Addon loads automatically.
  • Unlock the frame in options, then drag with left click to move it.
  • Use position buttons (^, v, <, >) for 1-pixel adjustments.
  • Open settings with /bettergoldcounter, /bgc, or by opening the addon settings category.

Commands

  • /bettergoldcounter or /bgc
  • Subcommands:
    • config, options, settings: open addon settings
    • clear, clear session, reset, reset session: store current value into today record and reset active session counter
    • history: print current character history and total in chat
    • wipe: clear all session counters and all history records for current character

Options

  • Position:
    • Lock/Unlock frame
    • Drag-and-drop movement
    • Fine movement buttons (^, v, <, >)
  • Appearance:
    • Backdrop on/off
    • Font size
    • Font alignment (LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT)
    • Dynamic width toggle
    • Static width value
  • Session behavior:
    • Auto clean frequency (SESSION, DAILY, NEVER)
  • Fade:
    • Enable/Disable fade
    • Fade out opacity
    • Fade in opacity
    • Fade duration

Data Storage

  • Global settings: BetterGoldCounterDB
  • Per-character data: BetterGoldCounterPCDB
    • Includes session values, last login date, clean frequency, and daily records

Compatibility

  • Interface version: 20505 (defined in TOC)
  • Localized for enUS, esES, and esMX

License

  • GPL-3.0 - see LICENSE.

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