SYAM: BuffYourself

BuffYourself v1.1 Changelog

Enhancements:

1. Custom Frame Implementation:

   • Replaced Ace3 dependency with a fully custom-built frame system for reminder messages.
   • The new frame utilizes WoW's native API (CreateFrame) for lightweight, efficient, and modular design.
   • Dynamic features such as repositioning, persistent saved positions, and visually enhanced messages are built directly into the custom system.

2. Edit Mode for Reminder Frame:

   • Added /bys edit command to enable frame repositioning.
   • Frame position is persistently saved across sessions.
   • Improved user guidance through chat messages during edit mode.

3. Dynamic Frame Positioning:

   • Persistent frame position functionality allows users to save and restore custom frame positions across game sessions.

4. Expanded Message Features:

   • Introduced single white-shadow styled text for cleaner visuals.
   • Added a fallback system to highlight words in predefined vibrant colors if no suitable 4+ letter words exist.

5. Improved Color Highlighting:

   • Predefined rotating color palette ensures dynamic and appealing text highlights.

6. User-Friendly Settings Management:

   • /bys command now displays detailed interval settings and customization options.
   • Interval validation ensures values remain within 1-120 minutes, preventing misuse.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved potential issues with SetFont initialization by directly specifying the MORPHEUS.TTF font and shadow parameters.
• Eliminated redundant frame interactions when restoring positions during reloads or resets.

Code Optimizations:

• Removed Ace3 library dependency, significantly reducing addon size and improving startup performance.
• Introduced internal database initialization for settings, replacing AceDB for managing profile persistence.

General Updates:

• Enhanced chat message format to align with WoW's visual and functional aesthetics.
• Debug and user feedback systems refined for better transparency during interactions.

Known Issues:

• None reported for this release.

author Note: Future versions will contain updates to ensure compatibility, and bug fixes. No UI changes are planned unless user feed back is provided.

updated addon description:

BuffYourself v1.1

BuffYourself is a World of Warcraft addon designed to help players stay mindful of their well-being during extended gaming sessions. With its thoughtful reminders and seamless integration into the WoW universe, it ensures you don't forget to hydrate, stretch, or grab a snack while focusing on your adventures.

Features:

• Customizable Reminders: Set intervals for helpful nudges to hydrate, stretch, or snack. The default is every 20 minutes, but you can adjust it to fit your needs (1 to 120 minutes).
• Repositionable Reminder Frame: A sleek, custom-built reminder frame that you can move to your preferred screen location. Positions are saved across sessions for convenience.
• Game-Themed Messages: Enjoy lighthearted reminders inspired by WoW, AC, TLoZ, and more, blending humor and motivation into your self-care routine.
• Dynamic Text Highlighting: Each reminder highlights a randomly chosen word in vibrant, rotating colors, adding visual charm to every message.
• Extensive Message Library: With an expanded list of playful and engaging phrases, you’ll always encounter fresh prompts like, “Even raid bosses take breaks—be like a raid boss!” or “Your stamina wheel is blinking! Snack and stretch ASAP!”
• User-Friendly Settings: Access settings easily with /bys to adjust intervals, enable edit mode for frame repositioning, or reset to default options.
• Lightweight and Efficient: Removed external dependencies like Ace3, replacing them with a streamlined, custom-built system for better performance.

How BuffYourself Helps:

This addon enhances your gaming experience by promoting healthy habits without interrupting gameplay. Its blend of humor, game-inspired style, and practical utility makes self-care feel natural and fun. With BuffYourself, you can prioritize your well-being as much as your DPS or raid mechanics. Because even the mightiest heroes need a break to stay legendary!

Planned Updates: Enhanced Phrase list, rewrite phrases that are too bland (due to 2am :P), add more 'warm and cozy' phrases.