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DontReleaseTBC

DontReleaseTBC prevents accidental spirit release in TBC Classic by locking Release Spirit until you hold SHIFT/CTRL/ALT for a countdown.

File Details

DontReleaseTBC-1.0.0.zip

  • R
  • May 15, 2026
  • 2.71 KB
  • 2
  • 2.5.5
  • Classic TBC

File Name

DontReleaseTBC-1.0.0.zip

Supported Versions

  • 2.5.5

DON'T RELEASE TBC — CHANGELOG v1.0

Initial Release Features

  • Blocks accidental spirit release while dead
  • Requires holding SHIFT to unlock release
  • Real-time hold timer system added
  • Release button remains disabled until hold completes
  • Safe Mode option added (/dontrelease safe)
  • Modifier support commands added:
    • /dontrelease shift
    • /dontrelease ctrl
    • /dontrelease alt
  • Death popup detection system added
  • StaticPopup protection system implemented
  • Unlock state added after hold timer completes
  • Manual test mode added (/dontrelease test)

Major Fixes During v1.0 Debug

  • Fixed broken popup detection across TBC StaticPopup windows
  • Fixed SHIFT detection issues
  • Fixed Blizzard popup text override conflicts
  • Added custom overlay countdown display
  • Fixed stuck “HOLD SHIFT” overlay after unlock
  • Fixed countdown persistence after popup loss
  • Fixed overlay persistence after death state changes
  • Added OnUpdate cleanup safety
  • Added unlock cleanup safety
  • Improved TBC 2.5.5 compatibility

Current Stable Behavior

  • SHIFT hold countdown displays correctly
  • Countdown disappears on unlock
  • Countdown disappears after popup loss
  • Release unlocks correctly
  • Safe fallback protections active

Version Tag

v1.0 — First Working Stable Debug Release (TBC 2.5.5)