Just the Tip

 

A comprehensive World of Warcraft addon that enhances tooltips with detailed player information, item comparisons, stat calculations, mount details, and includes a customizable cursor ring for improved visibility.

Features

Enhanced Player Tooltips

• Class-Colored Names - Player names displayed in their class colors
• Class & Role Icons - Visual indicators for class and role (Tank/Healer/DPS)
• Specialization Display - Shows current spec (e.g., "Unholy Death Knight")
• Item Level - Displays average equipped item level
• Target Information - Shows who the player is targeting
• Guild Formatting - Properly formatted guild names with <brackets>
• Faction Colors - Blue for Alliance, Red for Horde
• Clean Display - Removes clutter like "(Player)" text

Smart Item Tooltips

• Item Level Comparison - Compare with equipped gear
  • 🟢 Green (+X) for upgrades
  • 🔴 Red (-X) for downgrades
  • 🟡 Yellow (=) for same level
• Enhanced Item Details - Type, subtype, and equipment slot info
• Source Information - Shows acquisition method (Drop, Quest, Vendor, etc.)
• Multi-slot Support - Handles rings, trinkets, and weapon combinations
• Item Search - Find items quickly with /jttitem <name>

Advanced Stat Calculations

• True Stat Values - Displays actual values after diminishing returns
• Rating Breakpoints - Shows rating needed for next percentage tier
• Diminishing Returns - Visual indicators for stat penalties
• Complete Coverage - All secondary and tertiary stats
• TWW Compatible - Updated for The War Within expansion

Mount Recognition System

• Automatic Detection - Identifies mounts on players
• Detailed Information - Name, type, and acquisition source
• Collection Status - Shows if you own the mount
• Mount Categories - Ground, Flying, Aquatic classification
• Smart Conflict Avoidance - Works alongside other mount addons

Cursor Ring

• Visual Enhancement - Colored ring follows your mouse cursor
• Combat Awareness - Different opacity in/out of combat
• Class Color Integration - Automatically matches your class
• Multiple Styles - Default, Thin, Thick, or Solid textures
• Fully Customizable - Size, colors, transparency, and behavior
• High Visibility Mode - Bright green option for accessibility

Installation

Automatic (Recommended)

1. Install via CurseForge App or WoWUp
2. Launch World of Warcraft
3. Configure via /jtt config

Manual

1. Download the latest release
2. Extract to World of Warcraft\_retail_\Interface\AddOns\
3. Ensure folder is named JustTheTip
4. Restart WoW or /reload

Configuration

Quick Setup

/jtt config          # Open configuration panel
/jtt ring show       # Enable cursor ring
/jtt debug           # Toggle debug mode

Main Settings

Commands

Core Commands

/jtt config          # Open configuration panel
/jtt debug           # Toggle debug information
/jtt test            # Show addon status
/jtt save            # Force save settings

Cursor Ring

/jtt ring show       # Enable and show ring
/jtt ring hide       # Hide ring (keep enabled)
/jtt ring toggle     # Toggle visibility
/jtt ring enable     # Enable ring system
/jtt ring disable    # Disable ring system

Item Search

/jttitem <name>      # Search for items
/jttsearch <name>    # Alternative search

Advanced Features

Tooltip Behavior

• Mouse Anchoring: Tooltips follow cursor or stay in fixed position
• Combat Hiding: Optional tooltip hiding during combat
• Health Bar Control: Show/hide unit health bars
• Background Customization: Custom colors and opacity
• Scale Options: Resize tooltips from 50% to 200%

Performance Optimizations

• Inspection Throttling: Prevents API spam
• Smart Caching: Reduces repeated calculations
• Event Optimization: Minimal CPU usage
• Memory Management: ~2-3MB typical usage

Compatibility

• The War Within (11.0+) fully supported
• Dragonflight (10.0+) compatible
• Ace3 Framework for stability
• Modern APIs with legacy fallbacks

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Q: Tooltips not appearing A: Check /jtt config → General → Enable Tooltip

Q: Ring not visible A: Use /jtt ring show and check visibility settings

Q: Item comparisons incorrect A: Ensure you have gear equipped in compared slots

Q: Mount info missing A: Feature works best on nearby players and yourself

Debug Information

Enable debug mode for detailed troubleshooting:

/jtt debug           # Toggle debug output
/jtt test            # Show module status

Reset Options

# Reset all settings to defaults
Delete WTF/Account/[Account]/SavedVariables/JustTheTip.lua

Technical Details

System Requirements

• World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.0.7+)
• Dependencies: None (Ace3 libraries included)
• Memory: ~2-3MB typical usage
• CPU: Minimal impact, optimized event handling

Database Structure

• Saved Variables: JustTheTipSettings
• Profile System: Per-character or account-wide
• Backup: Automatic settings preservation
• Migration: Seamless updates

Module Architecture

JustTheTip/
├── Core.lua              # Main addon framework
├── Modules/
│   ├── Tooltip.lua       # Player tooltip enhancements
│   ├── ItemInfo.lua      # Item comparison system
│   ├── StatValues.lua    # Stat calculations
│   ├── MountInfo.lua     # Mount recognition
│   ├── Ring.lua          # Cursor ring system
│   └── Utils.lua         # Shared utilities
└── Media/                # Ring textures

Customization Examples

Cursor Ring Setups

High Visibility Gaming

• Texture: Solid
• Color: High Visibility (Green)
• Combat Alpha: 1.0
• Size: 32px

Minimal Class Theme

• Texture: Thin
• Color: Class Color
• Combat Alpha: 0.8
• Out of Combat: 0.2
• Size: 24px

Professional Streaming

• Texture: Default
• Color: Custom (White)
• Combat Alpha: 0.6
• Size: 28px

Version History

v01.08.25.10 (Current)

• ✅ Complete tooltip system overhaul
• ✅ Added cursor ring with combat awareness
• ✅ Enhanced mount recognition
• ✅ Improved stat calculations with diminishing returns
• ✅ Better item comparison system
• ✅ Full configuration interface
• ✅ Performance optimizations

Previous Versions

• Enhanced player information display
• Basic item level comparisons
• Simple tooltip modifications

Development

Author

knutballs - EU Ravencrest
Addon development since 2025

Credits

• Stat Data: SimulationCraft & Pawn addon methodologies
• Framework: Ace3 addon libraries
• Testing: Guild members and community feedback
• Inspiration: Various tooltip enhancement addons

Contributing

This addon is currently in active development. For bug reports or feature requests:

1. Use /jtt debug for diagnostic information
2. Test with minimal addons to isolate issues
3. Provide specific reproduction steps