FunSum - Make Warlock Summoning Fun Again!
What is FunSum?
FunSum is a fun and helpful addon for Warlocks in World of Warcraft Classic Era that automatically sends entertaining messages when you summon players. It turns the mundane task of summoning into a fun social experience while keeping your party informed and engaged.
Features
π Funny Summoning Messages
- Sends random funny messages in /say when summoning players
- Over 100 pre-written humorous messages to keep things fresh
- Messages like "Portal's open! Click to summon [player] before they teleport to the wrong dimension!"
π Location Whispers
- Automatically whispers the summoning target with your exact location
- Helpful for players who need to know where they're being summoned to
π’ Party/Raid Announcements
- Automatically announces in party/raid chat when you're summoning someone
- Includes the location information so everyone knows what's happening
π±οΈ "Click It!" Button
- Shows a movable "Click It!" button on your screen while summoning
- Click it to send an extra reminder in /say for people to click the summoning portal
- Perfect for when party members are being slow to click!
πΊοΈ Minimap Button
- Convenient minimap button for quick access to all features
- Left-click to send a funny message about your current target
- Right-click to open the options window
Installation
- Download the FunSum addon
- Extract the
FunSum folder to your WoW Classic Era AddOns directory:
- Windows:
World of Warcraft\_classic_era_\Interface\AddOns\
- Mac:
World of Warcraft/_classic_era_/Interface/AddOns/
- Restart WoW or type
/reload if the game is running
- You should see "FunSum loaded!" in your chat window
How to Use
Basic Usage
Simply cast Ritual of Summoning on a player as you normally would. FunSum will automatically:
- Whisper the target with your location
- Announce in party/raid chat that you're summoning them
- Send a funny message in /say to encourage clicks
- Show the "Click It!" button for additional reminders
Commands
/funsum - Opens the options window
/funsum test - Tests the message system with your current target (doesn't actually send messages)
Minimap Button
- Left-click: Sends a funny summoning message about your current target
- Right-click: Opens the options window
- Drag: Move the button around your minimap
"Click It!" Button
When you start summoning someone, a small window with a "Click It!" button appears:
- Click the button: Sends another funny reminder in /say
- Drag the window: Move it anywhere on your screen (position is saved)
- X button: Close the window (it will reappear on next summon)
Configuration Options
Access the options window by typing /funsum or right-clicking the minimap button:
Toggle Features
- Enable Whisper Messages: Whisper the target with location info
- Enable Party/Raid Announcements: Announce summons to your group
- Enable Funny Say Messages: Send entertaining messages in /say
- Enable "Click It!" UI: Show the Click It button while summoning
- Show Minimap Button: Toggle the minimap button visibility
Customize Messages
- Edit the list of funny messages in the large text box
- Add your own creative messages (use
%s where the player name should appear)
- Remove messages you don't like
- Reset to defaults if needed
Message Examples
The addon comes with over 100 funny messages like:
- "Click to summon %s! It's like pizza delivery, but with magic."
- "Portal up for %s! Click it like your loot depends on it (spoiler: it does)."
- "Hey lazy bones, click to summon %s β exercise those fingers!"
- "Don't be a portal ignorer! Click to summon %s now."
- "Click to beam up %s β Star Trek style, but with demons."
Tips for Best Experience
- Keep it Fun: The addon is meant to add humor to summoning - enjoy the reactions!
- Customize Messages: Add your own guild inside jokes or personal favorites
- Position the Click It Button: Drag it somewhere convenient but not obtrusive
- Test First: Use
/funsum test to preview messages before summoning
- Be Considerate: You can disable features if your group prefers less chat spam
Compatibility
- Game Version: World of Warcraft Classic Era (1.15.7)
- Class: Warlock only (Ritual of Summoning spell required)
- Language: English
Troubleshooting
Addon not loading?
- Make sure it's in the correct AddOns folder
- Check that the folder is named exactly
FunSum
- Try
/reload or restart the game
Messages not sending?
- Verify features are enabled in options (
/funsum)
- Test with
/funsum test command
- Make sure you're casting Ritual of Summoning on a player
Minimap button missing?
- Check if it's hidden behind other addon buttons
- Make sure "Show Minimap Button" is checked in options
- Try dragging it to a new position
About
Version: 2.1
Author: BionicBits
Purpose: Making warlock summoning more entertaining for everyone!
Remember: A happy raid is a successful raid, and nothing says happiness like a warlock with a sense of humor! π§ββοΈβ¨