Hokuto No Monk (revised)

🥋 Hokuto No Monk – Version 2.3 Release Notes

Release Date: July 2025 Author: edimonk Compatibility: Mists of Pandaria Classic (Interface: 30400) Addon Type: Audio / Monk Class Enhancer

🎉 What’s New in v2.3

🧠 Core Enhancements

• Robust Debug Mode: Activate real-time printouts when casting Monk abilities. See which sound is chosen and on which channel — perfect for troubleshooting or tuning.

• Combat Log Detection Polish: Fists of Fury and other spells now register more consistently, with a play limiter during channeled spells.

🖥️ GUI Overhaul

• 🔥 Animated Title Header: The settings panel title now breathes with a subtle chi pulse to match your mastery.

• 🎛️ Auto-Preview Dropdowns: When you open the options panel, your currently selected Sound Style and Audio Channel will each play a preview sound, instantly confirming your configuration.

• ✨ Play Button Feedback: Every “Play” button now glows warmly when clicked, offering responsive UI feedback tied to the kung-fu spirit of the addon.

🧩 Modular Architecture

• Config Initialization Extracted: hokutoNoMonk_CheckConfig() lives in its own HokutoNoMonk_Config.lua file, ensuring all components share consistent state.

• Improved Load Order Stability: GUI and Help files now rely on a clean VARIABLES_LOADED event to ensure proper sequencing.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• ❌ Fixed: SetBackdrop() error on Play buttons in some WoW clients. (Now uses BackdropTemplate)

• ❌ Fixed: GUI failing to appear on first load due to uninitialized config table

• ❌ Fixed: No debug output due to SetScript miswiring — now wrapped in a proper event handler with visible event prints

💬 Slash Commands

Use /hnm or /nomonk in-game to access:

/hnm move off tp       – Disable sound for Tiger Palm  
/hnm effect alt        – Switch to alternate sound style  
/hnm channel Master    – Change output channel  
/hnm reset             – Restore default settings

💡 Pro Tip

All settings are saved per character, so you can fine-tune the dojo for each of your Monk builds!

🥋 Hokuto No Monk – Key Features (English)

• 🎛️ Intuitive GUI Panel – Easily enable or disable custom sounds for individual Monk abilities using checkboxes

• 🔊 Sound Style Selector – Choose between "Normal" and "Alt" audio themes with live previews

• 📡 Channel Customization – Play ability sounds through SFX, Music, Ambience, or Master audio channels

• 🎧 Live Sound Previews – Instantly hear sample effects as you tweak settings

• 💬 Slash Command Support – Use /hnm or /nomonk for quick control and configuration

• 📘 In-Game Help Panel – Built-in usage guide right inside the Interface Options

• 🔁 Character-Specific Settings – Your sound choices are saved per character

• 🧱 Lightweight & Modular – No performance hit; works even with custom Monk UIs