Prettier nameplates
Configurable through interface options (/knp or /kuinameplates)
When using the included Core layout
Known issues and feature requests are tracked on GitHub.
See the project file list for early versions and change logs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
0. Why do friendly nameplates look different in instances?
Blizzard has blocked addons from modifying friendly nameplates in instances as of 7.2 (read their statement here). We can't do anything about this.
1. Only the nameplate of my target shows up!
That's because of the default interface option under Esc > Interface > Names > "Always show nameplates".
When that option is NOT checked (the default), only the nameplate of your current target will be shown while out of combat. When it IS checked, nameplates will always be shown, depending on other CVars (FAQ 1a, for instance) and settings in /knp.
1a. Friendly NPCs don't have any nameplates!
This is due to a CVar Blizzard added in 7.1. There's a checkbox for it under /knp > CVars > "Always show friendly NPCs' nameplates"
2. Some nameplates still aren't showing up!
They're probably disabled. The game's default options for nameplate visibility are under Esc > Interface > Names. The default keybinds for them are V, Ctrl+V, and Shift+V.
Alternatively, if you're in a large raid or another situation where many nameplates are visible then, as of Legion, the maximum number of visible nameplates is limited to 40. Addons can't change this.
See also: FAQ 7.
3. Why are nameplates fading and changing size as they move?
This is vanilla nameplate behaviour inherited by KNP as of 2.19. Check the "allow Kui Nameplates to modify CVars" option under /knp > CVars, then check "disable scaling" and "disable fading."
KNP also now inherits the game's line-of-sight alpha modifier by default. To disable that, set "line-of-sight alpha" under /knp > CVars to 1.
4. Why is there a nameplate under my character?
That's the personal nameplate which was added to the game in Legion. Here's how to disable it. By default, it only shows while you're in combat, or when you otherwise receive damage or healing. There are some options for this behaviour under /knp > CVars.
6. Nameplates keep appearing/disappearing after I enter/leave combat!
If nameplates are being shown upon engaging a boss, this is done by boss mods like BigWigs or DBM so that they can show you extra information on them. You can disable this by unchecking /knp > boss mods > "allow boss mods to control visibility..."
Otherwise, make sure the "combat action" drop-downs at the top of /knp > General are set to "do nothing". If that doesn't fix it, make sure "always show nameplates" is checked (see FAQ 1). If it still happens, then another addon is doing it.
7. Why don't unattackable enemy players (e.g. in sanctuaries) have nameplates?
The game doesn't render nameplates for unattackable enemy players. Addons can't change this. The in-world floating names aren't nameplates and can't be modified by add-ons (except the font).
8. Why doesn't [ability] show in the aura frame?
Note that only buffs on friendlies and debuffs on enemies will be shown by the auras module at the moment - you can't currently configure it to show debuffs on friends or buffs on enemies (not counting those shown by the boss mods module).
With that out of the way, the ability might not be included in the default filter. You can use KuiSpellListConfig to change which spells are shown.
Ally and npc names no longer show in the KUI font/style, they reverted back to Blizzard default... I've reinstalled and tried a few things but no luck. Any help?
In reply to kaminador:
solved in interface > show friendly nameplates ^_^'
How can I disable debuffs on enemy nameplates? (for this purpose I am using the bigdebuffs addon)
Does the SpellListConfig addon coupled with KNP allow one to show the interrupt lockout on a target nameplate?
Hi, love your nameplates, been using them for years but I was wondering if you could add the anima charged combo points (From Echoing Reprimand) to the class combo points on the nameplates if possible. Thanks!
Having an issue where using the identical profile that I use for monk and rogue, my feral druids combo points do not show under my personal resource display. It works for the other two classes and has identical options selected so I don't see why it wouldn't work. If anyone has had a similar issue I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
I saw this in one of the FAQs: "The game doesn't render nameplates for unattackable enemy players. Addons can't change this. The in-world floating names aren't nameplates and can't be modified by add-ons (except the font)." So It seems like KUINameplates is potentially capable of changing the fonts of the floating names (I know for a fact that elvui does is able to). I was wondering how to do this with KUI and if there are other addons that do this. Thanks!
As a tank in Karazhan, I have set the threat colours to be green if the mobs are on me, yellow for transitioning, red if they are not on me and purple if they are on the off-tank. It works fine, with the exception off the purple for the off-tank, which doesn't appear to work at all.
I have "Tank mode" enabled, also "Force tank mode", and "Force off-tank detection", but it still doesn't show anything as purple, when the off-tank has mobs they just show as red?
Have I missed something obvious?
Thanks in advance
Stef
In reply to Stenesu:
Same issue for me. Thinking of changing plate addon because of this.
In reply to porosadogger:
I have had to for tanking, which is a shame as I like Kui, I've gone to Plater which has 3842728234509283 options to wade through.
Not fun :(
I would really like to see the guildname of my friendly player targets. I do click on the option, I have healthbars enabled instead of Text Only.
Isn't there a way to still integrate that?
Other then that, wouldn't wanna play without KUI on ^^
Hi, this is a really great mod. But most of all I'm interested in the personal nameplate. Does it work with TBC? The mod seems to work great in general, but I can't seem to get the personal nameplate to show up in TBC. I suspect this specific feature might be disabled for TBC? Can anyone confirm? If so, are there any alternatives out there to add a personal nameplate in TBC?
Thank you very much!
Recently came back for 9.1, updated all my addons, etc.
Previously I had nameplates faded out / hidden when out of combat except for Quest targets. Now I can't seem to get this behaviour to work again, with any combination of WoW nameplate settings and KUI settings. Has anything changed? Help appreciated.
Hey, I don't know if this a common problem but KUI just doesn't load on certain characters for me I'll select the addon but it won't be on the addon list on the interface tab and the nameplates just don't show. I've tried disabling all addons etc but nothing seems to work. On certain characters it works just fine with the same ui same addon setup etc. Any help would be appreciated since I really like KUI
Hi, I have a question. I cant get KUI nameplates to show stacks on enemy mobs like Boltestring or now in 9.1 consumptions stacks for the Consumption Rare mobs that's spawn in Korthia I have tried everything but not been able to get these to show on mobs.
Anyone have any ideas how to make this work ?>
Is there a way to enable KUI text for my own name?
i came across an issue with the "name only" setting for friendly targets and was wondering if theres a solution to it, or what the cause of it is. when im out of combat it works properly, but when entering combat it reverts back to the normal nameplate. heres an example of what im talking about. it does the same thing with player nameplates, not just pets. heres my current settings for it.
nvm im dumb and figured it out, just had to enable it for damaged and in combat npcs as well......
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I can't see others' debuffs on enemies' nameplates although the option is correctly configured...
Has someone any idea ?
In reply to zarrerz:
It's broken for priest. I can see enemy debuffs on my shaman but not priest. I have pm'd the owner asking him how I can fix it but he hasn't replied :(