Last Seen Tracker (LST) Changelog

Version Update Summary
The latest version of Last Seen Tracker (LST) introduces new features, optimizations, and structural improvements. Key changes include a silent mode, improved initialization, and new commands for more flexibility.

Changes and New Features

1. Initialization Function

• Added InitializeLSTDB() function to handle the initialization of LSTDB settings and player data more effectively, ensuring consistent setup on addon load.

2. Silent Mode

• Introduced a new silent setting within LSTDB.settings.
• Allows users to toggle message output on or off, reducing chat spam during gameplay.
• Usage: /lst silent command to enable or disable silent mode.

3. Enhanced Chat Commands

• Silent Toggle: Added a /lst silent command to control silent mode.
• Improved Toggle Command Parsing: Enhanced the /lst toggle <feature> command for more reliable feature toggling.
• Updated Print Command: Enhanced /lst print output, formatted to respect silent mode.

4. Tooltip Integration Improvements

• Added checks and enhanced error handling for GameTooltip hooks to improve tooltip stability.

5. Improved Cooldown and Time Display

• Refined TimeAgo function for more accurate, readable time since last seen, supporting a detailed breakdown (e.g., “1 day, 2 hours, 3 mins”).
• Updated cooldown handling to ensure cooldown settings apply correctly across encounters.

6. Optimized Code Structure and Error Handling

• Refactored multiple functions for improved readability and error resilience.
• Incorporated scriptErrors setting for optional in-game debugging via /console scriptErrors 1.

These updates enhance usability, give players more control over how data is tracked and displayed, and optimize the addon’s performance.