NameplateDPS — Release Notes

Version: 1.2.1
Game: World of Warcraft Classic Era (Interface 11508)

Overview

NameplateDPS adds a live damage number beside nameplates so you can see how hard a target is being hit without watching the combat log or damage meter. Each visible nameplate gets its own value, updated in real time from combat events.

The addon is built for Classic Era’s nameplate system: lightweight overlays, no clicks on the text (no taint), and settings saved per account in NameplateDPSDB.

What It Does

Enemy DPS (default on)

For every hostile enemy with a visible nameplate, NameplateDPS shows how much damage that unit is taking across a 3-second rolling window (all sources — you, party, pets, other players).

• First second after the first hit: the number shows the size of that first hit (so you immediately see impact).

• After that: the display is total damage in the last 3 seconds divided by 3 (trailing DPS).

• When damage stops, the number decays toward zero as old samples fall out of the window.

This answers: “Which mob is actually dying?” and “Am I hitting the right target?” in crowded pulls.

Friendly damage taken (optional)

When enabled, the addon can show damage taken by friendly players (party members, other players, and yourself) on their nameplates. The value uses the same rolling-window logic as enemies.

• Text is crimson red by default so it is easy to tell apart from enemy DPS.

• This mode only works when the game itself is showing friendly and/or your own nameplate (Esc → Interface → Names). If those nameplates are off, friendly DPS stays hidden even if the addon option is on.

This helps tanks and healers spot who is taking pressure, and helps everyone notice when a friendly is getting focused.

Why Players Use It

The overlay sits on the nameplate frame, scales with plate visibility, and updates about ten times per second so numbers feel responsive without heavy CPU use.

Opening the Options Menu

Esc → Options → AddOns → NameplateDPS

Or in chat: /npdps options (also accepts config / settings).

Slash commands:

Adjustable Options

Settings are grouped for enemies and friendlies. Enemy and friendly controls are independent unless noted.

Enemy nameplates

Friendly nameplates (damage taken)

Not in the menu (saved automatically)

Requirements

1. Classic Era client matching the addon interface version in NameplateDPS.toc.

2. Enemy nameplates enabled for hostile DPS (Esc → Interface → Names).

3. For friendly damage taken: friendly player and/or self nameplates enabled in the same menu.

4. Addon enabled on the character select AddOns list, then /reload after install or updates.

Install / Update

Copy the NameplateDPS folder to:

World of Warcraft\_classic_era_\Interface\AddOns\NameplateDPS\

Enable the addon, /reload, and configure under Esc → Options → AddOns → NameplateDPS.

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