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


Target swapping	Confirm the mob you switched to is the one taking damage
Open world / dungeons	Quick read on whether a pull is melting or if a stray mob is untouched
Tanking & healing	Optional friendly “damage taken” view highlights who is getting hit
Minimal setup	Works with default nameplates; no unit-frame replacement required

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:


`/npdps on`	Enable enemy DPS
`/npdps off`	Disable enemy DPS
`/npdps reset`	Clear combat tracking data
`/npdps options`	Open the addon options panel

Adjustable Options

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

Enemy nameplates


Enemy font size	Text size for enemy DPS: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18. Default: 11.
Enemy whole numbers only	When on, values show as integers (e.g. `42`). When off, one decimal is shown (e.g. `42.3`). Default: off.
Enemy DPS position	Places text relative to the nameplate: Top Left, Left, Bottom Left, Top Right, Right, or Bottom Right. Default: Right (beside the right edge of the plate).
Enemy text color	Preset dropdown (White, Yellow, Crimson, etc.) plus Red / Green / Blue sliders (0–100%) for custom colors. Default: White.
Enemy distance from nameplate	Slider 0–24 pixels — how far the text sits from the plate edge along that anchor. 0 = touching the plate; 4 = default spacing.

Friendly nameplates (damage taken)


Friendly font size	Same size choices as enemy (8–18). Default: 11.
Friendly whole numbers only	Same behavior as enemy: integers vs one decimal. Default: off.
Friendly DPS position	Same six positions as enemy, independent placement. Default: Right.
Friendly text color	Same preset + RGB slider controls as enemy. Default preset: Crimson.
Friendly distance from nameplate	Same 0–24 distance slider as enemy. Default: 4.

Not in the menu (saved automatically)


Base UI font	`GameFontNormalSmall`	Underlying font; on-screen size comes from the font size options

Requirements

Classic Era client matching the addon interface version in NameplateDPS.toc.
Enemy nameplates enabled for hostile DPS (Esc → Interface → Names).
For friendly damage taken: friendly player and/or self nameplates enabled in the same menu.
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.

Version History (summary)


1.1.0	In-game options panel: enable, font size, whole numbers, text position
1.2.0	Distance-from-plate slider; friendly damage-taken display (crimson); full friendly option set; respects game friendly/self nameplate CVars
1.2.1	Fixed distance slider applying pixel offsets; enemy/friendly text color presets and RGB sliders