PartyDistanceAlert

A performance-friendly tracker that displays member distances in meters and warns you when they exceed 20 meters.
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PartyDistanceAlert

File namePartyDistanceAlert.zip
Uploader
MRBOOM11MRBOOM11
Uploaded
Jul 10, 2026
Downloads
13
Size
3.9 KB
Flavors
Classic TBC
File ID
8405052
Type
R
Release
Supported game versions
  • 2.5.6

What's new

== Version 6.5 (Current) ==
[FIX] Fixed font rendering issues on Interface 20506. Text is now smooth and crisp again.
[FIX] Removed MONOCHROME flag that caused pixelated text in newer builds.
[CHANGE] Updated to fully support Interface 20506 API changes.

== Version 6.4 ==
[FIX] Fixed invisible text/window issues on newer TBC Classic builds.
[FIX] Added MONOCHROME flag to font rendering for better compatibility.
[CHANGE] Added debug messages for easier troubleshooting.
[CHANGE] Force-show window on login to prevent visibility issues.

== Version 6.3 ==
[FIX] Full compatibility update for Interface 20506.
[FIX] Updated deprecated PlaySound ID from 888 to 870.
[FIX] Added safe font fallback function for missing font strings.
[CHANGE] Ensured backward compatibility with Interface 20505.

== Version 6.2 ==
[NEW] Smart Auto-Sorting: Player list now automatically sorts by distance (furthest player at top).
[NEW] "Out of Range" players are pushed to the top for immediate visibility.
[CHANGE] Optimized sorting algorithm for zero performance impact.

== Version 6.1 ==
[FIX] Fixed horizontal slider orientation and dragging issues in TBC Classic.
[NEW] Added large, live-updating text above slider showing exact current value.
[NEW] Added clear scale labels (10m and 50m) below slider.
[CHANGE] Improved slider responsiveness and value tracking.

== Version 6.0 ==
[CHANGE] UI Polish: Restored highly transparent background (5% opacity).
[CHANGE] Increased font size to 16px with black outline for better readability.
[NEW] Added quick Sound Toggle button directly to main tracker window.
[CHANGE] Improved overall visual design and user experience.

== Version 5.x ==
[FIX] TBC Classic Compatibility: Replaced deprecated SetBackdrop with manual textures.
[FIX] Fixed font rendering issues and added nil-checks for player classes.
[CHANGE] Improved stability for older WoW clients (Interface 20505).
[CHANGE] Removed silent Lua errors that occurred in TBC Classic.

== Version 4.0 (Major Overhaul) ==
[NEW] Saved Variables: All settings (sound, distance, window position) now persist across sessions.
[NEW] Options Menu: Added dedicated options frame with smooth distance slider (10-50m).
[NEW] Class Colors: Player names displayed in respective class colors.
[NEW] Added /pda test command to view UI without being in a group.
[NEW] Added /pda reset command to restore default window position.
[NEW] Added 10-second cooldown per player to prevent alert spam.
[CHANGE] Complete code refactoring for better performance and maintainability.

== Version 3.0 (Initial Release) ==
[NEW] Initial release of Party Distance Alert.
[NEW] Real-time distance tracking for party and raid members.
[NEW] Visual and audio alerts when members exceed set distance.
[NEW] Movable and semi-transparent tracker window.
[NEW] Works in both 5-man parties and full raids.
[NEW] Distance displayed in meters (converted from yards).

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