Description
# PlatesLite Beta
A modern and lightweight nameplate addon for World of Warcraft, providing a clean and performant alternative to default nameplates.
## Features
### Core Modules
- **Health Bars**: Customizable display with colors based on reaction/class/threat
- **Cast Bars**: Spell casting indicators with timers and interrupt handling
- **Buffs & Debuffs**: Smart filtering with optimized default settings
- **Special Indicators**: Elite, rare, quest, and target markers with animations
- **Name & Level**: Display with class/role icons
- **Threat System**: Dynamic color changes based on aggro
### Visual Style
- **ElvUI-style Textures**: Smooth and modern bars
- **Custom Fonts**: Clear and readable typography
- **Optimized Colors**: Consistent color palette
- **Clean Design**: Minimalist interface without clutter
### Performance
- **Modular Architecture**: Optimized and lightweight code
- **Smart Throttling**: Limits updates to save resources
- **Optimized Caching**: Reduces repetitive calculations
- **Minimal Memory Footprint**: ~2-3 MB usage
## Installation
1. Download PlatesLite
2. Extract to: `World of Warcraft\_retail_\Interface\AddOns\`
3. Ensure the folder is named `PlatesLite`
4. Launch WoW and enable the addon
## Usage
The addon works automatically upon activation. Default settings are optimized for immediate use.
### Default Configuration
- **Buffs**: Shows only your buffs
- **Debuffs**: Shows your debuffs and dispellable ones
- **CastBar**: Visible on target and hostile units in combat
- **Colors**: Red (hostile), Yellow (neutral), Green (friendly)
- **Indicators**: Elite, rare, and quest markers enabled
## Included Modules
| Module | Description | Status |
|--------|-------------|--------|
| **HealthBar** | Health bar with text | Active |
| **CastBar** | Cast bar with timer | Active |
| **Buffs** | Filtered buff icons | Active |
| **Debuffs** | Filtered debuff icons | Active |
| **Name** | Name, level, title | Active |
| **Elite** | Elite/rare indicator | Active |
| **Target** | Target arrow | Active |
## Troubleshooting
### Nameplates not showing
- Verify the addon is enabled
- Reload UI: `/reload`
- Check WoW settings: Interface → Names → Always Show Nameplates
### Performance issues
- Reduce nameplate display distance in WoW settings
- Disable other nameplate addons
### Conflicts with other addons
- PlatesLite completely replaces default nameplates
- Disable KuiNameplates, TidyPlates, ElvUI Nameplates, etc.
## Credits
- Inspired by ElvUI and its elegant approach
- WoW community for feedback and testing
- Blizzard for the nameplate API
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**Version**: 1.0.0