QuestChecker - World of Warcraft Addon

Overview

QuestChecker is a lightweight World of Warcraft addon designed to help players track the completion status of specific quests across multiple characters. It features dual-list management with both character-specific and global quest tracking capabilities.

Features

📋 Dual Quest Management

• Character-Specific Quests: Track quests unique to each character
• Global Quests: Maintain a shared quest list across all characters on your account
• Separate Tracking: Clear distinction between personal and shared objectives

🔧 Flexible Commands

• Check Status: Verify completion status of tracked quests
• Add/Remove: Easily manage both character and global quest lists
• List View: Display all tracked quests with completion indicators
• Configuration: Customize display options and behavior

🌐 Multi-Language Support

• English (enUS): Default language
• Portuguese (ptBR): Brazilian Portuguese localization
• Spanish (esES): Spanish localization
• Auto-detection: Automatically uses your client's language
• Manual Switching: Change languages on-the-fly

⚙️ Customization Options

• Detailed/Simple Views: Toggle between detailed and simplified quest information
• Color-coded Status: Green for completed, red for incomplete quests

Usage

Basic Commands

• /qc or /questcheck - Check all tracked quests
• /qc help - Display help information
• /qc config - Open configuration settings

Quest Management

Character Quests:

/qc add 12345          # Add quest to character list
/qc remove 12345       # Remove quest from character list
/qc list char          # List character-specific quests

Global Quests:

/qc add global 12345   # Add quest to global list
/qc remove global 12345 # Remove quest from global list
/qc list global        # List global quests

Batch Operations:

/qc                   # List all quests (character + global)
/qc list              # List all quests (character + global)
/qc clear char        # Clear character quest list
/qc clear global      # Clear global quest list

Configuration

Display Options:

/qc config details on/off    # Toggle detailed quest information

Language Settings:

/qc locale enUS      # Switch to English
/qc locale ptBR      # Switch to Portuguese
/qc locale esES      # Switch to Spanish

Default Quest List

The addon comes with a pre-configured list of quests (IDs: 85460, 82706, 91173, 82679, 82449) that you can customize as needed.

Technical Details

Database Structure

QuestCheckerDB = {
    globalQuestList = {},      -- Shared across all characters
    characterQuests = {},      -- Per-character quest storage
    showQuestDetails = true,   -- Display settings
    locale = "enUS"            -- Language setting
}

API for Other Addons

_G.QuestChecker = {
    CheckQuest = function(questID),        -- Check specific quest status
    AddCharacterQuest = function(questID), -- Add to character list
    AddGlobalQuest = function(questID),    -- Add to global list
    RemoveCharacterQuest = function(questID), -- Remove from character list
    RemoveGlobalQuest = function(questID), -- Remove from global list
    GetCharacterQuestList = function(),    -- Get character's quests
    GetGlobalQuestList = function(),       -- Get global quests
    IsQuestCompleted = function(questID),  -- Check quest completion
    GetLocaleData = function(),            -- Get localization data
    SetLocale = function(locale)           -- Change language
}

Compatibility

• WoW Version: Retail
• Interface: 11.2.7
• Dependencies: None - standalone addon
• Memory Usage: Minimal footprint

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Addon not loading: Ensure it's properly extracted to the AddOns folder
2. Commands not working: Try /reload to reload the UI
3. Quest status incorrect: Some quests may require zone-specific completion checks

Error Messages

• "attempt to index field 'characterQuests' (a nil value)": Run /qc config to initialize database
• "Invalid quest ID": Ensure you're using numeric quest IDs
• "Unknown command": Check syntax with /qc help

Localization Contribution

Want to add your language? The addon supports easy localization:

1. Create a new entry in QuestCheckerLocale table
2. Translate all strings from the English version
3. Submit a pull request on GitHub

Changelog

Version 1.0

• Initial release with dual-list management
• Multi-language support
• Complete command set for quest management

License

This addon is released under the MIT License. Feel free to modify and distribute as needed.

Credits

Created for the World of Warcraft community. Special thanks to translators and testers who contributed to localization and bug fixes.

Support

For bug reports, feature requests, or questions:

• Open an issue on GitHub
• In-game: Use /qc config for addon-specific support

Note: This addon is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blizzard Entertainment. World of Warcraft and related content are trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.