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

Addon not loading: Ensure it's properly extracted to the AddOns folder
Commands not working: Try /reload to reload the UI
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:

Create a new entry in QuestCheckerLocale table
Translate all strings from the English version
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.

Quest Checker