RuneBarMoP Changelog

Version 2.0.1

Patch Compatibility & UI Fixes:

Updates:

• Patch 5.5.1 Compatibility: Updated Interface version from 50500 to 50501 for MoP Classic Patch 5.5.1
• Rune Order Customization: Changed rune display order to Blood, Blood, Frost, Frost, Unholy, Unholy
  • Corrected cooldown mapping to match actual rune positions
  • Fixed issues with Frost spells showing incorrect rune cooldowns
• Death Rune Support: Added logic to properly display Death Runes when they appear
  • Death Runes now show correctly while maintaining custom order for standard runes
• World Map Integration: Runic Power text now hides when the World Map is opened
  • Prevents UI clutter during map navigation
  • Uses secure hooks for reliable detection

Technical Improvements:

• Improved rune cooldown handling with proper position mapping
• Enhanced event system for better UI responsiveness
• Maintained backward compatibility with existing settings

Version 2.0.0

Major Feature Update:

New Features:

• Separate Opacity Controls: Complete rework of opacity system with independent controls

  • OOC Opacity: Adjustable transparency when out of combat (0.1-1.0)
  • In-Combat Opacity: Separate opacity control for combat situations (0.1-1.0)
  • RP Zero Opacity: Special opacity when Runic Power is at 0 (0.1-1.0)
  • All opacity controls work independently for maximum customization

• Optional Runic Power Bar: Toggleable RP bar below the rune bar

  • Show Runic Power Bar: Toggle to enable/disable the RP bar
  • RP Bar Opacity: Independent opacity control for the RP bar (0.1-1.0)
  • Scales automatically with rune bar size and positioning
  • Completely independent alpha from rune bar (no inheritance)

• Runic Power Text Display: Centered numerical display on the rune bar

  • Show RP Text: Toggle to show current RP as number (e.g. "45")
  • Dynamically positioned on RP bar (if visible) or centered on rune bar
  • Auto-scaling font size based on bar scale
  • High z-order overlay to ensure visibility over runes

• Localization Support: Full German/English localization

  • Automatic detection of deDE client for German interface
  • All UI elements, tooltips, and labels properly localized
  • Consistent terminology across both languages

UX Improvements:

• Enhanced Settings Panel: Completely redesigned options GUI

  • Increased panel size (560x600) to accommodate all new controls
  • Proper spacing and positioning to prevent element overlap
  • Drag without Shift requirement for easier repositioning
  • All controls remain inside panel boundaries
  • Settings panel allows game movement/actions while open

• Smart Visibility Logic: Refined hide-out-of-combat behavior

  • Bar properly hides OOC when enabled, regardless of RP changes
  • Settings panel always shows bar for testing/positioning
  • No more flickering or unexpected visibility changes
  • RP bar and text respect main bar visibility rules

Technical Improvements:

• Separated Alpha Systems: Rune bar and RP bar have completely independent alpha

  • RP bar parented to UIParent to prevent alpha inheritance
  • Dedicated positioning and update functions for each component
  • Clean separation of concerns between rune display and RP display

• Robust Event Handling: Improved event system for better performance

  • Proper UNIT_POWER_UPDATE handling without triggering unwanted visibility changes
  • Enhanced combat state detection and response
  • Optimized update cycles to prevent unnecessary recalculations

• Defensive Programming: Added extensive nil checks and error handling

  • Protection against API returning nil values from GetRuneCooldown
  • Safe handling of missing database values with proper defaults
  • Graceful degradation when optional components are disabled

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed OOC hiding being bypassed by RP power changes (Horn of Winter, etc.)
• Fixed RP text toggle not working correctly
• Fixed bar appearing "thin" on initial login before opening settings
• Fixed alpha inheritance issues between rune bar and RP bar components
• Fixed settings panel element overflow in German localization
• Fixed nil comparison errors in cooldown calculations

Version 1.1.1

Bug Fixes:

• UpdateVisibility Nil Error: Resolved Lua error "attempt to call upvalue 'UpdateVisibility' (a nil value)" that occurred on login in v1.1.0.
  • Added proper forward declaration and refactored function definition to ensure visibility logic initializes correctly.

Version 1.1.0

New Features:

• Lock/Unlock System: Added ability to lock the bar to prevent mouse interaction

  • Use /runebar lock to disable mouse clicks (bar becomes click-through)
  • Use /runebar unlock to enable dragging again
  • GUI checkbox: "Lock Bar (disable mouse)"
  • Perfect for positioning the bar anywhere without losing mouse-turn when clicking in its area

• Hide Out-of-Combat Option: Bar can now automatically hide when not in combat

  • Use /runebar hideooc on to enable hiding when out of combat
  • Use /runebar hideooc off to disable (always visible)
  • GUI checkbox: "Hide when Out of Combat"
  • Great for keeping UI clean during exploration/downtime

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed Critical Error on Non-DK Characters: Resolved "attempt to compare number with nil" error that occurred when logging into non-Death Knight characters
  • Added proper class checking before attempting to access rune data
  • Bar now gracefully handles character switching without throwing errors

Improvements:

• Enhanced GUI: Redesigned options panel for better usability

  • Larger panel size (380x280) to prevent text overlap
  • Left-aligned checkboxes with proper spacing
  • Improved instruction text positioning to avoid button overlap
  • All options now clearly visible without clipping
  • Settings UX: Bar now always stays visible while the settings window is open, even when toggling the "Hide when Out of Combat" checkbox – no more disappearing during combat

• Expanded Slash Commands: Updated help text with all available commands

  • /runebar - Open settings GUI
  • /runebar scale <number> - Set bar scale
  • /runebar lock/unlock - Toggle mouse interaction
  • /runebar hideooc on/off - Toggle out-of-combat hiding

Technical:

• Added combat state event handling (PLAYER_REGEN_DISABLED/ENABLED)
• Improved database initialization with new default values
• Enhanced visibility and interactivity update functions
• Better error handling for non-Death Knight characters
• Cleaner code structure with proper function separation
• Hide OOC Fix: Changed from InCombatLockdown() to UnitAffectingCombat() and added additional visibility update in UpdateRunes to ensure the bar reliably appears in combat

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Basic rune bar functionality for Death Knights
• Draggable interface with Shift+drag
• Scale adjustment via slider and commands
• Death Knight themed UI with red accents

Thanks to the community feedback that made these improvements possible!