Shouter - Player Proximity Alert Addon

A lightweight and reliable addon that automatically alerts you when specific players come within range.

Overview

  Shouter is designed for players who need to track specific individuals in their vicinity - whether for PvP encounters, rare spawn competition, or keeping tabs on friends and rivals. The addon continuously monitors nearby party and
  raid members, alerting you the moment tracked players enter your specified detection range.

Key Features

  - Customizable Player Tracking: Add or remove specific player names to monitor
  - Flexible Alert System: Choose between yell (public) or say (private) alert messages
  - Adjustable Detection Range: Set your preferred detection distance (10-100 yards)
  - Smart Cooldown System: Prevents spam with configurable cooldown periods per player
  - Memory Efficient: Lightweight design with minimal performance impact
  - Persistent Settings: All configurations save automatically between sessions
  - Test Mode: Safe testing functionality to verify range detection without sending alerts

  Perfect For

  - PvP Players: Track enemy players, gankers, or rival guild members
  - Guild Activities: Keep tabs on specific members during events
  - World PvP: Early warning system for known threats

Commands

  All functionality is accessible through simple slash commands:
/shouter add <name> - Track a specific player

/shouter remove <name> - Stop tracking a player

/shouter range <yards> - Set detection distance

/shouter cooldown <seconds> - Set cooldown per-player

/shouter messagetype <yell|say> - Choose alert type

/shouter test - Test your current settings safely

Classic WoW Compatible

  Built specifically for World of Warcraft Classic using era-appropriate APIs and detection methods. Fully compatible with all Classic versions.

Easy Setup

  1. Install the addon
  2. Add player names with /shouter add <name>
  3. Configure your preferred range and alert type
  4. You're ready to go!

  No complex configuration required - Shouter works out of the box with sensible defaults while offering full customization for advanced users.