This addon adds information to the tooltip to remind you that you could buy an item from a vendor instead. Never get swindled again!
Currently supports Recipes, Vanity Pets, and Bags!
Frequently Asked Question:
"I have a lot of data to submit. Is there a file I can just e-mail you or something?"
In fact there is. (English localizations only please!) The file is saved in your WoW/WTF/Account/AccountName/SavedVariables folder, under SwindlerPreventer.lua
Look for the line that has SP_DataVersion. This should match the currently available version, if it doesn't, your addon and your data are out of date!
Copy everything from that line to the end of the document and get that to me, and I can use that to update the data with. If you're lazy, you can e-mail me the entire file.
If you have an addon that allows you to copy messages in the chat frame easily, then feel free to submit the in-game message instead. Either way works.
"But what if I'm not using English Localization?"
Then there's more work for you. Sorry. =( The only language I'm comfortable with is English.
But if you want to do all the work, feel free to edit your localization.lua file with your new data (it's in the zip file or WoW/Interface/AddOns/SwindlerPreventer). You'll have to do the editing by hand basically so basic coding knowledge would be required. Submit the edited file to me and I'll include it with my next update!
Swindler Preventer (Reborn):
https://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info24891-SwindlerPreventerReborn.html
With any luck, that will make its way over here.
I haven't played WoW in long enough that it should probably be time for someone else to take over this. I'd be happy to do the coding itself, but I'm probably not going to play WoW again, at least not anytime soon.
Sadly this is no longer adding any information to tooltips, or rather, the information is no longer visible. I've seen reports on other addons that add information to tooltips having the same problem, apparently something in patch 6.0.2 changed something about tooltips.
Hopefully Thortok2000 (the author) is still around and, if so, hopefully we can get a working update soon! BTW, please don't wait for bug and/or data reports before releasing an update, as that can lead to an addon being marked as out of date and eventually removed from the website(s) it is available from! I would hate to see this disappear forever as it is a very unique addon!
I haven't played WoW in months, probably over a year at this point. I have no idea when it stops working unless someone makes a bug report. But I still like to code and I'm happy to support the addon to the extent that I am able.
My free time is limited lately but I'll see what I can do. Do you have an example of a tooltip addon that is currently working and maybe I can see how they fixed it?
Thanks for the reply. I use TipTac, MobInfo2, BattlePetCount that I can think of right now. Recently found Timeless Loot but haven't installed it yet, if you read the comments section for that one you'll see a few users reporting that it's no longer working with 6.0.2 and someone else has provided a link to a working version. Maybe that's the one to check out?
Anyway, good to know that you're still keeping watch on Swindler Preventer, even though you're not currently playing WoW.
I'll look into it. I can't promise it'll be soon, though. Probably my next day off, although I don't know when that will be.
Also, should have asked this sooner. Is it throwing an actual error code? That would assist greatly.
No, there's no error being generated at all, just no additional info from Swindler Preventer being added to tooltips when looking at recipes etc. Really do appreciate you taking the time to look into this and fully understand that real life takes priority.
I love this addon but for some reason it keeps telling that it cant find a location for "Martha G'ochar". Kinda odd. Other than that it works great. lol
Swindler Preventer 5.0.1 (15799) BETA has detected new data! Please report the following message: [Plans: Ghost Iron Shield Spike] [90531] sold for 20 Kyparite by Ambersmith Zikk (Neutral) in Dread Wastes.
Swindler Preventer 5.0.1 (15799) BETA has detected new data! Please report the following message: [Plans: Living Steel Weapon Chain] [90532] sold for 20 Kyparite by Ambersmith Zikk (Neutral) in Dread Wastes.
I still support this addon, it just hasn't gotten any bug reports or data reports in awhile.
Please, Please, Please.... do not let this addon die. it has been one of my few VERY FAVES.
Are you going to update this addon for MOP? I find this addon VERY helpful.
Swindler Preventer 5.0.1 (15799) BETA has detected new data! Please report the following message: [Pattern: Devilsaur Leggings] [15772] sold for 3g by Nergal (Neutral) in Un'Goro Crater.
Hi, I have new info altho my version says beta, this is from live ...
SP_DataVersion = "5.0.1 (15799) BETA" SP_NewItemInfo = { [90531] = { ["i"] = "20 Kyparite", ["b"] = 0, }, [90532] = { ["i"] = "20 Kyparite", ["b"] = 0, }, } SP_NewVendorInfo = { ["Neutral"] = { [90531] = { "Ambersmith Zikk", -- [1] }, [90532] = { "Ambersmith Zikk", -- [1] }, }, } SP_NewVendorLocations = { ["Ambersmith Zikk"] = "Dread Wastes", }
Thanks
Shitara
new info b4 i instal the update
SP_DataVersion = "4.3.3" SP_NewItemInfo = { [23083] = { ["i"] = "350 Burning Blossom", ["b"] = 0, }, } SP_NewVendorInfo = { ["Neutral"] = { [18650] = { "Blizrik Buckshot", -- [1] }, }, ["Alliance"] = { [23083] = { "Midsummer Supplier", -- [1] }, }, } SP_NewVendorLocations = { ["Midsummer Supplier"] = "Stormwind City", ["Blizrik Buckshot"] = "Tanaris", }
I have had swindler preventer loaded in mop beta for a while now, and no new info in my beat file
Thanks
Shitara
How about adding things like http://www.wowhead.com/item=58277 that are needed for Achievements but are only sold at a few rare places to this addon, so you do not pay people that do the small travel for you?
Good idea. Will work it into next version.
PLEASE IGNORE THIS POST! SWINDLER PREVENTER WORKS JUST FINE. I AM A MORON.
I got swindler preventer mixed up with another addon suite. Completely my error
Hello all. I have been using Swindler Preventer for awhile now and have found it very useful.
After this most recent patch(4.3.4) by Blizzard, Swindler Preventer is behaving oddly. It will show the tooltip information for the actual bag in the bag slot and the actual bag in the bank bag slots.
However with Items in the bank but not in bags , items in the bank bags, items on the AH, items in my bags on my toon, or any vendor window, the Swindler Preventer tooltip information does not display at all.
I have tried using the /swp to verify settings, removing all add ons but Swindler Preventer, reinstalling all addons, remove all addons and just reinstalling Swindler Preventer, deleteing my interface and WTF folders to reset everyting and nothing seems to work.
Please help. I would hate to lose this great addon.
Swindler Preventer only displays information in the tooltip when there is information to display.
It also currently supports recipes, vanity pets, and bags. (And mounts, although there's only one mount that qualifies right now.)
It will not display information in the vendor window because you are at the vendor. There's no need to tell you a vendor sells it if you're at the actual vendor itself. Everywhere else though, including bags that are currently equipped, it will display (unless the bags are BoP in which case they would never have a chance of being swindled.)
It will also never display information on a tooltip for Healing Potions and Shiny Red Apples. This has always been the case and the behavior did not change in 4.3.4...
[Formula: Enchant Weapon - Executioner][78348] sold for 5g10s by Dealer Jadyan (Neutral) in Netherstorm.