TapTime - Smart Life Tap Alerts for Warlocks
Overview
TapTime helps you master the art of Life Tap management with an elegant, unobtrusive visual alert system. No more running OOM mid-cast or forgetting to tap until it's too late.
Why TapTime?
As a warlock, Life Tap timing is crucial for maximizing DPS. Tap too early and you're wasting GCDs. Tap too late and you're stuck waiting for mana while the raid needs your damage. TapTime solves this by giving you progressive visual feedback that scales with urgency.
What Makes It Different?
Unlike simple threshold alerts that just flash when you're low, TapTime uses an exponential fade-in system:

Early Warning (5-4 casts): Subtle hint - you've got time
Moderate Alert (3-2 casts): More visible with red tint - start planning your tap
Critical (1-0 casts): Rapid red pulse - tap NOW!

This graduated approach keeps you informed without being distracting, letting you focus on mechanics while staying mana-aware.
Key Features
✨ Progressive Visual System - Fades in exponentially as mana drops
🔢 Casts Counter - Shows exact Shadow Bolt casts remaining
🔴 Urgency Pulse - Rapid red animation when critically low
⚔️ Combat-Smart - Only appears during combat, lingers 5 seconds after
🎯 Perfectly Positioned - Right of character, won't block important UI
⚡ Lightweight - Optimized performance, minimal resource usage
Perfect For

Raiders who need to maximize mana efficiency
Dungeon runners managing sustained damage phases
PvPers tracking resources during arena matches
Any warlock who wants better mana awareness

Configuration
Simple one-line edit in TapTime.lua to match your Shadow Bolt rank's mana cost. That's it! No complicated setup, no bloated config menus.
lualocal SHADOW_BOLT_COST = 400 -- Your SB rank's mana cost
Technical Details

Compatible with: TBC Classic Anniversary (2.5.5)
Interface Version: 20505
Update Rate: 30 FPS for smooth animations
Dependencies: None
Conflicts: None known

Roadmap
Future updates will include:

Auto-detection of Shadow Bolt rank
Slash commands for positioning
Optional audio alerts
Support for other warlock spells

Support
If you encounter any issues or have feature suggestions, please use the issue tracker on this project page!

Download now and never miss a Life Tap again!