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TownCrier by ForgeDMC

TownCrier is a premium World of Warcraft chat management and social engagement addon that combines automated guild broadcasting, recruitment tools, and a fast-paced lore trivia system to keep communities active, informed, and entertained.

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TowncrierV1.2.6.zip

ByForgeDMC
  • R
  • Mar 18, 2026
  • 3.60 MB
  • 6
  • 12.0.5
  • Retail

File Name

TowncrierV1.2.6.zip

Supported Versions

  • 12.0.5

Changelog - TownCrier

All notable changes to the TownCrier project are documented below.
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  [1.2.6] - 2026-03-18 (Current Stability Build)
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Added

  •   Connection Diagnostics: Added a "📡 Test" header button to verify chat output and system health.
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  •   Instant Shortcuts: Implemented the /tc copy command for immediate access to the Chat Ledger.
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  •   Multi-Theme Engine: Integrated a 4-color theme cycler (Sunblessed Gold, Midnight Void, Fel-Fire Green, and Frost Blue) into the main header.
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Changed

  •   UI Architecture (v2.2): Reverted to the stable Blizzard PortraitFrameTemplate to resolve interface crashes.
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  •   Module Refactoring: Cleaned ChatCopy.lua to remove external theme dependencies for improved stability.
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  •   Tab Logic: Rewrote the SelectTab function with safety nil-checks to prevent Blizzard API "nil value" errors.
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Fixed

  •   Tab API Crash: Fixed the "attempt to index local 'tab' (a nil value)" error occurring during category switching.
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  •   Minimap Stability: Resolved a crash where clicking the icon before the UI fully initialized would cause an error.
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  •   Combat Safety: Refactored broadcasting logic to ensure messages are queued until combat ends.
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[1.2.5] - 2026-03-17 (Midnight Launch)
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Added

  •   Midnight Support: Initial support for World of Warcraft: Midnight (Interface 120001).
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  •   Expansion Lore: Added 50+ new trivia questions featuring Xal'atath, the Haranir, and the Void invasion of Quel'Thalas.
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  •   Crier's Purse: Implemented mailbox automation logic to pre-fill winner rewards (up to level 90 gold scaling).
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  •   Chat Ledger: Introduced the ChatCopy module to extract clean text, housing coordinates, and links from chat.
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  •   Season 1 Leaderboard: Added persistent win tracking for "Season 1: Void's Fall" to crown guild scholars.
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Changed

  •   Broadcaster Logic: Implemented "Combat-Safe" queues to prevent proclamation spam during boss encounters.
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  •   Options Menu: Migrated to the new Blizzard Settings API for a native integrated feel.
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  •   Database Expansion: Merged the legacy trivia database (500+ questions) with new Midnight datasets.
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Fixed

  •   Chat Taint: Fixed a 12.0.1 issue where chat frames would occasionally lock during high-volume trivia rounds.
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  •   HUD Overlap: Resolved an issue where the Minimap icon would overlap with new 12.0 HUD elements.
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[1.1.0] - 2026-02-26 (Early Access Release)
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Added

  •   Early Access Patch: Prepared the core engine for the Midnight 3-day early access window.
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  •   Basic Trivia Engine: Implemented the random question generator and chat listener.
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  •   Minimap Support: Integrated LibDBIcon for a persistent launcher.
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[1.0.0] - 2026-01-20 (Initial Release)
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Added

  •   Initial Core: Established the basic framework for TownCrier.
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  •   Broadcaster: Added initial timer logic for automated guild messages.
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  •   Data: 100 sample questions added to the initial database.