Name2Chat v4.0.0

🎮 Name2Chat v4.0.0

Professional WoW Addon - Chat Enhancement

Version: 4.0.0
Release Date: January 26, 2026
Compatible with: Retail, Classic Era, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath Classic, Cataclysm Classic

📦 Quick Installation

1. Download the Name2Chat-4.0.0.zip file below
2. Extract to your World of Warcraft Interface/AddOns/ directory:
   • Retail: _retail_/Interface/AddOns/
   • Classic versions: _classic_era_/Interface/AddOns/ (or respective classic folder)
3. Restart World of Warcraft
4. Configure via /n2c config in-game
5. Enjoy enhanced chat functionality!

🆕 What's New in v4.0.0

Major Updates

• Patch 12.0.1 (Midnight) Support: Updated for WoW Patch 12.0.1 (Interface 120001)
• Full Classic Compatibility: Added comprehensive support for all WoW variants
  • Classic Era (Interface 11508)
  • Season of Discovery
  • TBC Classic (Interface 20504)
  • Wrath Classic (Interface 30403)
  • Cata Classic (Interface 40400)

Improvements

• Enhanced Version Detection: Automatic detection of all WoW client types
• Improved API Handling:
  • Smart detection between modern C_ChatInfo.SendChatMessage (Retail) and legacy SendChatMessage (Classic variants)
  • Robust error handling with pcall protection
  • Automatic fallback mechanisms for API compatibility
• Better Logging:
  • Detailed client type identification in debug messages
  • Shows exact WoW version being used (e.g., "Classic Era", "TBC Classic", "Midnight 12.0.1+")
  • Interface version displayed in all log messages
• Patch 12.0.0 Compatibility: Ready for Secret Values system introduced in Midnight expansion

Technical Changes

• Added version compatibility constants for all WoW variants (IS_RETAIL, IS_CLASSIC, IS_TBC, IS_WRATH, IS_CATA)
• Improved hook initialization with pcall error protection
• Enhanced version string generation for different client types
• Updated comments to reflect Patch 12.0.0/12.0.1 API changes

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🔧 Core Features

• ✨ Automatic Name Addition - Adds your character name to chat messages
• 🌍 Universal WoW Support - Works on Retail + All Classic versions
• ⚙️ Smart Configuration - Configurable chat types (Guild, Party, Raid, Instance, Custom)
• 🧠 Intelligent Detection - Ignores commands starting with ! or /
• 🎯 Name Matching Options - Flexible character name handling
• 📦 Professional Packaging - Built with BigWigs Packager for quality assurance

📋 Supported Game Versions

WoW Version	Interface	Status	Notes
Retail (The War Within)	110205	✅ Fully Supported	Latest features
Classic Era	11508	✅ Fully Supported	Vanilla experience
Burning Crusade Classic	20504	✅ Fully Supported	TBC content
Wrath Classic	30403	✅ Fully Supported	WotLK raids
Cataclysm Classic	40400	✅ Fully Supported	Cata dungeons

� Quick Start Commands

• /n2c or /Name2Chat - Toggle addon on/off
• /n2c config - Open configuration panel
• /n2c name YourName - Set custom display name
• /n2c help - Show all available commands

🌐 Download Platforms

Platform	Status	Link
GitHub Releases	✅ Available	Download here
CurseForge	🔄 Auto-uploaded	Project 261826
WoWInterface	🔄 Auto-uploaded	Addon 24357
Wago Addons	🔄 Auto-uploaded	Project Qb6mWqGP

�️ Technical Information

• Build System: Professional CI/CD with GitHub Actions
• Code Quality: Automated luacheck validation
• Packaging: BigWigs Packager v2.4+ for multi-version TOCs
• Testing: Comprehensive validation across all WoW versions

🔗 Developer & Support

• Website: https://www.goover.dev
• Source Code: GitHub Repository
• Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
• Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions

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🚀 Professional Grade: Built with industry-standard tools and practices
📊 Full Changelog: Compare v4.0.0
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