Built-In Theme Features:
* Low CPU impact
* Tank, DPS, PvP Modes
* Spell Cast Text
* PvP Class Icons
* Health Text
Built-In Theme Modes:
Modes for the default theme can be activated by entering the Interface Options panel, and selecting the “Grey Theme” sub-category under Tidy Plates.
* All Modes: Critters and Neutral units are faded, unless they are attacking you.
* Tank Mode: Clutter reduction!
o Nameplates of aggro’d units shrink and fade
o Aggro escapee’s nameplates grow, increasing visibility.
o Plates for Non-elite units are even further reduced.
o Marked targets or visible cast bars cause a plate to un-fade.
* DPS Mode: Aggro’d unit nameplates grow, increasing visibility.
* PvP Mode: No fading. Class Icons of enemy players are shown in their nameplate.
Customization:
Appearance and mechanics can be altered by downloading a Theme Package. Please see the Optional Files section for available themes.
In addition, if you can use a text editor, you can tailor your own Theme. See the Sample Template for more information. Feel free to write me a note; I’d be happy to help you get started writing your own theme. :-)
Development
If you’d like to see where Tidy Plates is heading, check out the Roadmap. The latest developments can be found at the Beta page. Bug reports and feature requests should be submitted through my Author portal. Private messages are also a good way of getting in touch with me.
(Very) Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t want untargeted nameplates to fade! Can I do that?
Short Answer: Not Yet.. it’s a work-in-progress
Long Answer: All child frames and artwork under Blizzard’s nameplate frames will have their opacity modified. To avoid this, it’s necessary to completely separate the artwork and the Blizzard frame, which brings unintended “features” to the table. I will begin introducing this feature in the 5.10 Beta.
Can I show mana bars/combo points/threat/etc?
There’s some limitations as to which units can be observed, but it’s possible. I intend to implement these features via Widgets that theme authors can quickly insert into their code.
Would you make a configuration menu, where I can have full control over the appearance of my nameplate?
Short Answer: No(ish)
Long Answer: I feel that designing and maintaining an extensive GUI would involve more time than I can devote, and would also affect the ‘lightness’ of the core software. ThreatPlates and CleanPlates already feature extensive menu options, and are built on top of the Tidy Plates core. I certainly will expand the menu options of the default plates, as time goes by, but I doubt it will approach anything that Aloft features. That said, I’ve changed my mind, before.
