Blizzard Kills AVR in 3.3.5
saedo — Thu, 05/20/2010 - 13:37
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?sid=1&topicId=25002150557
This is a notice that we’re making changes in 3.3.5
in attempts to break the ability for the AVR (Augmented Virtual Reality)
mod to continue functioning. For those unaware, this mod allows players
to draw in the 3D space of the game world, which can then be shared
with others who are also using the mod. In some cases this manifests
itself through drawing/tagging/defacing the game world, but more
popularly is used to give visual guides for dungeon and raid encounters.
We’re making this change for two reasons. The invasive nature of a
mod altering and/or interacting with the game world (virtually or
directly) is not intended and not something we will allow. World of
Warcraft UI addons are never intended to interact with the game world
itself. This is mirrored in our stance and restriction of model and
texture alterations. The second reason is that it removes too much
player reaction and decision-making while facing dungeon and raid
encounters. While some other mods also work to this end, we find that
AVR and the act of visualizing strategy within the game world simply
goes beyond what we’re willing to allow.
The change we’re making in attempts to break the functionality is
light in its touch and approach. When blocking any functionality we run
the risk of affecting other mods, but we’ve targeted the changes as
carefully as possible. If we find that the AVR mod (or any mod
attempting to replicate its functions) are usable after 3.3.5 we will
take further, more drastic steps.
Guess we can't get raiders to rely on this any more. Else we risk making them too reliant and sucking again when the patch hits. Back to good old fashion WATCH YOUR OWN DAMN FEET AND MOVE! ;p


AVRE replacement in 3.3.5?
saedo — Tue, 06/01/2010 - 11:44AVRE replacement in 3.3.5? http://wow.curse.com/downloads/wow-addons/details/hudmap.aspx
What's different with this is that it only uses the 2D hud space to try to indicate the proximity of things. No drawing in 3D space.
Blizz has, ok'd it for the moment.
Aw hell. Now I can't watch
Katzeus — Thu, 05/20/2010 - 14:15Aw hell. Now I can't watch "Everybody Loves Raymond" reruns while we do hard modes anymore.
yes you can, just vanish and
Asc2217 — Thu, 05/20/2010 - 14:18yes you can, just vanish and afk in the corner, hope nobody notices :\
We're all doomed.
garreth — Thu, 05/20/2010 - 13:48We're all doomed.