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Installing addons for the Turtle WoW client enhances your gameplay by providing additional features and customization options. Since Turtle WoW is based on the original 1.12 Vanilla WoW client, it’s important to use addons compatible with this version. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to install addons for Turtle WoW:
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🧰 Methods to Install Addons
1. Using GitAddonsManager (Recommended for GitHub-hosted addons)
This method simplifies the process of installing and updating addons hosted on Git repositories.
Steps:
Download GitAddonsManager: Obtain the program and unzip it to a convenient location on your computer.
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Launch the Manager: Run GitAddonsManager.exe.
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Set AddOns Folder: During the initial setup, specify the path to your Turtle WoW AddOns folder, typically located at TurtleWoW/Interface/AddOns/.
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Install Addons:
Click the ‘+’ button in the manager.
Paste the Git repository URL of the desired addon (e.g., https://github.com/shagu/ShaguTweaks.git).
Click ‘OK’ to download and install the addon.
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Update Addons: Periodically, open GitAddonsManager and click the ‘Upgrade’ button to update all installed addons.
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Note: This method is ideal for addons hosted on Git platforms. For other addons, consider manual installation.
2. Manual Installation
This method allows you to install any addon, regardless of its hosting platform.
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Steps:
Download the Addon:
Visit the addon’s download page (e.g., GitHub).
Click the green ‘Code’ button and select ‘Download ZIP’.
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Extract the Files:
Use a program like 7-Zip to extract the contents of the ZIP file.
Ensure that the extracted folder contains the .toc file directly inside it.
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Rename the Folder:
The folder name must exactly match the .toc file name.
For example, if the .toc file is Questie.toc, rename the folder to Questie.
Remove any suffixes like -master or -main that may be appended during extraction.
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Move to AddOns Folder:
Place the correctly named folder into your Turtle WoW AddOns directory: TurtleWoW/Interface/AddOns/.
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Enable the Addon in Game:
Launch Turtle WoW.
At the character selection screen, click the ‘AddOns’ button in the lower-left corner.
Check the box next to your addon to enable it.
Ensure ‘Load out of date AddOns’ is checked if necessary.
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Note: If the addon doesn’t appear in the list, double-check the folder structure and naming conventions.
🔧 Troubleshooting Tips
Addon Not Showing Up: Ensure that the folder name matches the .toc file name and that the folder is placed directly inside the AddOns directory.
Nested Folders: Some addons may extract with an extra top-level folder (e.g., AddonName-master/AddonName/). Ensure that the folder containing the .toc file is directly inside the AddOns directory.
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Memory Settings: If you’re using multiple addons, set the addon memory usage to 0 (no limit) in the AddOns menu at the character selection screen.
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Compatibility: Turtle WoW uses the 1.12 client. Addons designed for later versions (e.g., Classic) may not be compatible.
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📚 Recommended Addons for Turtle WoW
Questie: Enhances quest tracking by displaying available quests and objectives on the map.
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pfUI: A complete UI overhaul tailored for Vanilla WoW.
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AtlasLoot: Provides loot tables for dungeons and raids.
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ShaguTweaks: Offers various quality-of-life improvements.
DPSMate: A damage meter to track performance.
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For a comprehensive list of compatible addons, visit the Turtle WoW Addons Wiki.
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