Mod is short for modification. Mods, also sometimes called add-ons, are extra additions made to your game to adjust your user interface to better suit your needs. Mods are usually designed to do one particular thing, and you may have quite a few of them running at the same time.
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Most mods fall into one of a few categories:
Please note that mods are created by someone who knows how to program XML, but only use functions that are allowed within the game. In other words, the use of any particular mod should not be a bannable offense regardless of what it does. However, there is another type of modification called a hack that is against the Terms of Service. There are external programs that help influence the way the game operates, and almost always do things that Blizzard does not allow. (Otherwise, why wouldn't you just make a mod instead?)
Incorporating a mod into your WoW gaming is not especially difficult. In general, using a mod requires the following steps:
The mod should be functioning at that point. Note that you can use a mod for some characters and not others using a pulldown on the add-ons menu. There may be silver check marks on the checklist that indicate a mod that is being used for other characters, but not the one selected. Also, if you decide to do away with a mod, it is as simple as returning to the add-ons menu and clicking the mod off.
Some mods are very obvious when they are first used, some create an activated button around the edge of the minimap, and others need to be controlled by slash commands. Most mods come with a small readme file, so if it isn't obvious how to use a mod, you should probably check the readme.
There are many internet websites that specialize in hosting mods for various games. For World of Warcraft, two well-known sites that are worth looking into are WoW interface and Curse Gaming. They are available at many other locations as well, and there are mods that can adjust your interface to the game in just about every way imaginable. Keep looking til you find it! Another great mod, Wowmatrix, helps with updating some of the most popular in-game add-ons making patches less painful.
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