When you install a compilation that relies on the interface elements being in an exact location, you have to use their WTF files to get the look the compilation promises. The WTF folder in the WoW directory holds files that store all your setting's information, such as key bindings, graphic and sound settings, macros, and other miscellaneous information for each character you've ever played on your computer. While other addon compilations accomplish this to varying degrees, they rely on including modified WTF files. With Mazzle, all that work is done for you, even giving presets for different screen resolutions. Usually to get an interface that looks as nice as Mazzle you have to devote time and energy gathering and configuring addons, and then meticulously place each one wrapped around in artwork to give the interface that sleek look. For the most part, I feel he accomplishes this, albeit with a few caveats. After the setup process, Mazzle reloads the interface and arranges all the addon elements in what the author strives to be a clean, symmetrical, provides lots of information, use minimal space and be highly efficient user interface. Questions such as if you PvP with your character, if you'd like to use a HUD display, which raid addons you prefer to use, and varying presets tailored to use lower system resources for the performance minded user or all the bells and whistles on for maximum functionality. While you can still setup and tinker with most of the addons individually, the Mazzifier eliminates the need for most of this by preconfiguring the addons based on answers of the questions it asks you when you first use it. It accomplishes this with a control pane l dubbed the "Mazzifier" that aids you in setting up the compilation by offering presets of the included addons. It takes addons by a variety of different authors that seemingly have little to do with each other and blends them into a greater whole. The Mazzle compilation is quite the feat. To paraphrase Optimus Prime, "a user friendly interface is the right of all sentient beings." Is Mazzle's unique blend of functionality and eye candy more than meets the eye? Let's find out!
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(Spoiler Alert, unlike last week's Nyquil induced hallucination, John McLane was nowhere to be found.) Anyways onward and upwards as we explore part 3 of my 4 part series on addon compilations with Mazzle UI. Luckily this week I'm feeling much better, and even got to see the new Harry Potter movie. Welcome readers! Right off the bat let me thank you all for putting up with my sick on the 4 th post, and for the well wishing. Each week Matthew Porter contributes The Creamy GUI Center, a column aimed at helping you enhance your WoW experience by offering an in depth guide to addons, macros and other tools we use to play WoW, along with commentary on issues that affect how we all play.
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