I don't know why blizzard just couldn't step in and provide the platform. this is something that should have been done when blizzard released their game client. i can already see what is going to happen, overwolf is going to have some kind of terms saying addon devs can't upload their content anywhere else but overwolf, so using WoWinterface or github wont be an option. I wouldn't be surprised if they prevent manual install so people have to download their malware. this company is shady AF and only out for themselves. if they completely lock down addons only to their client my workaround is going to be a virtual machine and just copy and paste the updated addon folder to my WoW folder. no way am I'm putting that garbage on my actual computer.
Dear Overwolf,I was fine using twitch.. I'll never use your product. Ever. Even if it means playing my favorite game without mods or figuring out other workarounds.
Twitch did us dirty by selling to Overwolf. Curse breaker has been an awesome replacement for the Twitch client and it’s going to be maddening if we’re forced to use Overwolf client. Blizzard should really host addons.
#$%^ Overwolf. Never will I use that !@#$ of a client they're about to bring out
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People should report Overwolf to WoWUI@Blizzard.comThey're violating the profit from addon policy by trying to monopolize the market and shut down other addon managers.
Maybe it’s time for a open-source alternative?Funded by donations or ads?If ads, then that should cover server and bandwidth costs, rest go to adding devs based on traffic and downloads.
...I've heard of Overwolf but know nothing about it... and from what I've seen in the comments about it; I don't think I want to know about it.
Forcing us onto your trash software so YOU earn more, and even blackmailing/forcing legit and useful competitors. Overwolf, all your moms are slightly overweight.
It's a public API. Nothing is being scraped.Nice try.Make it non-public and it'll simply be replaced by the community so good luck.
All my homies hate Overwolf.
I feel pity for all the lolcats trying to legitimize the nonsense that Overwolf is.
Eff You Sea Kay Overwolf!