Characters for iPhone updated to 2.0
Aug 18th, 2008
The Warcraft Characters app for iPhone that we reported on a while ago has been updated to version 2.0, and with it come a host of terrific improvements. As we were told last time, gear has been added in, so your iPhone can not only show you information about your (or anyone else's) characters, but it can now also show you all of their gear, and even reputation status. And there's good news for non-US users, too: the app now supports characters from any and all realms, not just US and EU, but Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese realms as well. The only thing that's still missing is seeing individual talents -- otherwise, it's as featured an app as you can get. Sure, guild search and stats might be nice, and there's always extra features like be.imba integration, or character comparisons, but as a portable Armory, it works great as is. We're not sure if this is all Rudi's work or a result of a teamup with Omen of Clarity (who's been working on an iPhone web app for a while), but either way, great job.And there's a shiny new icon, too (and I like it a lot better). Characters is now available on the iPhone's App Store for the low, low price of free.
Recent Posts
- Wealth category removed from Armory statistics (12/03/2008)
- Debuff limit removed (12/03/2008)
- Ghostcrawler and Vaneras on the classes that GMs play (12/03/2008)
- Child's Play auctioning off a Warcraft Wolfrider statue (12/03/2008)
- Wrath Dailies: Preparing for the Worst (12/03/2008)
Debuff limit removed
Chinese MMO accused of stealing art from World of Warcraft, others
Realms up after extended maintenance
Downtime extended to 1 O'Clock PST
The Guild episode 2 of season 2 out now
Wrath Dailies: Preparing for the Worst
The Queue: Trinkets, sigils and death by Orcs
Encrypted Text: Emblem of Heroism rewards for Rogues
Guildwatch: "I'm a #(*$ing fantastic Rogue"
15 Minutes of Fame: Disabled player goes hands on with joystick
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
8-18-2008 @ 2:08PM
Verodio said...
Best iPhone app out there for the price.
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 2:28PM
Kiros said...
I just updated... I love it!
But it still has crashing problems when searching, but I figured out just go to settings and then click search and you can search the armory.
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 2:39PM
h8rain said...
I was messing around with it earlier, and it's very well done. There is still some stuff that could be added, but it is a seriously cool program as of now. The developer has done a great job and it is free.
What is nice is if you click on an item, it brings up the stats, gem slots, and where you can get it from.
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 2:54PM
Zrob said...
I'm a big fan as well.
Unfortunatley you can't see what the character has equipped as far as gems and enchants.
Oh well, I'm very much looking forward to the next build of this little gem.
8-18-2008 @ 3:21PM
Talwynn said...
Very interesting app.
After reading this, I was wondering if there'd be any interest for a similar app for the BlackBerry products. I currently work the company and been thinking about doing device application development work. This would be a nice little project to do on the side, but I'd need to know what kind of interest there is for such an app.
Let me know what you all think.
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 5:42PM
Brad said...
blackberry?
didn't people use those way back in 2006?
8-18-2008 @ 4:03PM
Tony said...
I think Blackberrys are awful devices.
If you want to make it however, go for it! At the very least you'll learn something in the process.
8-18-2008 @ 3:39PM
Milktub said...
What kind of a name is ... Evil Spunk?
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 3:57PM
Coldmiser said...
Obviously it's a RP server name.
8-18-2008 @ 4:32PM
spunkatron said...
Actually, Evilspunk is not on an RP server. He's on a regular PVP server. I like the name because no one else has it on the armory. =). I guess I shouldn't be using 3rd person perspective because I am Evilspunk.
I helped Rudi with Characters. Which is why he used my profile as a screenshot.
Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Note that this is by no means a terminal release -- future versions are being planned.
Go to http://rudip.com/iphone-apps/characters/ to send in your feedback, or please do so directly on the App Store.
8-18-2008 @ 5:43PM
Brad said...
this was a major update and even did away with the necessity of another app which was specifically for checking armor. hoepfully server status and arena info will be implemented into this one as well so i can trash the other two warcraft apps i have.
and maybe one day blizz will release an official app compelte with character models
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 6:16PM
Rudi said...
I'm planning to add arena stats in the next release (week from now?), along with few others bugs that were found.
Server status won't be part of the app, though. There's app already on App Store that works well enough, and adding too much clutter would slow Characters down unnecessarily. Characters focus on... well, characters. :)
8-18-2008 @ 6:22PM
bradv10 said...
awesome... i love your work and am really stoked that you are putting so much into this app. it shows.
keep up the great work
8-18-2008 @ 8:22PM
frank said...
*sigh* I was going to make an iPhone app just like this one (but better than version 1... same as version 2). Unfortunately for me, my Beta key came the day after I started and so I'm only 3/4ths of the way done. With this one updated, however, I'll have to rethink the whole thing =/
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 9:33PM
zrob said...
Rudi,
Any word on whether we'll ever be able to see Talents and/or equipped gems or enchants?
(I think talents is the most important)
Reply
8-18-2008 @ 11:51PM
GreyHammer said...
Shameless plug here:
On the latest WOW Insider Podcast (episode 51) they featured a short discussion of my site: MicroArmory.com. It was made for all mobile devices, and works well on iPhone, too. It was tested on BlackBerry OS, iPhone, and Windows Mobile.
You can see character gear enchants and gems, character talents, reputation, and even pictures of your gear from WowHead. It will save your recent searches too, so you can go back to them with one click.
Reply
8-19-2008 @ 4:47AM
Aggrajag said...
What about 'The Rest of the World' ?
8-19-2008 @ 11:20AM
GreyHammer said...
EU and other realms will be coming soon :)
I am but one man!
8-19-2008 @ 12:25AM
ryane said...
I think its a great idea, i use it all the time at home when im starting a pug group to try and suss out the new additions and make sure they arent complete noob geared. Its even better over wifi and saves u having to alt-tab to the armory or wait until the new additions is within range to inspect.
Reply
8-19-2008 @ 12:28AM
ryane said...
1 suggestion i have would be to include talent trees. That would be super!