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{{distinguish|Target Marker}}
[[Image:raid-beacon-5.jpg|frame|This is what a raid beacon looks like when it is being photobombed by a bear]]
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[[Image:raid-beacon-5.jpg|frame|This is what a World Marker looks like when it is being photobombed by a [[Bear Form|bear]].]]
{{distinguish|Raid target icons}}
 
   
'''Raid Beacons''' are used by [[raid]] leaders to mark locations on the battlefield. They appear as a cylinder of colored light topped by a symbol that players will recognize from the [[Raid target icons]] set. Unlike Raid target icons, Raid Beacons are not available to individual players. They are available during raids via the raid functions panel in the default UI. They are usable in a 5-man party via add-on modules, but not through the default Blizzard UI.
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'''World Markers''' (also called raid markers or raid beacons) are used by [[raid]] leaders to mark locations on the battlefield. They appear as a cylinder of colored light topped by a symbol that players will recognize from the [[Target Marker]] set. Unlike Target Markers, World Markers are not available to individual players. They are available during raids via the raid functions panel in the default UI. They are usable in a 5-man party (by any member) via add-on modules and through the <code>/wm</code> command added in patch 4.3.
   
Beacons can only be placed by the raid leader or raid assistants. Players using the default raid interface must open up the pop-out raid settings panel and look for the flag icon. Clicking that button pops up a menu of symbols. Selecting a symbol activates a tiny AoE symbol on the player's cursor that enables him to target a section of floor and click to place the beacon.
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In a raid, markers can only be placed by the raid leader or raid assistants. Players using the default raid interface must open up the pop-out raid settings panel and look for the flag icon. Clicking that button pops up a menu of symbols. Selecting a symbol activates a tiny AoE symbol on the player's cursor that enables him to target a section of floor and click to place the beacon.
   
 
Beacons are usually used to designate places for specific groups or players to stand, or where to place a monster.
 
Beacons are usually used to designate places for specific groups or players to stand, or where to place a monster.
   
Some raid target icons do not have a corresponding beacon.
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Some target markers do not have a corresponding world marker.
   
 
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==Usage==
==4.3 Added commands==
 
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/clearworldmarker marker
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/worldmarker marker
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Aliases for clearworldmarker are <code>/cwm</code>. Aliases for worldmarker are <code>/wm</code>.
   
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==Arguments==
From: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3595378327?page=1#4
 
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; marker
 
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: Marker to add or clear:
Use /wm or /worldmarker followed by a number to place a world marker.
 
 
:: 1 - Blue Square
 
 
:: 2 - Green Triangle
1 - Blue Square<br>
 
 
:: 3 - Purple Diamond
2 - Green Triangle<br>
 
 
:: 4 - Red Cross
3 - Purple Diamond<br>
 
 
:: 5 - Yellow Star
4 - Red Cross<br>
 
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:: Also, any number outside the range 1-5 or the word "all" with <code>/clearworldmarker</code> will clear all of the markers placed. Note that "all" needs to be localized in non-english clients, therefore it's better to use a number.
5 - Yellow Star<br>
 
 
/cwm or /clearworldmarker followed by a number to clear that marker or all to clear all markers
 
 
 
==older macros and add-ons==
 
 
A macro from MMO-champion forums (untested):
 
/click CompactRaidFrameManagerDisplayFrameLeaderOptionsRaidWorldMarkerButton
 
/click DropDownList1Button1
 
1 is blue; 2 is green; 3 is purple; 4 is red; 5 is yellow; 6 is cancel all flares.
 
 
Add-ons include "Raid Flare Key Binding", "Smoker", and "OPie World Markers", although they all date from late 2010.
 
   
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==Addons==
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Add-ons that let you modify the world markers include [http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/raidflarebinding Raid Flare Key Bindings] and [http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/flaresthatwork FlaresThatWork].
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
Use of the world markers (through the default raid interface or add-ons) can sometimes trigger an add-on data tainting error dialog (and prevent the player from placing any beacons). It might be a flaw in Blizzard's data tainting system, or it could be bad behavior by widely-used add-ons. If <code>/reload</code> does not solve the problem, promote someone else in the raid to assistant and have them place the beacons.
 
Use of the raid frames Raid Beacon buttons can sometimes trigger an add-on data tainting error dialog (and prevent the player from placing any beacons). It might be a flaw in Blizzard's data tainting system, or it could be bad behavior by widely-used add-ons. If /reload does not solve the problem, promote someone else in the raid to assistant and have them place the beacons.
 
   
 
==Patch changes==
 
==Patch changes==
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{{Patch 5.4.2|note=Players are now able to place raid markers in the world even while dead.}}
 
{{Patch 4.3.0|note=Macro commands added for world markers.}}
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{{Patch 4.0.1|note=Added.}}
   
 
[[Category:UI]]
{{Patch 4.3|note=Blizzard added new macro commands for world markers.}}
 
{{Patch 4.0.3|note=I think this is when Blizzard added raid beacons to the game}}
 
 
[[Category:Raids]]
 
[[Category:Tactics]]
 
 
[[Category:Game terms]]
 
[[Category:Game terms]]

Revision as of 03:12, 11 December 2013

Not to be confused with Target Marker.
Raid-beacon-5

This is what a World Marker looks like when it is being photobombed by a bear.

World Markers (also called raid markers or raid beacons) are used by raid leaders to mark locations on the battlefield. They appear as a cylinder of colored light topped by a symbol that players will recognize from the Target Marker set. Unlike Target Markers, World Markers are not available to individual players. They are available during raids via the raid functions panel in the default UI. They are usable in a 5-man party (by any member) via add-on modules and through the /wm command added in patch 4.3.

In a raid, markers can only be placed by the raid leader or raid assistants. Players using the default raid interface must open up the pop-out raid settings panel and look for the flag icon. Clicking that button pops up a menu of symbols. Selecting a symbol activates a tiny AoE symbol on the player's cursor that enables him to target a section of floor and click to place the beacon.

Beacons are usually used to designate places for specific groups or players to stand, or where to place a monster.

Some target markers do not have a corresponding world marker.

Usage

/clearworldmarker marker
/worldmarker marker

Aliases for clearworldmarker are /cwm. Aliases for worldmarker are /wm.

Arguments

marker
Marker to add or clear:
1 - Blue Square
2 - Green Triangle
3 - Purple Diamond
4 - Red Cross
5 - Yellow Star
Also, any number outside the range 1-5 or the word "all" with /clearworldmarker will clear all of the markers placed. Note that "all" needs to be localized in non-english clients, therefore it's better to use a number.

Addons

Add-ons that let you modify the world markers include Raid Flare Key Bindings and FlaresThatWork.

Notes

Use of the world markers (through the default raid interface or add-ons) can sometimes trigger an add-on data tainting error dialog (and prevent the player from placing any beacons). It might be a flaw in Blizzard's data tainting system, or it could be bad behavior by widely-used add-ons. If /reload does not solve the problem, promote someone else in the raid to assistant and have them place the beacons.

Patch changes

Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.4.2 (2013-12-10): Players are now able to place raid markers in the world even while dead.
Cataclysm Patch 4.3.0 (2011-11-29): Macro commands added for world markers.
Cataclysm Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Added.