DoorStep

Player housing in World of Warcraft has opened up a new world of creativity, but organizing a tour across multiple homes can quickly become a logistical nightmare. DoorStep is the addon that turns that chaos into a smooth, professional experience. Built specifically for party and raid home tours, it gives tour leaders complete control while making participation effortless for everyone—even those without the addon installed.

What Makes DoorStep Essential for Housing Tours

DoorStep is more than just a queue manager. It automatically captures each player’s neighborhood and plot number the moment they join the group, eliminating manual data entry. The addon supports both Alliance and Horde homes per player, listing each as a separate entry under their name. With a single click or a simple chat command like @Visit A or @Visit H, anyone can add their house to the live tour queue. Even common typos are handled gracefully—DoorStep will whisper you to clarify if you forget to specify a faction.

Hands-Free Player Controlled Tour

The standout feature is the Player Controlled Tour mode. Once enabled, DoorStep runs the entire tour on autopilot. Players type @Visit to join, and the addon automatically announces their stop, starts the timer, and moves to the next house when time expires. If the queue runs dry, it simply waits for the next @Visit—no resetting, no babysitting. It even re-posts join instructions every three minutes and re-announces the current stop while a timer is active. This lets a raid leader host a full 40-home showcase with zero manual clicks from start to finish.

Flexible Timer Controls

Not every group wants a synchronized countdown. The Use Timer toggle lets you choose your tour style. With the timer on, you get a clear numbered sequence: Start Tour, Start Timer, Stop Timer, with the active step glowing so you always know what to press next. Turn it off, and the Start/Stop Timer buttons disappear, leaving a single Next Stop button for a relaxed, manual pace. Announcements and chat commands automatically adjust their wording based on whether a timer is in play.

Endeavor Tracking and Chat Commands

Neighborhood Endeavors are fully integrated. Players can type @Vendor in group chat to share their active endeavor and progress, which appears in the queue’s Notes column. DoorStep tracks progress separately for Alliance and Horde homes, so dual-home players never mix up their milestones. Non-addon users can still participate fully using chat commands like #C for current house info, #Q for queue position, and #V for a summary of all shared endeavors.

Compatibility Across WoW Versions

DoorStep is designed to work seamlessly with the housing system across all supported World of Warcraft versions. Whether you are exploring the latest Retail update, reliving the nostalgia of Classic, or progressing through The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, or Mists of Pandaria, this addon keeps your tours consistent. Its API-driven house capture functions identically on every client, so you can switch between expansions without missing a beat.

How to Install DoorStep

Getting started with DoorStep is straightforward. First, download DoorStep from your preferred addon source. Extract the folder into your WoW Interface/AddOns directory. Make sure the addon is enabled in the character selection screen, and you are ready to go. For a hassle-free experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers one-click installation of DoorStep and automatically keeps it updated across all your WoW versions, so you never have to worry about compatibility or missing features. Once installed, type /doorstep or click the minimap button to open the main window and start your first tour.

Leader Controls and Quality of Life

Tour leaders get a full management panel with everything at their fingertips. Beyond the autopilot mode, you can lock the queue to prevent new entries, switch to FFA mode for open visits, manually add players with known house info, and broadcast join instructions. The addon also auto-whispers new group members with instructions, so late joiners are never lost. A draggable timer bar shows the countdown for the current stop, with a one-minute warning and an automatic finish announcement. The live queue table displays every player’s position, faction, neighborhood, plot number, and endeavor progress, and you can sort by any column or right-click for a player menu.

All messages are prefixed with [DoorStep] for easy identification in chat. The UI is scalable, and its position is saved across sessions. An integrated addon guide explains every feature for both participants and leaders, and the guide window anchors to the main window so it moves with you.

Why DoorStep Stands Out

What truly sets DoorStep apart is its attention to the social flow of housing tours. It removes the friction of manual coordination, letting the community focus on what matters—showing off creative builds and enjoying each other’s work. The hands-free mode is a game-changer for large events, while the manual controls keep smaller gatherings intimate. With robust chat command support, even players who never install the addon can fully engage, making it an inclusive tool for any guild or server event.

If you are serious about hosting player housing tours in World of Warcraft, DoorStep is the addon you need. It combines powerful automation with thoughtful design, ensuring every tour runs smoothly from the first @Visit to the final thank-you message.