From a4a23f51c7536e97e88608e240e8a637a05716bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:30:27 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 01/17] Add version checks for different WoW Classic clients
 and realms

---
 Hardcore.lua | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+)

diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 514fc27..6322d0a 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -411,6 +411,32 @@ Hardcore_Alert_Frame:SetScale(0.7)
 local Hardcore = CreateFrame("Frame", "Hardcore", nil, "BackdropTemplate")
 Hardcore.ALERT_STYLES = ALERT_STYLES
 
+--- VERSION CHECKS, stolen artlessly from Questie
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic Wotlk client
+Hardcore.isWotlk = WOW_PROJECT_ID == WOW_PROJECT_WRATH_CLASSIC
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic TBC client
+Hardcore.isTBC = WOW_PROJECT_ID == WOW_PROJECT_BURNING_CRUSADE_CLASSIC
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic "Vanilla" client: Means Classic Era and its seasons like SoM
+Hardcore.isClassic = WOW_PROJECT_ID == WOW_PROJECT_CLASSIC
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic "Vanilla" client and on Era realm (non-seasonal)
+Hardcore.isEra = Hardcore.isClassic and (not C_Seasons.HasActiveSeason())
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic "Vanilla" client and on any Seasonal realm (see: https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/API_C_Seasons.GetActiveSeason )
+Hardcore.isEraSeasonal = Hardcore.isClassic and C_Seasons.HasActiveSeason()
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic "Vanilla" client and on Season of Mastery realm specifically
+Hardcore.isSoM = Hardcore.isClassic and C_Seasons.HasActiveSeason() and (C_Seasons.GetActiveSeason() == Enum.SeasonID.SeasonOfMastery)
+
+--- Addon is running on Classic "Vanilla" client and on Season of Discovery realm specifically
+Hardcore.isSoD = Hardcore.isClassic and C_Seasons.HasActiveSeason() and (C_Seasons.GetActiveSeason() == 2) --- in the list as 'Placeholder' but it's actually SoD
+
+--- Addon is running on a HardCore realm specifically
+Hardcore.isHardcore = C_GameRules and C_GameRules.IsHardcoreActive()
+
 Hardcore_Frame:ApplyBackdrop()
 
 local function startXGuildChatMsgRelay(msg)
@@ -822,6 +848,8 @@ end
 --
 
 function Hardcore:PLAYER_LOGIN()
+
+	
 	Hardcore:HandleLegacyDeaths()
 	Hardcore_Character.hardcore_player_name = Hardcore_Settings.hardcore_player_name or ""
 

From 7404bbfe5acc435319c8d35521b75cd3c0aa08c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:34:42 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 02/17] Add Hardcore:GetMaxLevel function

---
 Hardcore.lua | 11 +++++++++++
 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+)

diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 6322d0a..87884ea 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -439,6 +439,17 @@ Hardcore.isHardcore = C_GameRules and C_GameRules.IsHardcoreActive()
 
 Hardcore_Frame:ApplyBackdrop()
 
+function Hardcore:GetMaxLevel()
+	-- skipping non-active seasons/expansions
+	if Hardcore.isWotlk then
+		return 80
+	elseif Hardcore.isSoD then
+		return 25 -- will be 40 soon, update checks then. maybe new season?
+	else
+		return 60
+	end
+end
+
 local function startXGuildChatMsgRelay(msg)
 	local commMessage = COMM_COMMANDS[12] .. COMM_COMMAND_DELIM .. msg
 	for _, v in pairs(hardcore_guild_member_dict) do

From 3a2296dd960d32ee9071c820fbdd20536d2b87a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:40:07 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 03/17] Refactor max level logic to use Hardcore:GetMaxLevel

---
 Achievements/Duo.lua  |  7 +------
 Achievements/Trio.lua |  7 +------
 Hardcore.lua          | 19 +++----------------
 MainMenu.lua          |  9 +--------
 4 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Achievements/Duo.lua b/Achievements/Duo.lua
index d493c99..543f727 100644
--- a/Achievements/Duo.lua
+++ b/Achievements/Duo.lua
@@ -188,12 +188,7 @@ end
 function duo_rules:Check()
 	-- this code causes the rules checker to ignore all duo/trio rules at max level
 	if Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= nil then
-		local max_level
-		if Hardcore_Character.game_version == "Era" or Hardcore_Character.game_version == "SoM" then
-			max_level = 60
-		else -- if Hardcore_Character.game_version == "WotLK" or anything else
-			max_level = 80
-		end
+		local max_level = Hardcore:GetMaxLevel() -- 25, 60 or 80
 		if UnitLevel("player") >= max_level then
 			return
 		end
diff --git a/Achievements/Trio.lua b/Achievements/Trio.lua
index b746091..bacdc36 100644
--- a/Achievements/Trio.lua
+++ b/Achievements/Trio.lua
@@ -235,12 +235,7 @@ end
 function trio_rules:Check()
 	-- this code causes the rules checker to ignore all duo/trio rules at max level
 	if Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= nil then
-		local max_level
-		if Hardcore_Character.game_version == "Era" or Hardcore_Character.game_version == "SoM" then
-			max_level = 60
-		else -- if Hardcore_Character.game_version == "WotLK" or anything else
-			max_level = 80
-		end
+		local max_level = Hardcore:GetMaxLevel() -- 25, 60 or 80
 		if UnitLevel("player") >= max_level then
 			return
 		end
diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 87884ea..7a5aac9 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -500,14 +500,7 @@ local function startXGuildDeathMsgRelay()
 end
 
 function FailureFunction(achievement_name)
-	local max_level = 60
-	if
-		(Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "")
-		and (Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "Era")
-		and (Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "SoM")
-	then
-		max_level = 80
-	end
+	local max_level = Hardcore:GetMaxLevel() -- 25, 60 or 80
 	if UnitLevel("player") == max_level then
 		return
 	end
@@ -810,14 +803,8 @@ TradeFrameTradeButton:SetScript("OnClick", function()
 	local legacy_duo_support = #Hardcore_Character.trade_partners > 0
 	local target_trader = TradeFrameRecipientNameText:GetText()
 	local level = UnitLevel("player")
-	local max_level = 60
-	if
-		(Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "")
-		and (Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "Era")
-		and (Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "SoM")
-	then
-		max_level = 80
-	end
+	local max_level = Hardcore:GetMaxLevel() -- 25, 60 or 80
+
 	if Hardcore_Character.team ~= nil then
 		for _, name in ipairs(Hardcore_Character.team) do
 			if target_trader == name then
diff --git a/MainMenu.lua b/MainMenu.lua
index 5c48c06..44fcbee 100644
--- a/MainMenu.lua
+++ b/MainMenu.lua
@@ -747,14 +747,7 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 	scroll_frame:SetLayout("Flow")
 	scroll_container:AddChild(scroll_frame)
 
-	local max_level = 60
-	if
-		(Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "")
-		and (Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "Era")
-		and (Hardcore_Character.game_version ~= "SoM")
-	then
-		max_level = 80
-	end
+	local max_level = Hardcore:GetMaxLevel() -- 25, 60 or 80
 
 	local first_menu_description_title = AceGUI:Create("Label")
 	first_menu_description_title:SetWidth(500)

From fe805f50602c7ee0c234bd7ed6e008a1d89fedd4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:54:18 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 04/17] Add ApplyBackdrop() to Hardcore_Frame and update trade
 logic

---
 Hardcore.lua | 10 +++++++---
 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 7a5aac9..8ef698a 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -406,8 +406,10 @@ local ALERT_STYLES = {
 	},
 }
 Hardcore_Alert_Frame:SetScale(0.7)
+Hardcore_Frame:ApplyBackdrop()
 
 -- the big frame object for our addon
+--- @class Hardcore : BackdropTemplate|Frame
 local Hardcore = CreateFrame("Frame", "Hardcore", nil, "BackdropTemplate")
 Hardcore.ALERT_STYLES = ALERT_STYLES
 
@@ -437,8 +439,6 @@ Hardcore.isSoD = Hardcore.isClassic and C_Seasons.HasActiveSeason() and (C_Seaso
 --- Addon is running on a HardCore realm specifically
 Hardcore.isHardcore = C_GameRules and C_GameRules.IsHardcoreActive()
 
-Hardcore_Frame:ApplyBackdrop()
-
 function Hardcore:GetMaxLevel()
 	-- skipping non-active seasons/expansions
 	if Hardcore.isWotlk then
@@ -816,7 +816,11 @@ TradeFrameTradeButton:SetScript("OnClick", function()
 
 	if duo_trio_partner == true then
 		AcceptTrade()
-	elseif (level == max_level) or legacy_duo_support then
+	elseif legacy_duo_support then
+		table.insert(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners, target_trader)
+		Hardcore_Character.trade_partners = Hardcore_FilterUnique(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners)
+		AcceptTrade()
+	elseif (level == max_level) then
 		table.insert(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners, target_trader)
 		Hardcore_Character.trade_partners = Hardcore_FilterUnique(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners)
 		AcceptTrade()

From a2c62380a90aa8eaaebc05b0c515c2819d5ee945 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 02:00:06 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 05/17] Add endgame flag to Hardcore_Character

---
 Hardcore.lua | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 8ef698a..bb8681b 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -103,6 +103,7 @@ Hardcore_Character = {
 	game_version = "",
 	hardcore_player_name = "",
 	custom_pronoun = false,
+	endgame = false,
 }
 
 Backup_Character_Data = {}
@@ -580,6 +581,7 @@ local saved_variable_meta = {
 	{ key = "converted_time", initial_data = "" },
 	{ key = "game_version", initial_data = "" },
 	{ key = "hardcore_player_name", initial_data = "" },
+	{ key = "endgame", initial_data = false },
 }
 
 local settings_saved_variable_meta = {

From ca49c841047bef3c9c248babdbe30e0dbef28fb8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:41:02 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 06/17] Add endgame transition confirmation popup

---
 MainMenu.lua | 112 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------
 1 file changed, 85 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-)

diff --git a/MainMenu.lua b/MainMenu.lua
index 44fcbee..d622b85 100644
--- a/MainMenu.lua
+++ b/MainMenu.lua
@@ -666,6 +666,50 @@ local function DrawRulesTab(container)
 	scroll_frame:AddChild(general_rules_description)
 end
 
+local function confirmEndgameTransition()
+
+	local function OnOkayClick()
+		Hardcore_Character.endgame = true
+		Hardcore:Print("Transition to Endgame Mode COMPLETE")
+		StaticPopup_Hide("ConfirmEndgameTransitionPopup")
+	end
+
+	local function OnCancelClick()
+		Hardcore:Print("Transition to Endgame Mode CANCELLED")
+		StaticPopup_Hide("ConfirmEndgameTransitionPopup")
+	end
+
+	local function OnShowEvent()
+		Hardcore_Frame:Hide()
+		hardcore_modern_menu:Hide()
+	end
+
+	local text =
+		"Once your character has been |cffffcc00verified|r by the " .. 
+		"|cffffcc00Classic Hardcore Challenge|r, " .. 
+		"you may transition to Endgame Mode.\n\n" .. 
+		"|cffff0000YOUR CHARACTER WILL BECOME INELIGABLE FOR FUTURE VERIFICATION BY CLASSIC HC|r\n" ..
+		"|cffff0000THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE|r\n" .. 
+		"\n" ..
+		"\nTransition to Endgame Mode?"
+
+	StaticPopupDialogs["ConfirmEndgameTransitionPopup"] = {
+		text = text,
+		button1 = OKAY,
+		button2 = CANCEL,
+		OnAccept = OnOkayClick,
+		OnCancel = OnCancelClick,
+		OnShow = OnShowEvent,
+		timeout = 0,
+		whileDead = true,
+		hideOnEscape = true,
+		showAlert = true,
+		exclusive = true,
+	}
+
+	local dialog = StaticPopup_Show("ConfirmEndgameTransitionPopup")
+end
+
 local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 	local ATTRIBUTE_SEPARATOR = "_"
 	local string_format_new = true
@@ -783,28 +827,48 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 	character_and_level_label:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 14, "")
 	scroll_frame:AddChild(character_and_level_label)
 
-	local extra_lines = ""
+	local character_status_label = AceGUI:Create("Label")
+	local statusString1, statusString2 = Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
+	local text = "\n" .. statusString1 .. "\n" .. statusString2
 
-	local general_rules_description = AceGUI:Create("Label")
-	general_rules_description:SetWidth(600)
-	general_rules_description:SetText("\nTo get verified, copy the string below and visit the hardhead website.")
-	general_rules_description:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 12, "")
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(general_rules_description)
+	character_status_label:SetText(text)
+	character_status_label:SetWidth(500)
+	character_status_label:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightMedium)
+	scroll_frame:AddChild(character_status_label)
 
-	local switch_format_button = AceGUI:Create("Button")
-	switch_format_button:SetText("Use new format")
-	switch_format_button:SetWidth(130)
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(switch_format_button)
-	switch_format_button:SetCallback("OnClick", function()
-		if string_format_new == false then
-			switch_format_button:SetText("Use old format")
-		else
-			switch_format_button:SetText("Use new format")
-		end
-		string_format_new = not string_format_new
-		first_menu_description:SetText(GenerateVerificationString())
-	end)
+	local endgame_text = AceGUI:Create("Label")
+	
+	if Hardcore_Character.endgame == true then
+		text = "|cffffcc00END-GAME MODE IS ENABLED!|r\n"
+	elseif (level == max_level) or (level == 2) then
+		text = "|cffffcc00Once your levelling challenge success has been verified, you may transition to Endgame Mode.\nNote: YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE LEVELLING CHALLENGE|r\n"
+	end
 
+	endgame_text:SetText(text)
+	endgame_text:SetWidth(520)
+	endgame_text:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightNormal)
+	scroll_frame:AddChild(endgame_text)
+
+	if (level == max_level) or (level == 2) and Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= true then
+		local engage_endgame_button = AceGUI:Create("Button")
+		engage_endgame_button:SetText("Transition to Endgame")
+		engage_endgame_button:SetWidth(200)
+		scroll_frame:AddChild(engage_endgame_button)
+		engage_endgame_button:SetCallback("OnClick", function()
+			confirmEndgameTransition()
+		end)
+	end
+	
+	local how_to_verify = AceGUI:Create("Label")
+	how_to_verify:SetWidth(600)
+	how_to_verify:SetText("\nTo get verified, copy the string below and visit |cffffcc00hardhead.io|r or the |cffffcc00Classic Hardcore discord|r")
+	how_to_verify:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 12, "")
+	scroll_frame:AddChild(how_to_verify)
+	
+
+	
+	string_format_new = true
+	
 	first_menu_description = AceGUI:Create("MultiLineEditBox")
 	first_menu_description.button:Hide()
 	first_menu_description:SetMaxLetters(0)
@@ -815,6 +879,8 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 	first_menu_description:SetText(GenerateVerificationString())
 	scroll_frame:AddChild(first_menu_description)
 
+	local extra_lines = ""
+
 	local copy_tip_label = AceGUI:Create("Label")
 	local text = extra_lines .. "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect All (Ctrl-A), Copy (Ctrl-C), and Paste (Ctrl-V)"
 
@@ -822,14 +888,6 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 	copy_tip_label:SetWidth(700)
 	copy_tip_label:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightSmall)
 	scroll_frame:AddChild(copy_tip_label)
-
-	local character_status_label = AceGUI:Create("Label")
-	local statusString1, statusString2 = Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
-	local text = "\n" .. statusString1 .. "\n" .. statusString2
-	character_status_label:SetText(text)
-	character_status_label:SetWidth(700)
-	character_status_label:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightMedium)
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(character_status_label)
 end
 
 local function DrawDKTab(container, dk_button_function)

From 65cf88e4ae8004aa4d102d550e2e9a6e171ece11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:58:17 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 07/17] Update Hardcore version to 0.11.50a1

---
 Hardcore_Classic.toc | 4 ++--
 Hardcore_Wrath.toc   | 4 ++--
 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Hardcore_Classic.toc b/Hardcore_Classic.toc
index ea4e03f..2664dd1 100644
--- a/Hardcore_Classic.toc
+++ b/Hardcore_Classic.toc
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ## Interface: 11500
-## Title: Hardcore 0.11.48
+## Title: Hardcore 0.11.50a1
 ## Notes: Supports Classic Hardcore
 ## Author: The Classic Hardcore team, Molikar (Sean Kennedy), Mark Rogaski <stigg@aie-guild.org> as GreenWall author
 ## X-License: All Rights Reserved
 ## X-Category: Leveling,Guild
-## Version: 0.11.48
+## Version: 0.11.50a1
 
 
 ## DefaultState: enabled
diff --git a/Hardcore_Wrath.toc b/Hardcore_Wrath.toc
index 3b06a12..5afc4cc 100644
--- a/Hardcore_Wrath.toc
+++ b/Hardcore_Wrath.toc
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ## Interface: 30403
-## Title: Hardcore 0.11.48
+## Title: Hardcore 0.11.50a1
 ## Notes: Supports Classic Hardcore
 ## Author: The Classic Hardcore team, Molikar (Sean Kennedy), Mark Rogaski <stigg@aie-guild.org> as GreenWall author
 ## X-License: All Rights Reserved
 ## X-Category: Leveling,Guild
-## Version: 0.11.48
+## Version: 0.11.50a1
 
 
 ## DefaultState: enabled

From 465b582fc6ec31fbdb68c5c1f5019899e829daf6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:51:18 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 08/17] Add endgame status to character metadata

---
 CharacterStatusScreen.lua | 15 +++++++++++++++
 Hardcore.lua              | 12 +++++++++++-
 2 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
index c399783..7397992 100644
--- a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
+++ b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
@@ -289,6 +289,21 @@ function UpdateCharacterHC(
 	version_name:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 10, "")
 	character_meta_data_container:AddChild(version_name)
 
+	local endgame_label = AceGUI:Create("HardcoreClassTitleLabel")
+	endgame_label:SetRelativeWidth(1.0)
+	endgame_label:SetHeight(60)
+	local endgame_status = "(unknown - previous version)"
+	if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil then
+		if _hardcore_character.endgame then
+			endgame_status = "TRUE"
+		else
+			endgame_status = "FALSE"
+		end
+	end
+	endgame_label:SetText("Endgame status: " .. endgame_status)
+	endgame_label:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 10, "")
+	character_meta_data_container:AddChild(endgame_label)
+
 	-- SET UP FILTERING
 	local filtered_status = _hardcore_character.verification_status
 	local filtered_details = _hardcore_character.verification_details
diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index bb8681b..40b1860 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -1290,6 +1290,7 @@ function Hardcore:INSPECT_READY(...)
 				team = {},
 				first_recorded = -1,
 				version = "?",
+				endgame = false,
 			}
 			ShowInspectHC(_default_hardcore_character, target_name, _default_hardcore_character.version)
 		end
@@ -2153,7 +2154,7 @@ function Hardcore:CHAT_MSG_ADDON(prefix, datastr, scope, sender)
 		end
 		if command == COMM_COMMANDS[4] then -- Received hc character data
 			local name, _ = string.split("-", sender)
-			local version_str, creation_time, achievements_str, _, party_mode_str, _, _, team_str, hc_tag, passive_achievements_str, verif_status, verif_details =
+			local version_str, creation_time, achievements_str, _, party_mode_str, _, _, team_str, hc_tag, passive_achievements_str, verif_status, verif_details, endgame_status =
 				string.split(COMM_FIELD_DELIM, data)
 			local achievements_l = { string.split(COMM_SUBFIELD_DELIM, achievements_str) }
 			other_achievements_ds = {}
@@ -2193,6 +2194,7 @@ function Hardcore:CHAT_MSG_ADDON(prefix, datastr, scope, sender)
 				hardcore_player_name = hc_tag,
 				verification_status = verif_status,
 				verification_details = verif_details,
+				endgame = endgame_status,
 			}
 			hardcore_modern_menu_state.changeset[string.split("-", name)] = 1
 			return
@@ -3414,6 +3416,14 @@ function Hardcore:SendCharacterData(dest)
 		commMessage = commMessage .. COMM_FIELD_DELIM
 		commMessage = commMessage .. Hardcore_Character.verification_details
 
+		-- Add endgame status
+		local endgame_status = false
+		if Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= nil then
+			endgame_status = Hardcore_Character.endgame
+		end
+		commMessage = commMessage .. COMM_FIELD_DELIM
+		commMessage = commMessage .. (Hardcore_Character.endgame_status or "")
+
 		CTL:SendAddonMessage("ALERT", COMM_NAME, commMessage, "WHISPER", dest)
 	end
 end

From 65fdcda1ea223236824f72ede4d574a43a2936e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:26:48 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 09/17] Refactor endgame status handling in
 CharacterStatusScreen.lua and Hardcore.lua

---
 CharacterStatusScreen.lua | 10 +++-------
 Hardcore.lua              |  9 +++++----
 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
index 7397992..f6307f4 100644
--- a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
+++ b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
@@ -292,13 +292,9 @@ function UpdateCharacterHC(
 	local endgame_label = AceGUI:Create("HardcoreClassTitleLabel")
 	endgame_label:SetRelativeWidth(1.0)
 	endgame_label:SetHeight(60)
-	local endgame_status = "(unknown - previous version)"
-	if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil then
-		if _hardcore_character.endgame then
-			endgame_status = "TRUE"
-		else
-			endgame_status = "FALSE"
-		end
+	local endgame_status = "false"
+	if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil and _hardcore_character.endgame ~= "" then
+		endgame_status = _hardcore_character.endgame
 	end
 	endgame_label:SetText("Endgame status: " .. endgame_status)
 	endgame_label:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 10, "")
diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 40b1860..cf11a31 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -2196,6 +2196,7 @@ function Hardcore:CHAT_MSG_ADDON(prefix, datastr, scope, sender)
 				verification_details = verif_details,
 				endgame = endgame_status,
 			}
+
 			hardcore_modern_menu_state.changeset[string.split("-", name)] = 1
 			return
 		end
@@ -3417,12 +3418,12 @@ function Hardcore:SendCharacterData(dest)
 		commMessage = commMessage .. Hardcore_Character.verification_details
 
 		-- Add endgame status
-		local endgame_status = false
-		if Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= nil then
-			endgame_status = Hardcore_Character.endgame
+		local endgame_status = "false"
+		if Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= nil and Hardcore_Character.endgame then
+			endgame_status = "true"
 		end
 		commMessage = commMessage .. COMM_FIELD_DELIM
-		commMessage = commMessage .. (Hardcore_Character.endgame_status or "")
+		commMessage = commMessage .. (endgame_status or "nil")
 
 		CTL:SendAddonMessage("ALERT", COMM_NAME, commMessage, "WHISPER", dest)
 	end

From 2f53d6068673a384c59d2079e4bace13fb94ffc0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:19:02 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 10/17] Fix duplicate verification details on Verify tab

---
 MainMenu.lua | 14 ++++++++++----
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/MainMenu.lua b/MainMenu.lua
index d622b85..39500fc 100644
--- a/MainMenu.lua
+++ b/MainMenu.lua
@@ -842,12 +842,18 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 		text = "|cffffcc00END-GAME MODE IS ENABLED!|r\n"
 	elseif (level == max_level) or (level == 2) then
 		text = "|cffffcc00Once your levelling challenge success has been verified, you may transition to Endgame Mode.\nNote: YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE LEVELLING CHALLENGE|r\n"
+	else
+		text = ""
+	end
+
+	if text ~= "" then
+		endgame_text:SetText(text)
+		endgame_text:SetWidth(520)
+		endgame_text:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightNormal)
+		scroll_frame:AddChild(endgame_text)
 	end
 
-	endgame_text:SetText(text)
-	endgame_text:SetWidth(520)
-	endgame_text:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightNormal)
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(endgame_text)
+	-- TODO Remove level 2 debug code
 
 	if (level == max_level) or (level == 2) and Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= true then
 		local engage_endgame_button = AceGUI:Create("Button")

From 33204a333dc4cfa517076d6e9398b0494e1023be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:12:28 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 11/17] Hide verification string if endgame

---
 MainMenu.lua | 55 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------------
 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-)

diff --git a/MainMenu.lua b/MainMenu.lua
index 39500fc..6f59fef 100644
--- a/MainMenu.lua
+++ b/MainMenu.lua
@@ -865,35 +865,36 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 		end)
 	end
 	
-	local how_to_verify = AceGUI:Create("Label")
-	how_to_verify:SetWidth(600)
-	how_to_verify:SetText("\nTo get verified, copy the string below and visit |cffffcc00hardhead.io|r or the |cffffcc00Classic Hardcore discord|r")
-	how_to_verify:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 12, "")
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(how_to_verify)
 	
-
-	
-	string_format_new = true
+	if Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= true then
+		local how_to_verify = AceGUI:Create("Label")
+		how_to_verify:SetWidth(600)
+		how_to_verify:SetText("\nTo get verified, copy the string below and visit |cffffcc00hardhead.io|r or the |cffffcc00Classic Hardcore discord|r")
+		how_to_verify:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 12, "")
+		scroll_frame:AddChild(how_to_verify)
 	
-	first_menu_description = AceGUI:Create("MultiLineEditBox")
-	first_menu_description.button:Hide()
-	first_menu_description:SetMaxLetters(0)
-	first_menu_description:SetHeight(850)
-	first_menu_description.button:SetPoint("BOTTOMLEFT", 0, -150)
-	first_menu_description:SetWidth(750)
-	first_menu_description:SetLabel("")
-	first_menu_description:SetText(GenerateVerificationString())
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(first_menu_description)
-
-	local extra_lines = ""
-
-	local copy_tip_label = AceGUI:Create("Label")
-	local text = extra_lines .. "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect All (Ctrl-A), Copy (Ctrl-C), and Paste (Ctrl-V)"
-
-	copy_tip_label:SetText(text)
-	copy_tip_label:SetWidth(700)
-	copy_tip_label:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightSmall)
-	scroll_frame:AddChild(copy_tip_label)
+		string_format_new = true
+		
+		first_menu_description = AceGUI:Create("MultiLineEditBox")
+		first_menu_description.button:Hide()
+		first_menu_description:SetMaxLetters(0)
+		first_menu_description:SetHeight(850)
+		first_menu_description.button:SetPoint("BOTTOMLEFT", 0, -150)
+		first_menu_description:SetWidth(750)
+		first_menu_description:SetLabel("")
+		first_menu_description:SetText(GenerateVerificationString())
+		scroll_frame:AddChild(first_menu_description)
+
+		local extra_lines = ""
+
+		local copy_tip_label = AceGUI:Create("Label")
+		local text = extra_lines .. "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect All (Ctrl-A), Copy (Ctrl-C), and Paste (Ctrl-V)"
+
+		copy_tip_label:SetText(text)
+		copy_tip_label:SetWidth(700)
+		copy_tip_label:SetFontObject(GameFontHighlightSmall)
+		scroll_frame:AddChild(copy_tip_label)
+	end
 end
 
 local function DrawDKTab(container, dk_button_function)

From f832dde999d0adbcc5fceef2aaf09443331867e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:06:31 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 12/17] Refactor endgame status display and filtering logic

---
 CharacterStatusScreen.lua | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------
 Hardcore.lua              | 17 +++++++++++-----
 2 files changed, 42 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
index f6307f4..ee4b690 100644
--- a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
+++ b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
@@ -289,26 +289,38 @@ function UpdateCharacterHC(
 	version_name:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 10, "")
 	character_meta_data_container:AddChild(version_name)
 
-	local endgame_label = AceGUI:Create("HardcoreClassTitleLabel")
-	endgame_label:SetRelativeWidth(1.0)
-	endgame_label:SetHeight(60)
-	local endgame_status = "false"
-	if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil and _hardcore_character.endgame ~= "" then
-		endgame_status = _hardcore_character.endgame
-	end
-	endgame_label:SetText("Endgame status: " .. endgame_status)
-	endgame_label:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 10, "")
-	character_meta_data_container:AddChild(endgame_label)
+	-- NOTE: _hardcore_character.endgame will be a boolean if it's you, or a string if it's not you
+
+	-- Hardcore:Print("Value of endgame: !" .. _hardcore_character.endgame .. "!")
+
+	-- local endgame_label = AceGUI:Create("HardcoreClassTitleLabel")
+	-- endgame_label:SetRelativeWidth(1.0)
+	-- endgame_label:SetHeight(60)
+	-- local endgame_status = "false"
+	-- if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil and tostring(_hardcore_character.endgame) == "true" then
+	-- 	endgame_status = "true"
+	-- end
+	-- endgame_label:SetText("Endgame status: " .. endgame_status)
+	-- endgame_label:SetFont("Fonts\\FRIZQT__.TTF", 10, "")
+	-- character_meta_data_container:AddChild(endgame_label)
 
 	-- SET UP FILTERING
 	local filtered_status = _hardcore_character.verification_status
 	local filtered_details = _hardcore_character.verification_details
 
-	--Hardcore:Print("Status: ".. _hardcore_character.verification_status)
+	-- Hardcore:Print("Status: ".. _hardcore_character.verification_status)
+	-- Hardcore:Print("Details: ".. _hardcore_character.verification_details)
 
 	if _player_name ~= UnitName("player") then
-		-- Remove tracked_time and deaths entries
-		local ignoreKeys = {"tracked_time", "deaths", "appeals", "repeat_dung", "overlvl_dung"}
+		-- Remove tracked_time, deaths and appeals entries
+		local ignoreKeys = {"tracked_time", "deaths", "appeals"} -- "repeat_dung", "overlvl_dung" -- no longer exempt
+
+		if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil and tostring(_hardcore_character.endgame) == "true" then
+			-- if endgame, also remove trades and repeat dungeons
+			table.insert(ignoreKeys, "trades")
+			table.insert(ignoreKeys, "repeat_dung")
+		end
+
 		local details_table = extractDetails(_hardcore_character.verification_details, ignoreKeys)
 		filtered_details = formatDetails(details_table)
 
@@ -322,6 +334,11 @@ function UpdateCharacterHC(
 		else
 			filtered_status = "|cff99ff99UNKNOWN|r\n(previous addon version)"
 		end
+
+	end
+
+	if _hardcore_character.endgame ~= nil and tostring(_hardcore_character.endgame) == "true" then
+		filtered_status = filtered_status .. " (endgame)"
 	end
 
 	if _hardcore_character.hardcore_player_name ~= nil and _hardcore_character.hardcore_player_name ~= "" then
diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index cf11a31..07d44d2 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -3177,10 +3177,8 @@ function Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
 
 	-- Determine the end verdict. Any trades or deaths or bubs give a fail
 	if
-		numTrades > 0
-		or numDeaths > 0
+		numDeaths > 0
 		or numBubs > 0
-		or numRepRuns > 0
 		or numOverLevelRuns > 0
 		or (dataFileSecurity ~= "OK" and dataFileSecurity ~= "?")
 		or (
@@ -3192,6 +3190,14 @@ function Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
 	else
 		verdict = COLOR_GREEN .. "PASS"
 	end
+
+	if Hardcore_Character.endgame == false and 
+		(numTrades > 0
+		or numRepRuns > 0)
+	then
+		verdict = COLOR_YELLOW .. "FAIL (SEE DISCORD)"
+	end
+
 	verdict = COLOR_WHITE .. "Verification status: " .. verdict
 
 	-- Group the green, orange and red because for some weird reason we can't switch colours too often in one line
@@ -3204,7 +3210,7 @@ function Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
 		table.insert(reds, "appeals=" .. numAppeals)
 	end
 
-	if numTrades > 0 then
+	if Hardcore_Character.endgame == false and numTrades > 0 then
 		table.insert(reds, "trades=" .. numTrades)
 	end
 
@@ -3212,9 +3218,10 @@ function Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
 		table.insert(reds, "bub-hrth=" .. numBubs)
 	end
 
-	if numRepRuns > 0 then
+	if Hardcore_Character.endgame == false and numRepRuns > 0 then
 		table.insert(reds, "repeat_dung=" .. numRepRuns)
 	end
+
 	if numOverLevelRuns > 0 then
 		table.insert(reds, "overlvl_dung=" .. numOverLevelRuns)
 	end

From 10b98aff3bb2fb2c8633d5532c11bfb7b1365199 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:40:50 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 13/17] Refactor endgame verification logic in MainMenu.lua

---
 MainMenu.lua | 4 +---
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/MainMenu.lua b/MainMenu.lua
index 6f59fef..7974be8 100644
--- a/MainMenu.lua
+++ b/MainMenu.lua
@@ -853,9 +853,7 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 		scroll_frame:AddChild(endgame_text)
 	end
 
-	-- TODO Remove level 2 debug code
-
-	if (level == max_level) or (level == 2) and Hardcore_Character.endgame ~= true then
+	if (level == max_level) and (not Hardcore_Character.endgame) then
 		local engage_endgame_button = AceGUI:Create("Button")
 		engage_endgame_button:SetText("Transition to Endgame")
 		engage_endgame_button:SetWidth(200)

From 5d66502e83e24f692cd207ede8c04ee1d9bcc431 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:07 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 14/17] Commented out debug print statement in extractDetails
 function

---
 CharacterStatusScreen.lua | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
index ee4b690..0eb3a94 100644
--- a/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
+++ b/CharacterStatusScreen.lua
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ function extractDetails(str, ignoreKeys)
 	str = str:gsub("^%s*%((.+)%)%s*$", "%1")
 	local details_table = {}
 	for key, value in str:gmatch("(%S+)=(%S+)") do
-		Hardcore:Print("extractDetails: " .. key .. " = " .. value)
+		-- Hardcore:Print("extractDetails: " .. key .. " = " .. value)
 	  -- Check if the current key is in the ignoreKeys array
 		local ignore = false
 		for _, ignoreKey in ipairs(ignoreKeys or {}) do

From 47732bc34a90b6512b603e963266b7efc3e97e4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:04:10 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 15/17] Refactor trade button logic to allow trading with
 endgame characters

---
 Hardcore.lua | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++----------
 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index 07d44d2..b2f5336 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -442,7 +442,9 @@ Hardcore.isHardcore = C_GameRules and C_GameRules.IsHardcoreActive()
 
 function Hardcore:GetMaxLevel()
 	-- skipping non-active seasons/expansions
-	if Hardcore.isWotlk then
+	if true then
+		return 2
+	elseif Hardcore.isWotlk then
 		return 80
 	elseif Hardcore.isSoD then
 		return 25 -- will be 40 soon, update checks then. maybe new season?
@@ -801,11 +803,10 @@ end
 --
 
 TradeFrameTradeButton:SetScript("OnClick", function()
-	local duo_trio_partner = false
-	local legacy_duo_support = #Hardcore_Character.trade_partners > 0
 	local target_trader = TradeFrameRecipientNameText:GetText()
 	local level = UnitLevel("player")
 	local max_level = Hardcore:GetMaxLevel() -- 25, 60 or 80
+	local duo_trio_partner = false
 
 	if Hardcore_Character.team ~= nil then
 		for _, name in ipairs(Hardcore_Character.team) do
@@ -816,18 +817,28 @@ TradeFrameTradeButton:SetScript("OnClick", function()
 		end
 	end
 
-	if duo_trio_partner == true then
-		AcceptTrade()
-	elseif legacy_duo_support then
-		table.insert(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners, target_trader)
-		Hardcore_Character.trade_partners = Hardcore_FilterUnique(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners)
+	if duo_trio_partner == true then -- always allow with partner
 		AcceptTrade()
-	elseif (level == max_level) then
+	elseif (Hardcore_Character.endgame) then
+		if Hardcore_Character.verification_status ~= "PASS" then
+			Hardcore:Print("|cFFFF0000BLOCKED:|r You may only trade with a 'PASS' status")
+			return
+		end
+		if other_hardcore_character_cache[target_trader].verification_status ~= "PASS" then
+			Hardcore:Print("|cFFFF0000BLOCKED:|r You may only trade with other characters that have a 'PASS' status")
+			return
+		end
+		if tostring(other_hardcore_character_cache[target_trader].endgame) ~= "true" then
+			Hardcore:Print("|cFFFF0000BLOCKED:|r You may only trade with other valid endgame characters")
+			return
+		end
+		-- to reach here, both self and other are both valid endgame characters
 		table.insert(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners, target_trader)
 		Hardcore_Character.trade_partners = Hardcore_FilterUnique(Hardcore_Character.trade_partners)
 		AcceptTrade()
 	else
-		Hardcore:Print("|cFFFF0000BLOCKED:|r You may not trade outside of duos/trios.")
+		Hardcore:Print("|cFFFF0000BLOCKED:|r You may not trade outside of duos/trios or endgame")
+		return
 	end
 end)
 

From c2f17d0120185052ca923ff92f40f1d7195daaeb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:05:39 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 16/17] Remove debug max_level

---
 Hardcore.lua | 4 +---
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Hardcore.lua b/Hardcore.lua
index b2f5336..5f429ae 100644
--- a/Hardcore.lua
+++ b/Hardcore.lua
@@ -442,9 +442,7 @@ Hardcore.isHardcore = C_GameRules and C_GameRules.IsHardcoreActive()
 
 function Hardcore:GetMaxLevel()
 	-- skipping non-active seasons/expansions
-	if true then
-		return 2
-	elseif Hardcore.isWotlk then
+	if Hardcore.isWotlk then
 		return 80
 	elseif Hardcore.isSoD then
 		return 25 -- will be 40 soon, update checks then. maybe new season?

From 6446642613c84e68d2252be7cd1607b24ce3761e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: zdeyn <79044233+zdeyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:23:50 +1100
Subject: [PATCH 17/17] Update verification status and display appropriate
 button text

---
 MainMenu.lua | 13 +++++++++----
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/MainMenu.lua b/MainMenu.lua
index 7974be8..7a673cc 100644
--- a/MainMenu.lua
+++ b/MainMenu.lua
@@ -829,6 +829,7 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 
 	local character_status_label = AceGUI:Create("Label")
 	local statusString1, statusString2 = Hardcore:GenerateVerificationStatusStrings()
+	Hardcore:UpdateVerificationStatus()
 	local text = "\n" .. statusString1 .. "\n" .. statusString2
 
 	character_status_label:SetText(text)
@@ -855,12 +856,16 @@ local function DrawVerifyTab(container, _hardcore_character)
 
 	if (level == max_level) and (not Hardcore_Character.endgame) then
 		local engage_endgame_button = AceGUI:Create("Button")
-		engage_endgame_button:SetText("Transition to Endgame")
 		engage_endgame_button:SetWidth(200)
+		if Hardcore_Character.verification_status == "PASS" then
+			engage_endgame_button:SetText("Transition to Endgame")
+			engage_endgame_button:SetCallback("OnClick", function()
+				confirmEndgameTransition()
+			end)			
+		else
+			engage_endgame_button:SetText("|cffff0000INVALID CHARACTER|r")
+		end
 		scroll_frame:AddChild(engage_endgame_button)
-		engage_endgame_button:SetCallback("OnClick", function()
-			confirmEndgameTransition()
-		end)
 	end