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MMOMaven Admin
09-13-2007, 08:52
Did you know that you can save your chat log in WoW? I didn't know how to until I read Mardraum's forum post (http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=771309140&postId=7709108653&sid=1#4) today. Your chat log can be recorded in WoWChatLog.txt in the logs folder if you type /chatlog before the chat you want to record. If you want to record your combat or the current guild roster, use /combatlog or /saveguildroster respectively. Logging only works for that session, however.

If you want to automatically log all of your text, there is an add-on called Elephant (http://wow.curse.com/downloads/details/3198/) (which I haven't tested) that will do just that and organize it all for you as well.

Here are a few of the benefits and drawbacks of recording your chat:

Pros


You can use it as grist for your RP stories.
You can record in-game interviews and events for blogging about later.
It is a great way to record the minutes of guild meetings.
You can record your intimacy sessions with your in-game love.



Cons


Your significant other can find your intimacy sessions with your in-game love.
Ok, it's only one con, but it's a biggie.


Why would (or do) you log your chat?



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