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[[File:Patch 5 1-Chat window.jpg|thumb|Chat window (inactive)]] | [[File:Patch 5 1-Chat window.jpg|thumb|Chat window (inactive)]] | ||
'''Chat''' is the primary form of text-based communications in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. It is usually initiated by pressing Enter or pressing "/" to get to a command line. | '''Chat''' is the primary form of text-based communications in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. It is usually initiated by pressing Enter or pressing "/" to get to a command line. Voice Chat was released in Patch 2.2 along with the Chat Channels pane in the Socials window. | ||
Specifying '''chat''' channels uses slash commands. See below for basic chat channel info. | Specifying '''chat''' channels uses slash commands. See below for basic chat channel info. | ||
;Additional notes | ;Additional notes | ||
* | * Player characters from opposing factions can only use '''/s''', '''/y''', or '''/em''' (say, yell, or emote) channels to communicate and all messages will be seen by the opposing faction will appear in the faction language of the speaking character, except through emotes. | ||
* In most chat channels except the '''/#''' channels (the /2 Trade channel supports this now), you can shift-click an | * In most chat channels except the '''/#''' channels (the /2 Trade channel supports this now), you can shift-click an item to insert its name into the chat message in a clickable form that will show the item's description and stats. You can also shift-click an item name in brackets ([]), like World Enlarger, from your bags, character window, or another chat channel into your current chat channel. | ||
* You can also shift-click a | * You can also shift-click a quest from your Quest Log to insert its name into the chat message in a clickable form. Or you can Apple Key and click on the quest and it will insert the objectives of the quest into the chat. This second feature appears to work only for the Mac. | ||
* A | * A profanity filter is on by default. | ||
== Basic chat commands == | == Basic chat commands == | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|'''/1''' ''<message>'' | |'''/1''' ''<message>'' | ||
|General chat channel. Seen by all people in macro | |General chat channel. Seen by all people in macro zone. | ||
|- class="alt" | |- class="alt" | ||
|'''/2''' ''<message>'' | |'''/2''' ''<message>'' | ||
|Trade channel. Seen by all people in macro | |Trade channel. Seen by all people in macro zone. Usually only available in cities. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''/3''' ''<message>'' | |'''/3''' ''<message>'' | ||
|Local Defense channel. Seen by all people in macro | |Local Defense channel. Seen by all people in macro zone. | ||
|- class="alt" | |- class="alt" | ||
|'''/4''' ''<message>'' | |'''/4''' ''<message>'' | ||
|Looking for group ( | |Looking for group (party) channel. Seen by all people in macro zone. | ||
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
|'''/s''' ''<message>''<br />'''/say''' ''<message>'' | |'''/s''' ''<message>''<br />'''/say''' ''<message>'' | ||
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|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
|'''/p''' ''<message>''<br />'''/party''' ''<message>'' | |'''/p''' ''<message>''<br />'''/party''' ''<message>'' | ||
| | |Party channel. Seen by only party members. | ||
|-valign="top" class="alt" | |-valign="top" class="alt" | ||
|'''/g''' ''<message>''<br />'''/guild''' ''<message>'' | |'''/g''' ''<message>''<br />'''/guild''' ''<message>'' | ||
| | |Guild channel. Seen only by guild members. | ||
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
|'''/o''' ''<message>''<br />'''/officer''' ''<message>'' | |'''/o''' ''<message>''<br />'''/officer''' ''<message>'' | ||
|Officer channel. Seen only by | |Officer channel. Seen only by guild officers. Guild permissions determine who qualifies as an "officer". | ||
|-valign="top" class="alt" | |-valign="top" class="alt" | ||
|'''/ra''' ''<message>''<br />'''/raid''' ''<message>'' | |'''/ra''' ''<message>''<br />'''/raid''' ''<message>'' | ||
| | |Raid channel. Seen only by raid members. | ||
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
|'''/rw''' ''<message>'' | |'''/rw''' ''<message>'' | ||
| | | | ||
As of | As of patch 1.11, the Raid leader and his/her assistants are able to use this chat command which puts the message in the middle of the screen for instant commanding of all members of the raid. | ||
|-valign="top" class="alt" | |-valign="top" class="alt" | ||
|'''/w''' ''<player_name> <message>''<br />'''/whisper''' ''<player_name> <message>'' | |'''/w''' ''<player_name> <message>''<br />'''/whisper''' ''<player_name> <message>'' | ||
| | |Whisper channel. Seen only by ''<player_name>''. | ||
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
|'''/t''' ''<player_name> <message>''<br />'''/tell''' ''<player_name> <message>'' | |'''/t''' ''<player_name> <message>''<br />'''/tell''' ''<player_name> <message>'' | ||
| | |Tell channel. Same as Whisper channel. | ||
|- class="alt" | |- class="alt" | ||
|'''/r''' ''<message>'' | |'''/r''' ''<message>'' | ||
| | |Reply to last player to send you a Whisper or Tell. Seen only by player listed in reply. You can also press the "R" key out of the blue to initiate the reply box. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''/ignore''' ''<player_name>'' | |'''/ignore''' ''<player_name>'' | ||
| | |Ignore specified player. Their messages will no longer show in chat window. | ||
|-valign="top" class="alt" | |-valign="top" class="alt" | ||
|'''/unignore''' ''<player_name>'' | |'''/unignore''' ''<player_name>'' | ||
| | |Unignore specified player (assuming they are ignored already). Their messages will show again in chat window. | ||
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
|'''/chathelp'''<br />'''/chat''' | |'''/chathelp'''<br />'''/chat''' | ||
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|- class="alt" | |- class="alt" | ||
|/silly | |/silly | ||
|Your character tells a | |Your character tells a joke. They're different depending on race and gender. | ||
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== GM chat == | == GM chat == | ||
In | In patch 3.0.8, a special, separate chat UI was introduced for communicating with GMs.<ref name="GM_US">{{ref web|url=http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=14498459981&postId=144760879818&sid=1#0|title=GM Chat Window Change - Please Read|author=Syndri|date=20-Jan-2009 18:14:08|archiveurl=http://www.wowblues.com/us/gm-chat-window-change-please-read-14498459981.html|archivedate=20-Jan-2009}}</ref><ref name="GM_EU">{{ref web|url=http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=7700700739&sid=1&pageNo=1|title=13/02 GM Chat Window Change (3.0.8)|author=Xaldavan|date=2009/01/21 11:39:02 AM |archiveurl=http://blue.mmo-champion.com/topic/75091/13-02-gm-chat-window-change-308|archivedate=2009/01/21}}</ref> | ||
When a GM wishes to speak with you the | When a GM wishes to speak with you the Help Request minibar button will glow.<ref>Patch 3.0.9 User Interface section</ref> | ||
{{bluepost|state=show|header=US blue post description | {{bluepost|state=show|header=US blue post description | ||
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Thank you! | Thank you! | ||
---- | ---- | ||
Community Team - English | Community Team - English | ||
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: Horde - "Orgrimmar", "Undercity", "Thunder Bluff", "Silvermoon City" | : Horde - "Orgrimmar", "Undercity", "Thunder Bluff", "Silvermoon City" | ||
: Neutral - "Shattrath City", "Dalaran" | : Neutral - "Shattrath City", "Dalaran" | ||
''NOTE: "The Exodar", "Silvermoon City" and "Shattrath City" were added upon release of the first expansion, a.k.a. | ''NOTE: "The Exodar", "Silvermoon City" and "Shattrath City" were added upon release of the first expansion, a.k.a. The Burning Crusade, and are only available to characters / accounts who have installed this expansion.'' | ||
''NOTE2: "Dalaran" was added upon release of the second expansion, a.k.a. | ''NOTE2: "Dalaran" was added upon release of the second expansion, a.k.a. Wrath of the Lich King, and are only available to characters / accounts who have installed this expansion.'' | ||
; Trade Channel Exception | ; Trade Channel Exception | ||
: The server "Trade" channel is only usable within capital city walls. Outside of these cities the channel is still included in the 10 channel limit but the client no longer sends CHAT_MSG_CHANNEL events for the trade channel. You can still leave a hidden trade channel using LeaveChannelByName("Trade") but you can only join it again inside capital city walls. It also only appears in GetChannelList() when you are in a capital city. | : The server "Trade" channel is only usable within capital city walls. Outside of these cities the channel is still included in the 10 channel limit but the client no longer sends CHAT_MSG_CHANNEL events for the trade channel. You can still leave a hidden trade channel using LeaveChannelByName("Trade") but you can only join it again inside capital city walls. It also only appears in GetChannelList() when you are in a capital city. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*As of August 23–24, 2012, a subscription is no longer required to access the remote Guild Chat feature via the | *As of August 23–24, 2012, a subscription is no longer required to access the remote Guild Chat feature via the World of Warcraft Mobile Armory.<ref name="officialMobileArmoryGuildChatandAuctionHouseFree">{{ref web|work=Official World of Warcraft Community site (US)|url=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/7039180/Mobile_Armory_Guild_Chat_and_Auction_House_Features_Now_Free-8_23_2012|title=Mobile Armory Guild Chat and Auction House Features Now Free|author=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|date=23-Aug-2012 6:19 PM PDT}}<br/> {{ref web|work=Official World of Warcraft Community site (EU)|url=http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/blog/5725272/Mobile_Armory_Guild_Chat_and_Auction_House_Features_Now_Free_-24_08_2012|title=Mobile Armory Guild Chat and Auction House Features Now Free|author=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|date=24 Aug 2012 10:15 UTC}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Chat Channels]] | * [[Chat Channels]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{elink|site=Replay.Waybackmachine.org|link=http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20100807211835/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/chat.html|desc=Archive of Chat Interface}} | {{elink|site=Replay.Waybackmachine.org|link=http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20100807211835/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/chat.html|desc=Archive of Chat Interface}} | ||
{{elink|site=Replay.Waybackmachine.org|link=http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20100807211847/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/chat-other.html|desc=Archive of Chat: Other - Additional chat options, channel moderation, misc}} | |||
{{elink|site=Replay.Waybackmachine.org|link=http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20100807211850/http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/chat-commandglossary.html|desc=Archive of Chat: Command Glossary}} | |||
[[Category:Game terms]] | [[Category:Game terms]] | ||
[[Category:Newbies]] | [[Category:Newbies]] | ||