Chat window

The chat is where you communicate with other players by typing, and see their responses.

Opening and closing the chat window can be done by typing `.

Note: When you are typing into the chat window, you are unable to use keyboard commands until you press enter, or click outside the chat window with the mouse. This is one reason certain people will not talk during a mission, and the solution is to make use of a vocal chat program such as Ventrilo or Team Speak.

There are several channels of chat available, represented by tabs just above the window you type into. You can switch tabs by typing the appropriate keyboard character first.

List of Channels of Chat, what to press to quickly access it, followed by a description of what it does.


 * All(Or Local) Chat : Type '!'
 * What you type is sent to every person within your local zone. Many players use this channel to look for party members. However in bigger zones, people also spam trade announcements, ask repetative questions, and talk or taunt back and forth about things no one else cares about. People who beleive in online etiquette generally turn off local chat to avoid all caps users, in favor or other channels.
 * Guild Chat : Type '@'
 * A private chat that only you and those whom belong to your guild may view.
 * Team Chat : Type '#'
 * A private chat that only you and members of your current party may view.
 * Trade Chat : Type '$'
 * A channel much like the local chat, dedicated to those whom wish to sell or buy items. However, many users disable their ability to view trade chat, so many [spam] trade info in local chat instead.
 * Emotes
 * While you can not type directly into a channel called 'emotes', you can type a / followed by a keyword (See this list). It will be displayed in your chat window if you haven't unchecked the emote check box.
 * Whisper : Type a backspace to open the whisper window. It automatically selects the last person you whispered until you enter another name.
 * A private chat between two people only. You may speak to any player who is online through use of a whisper even if they are not in your guild, team, or in the same zone as you.
 * Observers : Type '#'
 * A semi-private channel that replaces Team chat when in Observer Mode. Up to 100 people are able to enter a single Observers chat to discuss the battle they are watching.