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#### all chat windows closed by default when you log in

I was thinking today that it would be nice to log in with all chat windows closed regardless of how many you had open when you last logged out, so that you have to opt in to chats each session rather than opt out.
For a couple of main reasons:
1 - spoilers
when some exciting new event happens in Ur, like Zilloween, I want to discover all the treats for myself rather than hearing about it from someone who has already experienced it.
2 - not giving offence
Sometimes, you're just not in a chatty mood, maybe the Inland Revenue wants more money from you, or the architect on your building project has made another mistake, and you just want 10 mins to potter about in Ur without snapping at anyone. I don't want to upset anyone or appear rude by appearing in group chats as soon as I log in, and promptly leaving.
I haven't really thought through how this would change the dynamics, maybe it's good that the default is social? Dunno. Thoughts?

Posted 14 months ago by Pomponella | Permalink

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- I actually like that they all stay open upon next log-in, as I often have trouble remembering what I was doing before I last logged off and it makes for a nice reminder. Then again, I also understand that sometimes people don't feel social, or are only on for a few minutes of play and don't have time to talk. Perhaps a setting that allows players to choose whether they want to keep chats open or not?
  Posted 14 months ago by karibean | Permalink
- If this is implemented it needs to be a CHOICE, possibly from the profile page. I would hate having to reopen my chat windows every time I log out or disconnect. I stay in the Rook Alert channel and forgetting that would be a real bummer.
  Posted 14 months ago by Lucille Ball | Permalink
- I keep expecting to get an achievement badge for closing chat windows...
  Posted 14 months ago by Otto Otto | Permalink
- -1 do not close the chat windows I had open last time when I log back in, that would be very annoying to me :-( I like that they are cookied
  Posted 13 months ago by ✦ SHI∇IΔΠ ✦ | Permalink