Switch for Verbose logging / Debug logging

[Gimi]

Since I regularly skim through the bug forums I can't help noticing that FD QA often ask for verbose network logs. Enabling this this requires editing of the "AppConfig.xml" file which is not a big deal for most, but can be a daunting task for some.

I suggest that ED, when developer time allows, introduce a switch under options to enable whatever logging they want for bug reporting. Makes it all easier, and given that a lot of third party tools use this, would be practical in this context as well.

While we are at it, three modes could be an idea:
Disabled
Enabled for current session (resets next time you start the game).
Enabled permanently

If practical, being able to chose the folder location for the logs would be nice too.

That is all.

 

[Cody]

Too prolix, amigo! <grins>

 

[SNaomiScott]

Given that the log files are only small, i.e. usually only a couple hundred KB each, I'd say go one further and enable Verbose Logging as standard. After all, if it's required for certain forms of bug reports (network related?) then surely it would make sense to have it turned on all along?

Also, I wouldn't get annoyed with myself for forgetting to edit the AppConfig.xml file after every update.