combat log

A) a log of combat actions and results, but may also show the results of the profession activities of nearby characters

B) logging out or quitting a game to escape combat or inevitable death

A) Person 1: "How many kills do I have?"

Person 2: "Check the combat log."

B) I was about to kill this guy but he saw me coming and combat logged.

by cnic January 14, 2014

combat logging

Logging out of an online game to avoid combat/death. This cowardly tactic often denies the opponent some victory or loot they may have earned for your possible death. This tactic is often used by weaker outfitted or less experienced players.

In the online game DayZ, a well outfitted player presses alt+F4 (combat logging) to kill the game instantly when presented with a fatal situation with another player. This prevents the opponent from looting the gear from the dead players body and prevents the villain from having to start over as a fresh spawn.

by Firstrock January 23, 2014

combat logging

The act of logging off or otherwise closing a game during combat to avoid defeat, destruction and/or damage.

First employed during WWII when the Germans combat logged the Bismarck to avoid giving points to the British Royal Navy.

Since the day the Bismarck disappeared beneath the waves, accusations of combat logging have permeated the debate over who dealt the final blow; the British or the Germans?

by dqb8 August 15, 2018

Combat Log

leaving the game while in combat resulting in a penalty when you join back.

Trevor got a combat log because he was such a pussy to die in that fighting game.

by Donald Trump 74 July 6, 2020

Combat Log

An action where a player leaves the game while in-combat. In some games, there's penalties for this.

Example 1: I was about to dog this guy but he saw my gang and he logged
Example 2: Was about to kill this guy but he combat logged in the middle of my combo

by portapac September 17, 2023