diff --git a/pfUI.lua b/pfUI.lua
index f6693c53..754190c5 100644
--- a/pfUI.lua
+++ b/pfUI.lua
@@ -391,6 +391,7 @@ function pfUI.SetupCVars()
   SHOW_BUFF_DURATIONS = "1"
   QUEST_FADING_DISABLE = "1"
   NAMEPLATES_ON = "1"
+  SIMPLE_CHAT = "0"
 
   SHOW_COMBAT_TEXT = "1"
   COMBAT_TEXT_SHOW_LOW_HEALTH_MANA = "1"