libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Add option to save runtime log by content directory

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Description

Current options allow the runtime logs to be saved in aggregate and/or core directory. Requesting the option be added to save the logs by content directory, which would align the runtime log options with the options available for saves and save states.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing runtime-log path handling for aggregate and core directories, then compare it with the directory options used for saves and save states. Done means a content-directory option is available and runtime logs are written under the corresponding content directory.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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