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| | [[File:UI_Character_Select.jpg|thumb|150px|Character selection screen.]] |
| [[Image:UI_Character_Select.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character selection screen.]] | |
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| At the character selection screen, there are several options available to help you manage your character slots on a server.
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| | ==Overview== |
| | After a player logs into the game and selects a server, the Character Selection screen is shown. This shows all the characters created on that server. The screen is split into roughly two areas, and allows players to manage their characters. |
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| ==Check Name Availability==
| | This guide describes all the options available at this window. A summary appears below, followed by more information about each option. |
| {{Bug|"Check Name" button is not available on a server until you have created at least one character on that server.}}
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| [[Image:UI_Check_Name_Button.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Click to check name availability.]]
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| At the character selection screen, you have the ability to check to see if a character name is already in use on the server you have selected. If you already have a name in mind a new character you want to create or would like to transfer a character from another server to this one, you can make sure that the name is available by clicking the "Check Name" button at the bottom of the character slots.
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| | ==Summary== |
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| | The very top of the character selection screen shows a row of information and icons. From left to right, these allow a player to: |
| [[Image:UI_Check_Name.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Check for availability of a name.]]
| | * Create a new character. |
| [[Image:UI_Check_Name_Available.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Your name is not currently in use.]]
| | * Rename a character. |
| [[Image:UI_Check_Name_Unavailable.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Your name is already in use.]]
| | * Transfer a character from this server to another; also shown are how many server transfer tokens are available (note they are refilled every few days). |
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| | * Delete a character. |
| Clicking on the "Check Name" button will bring up a window in the middle of the screen where you may type a the name you wish to check for. After typing in the name, click on "OK". If the name is not already being used by another player on this server, you will get a message that states the name is not currently in use. Otherwise, you will be informed that someone on this server is already using the name you have selected.
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| Clicking on the "Cancel" button in the name prompt or the "OK" button in either of the confirmation windows will close the window and return you to the character selection screen.
| | The lefthand side of the character selection screen shows character slots on that server. If a character slot is occupied, it shows information about the character in that slot: name, level, [[archetype]], and days offline. Clicking on the slot will also display the character, and indicate where in the game world the character is presently located. Otherwise, the slot reads "Create Character". |
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| ==Create a Character==
| | Below the list of 12 character slots are arrows that allow moves between the pages of slots. |
| This is probably the option most frequently used by players. You can begin character creation by clicking on any empty character slot that says "Create Character".
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| There are several steps in the character creation process. This process is covered in detail here:
| | The Back (bottom left) arrow takes you back to the server selection screen. |
| *[[The Players' Guide to the Cities/Creating a Character|Creating a Character]]
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| | The Next (bottom right) arrow will become available when a character has been highlighted, and logs them into the game. |
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| ==Sort Characters== | | === Create a Character === |
| You can change the order in which the characters in your list are displayed by clicking and dragging the character slots around. Dragging a slot from one location to another will cause it to trade places with any character slot that was previously in that position. You may drag a slot to the right or left to move it from one page of characters to another.
| | Begin character creation by clicking any empty character slot that says "Create Character". |
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| | Creating a character is described in full here: |
| | | *[[The Players' Guide to the Cities/Creating a Character|Creating a Character]] |
| ==Delete a Character==
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| [[Image:UI_Delete_Character.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character deletion prompt.]]
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| Should you decide at some point that you wish to delete a character, you may do so by first selecting the character on the character selection screen. After selecting the character, click the red "Delete" button in the upper right corner of the screen. You will then be prompted to enter the name of the character for deletion to confirm your request. In order to continue, enter your character's name exactly as it appears and click "OK". The character will then be deleted from your server and the slot previously occupied by that character will be emptied. If you change your mind and do not wish to delete the character, click on the "Cancel" button and you will be returned to the character selection screen.
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| {{Gametip|game=both|tip='''Character deletion is permanent.''' Once deleted, a character can not be recovered.}}
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| ==Purchase Extra Character Slots==
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| [[Image:UI_Purchase_Slots_Hero.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character slot purchase button (CoH).]]
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| [[Image:UI_Purchase_Slots_Villain.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character slot purchase button (CoV).]]
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| You may purchase additional slots on a server by clicking on the button in the lower right corner of the character selection screen that appears as either a red briefcase with an Arachnos logo on the villain themed screen or as a blue briefcase with a star on the hero themed screen. (Although the buttons appear differently on the two screens, they work the same and purchased slots and may be used for either heroes or villains.)
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| [[Image:UI_Purchase_Slots_Window.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Select the number of slots for purchase.]] | |
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| Clicking on the briefcase will prompt you to select the number of additional character slots you wish to purchase. You may select a single slot for purchase or you may purchase multiple slots at one time with a small discount for a larger volume purchase.
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| Keep in mind when purchasing slots that the maximum number of slots allowed on any one server is 36.
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| A single slot purchase can be made for $5.99 USD, two slots cost $9.99 USD, and five slots costs $19.99 USD.
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| ==Redeem a Character Slot==
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| [[Image:UI_Redeem_Slot.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Click to redeem extra character slots.]]
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| If you have any extra character slots available on a server, there will be an extra button at the bottom of your character list labeled "Redeem Slot". This will also display the number of extra slots that may currently be redeemed on this server. Click here to redeem a character slot on your selected server.
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| {{red|EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm pretty sure there's a confirmation dialog that goes along with this. Need to verify.}}
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| ==Transfer a Character to Another Server==
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| [[Image:UI_Buy_Server_Transfer.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Click to purchase a Server Transfer Token.]]
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| Should you decide that you would like to transfer an existing character from one server to another, you may purchase a server transfer for a character. Transfers may be purchased by selecting your character for transfer and clicking on the "Buy Server Transfer" button at the bottom of the right half of the character selection screen.
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| [[Image:UI_Character_Transfer.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character transfer warning message.]]
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| Clicking on this button will display a warning message. You will be reminded of the following:
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| * The name of this character may not be available on your destination server.
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| * You will be granted a free rename token to use on this character if your name has to be changed.
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| * Any membership you currently hold in a supergroup on your current server will be lost.
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| * Your local friends list will be purged.
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| * If you are currently taking part in any Taskforce or Strikeforce, your progress will be lost.
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| * Your arena ranking will be reset.
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| * All influence/infamy (as well as personal inventories and auction transactions), badges, contacts, etc. will be preserved.
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| * Server transfers can not be refunded once purchased.
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| To cancel the transaction and return to the character selection screen, click the "Cancel" button.
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| To continue, click the "OK" button.
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| The cost of a character transfer is $9.99 USD and the token is only good for one transfer in one direction (as an example from Justice to Freedom). If an additional transfer is required you will need to pay a second fee.
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| {{red|EDITOR'S NOTE: I haven't transferred any characters, so I need someone to help me fill the rest of this process in. Info such as where in the process billing for the purchase occurs and how redemption of any needed rename token works will need to be included if possible.}}
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| {{Gametip|game=both|tip=In order to transfer a character to another server, you must have at least one empty character slot available on the destination server.}}
| | === Sort Characters === |
| | Change the order in which characters are displayed by clicking and dragging character slots. Dragging a slot from one location to another will cause it to trade places with any character slot that was previously in that position. You may drag a slot to the right or left to move it from one page of characters to another. |
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| ==Rename a Character==
| | If you find reordering characters causes one to seem to disappear, delete "playerslot.ini" in your install directory. |
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| [[Image:UI_Buy_Rename_Token.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Buy a Rename Token.]]
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| You may rename a character if you have any Rename Tokens available. A Rename Token may be purchased for a character by selecting the character you wish to rename and clicking the "Buy Rename Token" button in the lower portion of the right half of the character selection screen.
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| | === Delete a Character === |
| | To delete a character: |
| | * Highlight the character. |
| | * Click the red Delete Character icon at the top of the window. |
| | * You will be prompted to type the name of the character and confirm that you wish to delete it. Type the character's name and click OK, or click Cancel to return to the main window. |
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| | Upon deletion, the following occurs: |
| [[Image:UI_Character_Rename_Warning.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character rename message.]]
| | * The character is deleted from the server; their possessions, enhancements, and INF are also gone. |
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| | * The character slot becomes available |
| Clicking on this button will display a warning message. You will be reminded of the following:
| | * The name of the character becomes available on the server |
| * Rename tokens are good for only one character and can not be refunded once purchased. | |
| * Characters may be renamed by clicking on the green "Rename Character" button after purchasing a token. | |
| * Logging a character in after purchasing a rename token will require you to rename the character before entering the game.
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| * The new name you want may not be available on your server. | |
| To cancel the transaction and return to the character selection screen, click the "Cancel" button.
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| To continue, click the "OK" button.
| | === Transfer a Character to Another Server === |
| | A character can be highlighted and transferred to another server. Doing so costs one ''server transfer token''. Highlight the character, click the server transfer icon, and follow the prompts. |
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| Rename Tokens can be purchased for a one-time fee of $9.99 USD and allow you to change the name of one character.
| | Additional transfer tokens are received every few days. |
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| {{red|EDITOR'S NOTE: I haven't renamed any characters, so there may be more information that needs to be entered here.}}
| | For more information, and to review the consequences of a server transfer, please see: |
| | * [[Server Transfer]] |
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| | === Rename a Character === |
| | Any character can be renamed by highlighting the character and clicking the character rename icon at the top of the window. |
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Last updated for Issue 27 on 19 February 2024.
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Character selection screen.
Overview
After a player logs into the game and selects a server, the Character Selection screen is shown. This shows all the characters created on that server. The screen is split into roughly two areas, and allows players to manage their characters.
This guide describes all the options available at this window. A summary appears below, followed by more information about each option.
Summary
The very top of the character selection screen shows a row of information and icons. From left to right, these allow a player to:
- Create a new character.
- Rename a character.
- Transfer a character from this server to another; also shown are how many server transfer tokens are available (note they are refilled every few days).
- Delete a character.
The lefthand side of the character selection screen shows character slots on that server. If a character slot is occupied, it shows information about the character in that slot: name, level, archetype, and days offline. Clicking on the slot will also display the character, and indicate where in the game world the character is presently located. Otherwise, the slot reads "Create Character".
Below the list of 12 character slots are arrows that allow moves between the pages of slots.
The Back (bottom left) arrow takes you back to the server selection screen.
The Next (bottom right) arrow will become available when a character has been highlighted, and logs them into the game.
Create a Character
Begin character creation by clicking any empty character slot that says "Create Character".
Creating a character is described in full here:
Sort Characters
Change the order in which characters are displayed by clicking and dragging character slots. Dragging a slot from one location to another will cause it to trade places with any character slot that was previously in that position. You may drag a slot to the right or left to move it from one page of characters to another.
If you find reordering characters causes one to seem to disappear, delete "playerslot.ini" in your install directory.
Delete a Character
To delete a character:
- Highlight the character.
- Click the red Delete Character icon at the top of the window.
- You will be prompted to type the name of the character and confirm that you wish to delete it. Type the character's name and click OK, or click Cancel to return to the main window.
Upon deletion, the following occurs:
- The character is deleted from the server; their possessions, enhancements, and INF are also gone.
- The character slot becomes available
- The name of the character becomes available on the server
Transfer a Character to Another Server
A character can be highlighted and transferred to another server. Doing so costs one server transfer token. Highlight the character, click the server transfer icon, and follow the prompts.
Additional transfer tokens are received every few days.
For more information, and to review the consequences of a server transfer, please see:
Rename a Character
Any character can be renamed by highlighting the character and clicking the character rename icon at the top of the window.
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