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[[File:UI_Character_Select.jpg|thumb|150px|Character selection screen.]]


'''Please note much of this information, as at June 2012, no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes.'''
==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 article needs:'''
This guide describes all the options available at this window. A summary appears below, followed by more information about each option.
* screenshots to fill the gaps in the Transfer to Another Server section
* screenshots to fill the gaps in the Renaming a Character section
* expansion of the Purchase a Character Respec Token section
* expansion of the Purchace Mission Architect Story Slots section}}


{{PlayerGuide Currency|issue=16|date=12 January 2010}}
==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:
[[File:UI_Character_Select.jpg|thumb|150px|Character selection screen.]]
* 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.


==Overview==
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".
This article describes several aspects presented to each player at the Character Selection window, seen after a player logs into the game.  


The Character Selection window lists all available characters on the account for a specific server. For each character is displays the name, level, Archetype and how many days offline for each character.
Below the list of 12 character slots are arrows that allow moves between the pages of slots.


This window also lets a player create a new character, log in with a specific character, sort the order in which characters are displayed, unlock locked character slots, spend Paragon Reward Tokens, rename a character, transfer a character to another server, delete a character, and enter the Paragon Market.
The Back (bottom left) arrow takes you back to the server selection screen.


Whenever you click on and highlight a character, that character is displayed as well as their location.
The Next (bottom right) arrow will become available when a character has been highlighted, and logs them into the game.


=== Create a Character ===
=== Create a Character ===
Begin character creation by clicking any empty character slot that says "Create Character".  
Begin character creation by clicking any empty character slot that says "Create Character".  
If no such slots are available, the player may need to delete a character or unlock a slot or purchase more character slots, described below.


Creating a character is described in full here:
Creating a character is described in full here:
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=== Sort Characters ===
=== 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.
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 ===
=== Delete a Character ===
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Upon deletion, the following occurs:
Upon deletion, the following occurs:
* The character is deleted from the server. And possessions, enhancements, and INF are also gone.
* The character is deleted from the server; their possessions, enhancements, and INF are also gone.
* the character slot becomes available
* The character slot becomes available
* The name of the character becomes available on the server
* The name of the character becomes available on the server
{{Gametip|game=both|tip='''Deleted characters can be recovered up to 6 months after the deletion date by submitting a help ticket to NCsoft.'''}}
=== Unlock a Character Slot ===
[[File:Character slots icon.png|200px|right]]
The Character selection windows shows how many slots are available, and how many are in use.
A character slot may be marked with a padlock icon and "Unlockable", or an existing character may be locked. These needs to be unlocked before they can be used.
[[File:UI_Redeem_Slot_Warning.jpg|right|200px|]]
A player can unlock a character slot and make it available for use. To do so, click the locked slot. A prompt will appear asking you to confirm your choice. Review the information and click Accept to continue, or Cancel to take you back to the Character Selection window
If no additional slots can be unlocked, the player is instead prompted to enter the Paragon Market and purchase additional [[Character Slots]].


=== Transfer a Character to Another 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. An empty and unlocked slot must be available on the target 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 [[Character Server Transfer Token]]s can be purchased in the Paragon Market for 800pp.
Additional transfer tokens are received every few days.


For more information, and to review the consequences of a server transfer, please see:
For more information, and to review the consequences of a server transfer, please see:
* [[Server Transfer]]
* [[Server Transfer]]
* [[Character Server Transfer Token]]


=== Rename a Character ===
=== Rename a Character ===
Any character can be renamed by highlighting the character and clicking the character rename icon at the top of the window. This costs one character rename token, which can be purchased from the Paragon Market.
Any character can be renamed by highlighting the character and clicking the character rename icon at the top of the window.
 
For more information on how to rename a character, see:
* Character Rename Token
 
=== Purchase Extra Character Slots ===
Extra slots can be purchased from the [[Paragon Market]]. Keep in mind when purchasing slots that the maximum number of slots allowed on any one server is 48.
 
Character Slots can be purchased in varying quantities at a cumulative discount:
* One slot for 480[[pp]]
* Two slots cost 800pp (400 pp each)
* Five slots for 1600pp (320pp each)
 
'''Please note''' that from time to time, [[Paragon Studios]] may discount the purchase price during promotions and sales.
 
For more information, see:
* [[Character_Slots#Obtaining_More_Character_Slots|Obtaining More Character Slots]] in the article [[Character Slots]]
* The official article [https://support.cityofheroes.com/app/answers/freedomdetail/a_id/8115/kw/create%20a%20character Character Slots]


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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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