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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==
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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, and more. The screen is split into roughly two areas, and allows players to manage their characters.
  
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==Creating a Character==
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This guide describes all the options available at this window. A summary appears below, followed by more information about each option.
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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:
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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:
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* Create a new character.
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* See how many global and server slots are used and available.
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* Open [[Paragon Rewards]]; also showing how many unspent reward tokens are available
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* Rename a character; and see how many unclaimed reward tokens are available; and how many pending renames exist on characters on the server.
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* Transfer a character from this server to another; also shown are how many server transfer tokens are available.
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* Delete a character.
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* Open the [[Paragon Market]]; for example to purchase additional character slots, server transfers, power sets, and so on.
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The remainder character selection screen shows character slots on that server.
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* If the character slot is occupied, it shows information about that character. Clicking on the character will also display the character, and indicate where in the game world the character is presently located.
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* A padlock icon indicates the character slot is locked.
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* "Unavailable" in an empty slot indicates it is not able to be used at moment.
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Below the list of 12 character slots are arrows that allow move between the four pages of slots.
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The Back (bottom left) arrow takes you back to the server selection screen.
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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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==More Information==
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The middle section of the Character Selection screen takes up most of the available space. It shows (...work in progress...)
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This article describes several aspects presented to each player at the Character Selection window, seen after a player logs into the game.
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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.
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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.
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Whenever you click on and highlight a character, that character is displayed as well as their location.
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=== Create a Character ===
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Begin character creation by clicking any empty character slot that says "Create Character".  
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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.
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Creating a character is described in full here:
 
*[[The Players' Guide to the Cities/Creating a Character|Creating a Character]]
 
*[[The Players' Guide to the Cities/Creating a Character|Creating a Character]]
  
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=== Sort Characters ===
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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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=== Delete a Character ===
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To delete a character:
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* Highlight the character.
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* Click the red Delete Character icon at the top of the window.
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* 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:
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* The character is deleted from the server. And possessions, enhancements, and INF are also gone.
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* the character slot becomes available
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* The name of the character becomes available on the server
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{{Gametip|game=both|tip='''Deleted characters can be recovered up to 6 months after the deletion date by submitting a help ticket to NCsoft.'''}}
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=== Unlock a Character Slot ===
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[[File:Character slots icon.png|200px|right]]
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The Character selection windows shows how many slots are available, and how many are in use.
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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.
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[[File:UI_Redeem_Slot_Warning.jpg|right|200px|]]
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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
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If no additional slots can be unlocked, the player is instead prompted to enter the Paragon Market and purchase additional [[Character Slots]].
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=== Transfer a Character to Another Server ===
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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.
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Additional [[Character Server Transfer Token]]s can be purchased in the Paragon Market for 800pp.
  
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==Sorting Characters==
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For more information, and to review the consequences of a server transfer, please see:
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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.
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* [[Server Transfer]]
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* [[Character Server Transfer Token]]
  
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=== Rename a Character ===
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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.
  
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==Deleting a Character==
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* Character Rename Token
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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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=== Purchase Extra Character Slots ===
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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.
  
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Character Slots can be purchased in varying quantities at a cumulative discount:
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* One slot for 480[[pp]]
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* Two slots cost 800pp (400 pp each)
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* Five slots for 1600pp (320pp each)
  
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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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* [[Character_Slots#Obtaining_More_Character_Slots|Obtaining More Character Slots]] in the article [[Character Slots]]
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This page is largely out of date, and is being considered for revision.
Date noted: 2012-06-21
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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, and more. 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.
  • See how many global and server slots are used and available.
  • Open Paragon Rewards; also showing how many unspent reward tokens are available
  • Rename a character; and see how many unclaimed reward tokens are available; and how many pending renames exist on characters on the server.
  • Transfer a character from this server to another; also shown are how many server transfer tokens are available.
  • Delete a character.
  • Open the Paragon Market; for example to purchase additional character slots, server transfers, power sets, and so on.

The remainder character selection screen shows character slots on that server.

  • If the character slot is occupied, it shows information about that character. Clicking on the character will also display the character, and indicate where in the game world the character is presently located.
  • A padlock icon indicates the character slot is locked.
  • "Unavailable" in an empty slot indicates it is not able to be used at moment.

Below the list of 12 character slots are arrows that allow move between the four 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.

More Information

The middle section of the Character Selection screen takes up most of the available space. It shows (...work in progress...)


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.

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.

Whenever you click on and highlight a character, that character is displayed as well as their location.

Create a 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:

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.

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. And possessions, enhancements, and INF are also gone.
  • the character slot becomes available
  • The name of the character becomes available on the server
CoX Game Icon.png Deleted characters can be recovered up to 6 months after the deletion date by submitting a help ticket to NCsoft.

Unlock a Character Slot

Character slots icon.png

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.

UI Redeem Slot Warning.jpg

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

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.

Additional Character Server Transfer Tokens can be purchased in the Paragon Market for 800pp.

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. This costs one character rename token, which can be purchased from the Paragon Market.

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 480pp
  • 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:

< Back to The Players' Guide to the Cities

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