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[[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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==Check Name Availability==
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[[File:UI_Character_Select.jpg|thumb|150px|Character selection screen.]]
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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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==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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This guide describes all the options available at this window. A summary appears below, followed by more information about each option.
[[Image:UI_Check_Name.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Check for availability of a name.]]
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[[Image:UI_Check_Name_Available.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Your name is not currently in use.]]
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[[Image:UI_Check_Name_Unavailable.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Your name is already in use.]]
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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.
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==Summary==
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==Create a Character==
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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:
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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* 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.
  
There are several steps in the character creation process. This process is covered in detail here:
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The remainder character selection screen shows character slots on that server.
*[[The Players' Guide to the Cities/Creating a Character|Creating a Character]]
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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.
  
==Sort Characters==
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The Back (bottom left) arrow takes you back to the server selection screen.
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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The Next (bottom right)arrow will become available when a character has been highlighted, and logs them into the game.
  
==Delete a Character==
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==More Information==
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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.}}
 
  
==Purchase Extra Character Slots==
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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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[[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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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.
[[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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Whenever you click on and highlight a character, that character is displayed as well as their location.
  
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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=== 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.
  
==Redeem a Character Slot==
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Creating a character is described in full here:
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*[[The Players' Guide to the Cities/Creating a Character|Creating a Character]]
[[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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==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.  This will bring up the server destination window.
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[[Image:placeholder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Server destination window.]]
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The server destination window displays a list of servers to available as a destination for your transfer and the number of available character slots you have on each server.  Clicking the "Cancel" will cancel the transfer and return you to the character selection screen.  To continue with your transfer, select the server you wish to transfer your character to and click the "OK" button.
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[[Image:placeholder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|You do not have a credit card on file.]]
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[[Image:placeholder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Transfer security authorization.]]
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Before your transfer is completed, you will be prompted for a security authorization.
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If you do not have a credit card on file, you will see a message stating that you are not able to make a purchase.  (Information on adding a credit card to your account may be found at the [http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_5995.html?prod=67 PlayNC Support Center].)
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If you have a credit card on file in your PlayNC account information, you may proceed by entering your password in the security authorization window.  And clicking on the "OK" button.
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You may cancel your transaction and return to the character selection screen by clicking on the "Cancel" button.
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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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* 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:placeholder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Final charge authorization.]]
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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
You will now be shown a final purchase confirmation window.  This window will display the source and destination servers for your transfer as well as the name of the character being transferred. You will also be shown billing information such as the base price of the transfer, any applicable sales tax, and the final amount that will be charged to your credit card. This is your final opportunity to cancel your transaction.  Should you wish to cancel, click the "Cancel Order" button to return to the character selection screen.  Clicking on the "Charge My Card" button will authorize PlayNC to charge your credit card for the transfer fee and begin your transfer.
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* The name of the character becomes available on the server
  
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=== Unlock a Character Slot ===
[[Image:placeholder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Transfer initiated.]]
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[[File:Character slots icon.png|200px|right]]
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After authorizing the charge to your credit card, you will see a message stating that your purchase has been requested and it may take a short time to complete the transfer.
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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.
[[Image:placeholder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Transfer complete.]]
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[[File:UI_Redeem_Slot_Warning.jpg|right|200px|]]
  
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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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
  
More information on the character transfer process can be found here:
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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]].
* [http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_6158.html Official PlayNC Character Transfer FAQ]
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{{red|EDITOR'S NOTE:  Information taken mostly from the [http://www.cityofheroes.com/character_transfer_transfer.html Character Transfer tutorial] at the official City of Heroes web site. May need to be verified for current accuracy.}}
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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.
  
==Rename a Character==
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For more information, and to review the consequences of a server transfer, please see:
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* [[Server Transfer]]
[[Image:UI_Buy_Rename_Token.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Buy a Rename Token.]]
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* [[Character Server Transfer 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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=== 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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For more information on how to rename a character, see:
[[Image:UI_Character_Rename_Warning.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Character rename message.]]
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* Character Rename Token
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* Rename tokens are good for only one character and can not be refunded once purchased.
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* Characters may be renamed by clicking on the green "Rename Character" button after purchasing a token.
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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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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.
  
Rename Tokens can be purchased for a one-time fee of $9.99 USD and allow you to change the name of one character.
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* [[Character_Slots#Obtaining_More_Character_Slots|Obtaining More Character Slots]] in the article [[Character Slots]]
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* The official article [https://support.cityofheroes.com/app/answers/freedomdetail/a_id/8115/kw/create%20a%20character Character Slots]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:23, 26 June 2012

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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

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:


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