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====== Character creation HOWTO ======
A walkthrough for creating characters

Please note, screen shots are from the GTK Client and content based on Crossfire v1.4.0

===== Select a Server =====

After you launch the client, look in the right side of the client - a list of public servers will be listed there. 


It should look something like this:

<code>
#)     Server        #     version   idle
         Name      players           seconds
 1)  12.216.43.64     0   1.4.0        514
 2)  bovine.muck.net  0   1.4.0        341
 3)  bratwurst.unix-  0   1.0.0-07-30  356
 4)  crossfire.aszli  0   1.4.0        116
 5)  crossfire.jyu.f  0                90
 6)  crossfire.plane  0   1.3.0        115
 7)  damn.informatik  0   D-0.91       346
 8)  games.prima.de   0   1.4.0        289
 9)  metalforge.real  7   1.4.0        124
10)  mids.student.ut  0   1.4.0        112
11)  ni.sytes.net     0   1.4.0        271
12)  villa-strayligh  0   1.3.0        97
13)  voldsboks.pvv.o  0   0.95.8-CVS   89
14)  web.chemwatch.n  0   1.4.0        131
15)  xover.mud.at     0   1.3.0        60
16)  zeus.fh-branden  0   1.4.0        206
17)  localhost (default)
</code>

Hit enter if you want to re-update this list.
Choose one of the entries above followed by enter or type in a hostname/ip address
Enter 0 to exit the program.


Here's what the listed information means:

 
  * **#** = Server number. Enter this number to connect to that particular server
  * **Server Name** = The IP Address or hostname of the server
  * **# players** = The current number of players logged on to the listed server
  * **version** = What version of Crossfire the server is running
  * **idle seconds** = How many seconds have passed since a player entered a command. This is useful if you want to see if people are logged on and actually playing (vs. hanging out/doing nothing) or how long a server has been empty.
 
Once you see the server list, type in a (server) number (or hostname/ip address) and hit enter. You probably want to pick a server that's close to you for reduced latency, etc.

===== Character Name =====

Look for a floating window that says, "What is your name?"


Type in a name for your character and hit enter.

===== Character Password =====

Another floating window will appear that says, "What is your password?"

Type in a unique password and hit enter.

  * If you are prompted for the password again, then the character name is available on that server. Re-enter your password.
  * If you get a message that the password was incorrect: 
    * You may have mistyped the password the second time, try again 
    * If you continue to see the password error message, then you need to pick a different name, since that one is already in use.
 

===== Character Stats =====

Next, is choosing stats for your character. \\
Note: You can re-roll the stats as many times as you want. \\
Note: This also appears in a popup window as well, if the client has [[:client:gdefaults#popups]] set to '1' . 
  * Click on the Roll again button (or hit the [y] key) to roll new stats.
  * Click on the ability score button (Str, Dex, Con, et al) -- or keyboard keys [1-7] [1-7] to swap stats. 
    * If you click on the ability score button, the dialog window will update and ask, "Exchange with which ability?" .
    * If you enter in a value from 1-7, then another value 1-7, the stats will swap and display a message similar to this //Cha -> Pow done// .
    * **Note**: Number '1' is [[:characters:Str]], 2 is [[:characters:Dex]], 3 is [[:characters:Con]], and so on ...
  * Click on the 'Keep this' button (or hit the [n] key) to use the listed stats.
 

For an explanation and description of all the character attributes, visit the [[:characters:attributes]] documentation page.

===== Select a Character Race =====
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Now it's time to pick a race. 
  * You can click through the list as many times as you want
  * This also appears in a popup window as well.
  * In the popup window click on "Show next" (or hit the [n] key) to select a different race. 
    * The races are listed alphabetically.
    * Information for each race is listed on the right side of the client.
  * Click on //Keep this// (or hit the [d] key) when you find the race you want.

For more information on the ability modifiers based on race and a brief description of each, visit the [[:races]] page.


===== Select a Class/Profession =====
You should now see your character (based on race) in the Hall of Selection. In this example, it's a [[:races:humans|human]] standing at the top of the pentagram.
//picture here//
Use the direction keys to wander around the Hall of Selection
  * You will want to head south (down)
  * As you proceed, read the Crossfire Primers (in game instructions and other information.)
The hallway will lead into a much large room, like this:
// picture here //

In front of each teleporter  is a description of the Character Class. Step on a teleporter to select your class and begin play in Scorn.

For a summary of the ability modifiers based on class and a brief description of each, visit the [[:classes]] documentation

For a list of game Commands, visit the [[:player commands]] documentation.