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Server transfer....

Grouchybeast

By Grouchybeast,
Posted on: 2012-08-18 04:12 in ALL ACCESS Gameplay Technical Issues Bugs

 

Posted

I have a main alt. I'd like to server transfer him at least for a while.
Now the name of my alt is taken on the new server. However I previously created an alt on that server with the same name but with a hyphen.

Sooo.. I'm thinking that if i rename my main alt to the hyphen version.. (although I better check that too) and delete the version on the new server then send across, will the new server accepr it or "remember" my deleted alt?.. (I have to say this is a bit of a performance.)

Or, if I can't change the name of my alt to the hyphened version on my current server, will the system pick up that the name is available on the new server (once I have deleted the current alt) and offer me that option?

And, If it doesnt, will I see the new name of my main and have the option to cancel the transfer BEFORE I actually commit?

And, If I decide I want to go " home" will I have this problem in reverse?

Sorry if this is confusing but I'm thinking that maybe server transfer is more labour intensive and prohibative than it need to be.


I simply would like to experience another server but want to keep my name. (even if I have to add a hyphen.) Can someone advise me? Thanks

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Posted

If you move a character to a new server with a name conflict, then you'll be given a free rename. You do not need to rename the character instantly.

What I would do is:

Move the character as is.
Delete the character with the hyphen.
Rename the moved character.

That will work fine, and it will save you buying a rename token.

You can create a placeholder character with your character's preferred name on your old server, to keep the name while you're away. When you come home, do the same thing in reverse.

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Posted

Sounds good. Thanks

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