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Can you 'book' a character name?

NeillMcAttack
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Let's say I make a toon with a unique name on my server. I then delete the toon and make a new character. Will I be able to give the new toon the name of the previously deleted toon or is the name already used?

Does anyone know for sure?
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  • Stillian
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    You will be able to use the same name after deleting a char.
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  • EgyptRaider
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    Yup, did it myself a couple of days ago.
  • driosketch
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    You can reuse the name. Be aware, however, anyone can use that name as soon as you delete the previous character. But for a unique name the chance of that happening is small.
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  • negbert
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    You're fine as long as no one takes it between the deletion and you finishing the character creation on the new one. If you plan out the new one (PTS is good for this) then creation can be pretty quick.
  • Nestor
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    It is common practice to roll placeholder characters with names you want but are not ready to use yet.

    Although now with Appearance Change Tokens, as long as you get Class and Race to what you want, you kind of don't need to do this anymore. You could even do a Race Change, but that costs a lot more.
    Edited by Nestor on February 1, 2017 9:19PM
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  • NeillMcAttack
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    Thanks all! Much appreciated.
    Nestor wrote: »
    It is common practice to roll placeholder characters with names you want but are not ready to use yet.

    Although now with Appearance Change Tokens, as long as you get Class and Race to what you want, you kind of don't need to do this anymore. You could even do a Race Change, but that costs a lot more.

    Yes that would be ideal, I could even start training his horse right away, but unfortunately, the class I want to make this character isn't in the game yet. :smiley:
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  • NolaArch
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    Nestor wrote: »
    It is common practice to roll placeholder characters with names you want but are not ready to use yet.

    This is exactly what I have always done in the past. Secure the name, delete placeholder, and create when I'm ready for a new character.
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