In order to play in the Combine, you will need something, or rather somebody, to play it with. This will be your character. It will represent YOU in the fantasy world of this simulation game. When you create your character, you will be able to distribute points according to what "level of importance" you will give your "Skill Groups."

This may sound complicated, but the following steps will explain how this is done before you go off to try it yourself. Remember that you will not be able to change your character once it is finished and added to the game.

There are four steps to creating your very own unique character:

1. Select your handle.
2. Select the race you want.
3. Select your "Skill Groups" in order of importance.
4. Distribute your assigned Skill Points.

It is strongly suggested that you try out various combinations, or perhaps even make a fictional character on paper, prior to creating a real one. You might do something wrong, or when you play, you might want to change. Since changing the name, race, and starting skills of your character after it has been created is not possible once you begin playing, this first step is possibly the most important one you will make in this simulation!

Your handle must include both a first name and a last name. It handle must also meet the following requirements:

1. You may not include any title or rank in your handle:

2. You may not use the full name or last name of an existing Star Wars character:

3. You may not use the name of an existing character in a different universe:

4. You may not include any special character or number in your handle:

5. You may not have a handle that does not sound like a name:

6. You may not have a handle that closely resembles that of another player:

7. You must use a full first and last name:

8. You may not have a handle that closely resembles that of a famous real life person or organisation. A good guideline is to check whether or not your name is notable enough to have a Wikipedia page:

9. If you are creating a new character after your previous character died or was dropped, your new handle cannot share the first name of a previous handle that you used before. This is because you are playing a new character. Reusing a last name is acceptable since you may choose to return as a family member if desired.

10. The Combine Administration reserves the right to decline handles that they deem inappropriate for the game.

It is recommended to request permission from a family member to use the surname of an established in-character family. "Common" surnames will be approved by the Join Team if they follow all other handle rules.

Handles may not be changed unless they violate an existing rule. This can occur when older handles predate the existing rules, or when an inappropriate handle slips through the system. If your handle meets one of the following criteria, you may request or be required to change it:

Some criteria for a handle change are:

1. If handle has a inappropriate meaning in another language
2. If handle is not a name (example: _avatar_ or Killer Raven)
3. If handle does not have a last name (example: Quaxo or Anti-Tarkin)
4. If handle does not start with a capital letter (example: falcon)
5. If handle is the players real life name (example: Alex Smith)
6. If handle is an improper name (contains titles, numbers or other abnormalities) (example: Lady Dyvel or Count Uebles)
7. If handle is canon

You may be tempted to select the "coolest picture,". On the other hand, you might want to know what every race can and cannot do. In order to decide this, look at the table below and study it carefully. You want to be a Jedi? Do not choose to be a race with a low Force probability, such as Hutt. Do you want to be a battle-hardened trooper? Do not choose to be Nimbanel. It would be a very good idea to decide what your primary job will be before you create a character. The bounty hunters may very well be in need of a good Medical Officer, not another sniper. It should be noted that once you choose your race you will not be able to change it. The only exception to this is that if a new race is discovered in the galaxy, you will have the option for fourteen days following its discovery to change to that race. This is a rare occurrence.

Race Multiplier: The higher the race multiplier the higher your HP. See Life and Death for more details.

Terrain Restrictions: Your character may not move unaided on these terrains. ie: You can't move on the ocean terrain by yourself, but you can with a breathing mask. See race listing for more details.

Skills: Theses are free skill levels that your character starts out with. So if your race has a Diplomat:1 it means that when you create your character, he/she will start out with a Diplomat skill of 1 free of charge.

See Races for all the races you can be.

There are 5 skill groups. The table below lists these 5 groups and their respective skills. For more details on skills please see Character Skills.

When you create your character, you will be able to distribute a certain number of skill points among the various skills in each skill group. The number of skill points you can distribute in each skill group will be determined by the importance you assign to each skill group. In order of importance you will distribute:

• 1st: 14 pts
• 2nd: 10 pts
• 3rd: 8 pts
• 4th: 6 pts
• 5th: 4 pts

Each skill has 6 levels of ability from 0-5. After you determine the importance of each skill group, you will distribute the available skill points to the various skills in each skill group. As you distribute the skill points, you will in effect be upgrading the level of that skill. Upgrading a skill to a certain level will cost the following skill points:

• Level 0 to 1: 1 pt
• Level 1 to 2: 1 pts
• Level 2 to 3: 2 pts
• Level 3 to 4: 3 pts
• Level 4 to 5: 4 pts

Press Accept / Ok

Congratulations! You have just made your character - enjoy the Combine!

Every member of the combine may only have ONE character. Registering more than one character, logging into someone else's account, or giving your character to someone else in order to create a new one is PROHIBITED. Anyone breaking this rule will be banned from the Combine.

If you are sharing your computer or Internet connection with other persons that are also members of the Combine, you must register all accounts by using the "contact support" link. This includes handles and the email addresses of all players using the computer. Players who are sharing a connection are no longer restricted to the same faction or freelance, and may join any faction they desire.

Players are responsible for maintaining the security of their account. If you believe your account has been compromised, change your password immediately and submit a Support Ticket with more information.

If you are a registered multi, you can check your status in your OOC Profile:

Explanations such as "I don't have more than one character! The second one belongs to my sister!!" will not be accepted.

Players banned as a result of the multi-rules who request an unban may be subject to a partial removal of credits, assets and/or XP, to be determined on a case-by-case basis upon their return to the community. This punishment is prescribed by the administration and may not be disputed as it is a condition of being unbanned.