First, you must acquire the character template by some means. Here on the internet, by typing * at any room prompt in Gateway to Reality, or manually downloading it from the Help Files room on Gateway to Reality.

You must then complete the template by "filling in the blanks" using an >ASCII< text editor of some sort, change the name of the file to reflect your character name, and upload it to the Character Templates room.

Referee Note: If your template is in a format other than DOS TEXT or true ASCII, I will delete them and ask you to upload a correct version.  I get too MANY templates in Word format, or Windows Write format, etc etc. Thanks.

There is one VERY IMPORTANT thing to remember in designing your character- as a new resident, you will be expected to build up your power gradually by adventuring and roleplaying. In creating a character, keep this in mind. After uploading your character sheet, your objects, especially magic objects, may be questioned. If you feel that any of your magic objects might be too powerful, they probably are. If after reviewing your character template the Referees find your character too powerful, they will mercilessly show you ways in which to make it less powerful. Or, they may say nothing, but you will find that things go wrong for you at bad times.

Note on Magic Objects: a magical object is very rare and valuable indeed. It is not normal for a magic object to be in existance-- it had to be created. As a beginning character you will of course be allowed some magic objects, but they can only have ONE power.

Important: Keep the power level of your items appropriate to your beginning character power. +5 longswords, pet spheres of annihilation, and wands of godly wishing can result in *big* problems for you.