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[[File:Character creation menu.png|thumb|The character creation screen.]]

[[File:Character creation menu.png|thumb|The character creation screen.]]

The following options are available at the beginning of a new game:

The following options are available at the beginning of a new game:

* '''Appearance''' - This includes 24 skin tones, 73 hairstyles, 112 shirts, 4 pants, and 20 accessories. All of them can be used by either gender, with the option to randomize appearance. This has no effect on gameplay, [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]], and can be augmented with additional [[Tailoring|shirts and pants]], as well as [[Hats|hats]], and [[Footwear|boots]].

* '''Appearance''' - This includes 24 skin tones, 74 hairstyles, 112 shirts, 4 pants, and 31 accessories. All of them can be used by either gender, with the option to randomize appearance. The player's eye color, hair color, and pants color can also be adjusted using the sliders on the right side. This has no effect on gameplay, [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]], and can be augmented with additional [[Tailoring|shirts and pants]], as well as [[Hats|hats]], and [[Footwear|boots]].

* '''Name / Farm Name''' - These are limited to ''most'' of the [[wikipedia:ASCII#Printable_characters|ASCII printable characters]], which are spaces, uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and <code><nowiki>`~!@#$%^&*()-=+[{]}\|;:'",<.>/?_</nowiki></code>. Although <code>"</code> is in the valid ASCII printable character range, the textbox does not accept this character. Name and Farm Name are sometimes used in dialogues during gameplay. The player's name [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]], but not the farm name.

* '''Name / Farm Name''' - These are limited to ''most'' of the [[wikipedia:ASCII#Printable_characters|ASCII printable characters]], which are spaces, uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and <code><nowiki>`~!@#$%^&*()-=+[{]}\|;:'",<.>/?_</nowiki></code>. Although <code>"</code> is in the valid ASCII printable character range, the textbox does not accept this character. Name and Farm Name are sometimes used in dialogues during gameplay. The player's name [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]], but not the farm name.

** Both fields accept copied text (paste text using {{key|Ctrl + v}}).

** Both fields accept copied text (paste text using {{key|Ctrl + v}}).

** Restriction to the men's or women's [[spa]] entrance. (Note: [[Alex]] sometimes works out in the men's locker room.)

** Restriction to the men's or women's [[spa]] entrance. (Note: [[Alex]] sometimes works out in the men's locker room.)

** It is possible to [[Marriage|marry]] an eligible NPC regardless of gender. In a different-gender marriage, the woman can become pregnant for 14 days (with no effect on speed or movement) and give birth to a child. In a same-gender marriage, children can be adopted.

** It is possible to [[Marriage|marry]] an eligible NPC regardless of gender. In a different-gender marriage, the woman can become pregnant for 14 days (with no effect on speed or movement) and give birth to a child. In a same-gender marriage, children can be adopted.

** Female characters will receive letters from Dad, while male characters will receive letters from Mom.

** Female characters will receive letters from [[Mom and Dad|Dad]], while male characters will receive letters from Mom. There are some differences in the gifts they send.

==Special Keys==

==Special Keys==

{{History|1.4|Added new hairstyles and different pants.}}

{{History|1.4|Added new hairstyles and different pants.}}

{{History|1.5|Added the ability to change name and gender. Added new hairstyles. Removed obtaining the [[Error Item]] using the item ID naming exploit.}}

{{History|1.5|Added the ability to change name and gender. Added new hairstyles. Removed obtaining the [[Error Item]] using the item ID naming exploit.}}

[[Category:Playable characters]]

[[Category:Playable characters]]