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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}}).

** The length of the name is determined by the total pixel width, and the allowed maximum is restricted to the width of the textbox.  

** The length of the name is determined by the total pixel width, and the allowed maximum is restricted to the width of the textbox.  

** The letter case used when the name is inputted will not change (''e.g.,'' if the name is inputted in all lowercase; the first letter will not be corrected to uppercase).

** The letter case used when the name is inputted will not change (''e.g.,'' if the name is inputted in all lowercase; the first letter will not be corrected to uppercase).

* '''Animal Preference''' - This determines the type of [[Animals#Cat or Dog|pet]] that arrives in Spring of year 1. There are six options; three dogs, three cats.

* '''Animal Preference''' - This determines the type of [[Animals#Cat or Dog|pet]] that arrives in Spring of year 1. There are 10 options; five dogs, five cats.

* '''Favorite Thing''' - This affects the text displayed after eating a [[Stardrop]]. The character limits are the same as the Name / Farm Name text boxes.

* '''Favorite Thing''' - This affects the text displayed after eating a [[Stardrop]]. The character limits are the same as the Name / Farm Name text boxes.

* '''Gender''' - This has minor effects on gameplay and [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]].

* '''Gender''' - This has minor effects on gameplay and [[Wizard's Tower#Basement Room|can be changed later]].

** 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==

==Exploits==

==Exploits==

* '''PC/Mobile only:''' naming the character using an internal [[Modding:Items|object ID number]] in brackets will give the item that corresponds with the number whenever an NPC mentions the character by their name. For example, entering [645][499][163] will give an [[Iridium Sprinkler]], [[Ancient Seeds]], and a [[Legend]]. (This exploit also works with naming children and animals.). A maximum of 3 object ID numbers can be entered at each name change.

* '''PC/Mobile only:''' naming the character using an internal [[Modding:Items|object ID number]] in brackets will give the item that corresponds with the number whenever an NPC mentions the character by their name. For example, entering [645][499][163] will give an [[Iridium Sprinkler]], [[Ancient Seeds]], and a [[Legend]]. (This exploit also works with naming children and animals.). A maximum of 3 object ID numbers can be entered for each name.

==See also==

==See also==

{{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]]