These forums have been archived and are now read-only.

The new forums are live and can be found at https://forums.eveonline.com/

EVE New Citizens Q&A

 
  • Topic is locked indefinitely.
 

Character Transfer

First post
Author
Previous Topic Next Topic
Reggie Clover
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2012-10-22 15:40:47 UTC
I am planning on transferring a character from an account that goes inactive at midnight on Wednesday, to my other account.

The character transfer FAQ says the account has to be in an active state to transfer a character from it.

Can I transfer the character @ 11:59 PM on Wednesday or do I have to give it a little time for the transfer to take place?

Trying to get all the training time I can out of the account Cool
ISD TYPE40
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#2 - 2012-10-22 15:48:21 UTC
Reggie Clover wrote:
I am planning on transferring a character from an account that goes inactive at midnight on Wednesday, to my other account.

The character transfer FAQ says the account has to be in an active state to transfer a character from it.

Can I transfer the character @ 11:59 PM on Wednesday or do I have to give it a little time for the transfer to take place?

Trying to get all the training time I can out of the account Cool



Hi there,

Character transfers take 10 hours and the account it is being transferred from must be active for the entire period. So I'm afraid you'll need to get the transfer started no later than 1:30pm on Wednesday (always a good idea to leave a little bit of leeway) in order to ensure it goes through properly.

[b]ISD Type40 Lt. Commander Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department[/b]
Reggie Clover
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#3 - 2012-10-22 15:53:06 UTC
Do I need to pause training or will the character continue training until he lands on the new account?
Jim Era
#4 - 2012-10-22 15:54:22 UTC
Just stick it out and keep him training!

Wat™
ISD TYPE40
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2012-10-22 16:19:11 UTC
Reggie Clover wrote:
Do I need to pause training or will the character continue training until he lands on the new account?



All skill training needs to be paused in order for the transfer to take place.

[b]ISD Type40 Lt. Commander Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department[/b]
Reggie Clover
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#6 - 2012-10-22 16:21:08 UTC
Laaaaame...

Alright thanks TYPE40
ISD TYPE40
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#7 - 2012-10-22 17:29:49 UTC
Reggie Clover wrote:
Laaaaame...

Alright thanks TYPE40



Not a problem, glad to be of service Big smile

[b]ISD Type40 Lt. Commander Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department[/b]
Jesuis Cache-Cache
#8 - 2012-10-22 19:00:41 UTC
I have a Transfer Q...

I remember reading that it takes (2) two PLEX to transfer an Alt character, on an active account to an active account of it's own.

Am I understanding that correctly?

If I want to place the existing Alt into it's own account, I need to create a new account first, either by PLEX or purchase and then transfer the Alt with a or another PLEX?

There is no way to just create an active account for and existing Alt?

Thank you all in advance,

- JCC




.

"I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself." - Johnny Carson 
ISD Athechu
ISD STAR
ISD Alliance
#9 - 2012-10-22 19:26:00 UTC
Jesuis Cache-Cache wrote:
I have a Transfer Q...

I remember reading that it takes (2) two PLEX to transfer an Alt character, on an active account to an active account of it's own.

Am I understanding that correctly?

If I want to place the existing Alt into it's own account, I need to create a new account first, either by PLEX or purchase and then transfer the Alt with a or another PLEX?

There is no way to just create an active account for and existing Alt?

Thank you all in advance,

- JCC


Correct there is no way to just create an account for an existing alt. You will need to have another active account in order to do what you are suggesting.

So if you do what your suggesting it would cost 3 PLEXs. 1 for account activation and 2 for the transfer.

ISD Athechu

STAR Executive

EVE New Citizens Q&A Resources

Helping Players Since 2011
Vilnius Zar
SDC Multi Ten
#10 - 2012-10-22 19:47:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Vilnius Zar
ISD Athechu wrote:
Correct there is no way to just create an account for an existing alt. You will need to have another active account in order to do what you are suggesting.

So if you do what your suggesting it would cost 3 PLEXs. 1 for account activation and 2 for the transfer.


Creating a full account with 51 days on the clock is free, if you do it right.

1- create a buddy invite via your current account and select plex as a reward
2- create account and character on account
3- send new character enough Isk to buy a plex ingame
4- have character buy plex, apply plex to account, it's now a full account with 21+30=51 days
5- applying that plex gives you the buddy reward which is... a plex, so apart from some market tax it's completely free
6- now transfer your character to the newly created account (cost=2 plex)

So total cost is 2 plex, not 3 :)
Jesuis Cache-Cache
#11 - 2012-10-22 21:16:10 UTC
Thank you very much for the reply. The wealth of information is graciously accepted.

However, costing 2 PLEX just to take an existing Alt to his or her own account is a deterrent, IMO. I am rather bonded to the character, as I spend the better part of an afternoon, devoted to character creation. Yet at the cost of two additional PLEX, I will just opt to start a new character.

I guess if one had an Alt that was trained for a year, but even then. IDK, I guess I'm just not clear as to the implement of such a cost.

Again, Thank you all...

- JCC




.

"I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself." - Johnny Carson 
Oraac Ensor
#12 - 2012-10-22 21:21:56 UTC
I also have queries about character transfer.

1. I use PayPal to pay my subscription, but apparently I can't use it to pay for a character transfer. Why? Surely a payment is a payment - why should its purpose make any difference?

2. Why does paying for a transfer by PLEX cost twice as much as other methods?

Oh, and

3. Why does this forum keep eating my posts instead of putting them on screen?
Jesuis Cache-Cache
#13 - 2012-10-22 21:32:05 UTC  |  Edited by: Jesuis Cache-Cache
Vilnius Zar wrote:

5- applying that plex gives you the buddy reward which is... a plex, so apart from some market tax it's completely free

Sorry, I reread this and I did not get this option.

I just done this very thing (2 weeks ago) for my new account. I received no reward.

IIRC, it stated that it must be a "paid" account and not activated with PLEX.




.

"I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself." - Johnny Carson 
Jonah Gravenstein
Machiavellian Space Bastards
#14 - 2012-10-22 21:38:21 UTC
@ Jesuis Plex is a valid way of activating an account to receive a Plex from CCP

Straight from CCPs buddy program terms and conditions
CCP wrote:
Eligible subscription activations can be funded by Credit/Debit cards, PayPal, WebMoney Transfer, paysafecard, ETC, PLEX and iDeal
Payments not eligible for this offer: Direct Debit, CD Keys, including CD Keys purchased or received from non-CCP sources and online stores such as, but not limited to: Steam Store, Direct2Drive, Gamers Gate, Impulse Driven.


You may find your Plex is in the redeem queue, hit escape and look for a redeem items option.

In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.

New Player FAQ

Feyd's Survival Pack
Jesuis Cache-Cache
#15 - 2012-10-22 22:10:21 UTC  |  Edited by: Jesuis Cache-Cache
Jonah Gravenstein wrote:

You may find your Plex is in the redeem queue, hit escape and look for a redeem items option.

I checked it and is says nothing available.

I created the character through the Buddy Invite.
After which...3 days...I sent the new character the funds to purchase a PLEX.
That character, then activated the new account and it's been up ever since.

I understood it to be buy purchase only, but if the PLEX activation is accepted, then I am out a PLEX, at the moment.Sad


EDIT : Sounds petition worthy....no?

"I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself." - Johnny Carson 
Jonah Gravenstein
Machiavellian Space Bastards
#16 - 2012-10-22 22:17:31 UTC
Jesuis Cache-Cache wrote:
Jonah Gravenstein wrote:

You may find your Plex is in the redeem queue, hit escape and look for a redeem items option.

I checked it and is says nothing available.

I created the character through the Buddy Invite.
After which...3 days...I sent the new character the funds to purchase a PLEX.
That character, then activated the new account and it's been up ever since.

I understood it to be buy purchase only, but if the PLEX activation is accepted, then I am out a PLEX, at the moment.Sad


EDIT : Sounds petition worthy....no?


Indeed, it may be worth contacting customer services.

In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.

New Player FAQ

Feyd's Survival Pack
Oraac Ensor
#17 - 2012-10-22 23:03:13 UTC
Jesuis Cache-Cache wrote:
Vilnius Zar wrote:

5- applying that plex gives you the buddy reward which is... a plex, so apart from some market tax it's completely free

Sorry, I reread this and I did not get this option.

I just done this very thing (2 weeks ago) for my new account. I received no reward.

IIRC, it stated that it must be a "paid" account and not activated with PLEX.

This looks suspiciously vague:
Quote:
•CCP reserves the right to restrict eligibility for some rewards according to certain criteria, including but not limited to minimum account age or minimum client log-in time of the inviter.
Jesuis Cache-Cache
#18 - 2012-10-22 23:20:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Jesuis Cache-Cache
Oraac Ensor wrote:

This looks suspiciously vague:
Quote:
•CCP reserves the right to restrict eligibility for some rewards according to certain criteria, including but not limited to minimum account age or minimum client log-in time of the inviter.

Minimum account log-in time of the inviter? What does that mean and why should it make any difference?

Although, my young character and account will most likely fall into this..."sux to be you" category. If this is in fact the case. Then a young account should not even be able to initiate a Buddy Invite, if they are going to be stiffed on the reward.Sad


EDIT: Guess, I should have read the fine print a little closer, huh?P



.

"I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the time he killed himself." - Johnny Carson