Training Room - Revision history

Blondeshell: update links

2013-12-11T05:36:32Z

update links

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	In addition to simply creating new characters in the Training Room, a player may opt to copy an existing character to the Training Room. This process is a one-way copy only; characters cannot be copied from the Training Room to any live server.		In addition to simply creating new characters in the Training Room, a player may opt to copy an existing character to the Training Room. This process is a one-way copy only; characters cannot be copied from the Training Room to any live server.

	To copy a character, log in to the [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page and follow the instructions. After a few minutes, your character will show up in the Training Room.		To copy a character, log in to the [http://web.archive.org/web/20110812184024/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page and follow the instructions. After a few minutes, your character will show up in the Training Room.

	One may copy a character to the Training Room server multiple times, and a unique copy will be created each time. If the character name already exists on the Training Room server, a sequential number will be appended to the characters name. Note that even if a character is copied only once, his or her name may still have a number because characters with duplicate names may be copied from other servers to the Training Room.		One may copy a character to the Training Room server multiple times, and a unique copy will be created each time. If the character name already exists on the Training Room server, a sequential number will be appended to the characters name. Note that even if a character is copied only once, his or her name may still have a number because characters with duplicate names may be copied from other servers to the Training Room.
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	* A player's global chat name in the Training Room may be different from his or her global chat name on the live servers. By default, it will be the same as the first character that a player uses in the Training Room. If that character's name has a number appended to it because of the above note, so will the player's global chat handle. Just as on the live servers, a player's global chat handle may be changed one time only in the Training Room. No chat may take place between live servers and the Training Room.		* A player's global chat name in the Training Room may be different from his or her global chat name on the live servers. By default, it will be the same as the first character that a player uses in the Training Room. If that character's name has a number appended to it because of the above note, so will the player's global chat handle. Just as on the live servers, a player's global chat handle may be changed one time only in the Training Room. No chat may take place between live servers and the Training Room.
	* It is possible for an existing character to immediately obtain new badges due to the copying process because of lowered requirements on existing badges or because of requirements for new badges already being met.		* It is possible for an existing character to immediately obtain new badges due to the copying process because of lowered requirements on existing badges or because of requirements for new badges already being met.
	* Archived link https://secure.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/coh_transfer.pl		* Archived link [http://web.archive.org/web/20070814181146/https://secure.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/coh_transfer.pl]

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110812184024/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page
	* [http://~~support~~.~~cityofheroes~~.~~com~~/~~cgi-bin~~/~~cityofheroes~~.~~cfg~~/~~php~~/~~enduser~~/~~std_adp~~.~~php?p_faqid=971~~ FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20070717141841/http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_971.html FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room
	* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120907083010/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4285211 VIP only post by Zwillinger]		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120907083010/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4285211 VIP only post by Zwillinger]

	[[Category:Game Client]]		[[Category:Game Client]]

Blondeshell: /* External Links */ update link

2013-11-03T20:29:53Z

External Links: update link

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	* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page		* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page
	* [http://support.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/cityofheroes.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=971 FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room		* [http://support.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/cityofheroes.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=971 FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room
	* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4285211~~#post4285211~~ VIP only post by Zwillinger]		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120907083010/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4285211 VIP only post by Zwillinger]

	[[Category:Game Client]]		[[Category:Game Client]]

StarGeek: added note that test is VIP only

2012-06-25T23:34:17Z

added note that test is VIP only

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	{{TOCright}}		{{TOCright}}
	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The '''Training Room''' (aka Test Server) is a test server where developers deploy beta versions of [[City of Heroes]] before moving the version to the live servers. It is a sandbox where players may test changes to their characters or play new content before it is pushed out to the general public.		The '''Training Room''' (aka Test Server) is a test server where developers deploy beta versions of [[City of Heroes]] before moving the version to the live servers. It is a sandbox where players may test changes to their characters or play new content before it is pushed out to the general public. The Training Room is [[Account#VIP\|VIP]] only.

	== Reasons to Play in the Training Room ==		== Reasons to Play in the Training Room ==
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	* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page		* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page
	* [http://support.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/cityofheroes.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=971 FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room		* [http://support.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/cityofheroes.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=971 FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room
			* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=4285211#post4285211 VIP only post by Zwillinger]

	[[Category:Game Client]]		[[Category:Game Client]]

Aggelakis at 03:28, 7 April 2012

2012-04-07T03:28:43Z

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	=== PC and Windows computers ===		=== PC and Windows computers ===

	For PC computers, using the NCsoft Launcher the method is as follow:		For PC computers, using the NCsoft Launcher the method is as follow:
	# Copy the shortcut (or make a new one) for the NCsoft Launcher.		# Copy the shortcut (or make a new one) for the NCsoft Launcher.
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	=== Mac OS X computers ===		=== Mac OS X computers ===

	For Mac OS X computers, there is a separate .app available for the Training Room		For Mac OS X computers, there is a separate .app available for the Training Room
	# For North American Accounts: visit [ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/ ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/] and download '''MAC_CoH_Test_Server_US.dmg'''		# For North American Accounts: visit [ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/ ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/] and download '''MAC_CoH_Test_Server_US.dmg'''
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	=== Speed up Installation ===		=== Speed up Installation ===

	Both of the previous methods will start a new installation and download 2.8GB+ worth of files and executables		Both of the previous methods will start a new installation and download 2.8GB+ worth of files and executables

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	== Copying a Character to the Training Room ==		== Copying a Character to the Training Room ==

	In addition to simply creating new characters in the Training Room, a player may opt to copy an existing character to the Training Room. This process is a one-way copy only; characters cannot be copied from the Training Room to any live server.		In addition to simply creating new characters in the Training Room, a player may opt to copy an existing character to the Training Room. This process is a one-way copy only; characters cannot be copied from the Training Room to any live server.

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	One may copy a character to the Training Room server multiple times, and a unique copy will be created each time. If the character name already exists on the Training Room server, a sequential number will be appended to the characters name. Note that even if a character is copied only once, his or her name may still have a number because characters with duplicate names may be copied from other servers to the Training Room.		One may copy a character to the Training Room server multiple times, and a unique copy will be created each time. If the character name already exists on the Training Room server, a sequential number will be appended to the characters name. Note that even if a character is copied only once, his or her name may still have a number because characters with duplicate names may be copied from other servers to the Training Room.

	~~== Beta Server ==~~

	During the Beta for Going Rogue Paragon City also introduced a Going Rogue Beta Server (accessible only to players with an American account). This server is generally not publicly accessible but it is still used for some closed/open betas to allow for testing without tying up the normal test server.

	~~To install the beta server on a PC follow the instructions for installing the test server using the NCsoft launcher but use "CohBeta" instead of "CohTest".~~

	~~To install the beta server on a Mac do the following:~~
	~~# Right click or Contorl+Left Click on your City of Heroes shortcut~~
	~~# Select Show Package Contents~~
	~~# Double-click on Contents~~
	~~# Double-click on info.plist~~
	~~# Under the key column, look for CiderGameOptions~~
	~~# To the right of CiderGameOptions, double click on the entry (i.e. "-- cohupdater.exe")~~
	~~# Add "-beta" to the end. It should look something like this: -- cohupdater.exe -beta~~
	~~# Close and run City of Heroes~~

	== Notes and History ==		== Notes and History ==

	* Store purchases, such as character rename and extra slots, follow the same process on Training Room as on Live servers. However, they are free of charge.		* Store purchases, such as character rename and extra slots, follow the same process on Training Room as on Live servers. However, they are free of charge.
	* At some points during testing of related technologies, a secondary test server is connected to the Training Room.		* At some points during testing of related technologies, a secondary test server is connected to the Training Room.
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	* It is possible for an existing character to immediately obtain new badges due to the copying process because of lowered requirements on existing badges or because of requirements for new badges already being met.		* It is possible for an existing character to immediately obtain new badges due to the copying process because of lowered requirements on existing badges or because of requirements for new badges already being met.
	* Archived link https://secure.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/coh_transfer.pl		* Archived link https://secure.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/coh_transfer.pl

			== See Also ==
			* [[Servers]]
			* [[Beta Server]]
			* [[Game Client]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page		* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/charactercopy.php CoH Character Transfer] page
	* [http://support.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/cityofheroes.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=971 FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room		* [http://support.cityofheroes.com/cgi-bin/cityofheroes.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=971 FAQ article] about copying characters to the Training Room

	[[Category:Game Client]]		[[Category:Game Client]]

Aggelakis: overhaul request

2012-04-07T03:12:24Z

overhaul request

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			{{wip\|date=2012-04-07\|note=needs to be overhauled for NCLauncher/Freedom changes.}}
			{{TOCright}}
			== Overview ==
	The '''Training Room''' (aka Test Server) is a test server where developers deploy beta versions of [[City of Heroes]] before moving the version to the live servers. It is a sandbox where players may test changes to their characters or play new content before it is pushed out to the general public.		The '''Training Room''' (aka Test Server) is a test server where developers deploy beta versions of [[City of Heroes]] before moving the version to the live servers. It is a sandbox where players may test changes to their characters or play new content before it is pushed out to the general public.

	== Reasons to Play in the Training Room ==		== Reasons to Play in the Training Room ==

	There are four main reasons players may want to play in the Training Room instead of a live server:		There are four main reasons players may want to play in the Training Room instead of a live server:

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	== How to Play in the Training Room ==		== How to Play in the Training Room ==

	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' If a copy is to be made, then you will need to have sufficient free space before copying.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' If a copy is to be made, then you will need to have sufficient free space before copying.

Sekoia: partial revert of SekoiaBot change -- on my computer at least, the path really does have NCSoft instead of NCsoft

2011-12-21T18:39:26Z

partial revert of SekoiaBot change -- on my computer at least, the path really does have NCSoft instead of NCsoft

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	# Run the new shortcut		# Run the new shortcut
	#* The NCsoft Launcher will prompt you for a path to install the Training Room client.		#* The NCsoft Launcher will prompt you for a path to install the Training Room client.
	#: By default, the installation path of the normal City of Heroes game client is C:\Program Files\~~NCsoft~~\City of Heroes, the default installation path for the testing client is C:\Program Files\~~NCsoft~~\CoHTest.		#: By default, the installation path of the normal City of Heroes game client is C:\Program Files\NCSoft\City of Heroes, the default installation path for the testing client is C:\Program Files\NCSoft\CoHTest.

	=== Mac OS X computers ===		=== Mac OS X computers ===

SekoiaBot: Bot: NCSoft -> NCsoft

2011-12-21T18:38:24Z

Bot: NCSoft -> NCsoft

Adeon Hawkwood: added localization and beta server info

2011-03-09T00:33:19Z

added localization and beta server info

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	For PC computers, using the NCSoft Launcher the method is as follow:		For PC computers, using the NCSoft Launcher the method is as follow:
	# Copy the shortcut (or make a new one) for the NCSoft Launcher.		# Copy the shortcut (or make a new one) for the NCSoft Launcher.
	# In the copy, edit the properties so that the target contains the parameter ~~"/LaunchGame=CohTest"~~ at the end. The command line should appear as:		# In the copy, edit the properties so that the target contains the correct parameter for your account at the end. The command line should appear as:
			#* If you have a North American Account:
	#: '''(path)\NCLauncher.exe /LaunchGame=CohTest'''		#: '''(path)\NCLauncher.exe /LaunchGame=CohTest'''
			#* If you have a European Account:
			#: '''(path)\NCLauncher.exe /LaunchGame=euCohTest'''
	# Run the new shortcut		# Run the new shortcut
	#* The NCSoft Launcher will prompt you for a path to install the Training Room client.		#* The NCSoft Launcher will prompt you for a path to install the Training Room client.
	#*: By default, the installation path of the normal City of Heroes game client is C:\Program Files\NCSoft\City of Heroes, the default installation path for the testing client is C:\Program Files\NCSoft\CoHTest.		#: By default, the installation path of the normal City of Heroes game client is C:\Program Files\NCSoft\City of Heroes, the default installation path for the testing client is C:\Program Files\NCSoft\CoHTest.

	=== Mac OS X computers ===		=== Mac OS X computers ===

	For Mac OS X computers, there is a separate .app available for the Training Room		For Mac OS X computers, there is a separate .app available for the Training Room
	# ~~Visit~~ [ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/ ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/] and download '''MAC_CoH_Test_Server_US.dmg'''		# For North American Accounts: visit [ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/ ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/] and download '''MAC_CoH_Test_Server_US.dmg'''
			# For European Accounts: visit [ftp://client.coh.com/Test/EU/ ftp://client.coh.com/Test/US/] and download '''MAC_CoH_Test_Server_EU.dmg'''
	# Mount the .dmg and copy '''City of Heroes Test.app''' to your preferred Applications folder		# Mount the .dmg and copy '''City of Heroes Test.app''' to your preferred Applications folder
	# Run City of Heroes Test.app		# Run City of Heroes Test.app
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	One may copy a character to the Training Room server multiple times, and a unique copy will be created each time. If the character name already exists on the Training Room server, a sequential number will be appended to the characters name. Note that even if a character is copied only once, his or her name may still have a number because characters with duplicate names may be copied from other servers to the Training Room.		One may copy a character to the Training Room server multiple times, and a unique copy will be created each time. If the character name already exists on the Training Room server, a sequential number will be appended to the characters name. Note that even if a character is copied only once, his or her name may still have a number because characters with duplicate names may be copied from other servers to the Training Room.

			== Beta Server ==

			During the Beta for Going Rogue Paragon City also introduced a Going Rogue Beta Server (accessible only to players with an American account). This server is generally not publicly accessible but it is still used for some closed/open betas to allow for testing without tying up the normal test server.

			To install the beta server on a PC follow the instructions for installing the test server using the NCSoft launcher but use "CohBeta" instead of "CohTest".

			To install the beta server on a Mac do the following:
			# Right click or Contorl+Left Click on your City of Heroes shortcut
			# Select Show Package Contents
			# Double-click on Contents
			# Double-click on info.plist
			# Under the key column, look for CiderGameOptions
			# To the right of CiderGameOptions, double click on the entry (i.e. "-- cohupdater.exe")
			# Add "-beta" to the end. It should look something like this: -- cohupdater.exe -beta
			# Close and run City of Heroes

	== Notes and History ==		== Notes and History ==

Adeon Hawkwood at 23:21, 6 March 2011

2011-03-06T23:21:54Z

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	# Mount the .dmg and copy '''City of Heroes Test.app''' to your preferred Applications folder		# Mount the .dmg and copy '''City of Heroes Test.app''' to your preferred Applications folder
	# Run City of Heroes Test.app		# Run City of Heroes Test.app


	=== Speed up Installation ===		=== Speed up Installation ===
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	The test client's installation may be significantly sped up by using the following process:		The test client's installation may be significantly sped up by using the following process:


	===== Fast Install with NCSoft Launcher (PC Only) =====		===== Fast Install with NCSoft Launcher (PC Only) =====
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	# When the install confirmation comes up click "Customize" and select the previous directory as the installation directory.		# When the install confirmation comes up click "Customize" and select the previous directory as the installation directory.
	# The launcher should then see this as an existing install and simply update instead of doing a full download		# The launcher should then see this as an existing install and simply update instead of doing a full download


	===== Fast Install with NCSoft Launcher (PC or Mac) =====		===== Fast Install with NCSoft Launcher (PC or Mac) =====

Adeon Hawkwood: /* Speed up Installation */ added instructions for fast install with the NCSoft launcher

2011-03-06T23:18:05Z

Speed up Installation: added instructions for fast install with the NCSoft launcher

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 The test client's installation may be significantly sped up by using the following process:
 # Follow the previous steps and let the updater start downloading
 #* The status will start with "Connecting Attempt #1..."

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	=== PC and Windows computers ===		=== PC and Windows computers ===

	For PC computers, using the ~~NCSoft~~ Launcher the method is as follow:		For PC computers, using the NCsoft Launcher the method is as follow:
	# Copy the shortcut (or make a new one) for the ~~NCSoft~~ Launcher.		# Copy the shortcut (or make a new one) for the NCsoft Launcher.
	# In the copy, edit the properties so that the target contains the correct parameter for your account at the end. The command line should appear as:		# In the copy, edit the properties so that the target contains the correct parameter for your account at the end. The command line should appear as:
	#* If you have a North American Account:		#* If you have a North American Account:
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	#: '''(path)\NCLauncher.exe /LaunchGame=euCohTest'''		#: '''(path)\NCLauncher.exe /LaunchGame=euCohTest'''
	# Run the new shortcut		# Run the new shortcut
	#* The ~~NCSoft~~ Launcher will prompt you for a path to install the Training Room client.		#* The NCsoft Launcher will prompt you for a path to install the Training Room client.
	#: By default, the installation path of the normal City of Heroes game client is C:\Program Files\~~NCSoft~~\City of Heroes, the default installation path for the testing client is C:\Program Files\~~NCSoft~~\CoHTest.		#: By default, the installation path of the normal City of Heroes game client is C:\Program Files\NCsoft\City of Heroes, the default installation path for the testing client is C:\Program Files\NCsoft\CoHTest.

	=== Mac OS X computers ===		=== Mac OS X computers ===
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	The test client's installation may be significantly sped up by using the following process:		The test client's installation may be significantly sped up by using the following process:

	===== Fast Install with ~~NCSoft~~ Launcher (PC Only) =====		===== Fast Install with NCsoft Launcher (PC Only) =====
	# Before starting the process above copy the entire contents of the City of Heroes directory to a new directory.		# Before starting the process above copy the entire contents of the City of Heroes directory to a new directory.
	# Start the ~~NCSoft~~ Launcher using the CoHTest parameter as specified above.		# Start the NCsoft Launcher using the CoHTest parameter as specified above.
	# When the install confirmation comes up click "Customize" and select the previous directory as the installation directory.		# When the install confirmation comes up click "Customize" and select the previous directory as the installation directory.
	# The launcher should then see this as an existing install and simply update instead of doing a full download		# The launcher should then see this as an existing install and simply update instead of doing a full download

	===== Fast Install with ~~NCSoft~~ Launcher (PC or Mac) =====		===== Fast Install with NCsoft Launcher (PC or Mac) =====
	# Follow the previous steps and let the updater start downloading		# Follow the previous steps and let the updater start downloading
	#* The status will start with "Connecting Attempt #1..."		#* The status will start with "Connecting Attempt #1..."
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	During the Beta for Going Rogue Paragon City also introduced a Going Rogue Beta Server (accessible only to players with an American account). This server is generally not publicly accessible but it is still used for some closed/open betas to allow for testing without tying up the normal test server.		During the Beta for Going Rogue Paragon City also introduced a Going Rogue Beta Server (accessible only to players with an American account). This server is generally not publicly accessible but it is still used for some closed/open betas to allow for testing without tying up the normal test server.

	To install the beta server on a PC follow the instructions for installing the test server using the ~~NCSoft~~ launcher but use "CohBeta" instead of "CohTest".		To install the beta server on a PC follow the instructions for installing the test server using the NCsoft launcher but use "CohBeta" instead of "CohTest".

	To install the beta server on a Mac do the following:		To install the beta server on a Mac do the following: