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In this window, you will be able to select from several options to specify what type of team members you are looking for.  You can search for specific [[archetypes]], [[:Category:Origins|origins]], [[maps]], character [[level]]s, and team preferences.  When you have set your preferences, hitting the "Search" button will display a list of all visible characters that currently match your specified criteria.  Characters with text displayed in gray are already on teams.  Those with names displayed in blue are currently solo.  You may right click on these names to send [[Tell (Slash Command)|tells]] to the characters or invite them to a team.
 
In this window, you will be able to select from several options to specify what type of team members you are looking for.  You can search for specific [[archetypes]], [[:Category:Origins|origins]], [[maps]], character [[level]]s, and team preferences.  When you have set your preferences, hitting the "Search" button will display a list of all visible characters that currently match your specified criteria.  Characters with text displayed in gray are already on teams.  Those with names displayed in blue are currently solo.  You may right click on these names to send [[Tell (Slash Command)|tells]] to the characters or invite them to a team.
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[[File:UI_Search.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Search Window]]
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This window can be opened either by pressing the "Find Member" button in the [[Team Window]] when not on a team, or by typing the "{{slashcommand|search}}" command in the [[Chat Window#Chat Line|chat line]].
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A search for other characters can be performed in this window.  The search may be fine-tuned with several options to specify the type of team members being sought.  Search options include
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* [[archetypes]]
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* [[:Category:Origins|origins]]
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* [[maps]]
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* [[level]] range
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* team preference
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:One or more archetype may be selected by clicking to fill the bubble next to the
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, character , and team preferences.  When you have set your preferences, hitting the "Search" button will display a list of all visible characters that currently match your specified criteria.  Characters with text displayed in gray are already on teams.  Those with names displayed in blue are currently solo.  You may right click on these names to send [[Tell (Slash Command)|tells]] to the characters or invite them to a team.
 
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{{Gametip|game=both|tip=It is common courtesy to send a character a [[Tell (Slash Command)|tell]] to see if they are interested in joining your group prior to sending them an invite.  Many players in the game will simply ignore [[Blind Invite|blind invites]].}}
 
{{Gametip|game=both|tip=It is common courtesy to send a character a [[Tell (Slash Command)|tell]] to see if they are interested in joining your group prior to sending them an invite.  Many players in the game will simply ignore [[Blind Invite|blind invites]].}}
 
{{Gametip|game=both|tip=Keep in mind that even if you are in a zone in which heroes and villains may team cooperatively, a hero can only search for other heroes and a villain can only search for other villains.}}
 
{{Gametip|game=both|tip=Keep in mind that even if you are in a zone in which heroes and villains may team cooperatively, a hero can only search for other heroes and a villain can only search for other villains.}}
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[[Category:The Players' Guide to the Cities|Search Window]]

Revision as of 22:26, 26 January 2010

Work in Progress
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Search Window

This window can be opened either by pressing the "Find Member" button in the Team Window when not on a team, or by typing the "/search" command in the chat line.

In this window, you will be able to select from several options to specify what type of team members you are looking for. You can search for specific archetypes, origins, maps, character levels, and team preferences. When you have set your preferences, hitting the "Search" button will display a list of all visible characters that currently match your specified criteria. Characters with text displayed in gray are already on teams. Those with names displayed in blue are currently solo. You may right click on these names to send tells to the characters or invite them to a team.

CoX Game Icon.png It is common courtesy to send a character a tell to see if they are interested in joining your group prior to sending them an invite. Many players in the game will simply ignore blind invites.
CoX Game Icon.png Keep in mind that even if you are in a zone in which heroes and villains may team cooperatively, a hero can only search for other heroes and a villain can only search for other villains.


Revision for move to main namespace starts here.

Work in Progress
This article is currently a work in progress. As such, it may contain some editing notes in addition to information. Please be patient, it is being worked on and will be in a finished state before long!
Date noted: No date specified. (Use date={{subst:Today}} to specify today, or date=YYYY-MM-DD to specify an arbitrary date.)
Search Window

This window can be opened either by pressing the "Find Member" button in the Team Window when not on a team, or by typing the "/search" command in the chat line.

A search for other characters can be performed in this window. The search may be fine-tuned with several options to specify the type of team members being sought. Search options include

archetypes
One or more archetype may be selected by clicking to fill the bubble next to the

, character , and team preferences. When you have set your preferences, hitting the "Search" button will display a list of all visible characters that currently match your specified criteria. Characters with text displayed in gray are already on teams. Those with names displayed in blue are currently solo. You may right click on these names to send tells to the characters or invite them to a team.

CoX Game Icon.png It is common courtesy to send a character a tell to see if they are interested in joining your group prior to sending them an invite. Many players in the game will simply ignore blind invites.
CoX Game Icon.png Keep in mind that even if you are in a zone in which heroes and villains may team cooperatively, a hero can only search for other heroes and a villain can only search for other villains.
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