Use Case: Create Character

1. Brief Description

The goal of this use case is to allow the Player to create a character prior to entering the game. Creating a character consists of creating a unique name.

2. Included Use Cases

N/A

3. Preconditions

4. Flow of Events

4.1 Basic Flow – A character is created for the player to play with in the game.

1. This use case begins when the player selects Create Character.
2. The system presents the Create Character view with a nickname field.
3. The Player enters a nickname.
4. The system verifies that the nickname is unique within the upcoming game session.
5. A success message is presented.
6. The use case ends.

4.2 Alternative Flows

None

4.3 Exception Flows

E1: System determines that the nickname is not unique

1. This flow begins when the system determines that there already exists player with a character with that nickname within the upcoming game session. Reference: basic flow step 4.
2. The system presents a message informing the player that the nickname is already taken, and to enter another nickname.
3. The flow returns to Basic Flow: step 3

5. Requirements

N/A

6. Post-conditions

a) The user has a new Character to play with. b) The system presents the Enter Game option.

7. Notes & Open Issues

8. Out of Scope (Future Functionality)

Selecting a character build (currently only one character build is under development) Customize Character Build (colors, accessories, hair)

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Appendix A

Data Definitions

Field Name	Description	Type	Req’d	Valid Values	Edits/Notes
Character Type	Characters have different builds and abilities	Character Build	Y	Base model, Warrior, Gatherer	First you must select what type of character you want
Character Name	Name your character for the session	Text, Numeric	Y	1-16 Characters and Numbers	You name yourself for the session
Character Appearance	Choose the attire of your character	Character Visual	Y	Assortment of items based on build	Pick the attire available based on character type