What happens if you don't transfer your character before the deadline?

[Eadieni]

Of course they won't delete them but he probably won't be able to play anymore until the transfer is complete. They won't delete your characters because then you'd never come back.

[Rhianu]

he probably won't be able to play anymore until the transfer is complete.

Yes, but according to the article, players will no longer be able to even preform the transfer after the deadline has passed, which is the issue I'm concerned about.

After August 31st, my friend would essentially be running into the following paradox:

Cannot play until transfer is complete.
Cannot complete transfer because deadline has passed.

I'm sure you can see how this would create a problem.