Just bought the game, unable to create a character on friend's realm.

[NorthernLadMSP]

You never need to wait that long - it's possible to create new characters every sinle day during off peak hours - all you need to do is to try after about 1 am at night or early morning - worked for me every time on the most pop servers without any problems. SO worst case scenario - half day, otehrwise just 4 - 6 hours.

I know, I could have gotten up early (before work) and done it, but I just waited to the weekend to make my switch, cuz who likes getting up extra early? LOL