[can not log in with newly created account]

I created an account.  I downloaded the game.  I am at the login screen.  I type in MrJester and my password but it says "...please make sure you are not using your forum user name and password".
My questions are:

1- Is the account I just created only a forum account?  I tried to create a game account but the "create account" button was broken.  I came here to get help and it prompted me to create an account.  Thought that solved the problem but maybe I only created a forum account and I still need the other type?  (Very confusing, not well labeled and not intuitive for something as simple as getting started)

2- Do I have to create a separate game account for each Shard or Server I want to play on or will creating a single game account allow me to select which Shards/Servers?   I have friends on multiple shards/servers (still don't understand the difference).

3- Can someone provide a link to a working "Create Account" page? (If that is what I'm missing to get logged into the game)

 

I am a returning CoH veteran trying to play again.  Just can't seem to figure out the maze of signing up so I can log in.  I need to make sure I find the servers my friends are on too.  Please help this old timer out  

[can not create account]

UPDATE

To submit this help request I was prompted to create an account first - and that form worked!
The other page's "Create Account" button still needs to be fixed, but at least now I can play

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I am a returning veteran of CoH trying to create a new accout.  Sadly I can't recall my old login/password from back in the day.

Found this link to create a new account: cityofheroes.ca/freedom/signup.html

When I click on "Create Account" nothing happens.  No error messages, every field is filled out.  Please help.  I can't wait to play CoH again!!!

Thank You,
MrJester/MajorMeltdown