What is a computer-controlled character that isn't a player called?
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NPC
“NPC” stands for non-player character.
đź’ˇ Did you know? NPCs often give quests or sell goods.
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What do you call the especially strong enemy at the end of a level?
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Boss
Bosses often demand a special tactic.
💡 Did you know? A “final boss” waits at the very end.
What is a programming error that makes a game misbehave called?
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Bug
Some bugs become famous curiosities.
💡 Did you know? A “glitch” is a graphical or logical hiccup.
What do you call a non-playable film sequence that tells the story?
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Cutscene
It advances the story between levels.
đź’ˇ Did you know? Modern cutscenes look almost like films.
What is the virtual character you control yourself called?
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Avatar
It can often be customised.
đź’ˇ Did you know? The term comes from Hindu mythology.
What do you call a character reappearing after a virtual death?
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Respawn
A “spawn point” sets where you appear.
💡 Did you know? The wait is called a “respawn timer”.
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