NPC

What Does NPC Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

NPC means "Non-Player Character" (Gaming Term).

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NPCs are characters in a game that aren't controlled by any player. NPCs can be relevant to the narrative (e.g., your spouse or mentor) or simply bystanders with no real function in the game play (e.g., villagers, shopkeepers).

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When I write NPC, I mean this:

"Non-Player Character"

Summary of Key Points

"Non-Player Character" is the most common definition for NPC on gaming forums.

NPC
Definition:	Non-Player Character
Type:	Abbreviation (Initialism)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of NPC in Sentences

Here is an example of NPC in a conversation:

• Jack: You don't improve your KDR (Kill-to-Death Ratio) by killing all the NPC villagers, you know?
• Anton: True. But, it's fun!

Example of NPC Used in a Text

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