character customization

[ˈkærəktər ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: character customizations
personalização de personagem
1. The process of modifying the appearance, abilities, attributes, or other features of a player character in a video game or digital application
The new game offers extensive character customization options, allowing players to adjust everything from hair color to combat skills.
O novo jogo oferece opções extensas de personalização de personagem, permitindo que os jogadores ajustem tudo, desde a cor do cabelo até as habilidades de combate.
2. The feature or system within a game that enables players to create unique characters that reflect their preferences
Character customization is one of the most popular features in modern RPGs.
A personalização de personagem é um dos recursos mais populares em RPGs modernos.
This term is widely used in Brazilian gaming culture and digital media. In Brazil, the gaming industry uses both 'personalização' and the anglicism 'customização,' with the latter being increasingly common among younger gamers and in online gaming communities. In Portugal, 'personalização da personagem' is preferred, maintaining more traditional Portuguese terminology. This reflects Brazil's cultural openness to English terminology in the digital and gaming sectors.
NYC Slang
char customization or just 'customization' in gaming communities
Synonyms / Sinônimos
avatar customizationcharacter creationcharacter modificationcharacter personalizationplayer customization
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed characterpreset characterstandard character

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
personalização de personagem
Most common and standard term used in gaming communities
Brazil (São Paulo/Rio de Janeiro)
customização de personagem
Direct anglicism often used in gaming forums and casual contexts
Portugal
personalização da personagem
Uses feminine form 'personagem' common in European Portuguese
Brazil (Technical/Gaming Industry)
edição de personagem
Alternative term emphasizing the editing aspect

Related Words

avatarplayer charactercosmeticsskill treeappearance settingsgame settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

make your character your own
customize to your liking
personalize your avatar
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