player character
[ˈpleɪər ˈkærəktər]
nounpl: player characters
personagem do jogador
1. A character in a video game, tabletop RPG, or other interactive media that is directly controlled by the player
In the game, you customize your player character before starting the adventure.
No jogo, você personaliza seu personagem do jogador antes de começar a aventura.
2. The avatar or in-game representation through which a player interacts with the game world
My player character is a wizard with fire magic abilities.
Meu personagem do jogador é um mago com habilidades de magia de fogo.
3. In role-playing games, the fictional character that a player assumes the role of
Each player character has unique strengths and weaknesses.
Cada personagem do jogador tem forças e fraquezas únicas.
This term is widely used in gaming culture across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, gamers often use the English term 'PC' alongside the Portuguese 'personagem do jogador,' reflecting the strong English influence in gaming terminology. The concept is central to video game design philosophy and is equally understood in both Portuguese and English-speaking gaming communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
level up your player character
customize your player character
control your player character
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