NPCs

NPCs, or non-player characters, are characters within video games that are controlled by the game's programming rather than by players. They serve as part of the environment, providing interactions, quests, or storytelling elements to enhance the gaming experience. Unlike players, NPCs follow set behaviors and scripts, helping to create a believable and immersive world. The term is also used metaphorically outside gaming to describe individuals who seem to follow routines or responses without independent thought, but in gaming, NPCs are essential for interaction and world-building.