What does NPC stand for?

Non-Playable Characters (role playing games)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

This is the 'depth' I'm talking about: Interaction with non-playable characters offers rewarding play too.

Scroll of honour; Adventure awaits as the gates to Oblivion open THE ...

Combining real-time strategy, role-play and a totally new style of in- game combat, Gangland is a huge challenge across a gorgeous 3-D environment, with many non-linear missions and more than 800 non-playable characters to interact with.

WEEKEND: BYTE SIZE: Mafia fascination makes an offer you can't refuse

Originally included as non-playable characters in the Japanese version, Assassin, Berserker and Lizardman are now playable in the following modes; VS Battle, Extra VS Battle, Team Battle, Extra Team Battle, VS Team Battle, Extra VS Team Battle, Practice and Extra Practice.

En Garde: Namco Ships SOULCALIBUR II; The Year's Most Anticipated ...