Avatar (computing)
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In computing, an avatar is a graphical representation of a user, the user's character, or persona. Avatars can be two-dimensional icons in Internet forums and other online communities, where they are
2016 Facebook post from Barack Obama, with his photo next to his name at the top of the post
Example of an avatar image on an internet forum
Avatars socialising in the 2003 virtual world Second Life
Player character
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A player character, also known as a playable character, is a fictional character in a video game or tabletop role-playing game whose actions are controlled by a player rather than the rules of the gam
Avatar (computing)
…In computing, an avatar is a graphical representation of a user, the user's character, or persona. Avatars can be two-dimensional icons in Internet forums and other online communities, where they are also known as profile pictures (pfps…
A player character named "Contar Stoneskull" in Legend of Grimrock. The squares contain icons representing items he is wearing and items he is carrying on his adventure. Statistics such as his health and experience are also listed.