OnCharacterSelected

OnCharacterSelected is a name commonly used for an event or callback in software and game development that signals when a user has chosen a character. It acts as a notification mechanism to trigger subsequent actions such as loading the character model, applying cosmetics, or updating the user interface.

The event typically arises on character selection screens, avatar customization menus, or multiplayer lobbies where a player must pick a character before proceeding. It is part of an event-driven design that decouples the selection logic from the responses that follow, allowing different systems (UI, gameplay, networking) to react independently.

In various engines, OnCharacterSelected is implemented with language- or framework-specific constructs. In Unity, it might be a public event such as OnCharacterSelected that passes a CharacterData object or character identifier, and is invoked when a selection occurs. In Unreal Engine, a multicast delegate like OnCharacterSelected may be defined to notify listeners with the chosen character. In Godot, a signal such as on_character_selected(character) serves the same purpose. The event usually carries data such as characterId, characterName, and relevant attributes or customization options.

Common considerations include ensuring the event carries enough context for listeners, avoiding tight coupling between systems, and guarding against null or missing listeners. It is often paired with corresponding events for deselection or confirmation as part of a complete character-selection workflow.