characterSelected

CharacterSelected is a term used in software development to denote that a user has chosen a character within an application, most commonly in video games or interactive experiences. It can refer to a variable, a boolean flag, or an event name that signals that the selection has occurred. In a character selection screen, the user may browse candidates and commit to one option; when the choice is confirmed, a characterSelected event may be emitted to notify other parts of the system.

Common usages include event-driven architectures, where listeners respond to the event by loading the chosen character's data, updating UI, initializing the player's in-game avatar, or loading assets. The pattern helps decouple the selection logic from subsequent gameplay setup, enabling modular design and easier testing.

Naming and casing vary by language and framework. In JavaScript or TypeScript, camelCase characterSelected is common; in C# or Java, CharacterSelected or OnCharacterSelected is typical. The event payload often contains characterId, displayName, and a set of attributes or a reference to a character profile, providing the information needed to initialize the character in game or application state.

Implementation notes include ensuring synchronization between the selection state and the active scene, handling cases where no character is selected, supporting re-selections, and persisting the selection across sessions if needed. Accessibility considerations for the selection controls and clear error handling for loading the chosen character are also important.

Related concepts encompass character creation, character customization, and avatar selection, all of which interface with UI state management and game progression logic.