playerisPlaying

playerisPlaying is a term used in software development, particularly within game engines and multimedia applications, to denote whether the player character or playback is currently active. The term appears as a variable or property name in source code and documentation, with capitalization variations such as playerIsPlaying or player_is_playing.

It functions as a boolean flag, true when the player is engaged in active gameplay or media playback, false when paused, stopped, or waiting. In gameplay contexts, setting playerisPlaying to false typically halts movement, AI, animations, and input processing; in media contexts, it stops audio or video rendering.

Usage patterns: it is often updated in response to events (start, pause, resume, stop) and may be observed by other systems (UI, HUD, save state) to reflect the current state. Developers typically ensure consistency by synchronizing the flag with the actual state of the player object and with the overall game loop.

Naming considerations: because the variable name contains a verb form, teams may choose different conventions; deviations may lead to confusion when mixing with isPlaying or playing state properties. Documenting the intended meaning helps prevent misinterpretation when integrating with audio, animation, or networking systems.

See also: isPlaying, playing state, pause, resume, game state, playback state.