ITT we discuss characteristics that differentiate NPCs from PCs, and share stories of times we realized we were interacting with an NPC. I'll start us off by listing some common identifiers of NPCs that I have noticed.
>No inner monologue/subvocalization >Unable to grasp the concept of an inner monologue ("Wait so you mean you guys have to think out what you're going to do every time you do something?") >Unable to visualize concepts or scenarios >Unable to spontaneously create music in their head >Women >Atheism >Unable to drive or sit in a car without music >Unable to work without music >Unable to eat without TV/smartphone stimulus >Comfortable driving with all the windows up ("The AC is on bro no need to roll down the window.") >Uses social media (excluding forums and imageboards) >Excessive interest in politics/ideologically driven >Self-identifies as a fan of a product/corporation (Macfag/PCfag, Marvelfag/DCfag) >Engages in "bro talk" (excessive preoccupation with sex and women) >Does not read >Reads genre fiction >"Recreational" drug use >Habitual drinking
I would like to stress that this list is not dogmatic; a person can check off one or more of these boxes off without being an NPC.
