why is my player character replaced with a free roam camera, when i go into play mode?

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i am a a novice at ue4 so i dont quite know why this would be happening.

hello there
i think this can help u out
https://docs.unrealengine.com/en-US/Gameplay/HowTo/PossessPawns/Blueprints/index.html