Character
Overview
OVERDARE provides an avatar system based on ODA (OVERDARE Deformable Avatar). Creators can use ODA to create games without implementing separate character systems. Using Cage Mesh Deformer technology, OVERDARE allows the creation and application of clothing and accessories compatible with various body parts.
Character Types
OVERDARE UGC has two main character types:
Default Character: An ODA-based character created using RigBuilder or imported from external sources.
Player Character: An avatar character that the user can customize with clothing and accessories on the OVERDARE platform and control.
Both characters are ODA-based, with the distinction being whether the character was created by the player on the OVERDARE platform or by the creator within the game. Players can enjoy adventures as their avatar in the UGC world.
Creators can create NPCs for their game or replace player characters with custom ones based on the game’s concept and features.
Character Model Structure
The OVERDARE character model consists of the following structures:
Model: The highest-level object containing the entire character.
Humanoid: Manages the character’s actions and states.
HumanoidRootPart: The RootPart serving as the character’s center.
6 MeshParts: Head, Torso, RightArm, LeftArm, RightLeg, LeftLeg.
Skeleton: Skeletal structure composed of 22 bones.
Character Parts and Skeleton Structure
OVERDARE avatars are based on 6 BodyParts (head, torso, both arms, both legs) and a skeleton structure.
6 MeshParts: The MeshParts are easy to assemble like building blocks, allowing the replacement of body parts without complex rigging in OVERDARE Studio.
Skeletal Mesh Conversion: When the game is launched, the 6 meshes are merged into one and converted into a skeletal mesh with 22 bones.
This allows for easy assembly of character appearances, similar to building with LEGO blocks, while also enabling smooth and dynamic animations.
The OVERDARE Avatar Bone Structure is as follows:
1
Root
Center of the character (ground level)
2
LowerTorsor
Waist
3
UpperTorsor01
Lower abdomen
4
UpperTorsor02
Upper abdomen
5
Neck
Neck
6
Head
Head
7
LeftClavicle
Left collarbone
8
LeftUpperArm
Left upper arm
9
LeftLowerArm
Left lower arm
10
LeftHand
Left hand
11
LeftItem
Left equipment position
12
RightClavicle
Right collarbone
13
RightUpperArm
Right upper arm
14
RightLowerArm
Right lower arm
15
RightHand
Right hand
16
RightItem
Right equipment position
17
LeftUpperLeg
Left thigh
18
LeftLowerLeg
Left calf
19
LeftFoot
Left foot
20
RightUpperLeg
Right thigh
21
RightLowerLeg
Right calf
22
RightFoot
Right foot
Humanoid System
Humanoid is the core class that defines the character’s behavior and state.
Properties
DisplayDistanceType
Health
The character’s current health
JumpPower
The character’s jump power. When calculated with gravity, this determines maximum jump height.
MaxHealth
The character’s maximum health
RootPart
The character’s base Part (HumanoidRootPart)
WalkSpeed
The character’s walking speed
Humanoid State
Humanoid supports multiple states (HumanoidStateType), each triggering a default animation. For example, “Jumping” is activated when jumping, and “FreeFall” is activated when falling.
You can use scripts to forcibly change states or restrict them from changing into a specific state.
Key Humanoid States
1
Running
Default state; allows movement or jumping.
2
Jumping
The character is ascending after a jump.
3
Freefall
The character is descending in the air.
4
Landed
The character has landed on the ground from the air.
5
Climbing
The character is climbing an object.
6
Swimming
The character is swimming.
8
Ragdoll
Ragdoll is activated.
9
Dead
The character has died after health reaches 0.
Humanoid State Restrictions
You can use the Humanoid:SetStateEnabled function to restrict state transitions.
For example, even if a character gets near a Part that can be climbed, you can prevent that state transition with the code below:
Humanoid State Transitions
By default, Humanoid States transition automatically based on player input or Humanoid properties.
For example, when Health reaches 0, the state changes to Dead. When the jump button is pressed, the state transitions as follows: Jumping → Freefall → Landed → Running.
Ragdoll State
The Ragdoll state makes the character appear limp like a ragdoll. In this state, animations and player input are disabled, and the character responds only to physical forces based on the skeleton structure.
The Ragdoll state does not transition automatically and must be manually activated using the Humanoid:ChangeState function:
To get back to the original state from the Ragdoll state, you need to force a state change, as follows:
Attachment
Attachments matched to each bone allow for features such as positioning effects, attaching accessories, and applying physical constraints. Attachments operate based on the dynamic movement of bones, enabling creators to easily place items that interact with the character model.
Character Animation
Default Animation
BasicIdleAnimation
BasicWalkAnimation
BasicRunAnimation
BasicJumpAnimation
BasicJumpLoopAnimation
BasicLandingAnimation
BasicAttackAnimation
BasicKickAnimation
BasicDashAnimation
Creating Animations
The ODA-based Bone (Skeleton) structure allows the use of animations created in external programs.
When creating animations in external programs like Blender, ensure the skeletal mesh matches the ODA Bone structure.
You can export the created animations in FBX format to use in OVERDARE Studio.
Importing External Animations
Click the Import3D button to import the animation FBX file.
When an FBX file is imported, OVERDARE Studio sends the animation to the Creator Hub, assigns an Asset Id, and adds it to the Workspace as an Animation instance.
Playing Animations
To play animations, use the Humanoid's Animator to create an animation track for the avatar and play the track.
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