Characters

Introduction

Characters typically refer to any Model objects that represent a character in your game. This could be a player character, an NPC, or even an enemy.

Characters can range between basic characters, which are simple non-player characters (NPCs) that don't have any special behavior, to avatar characters, which are player characters that can be controlled by the player.

Basic Characters (NPCs)

Basic characters are simple Model objects that represent a character in your game. They don't have any special behavior, and are typically used as NPCs or enemies.

You can use the following steps to create an NPC character in Highrise Studio:

1. Right-click on the Hierarchy panel and select Highrise > NPC
2. Select the NPC prefab in the Hierarchy panel
3. Click (-) to remove the default Outfit "HumanoidDefault (Character Outfit)"
4. Follow the steps below to customize the character's appearance

Customizing the Character's Appearance

Step 1: Creating a Character Outfit

1. Right-click on the Project View and select Create > Highrise > Character > NPC Outfit
2. Give the outfit a name and select it in the Project View
3. Customize the outfit (step 2 in the Avatar Characters section)

The NPC Outfit comes with a full outfit set by default, while the Player Outfit starts empty. This design allows for layering items onto a player's existing outfit

Step 2: Customizing the Outfit

1. Select the outfit in the Project View
2. Click the "Open Outfit Editor" button in the Inspector
3. Customize the outfit by adding or removing clothing items
4. Hit CTRL + S or CMD + S to save your changes

Step 3: Assigning the Outfit to the NPC

1. Select the NPC in the Hierarchy panel
2. Drag and drop the outfit from the Project View onto the "Outfit" field in the Inspector

You can have multiple outfits for a single character, allowing you to change their appearance in different situations.

Conclusion

Characters are an essential part of any game. They help bring your game world to life and make it more engaging for players. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create basic and avatar characters for your game.