Dynamic Character Controller

Project Description:

The Dynamic Character Controller is a versatile tool for action RPG game developers built in Unity 3D. It utilizes Dynamic Rigidbody, a powerful physics engine, and the new Input System to create a seamless player experience. The controller also employs Cinemachine and Blend Trees for fluid animation transitions.

One of the most notable features of this controller is its complete customizability. Developers have the ability to remap the keys and switch out the character model and animations to suit their specific needs. The included model and animations are downloaded from Mixamo, but developers are welcome to use their own.

Note: Please note that this project is a work in progress and still in the alpha version. As such, there are some known issues that will be addressed in future updates. But with its range of features and customizability, the Dynamic Character Controller is an excellent starting point for any action RPG game developer.

Features:

The character controller is designed for action RPGs and comes with the following features:

-   The character can walk, run, jump, look around, dodge, and block in all directions.

-   The camera is a freelook camera that follows the character.

-   The player prioritizes block over all other controls (except dodge and look around).

-   The player prioritizes dodge over all other controls (except look around).

Current Mapped Keys:

The character controller comes with pre-mapped keys. However, you can remap the keys using the new Input System in Unity(For more details please refer to "Usage Istructions"). The pre-mapped keys are as follows:

-   Move around using the W, A, S, and D keys.

-   Look around using the mouse.

-   Jump using the Space key.

-   Walk slowly by holding down the Left Shift key.

-   Block using the Left Control key.

-   Dodge using the Left Alt key and a directional key.

Note: If you encounter any issues during usage, please refer to the "Known Issues" section.

Usage Instructions:

Go to the player prefab. In the Player Locomotion script, make sure you have chosen the appropriate ground layer for your project as the character uses layers for ground check functionality.

1. Remap the keys as you like using the new input system:

    1. Inside the Unity Editor, browse to the directory Assets > Input System.

    2. Double click on the PlayerControls (not the C# script).

    3. Map the controls as you like.

2. Change the Character Model:

    1. Inside the Unity Editor, browse to the directory Assets > Prefabs and drag the player prefab into the scene.

    2. In the Hierarchy, expand the player prefab and delete/disable Knight D Pelegrini.

    3. Add your rigged character model. If you are using the given animations, rig the model using Mixamo.

    4. Add the Animator component onto your character model.

    5. Click the player game object, expand the Animation Manager script component, and drag and drop the character model from the hierarchy onto the Animator field in the component.

3. Change the Animations:

    1. Inside the Unity Editor, browse to Assets > Art > Animations and double click on the Humanoid Animator controller. This will open the Animator tab.

    2. Change the animations as you like. Note: The character animations are controlled using the blend trees.

        Note: This project is a work in progress and has some known issues mentioned in the project description. This is an alpha version of the character controller. As such, the animations may not be appropriate for all situations. For example, the dodge animation may not be appropriate since it was not found on Mixamo. However, the animations are a good starting point for any action RPG game developer.

Note: If you encounter any issues with the installation process or during usage, please refer to the "Known Issues" section of this README file or contact me for assistance.

Known issues:

These are some of the known issues. If you find anymore issues, feel free to report.

-   Occasionally, the character collider may become stuck in walls.

-   The jump animation plays on slopes, which may appear unrealistic.

-   The character cannot jump while on slopes.

-   The dodge animation may not be appropriate since it was not found on Mixamo.

Future updates:

These are the planned future updates. (I am currently working on som other project and hence the fututre updates will be a little late).

-   Implement attack combinations that allow for up to three attacks in sequence.

-   Fix any known issues that arise during development and testing.

-   Introduce health, hurt, dodge, and block logic to enhance the character's gameplay experience.

-   Add attack logic to enable the character to attack enemies.

License information:

This project is licensed under the MIT license, which can be found on the GitHub repository. The MIT license allows for the use, modification, and distribution of the code for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

Contact information:

For any bug reports, issues, or help regarding the setup of the project, please feel free to contact me on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-qadir-1509b1226/, Instagram @oily.oli, or mail me at ali.qadir.007@outlook.com. My contact information can be found on my GitHub profile also  @ https://github.com/ALI-QADIR/

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