How do I disable character controls on the server? [Dec 2024]

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#1

Hey guys,
I’m making an experimental line sim and I want to turn off the ability for players to move their character (run, jump, climb, etc…).

I’m trying to do this server-side so exploiters can’t inject code into the client. However, whenever I try to do this, the server cannot recognize anything under the player. It will only work if I put the code in the client…

The code for this, I have placed in a PlayerAdded event function, but the serve still does not recognize it. I have also tried event functions and it does the same thing.
PlayerScripts is not a valid member of Player "Players.XxFreedomxGamerxX" - Server

I have tried putting it in a PlayerAdded event but it still doesn’t recognize… Even remote events and functions don’t work. I had been following the advice from this post in 2020, but I’m afraid it might be outdated…

Thank you for your help guys

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#2

Just anchor the humanoid root part?

#3

You’ll need to do it on the client for anything that isn’t too invasive. You are getting the error “PlayerScripts is not a valid member of…” because PlayerScripts are loaded on the client. If it were me, I would disable controls on the client using Controls:Disable() (PlayerScripts module) and then detect on the server if they’re moving when they are not supposed to be.

#4

But, I don’t want exploiters to change it… Is there really no other way because I need only the client to be able to change it.

#5

Character controls and inputs are on client either way. Hackers can still move themselves on client so you’re just gonna have to make a server check if they’re moving or not.

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#6

I see, I haven’t tried that yet. Thank you!