Replacing the default character with a custom character

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#6

Completely forgot about that property, thanks!

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#7

Does this work with multijointed characters?

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#8

Yes, it will replace the default character with whatever you want.

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#9

Just bumping this for others to find easier. (Could this also be made public for non-RBXDev members to see?)

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#10

@Nightgaladeld thanks for the repost.

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#11

Now, this thread was made quite some years ago - regardless…

If we look at this page http://wiki.roblox.com/index.php?title=API:Class/StarterPlayer
We can see that it is now as simple as adding a Model named StarterCharacter into the StarterPlayer service, after which the default character loading is disabled, and your overridden character style applies instead.

StarterCharacterExample.rbxl (17.7 KB)
Here’s an example of a place using StarterCharacter (replaces the default character with an R15 rig without a left arm).
Note that scripts are still made to the rig unless overridden from StarterCharacterScripts.

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How to change a players appearance in-game using 'StarterCharacter'
#12

Since this post was bumped, you should probably mention your method is obsolete and a new method as replaced it.

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#13

Hello. The method stated in the wiki can’t be replicated by me. I do not have access to the example. Did roblox change the way we load customize characters?

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#14

I don’t think Roblox would change something like this without any notice, besides, the method still works for me. Make sure you put the Humanoid inside the StarterCharacter and named it correctly

#15

Thank you for answering. Is there a way you can share the rbxl file. It seems like an cannot access it. I am very certain that I have named it StarterCharacter and have a valid Humanoid inside. The problem is I cannot seem to make it work. It is parented to StarterPlayerScripts. There are no scripts in the place. I remember I was able to do this before about a month ago. Now when I am using the same method I cannot replace the default character. I wonder if there are any settings that overwrites it.

#16

Here’s my StarterCharacter model, it works for me
StarterCharacter.rbxm (12.5 KB)

#17

Thank you. I realized my mistake. I added the model to StarterPlayerScripts instead of StarterPlayer.

#18

Im using the 2015 version specified above because Im switching out mutliple appearences, but when I try to use tools “after” changing my character, functions like .Equipped do not work. the script does run so I can print stuff but any function included will not run.

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#19

IIRC, R6 characters require a “Right Arm” and a Motor6D joint in the Torso connecting the arm to the torso called “Right Shoulder” for tools to work correctly.

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#20

what if I have requireshandle set to false, do I still need those requirements?

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#21

Yes.
You can test this yourself in Studio with a slingshot tool inserted from the Toolbox by renaming the joint under Torso.

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#22

it looks like that was the problem, my custom characters have been merged with a customized body and didnt have all of those requirements. I did a test by replacing the custom character with a new “dummy” rig and the tool is finally working. I cant believe it took all day to find a solution and the main problem was a few missing parts. thank you.

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#23

Anyone have advice for changing the player’s character to something else under a certain condition?
i.e Player has bought a gamepass granting them a special custom character for in game use that overwrites the default character
i.e 2 Game has character skins that can be purchased and overwrite the player’s character.

#24

This topic could help:

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#25

Oh, that’s nice! :thinking:

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