Struggling with RPG style item's on character (animation)

[Deleted User] · May 2013

Hi guys. I'm trying to make an RPG style (Base character + various items on top) but the items don't conform to the animation in Unity, they are static, whereas in Maya they animate.

So basically; Item mesh is skinned to a bone (Head) and painted correctly. When it imports into Unity it is visible but doesn't animate with the body.

http://i.imgur.com/9Zcp1GZ.jpg

Thanks guys.

Farfarer · May 2013

Either you'll have to parent it to the character's bone in Unity (like the helmet - it's not going to deform, just move with the head). helmetTransform.parent = characterHeadBone.transform;

Or you'll have to give it it's own skeleton and call the same animations on both items (probably a bad idea, performance-wise).

Or you'll have to generate a mesh instance from both of the models (combine them into one mesh). Probably the best way to go if you've got clothing or something like that.

MikeF · May 2013

check this out if you want to share one rig between multiple meshes with proper weight painting/deformation

http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/65085-2-Meshes-sharing-same-animation-through-one-bone-system-character-controller

i've used it on a few projects in the past and it's a big help with performance and keeping your hierarchy as simple as possible

Struggling with RPG style item's on character (animation)

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