Third Person Character Controller Sample
Info
To access this sample, first open the Package Manager, select Motion Matching, and then import the examples by navigating to Samples > Examples and clicking Import.
The sample can be located at Examples/Scenes/JLTest/JLSceneThirdPerson.unity. This sample showcases human locomotion animated using the Motion Matching system. It is designed to work with Unity's new action-based Input System and is compatible with both keyboard and Xbox controllers.
Key Components
CharacterController
Info
For more information about spring-based character controllers, refer to this article by Daniel Holden.
This component manages user input and utilizes the SpringCharacterController to predict the character's movement. It is responsible for generating the query trajectory features that are passed to the MotionMatchingController.
Tip
If you find that Motion Matching isn't precisely following the Character Controller's trajectory, consider enabling the Do Clamping option within the SpringCharacterController. This will enforce a maximum deviation limit but may result in some foot sliding.
MotionMatchingController
This component performs the actual Motion Matching and should be placed in a separate GameObject.
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This GameObject represents the character you want to animate. It includes a MotionMatchingSkinnedMeshRenderer component for retargeting to Unity's animation system.
How to Play
After pressing play, use the WASD keys or the left joystick on your Xbox controller to move the character. We recommend using an Xbox controller to fully experience the capabilities of Motion Matching, which can adapt to varying speeds and rotational angles.
Press F on the keyboard or the Y button on your Xbox controller to lock the character's orientation.
When Gizmos are enabled, the position of the Character Controller will appear in orange, and the predicted future positions will be displayed in light purple.
Created: 2023-11-10