To animate on Roblox, you need to follow a few simple steps. First, create a rig in Roblox Studio by going to the Avatar tab. Click on Rig Builder, choose your rig type (R6 or R15), and body shape. The rig will appear in your game, and you can drag it to your desired location.
Next, open the Animation Editor by clicking Plugins in the Avatar tab and selecting Animation Editor. This will open at the bottom of your screen. Select the rig and name your new animation file to start creating your animation.
To bring your animation to life, create keyframes for different poses. Use the Rotate and Move tools to pose your rig. Right-click on the timeline and select Add Keyframe to set keyframes for your animation. Adjust the animation properties like speed and looping as needed.
When you’re ready, export the animation by clicking the ellipsis button in the Animation Editor and selecting Export. Follow the dialog boxes and click Submit. Copy the animation ID provided, which you’ll use later.
Finally, script the animation by creating a local script in the starter player folder. Use the animation ID to play the animation on the player character. Adjust the script to ensure the animation loads and plays when the player joins the game.
By following these steps, you can create and script engaging animations for your Roblox game. Enjoy bringing your characters to life!