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[Lua lib.] $poseparameter

/// This library is a resource for future addons, but it is also an optional requirement if you wish to be able to see custom poseparameter sequence-blends where possible, for that extra bit of attention to detail. Models will still work perfectly fine without it, however. ///

With Garry's Mod you typically only have a handful of poseparameters defined within its standard code to apply to a playermodel. These include 9-blend movement of the entirety or parts of the playermodel, the yaw and pitch of the head, rollercoaster animations and rotating the grip along the steering wheel of a vehicle. Beyond this, there is little else to hook into, which I personally felt was quite a shame because there is a lot of potential left unused.

This addon defines *NEW* pose-parameter rules that are maintained entirely on the client realm, which allows models to spark more expressive features and livelihood than ever before, assuming that the model utilises them.

With this library of new poseparameters published, any content creator can pick up from this documentation and follow along to make their models more expressive as a result, just like I myself have always sought to do, step by step.

Subscribing to this mod ensures that you are able to experience these new boundaries of animations and sequence blends where possible; as not seen previously in Garry's Mod with previous models or valve_biped standards.

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Defining new poseparameters to the qc-file of your compiled library works identically as with any of the previously available poseparameters, however I strongly recommend copying the preset syntax in this text and applying it identically to your model so as to ensure that everything works the way it is supposed to. The high and low bounds are set as they are for a reason, so please inherit the $poseparameter lines below as they are provided, with no tweaking.

Same principle as rollercoaster animations, but it is instead being based on the horizontal plane. It is based on the player's velocity, as in how fast they are zooming along the ground with vertical velocity working independently. Can be used to have the character brace for a high-speed impact, as an example.
Example:
This poseparameter is directly tied to the current vital signs of the player, meaning that as the player accumulates or loses health, an expression can be blended to and from to simulate an expression of pain or distress, as well as confidence and security.
Example:
This poseparameter uses a complex mathematical function f(x) to blend between states, where x represents time accumulated since the last combatant action was taken. This means that as time passes from the player performing a combat-oriented action, the playermodel may blend towards a less tense position, or even put their gun to the side, assuming that the player isn't actively aiming down their sights, pulling the trigger, or reloading their weapon, among other things.
Example:

Other poseparameters are currently in the works and may likely be added to the library in the future.
Expect upcoming publications on my workshop to make rigorous use of this library where it is possible.