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Another TF2 Physics Override: Hex Edition
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dim sum un  [developer] 15 Sep, 2024 @ 12:25pm
A Proposal for Another TF2 Physics Override: Special Characters
Per a request to add support for the Meet the Pyro Scout cherub, I've decided to undertake the burden to override some of the custom, TF2(-styled) characters in the workshop. As with the goals from the main addon, these custom characters will have
  • Physics colliders on every spine bone (bip_spine_0 to bip_spine_3, if there is one),
  • Shoulder/collar bones,
  • A similar TF2 physics aesthetic
To further define the last point, this proposed addon will attempt to remove the "floppiness" seen in these TF2 physics characters and add some of the subtle "floatiness" from the vanilla TF2 ragdolls.

I define the custom characters as those that do not share the same skeletal structure as any of the TF2 mercenaries: to list a few that do,
  • Female Engineer -> Engineer
  • Female Pyro -> Pyro
  • Deathmatch Mercenary -> Soldier
  • Open Fortress Mercenary -> Soldier
  • Gabe Logan Newell HWM -> Pyro
  • Female Sniper -> Sniper
  • TF2 Director Model -> Spy
To verify that they do share the same skeletal structure as the mercenaries, I check if they are based off a TF2 playermodel mod by playing their respective animations.

The custom characters I have in mind for the initial release (or in future releases) are the following:
  • TF2 Little Jack Model
  • TF2 Civilian GMOD
  • TF2 Female Civilian GMOD
  • TF2 Janitor GMOD
  • Saxton Hale: Jungle Inferno GMOD
  • TF2 Meet The Pyro Cherubs
  • [TF2] Casters Quarterly Witch
  • Beta Miss Pauling
  • TF2 Scout's Mom Model
  • TF2 Ol' Nick Model
  • TF2 Admin/Announcer Model
  • TF2 Female Scout Overhaul
  • Olivia Mann HWM
  • TF2 Gray Mann Ragdoll
Given, this is already a lot of work compared to the hex edition, as each ragdoll has its own physics models to override. Hence, I'm putting this out here for those who are interested in the direction of TF2 physics override addons as a whole or for those who wish to use the main addon's features for these custom characters in the future
Last edited by dim sum un; 15 Sep, 2024 @ 4:34pm