Ragdoll Physics - Revision history

Spaceeinstein: ragdoll = dead

2010-12-01T00:08:21Z

ragdoll = dead

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	'''[[wp:Ragdoll physics\|Ragdoll physics]]''' is a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, players and NPCs lie on the ground dynamically. The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Characters no longer lie flat and static on surfaces. Their bodies will conform to any objects realistically and can be moved around by collisions and bullets.		'''[[wp:Ragdoll physics\|Ragdoll physics]]''' is a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, players and NPCs lie on the ground dynamically. The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Characters no longer lie flat and static on surfaces. Their bodies will conform to any objects realistically and can be moved around by collisions and bullets.

	Ragdoll physics are used extensively in GTA4, where a player may become a ragdoll by falling from an excessive height (approximately two or three stories), tripping or mis-stepping (occurs especially when drunk), being knocked out or killed, or being hit by an object, melee weapon (includes unarmed attacks), vehicle, or ragdoll. However, the player does not always become limp when a ragdoll (see [[Involuntary Ejection]]), often playing an animation which may be broken by death or affected by physics. For example, Niko Bellic tends to curl up in an attempt to protect himself when first jumping from (or being ejected from) a vehicle. This is most obvious when jumping from a helicopter at a high height, as Niko is never seen limp in mid-air unless he is dead or unconscious.
	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Euphoria]]		* [[Euphoria]]
	[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]		[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]

Maxaxle: You're welcome, I guess! -Maxaxle

2010-10-27T01:23:33Z

You're welcome, I guess! -Maxaxle

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	'''[[wp:Ragdoll physics\|Ragdoll physics]]''' is a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, players and NPCs lie on the ground dynamically. The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Characters no longer lie flat and static on surfaces. Their bodies will conform to any objects realistically and can be moved around by collisions and bullets.		'''[[wp:Ragdoll physics\|Ragdoll physics]]''' is a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, players and NPCs lie on the ground dynamically. The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Characters no longer lie flat and static on surfaces. Their bodies will conform to any objects realistically and can be moved around by collisions and bullets.

			Ragdoll physics are used extensively in GTA4, where a player may become a ragdoll by falling from an excessive height (approximately two or three stories), tripping or mis-stepping (occurs especially when drunk), being knocked out or killed, or being hit by an object, melee weapon (includes unarmed attacks), vehicle, or ragdoll. However, the player does not always become limp when a ragdoll (see [[Involuntary Ejection]]), often playing an animation which may be broken by death or affected by physics. For example, Niko Bellic tends to curl up in an attempt to protect himself when first jumping from (or being ejected from) a vehicle. This is most obvious when jumping from a helicopter at a high height, as Niko is never seen limp in mid-air unless he is dead or unconscious.
	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Euphoria]]		* [[Euphoria]]
	[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]		[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]

Spaceeinstein: ragdoll = dead, euphoria = alive

2010-08-10T00:47:03Z

ragdoll = dead, euphoria = alive

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-'''Ragdoll physics''' are a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, the player and NPCs move, stagger, or fall down dynamically, depending on the location and severity of an attack or force (for example, being hit by a car or bullet). The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. So lets say an NPC got shot in the leg. The NPC will ragdoll stumble from the force of the shot. Ragdoll physics are mostly a graphical effect, but also affect gameplay -- when one is thrown from a vehicle, for example, the tumbling of the ragdoll dictates how much damage is inflicted. This renders motorcycle-riding a perilous option in GTA IV, compared to previous GTA games.
+{{expand}}
-Ragdoll physics are implemented in the following situations (there may be others):
+==See also==
-*When jumping out of a moving vehicle
+* [[Euphoria]]
 [[Category:Features in GTA IV]]

HoboHunter28 at 20:54, 3 August 2010

2010-08-03T20:54:37Z

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	*When pushed by the protagonist (for NPCs)		*When pushed by the protagonist (for NPCs)
	*When shot (for NPCs). Both the protagonist and NPCs will "turn ragdoll" when thrown by an explosion.		*When shot (for NPCs). Both the protagonist and NPCs will "turn ragdoll" when thrown by an explosion.
	* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.		* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and usually fall off. (Although, if the player is very lucky, the protagonist may stay on top for an extended period of time)
	*When the player or NPCs are caught with their hand in the handle of a car while it is already moving.This causes them to be dragged for several meters and possibly to hit objects on the trajectory of the vehicle.		*When the player or NPCs are caught with their hand in the handle of a car while it is already moving.This causes them to be dragged for several meters and possibly to hit objects on the trajectory of the vehicle.

Chimpso at 08:38, 25 June 2010

2010-06-25T08:38:11Z

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

	If the player is ragdoll and the fire button is held down then the player character will fire their weapon while ragdoll, any weapon can be used including the rocket launcher.		*If the player is ragdoll and the fire button is held down then the player character will continuously fire and reload their weapon while ragdoll, any weapon can be used including the rocket launcher.
	[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]		[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]

JackIsASpy at 06:11, 25 June 2010

2010-06-25T06:11:42Z

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	'''Ragdoll physics''' are a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, the player and NPCs move, stagger, or fall down dynamically, depending on the location and severity of an attack or force (for example, being hit by a car or bullet). The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Ragdoll physics are mostly a graphical effect, but also affect gameplay -- when one is thrown from a vehicle, for example, the tumbling of the ragdoll dictates how much damage is inflicted~~. So lets say an NPC got shot in the leg. The NPC will ragdoll stumble from the force of the shot~~. This renders motorcycle-riding a perilous option in GTA IV, compared to previous GTA games.		'''Ragdoll physics''' are a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, the player and NPCs move, stagger, or fall down dynamically, depending on the location and severity of an attack or force (for example, being hit by a car or bullet). The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. So lets say an NPC got shot in the leg. The NPC will ragdoll stumble from the force of the shot. Ragdoll physics are mostly a graphical effect, but also affect gameplay -- when one is thrown from a vehicle, for example, the tumbling of the ragdoll dictates how much damage is inflicted. This renders motorcycle-riding a perilous option in GTA IV, compared to previous GTA games.

	Ragdoll physics are implemented in the following situations (there may be others):		Ragdoll physics are implemented in the following situations (there may be others):

JackIsASpy at 06:10, 25 June 2010

2010-06-25T06:10:39Z

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	'''Ragdoll physics''' are a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, the player and NPCs move, stagger, or fall down dynamically, depending on the location and severity of an attack or force (for example, being hit by a car or bullet). The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Ragdoll physics are mostly a graphical effect, but also affect gameplay -- when one is thrown from a vehicle, for example, the tumbling of the ragdoll dictates how much damage is inflicted. This renders motorcycle-riding a perilous option in GTA IV, compared to previous GTA games.		'''Ragdoll physics''' are a new feature implemented in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. With ragdoll physics, the player and NPCs move, stagger, or fall down dynamically, depending on the location and severity of an attack or force (for example, being hit by a car or bullet). The affected model essentially behaves like a "ragdoll", hence the name. Ragdoll physics are mostly a graphical effect, but also affect gameplay -- when one is thrown from a vehicle, for example, the tumbling of the ragdoll dictates how much damage is inflicted. So lets say an NPC got shot in the leg. The NPC will ragdoll stumble from the force of the shot. This renders motorcycle-riding a perilous option in GTA IV, compared to previous GTA games.

	Ragdoll physics are implemented in the following situations (there may be others):		Ragdoll physics are implemented in the following situations (there may be others):
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	*When dying		*When dying
	*When pushed by the protagonist (for NPCs)		*When pushed by the protagonist (for NPCs)
	*When shot (for NPCs). Both the protagonist and NPCs will "turn ragdoll" when thrown by an explosion.		*When shot (for NPCs). Both the protagonist and NPCs will "turn ragdoll" when thrown by an explosion.
	* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.		* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.
	*When the player or NPCs are caught with their hand in the handle of a car while it is already moving.This causes them to be dragged for several meters and possibly to hit objects on the trajectory of the vehicle.		*When the player or NPCs are caught with their hand in the handle of a car while it is already moving.This causes them to be dragged for several meters and possibly to hit objects on the trajectory of the vehicle.

Chimpso at 03:07, 1 May 2010

2010-05-01T03:07:11Z

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	There are some [[modifications]] which allow the player to enable or disable ragdoll physics at any time; these can, however, cause glitches (characters being stuck inside objects, for example).		There are some [[modifications]] which allow the player to enable or disable ragdoll physics at any time; these can, however, cause glitches (characters being stuck inside objects, for example).

			==Trivia==

			If the player is ragdoll and the fire button is held down then the player character will fire their weapon while ragdoll, any weapon can be used including the rocket launcher.
	[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]		[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]

gtw>Sguis at 13:10, 18 November 2009

2009-11-18T13:10:33Z

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	*When shot (for NPCs). Both the protagonist and NPCs will "turn ragdoll" when thrown by an explosion.		*When shot (for NPCs). Both the protagonist and NPCs will "turn ragdoll" when thrown by an explosion.
	* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.		* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.
			*When the player or NPCs are caught with their hand in the handle of a car while it is already moving.This causes them to be dragged for several meters and possibly to hit objects on the trajectory of the vehicle.

	There are some [[modifications]] which allow the player to enable or disable ragdoll physics at any time; these can, however, cause glitches (characters being stuck inside objects, for example).		There are some [[modifications]] which allow the player to enable or disable ragdoll physics at any time; these can, however, cause glitches (characters being stuck inside objects, for example).

	[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]		[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]

ZS at 09:38, 3 November 2009

2009-11-03T09:38:46Z

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	* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.		* When on top of a moving train or car; the protagonist will "turn ragdoll", and fall off.

	There are some [[modifications]] which allow the player to enable or disable ragdoll physics at any time; these can, however, cause glitches (characters being stuck inside objects, for example)		There are some [[modifications]] which allow the player to enable or disable ragdoll physics at any time; these can, however, cause glitches (characters being stuck inside objects, for example).
	[[Category:~~Miscellaneous~~]]
			[[Category:Features in GTA IV]]