Ragdoll Physics: Difference between revisions

'''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.

*When being hit by a vehicle

*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 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)