Animation Stance

Creating Animation Stance System

• Create Enumeration (e_animation_stance)

• Add 6 options in order:
  • unarmed, shield, two-handed, rifle, bow, stealth

• Player Character Setup

• Create variables:
  • animation_stance (enum type)
  • animation_stance_options (array)
    • Set 6 default options matching enum order
• Build keybind system:
  • Use ‘1’ key event
  • Get array index from animation_stance_current
  • Increment counter, reset to -1 if >= array length
  • Connect to set animation_stance

• Animation Blueprint Interface

• Add interface_animation_stance function
  • Input: animation_stance (enum type)
• Implementation:
  • Promote to variable with underscore
  • Use “blend by enum” node
  • Add options: shield, two-handed, rifle, bow, stealth
  • Connect blend spaces to corresponding nodes
  • Set unarmed as default pose

• Final Connection

• In character blueprint:
  • Copy mesh and anim instance nodes
  • Add interface animation stance message
  • Connect animation stance variable
• Result: Press ‘1’ to cycle stances
  • Order: unarmed → shield → two-handed → rifle → bow → stealth

The system creates a blend space switching mechanism using enums, allowing stance changes through gameplay. Pressing ‘1’ cycles through different animation stances, with the interface handling communication between blueprints.