Hello Everybody,
I am wondering if it is possible to create a simple skateboard in Blueprints. By skateboard, I mean a static mesh with 4 wheels. I originally tried creating a wheeled vehicle blueprint, but found that it had a bunch of unnecessary behavior, for instance my skateboard doesn’t need an engine with a transmission.
So does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?
Thank you for your time,
Farshooter
Hi Farshooter,
There isn’t exactly a simple solution, but in most games (and the way I would recommend doing this) would be to fake it.
Basically the skateboard would be a blueprint actor that is attached/unattached to the character using sockets. You would then switch the characters movement mode to something that mimics a skateboard. Then sync the animations of turning, the player pushing-off, and the different tricks; to the movement.
You may not know how to accomplish all of this but the best place to start is by searching our Documentation, Wiki, and what other users have posted on the Forums.
Cheers,
TJ