The Rhythm Doctor Otto's Guide to Creating Custom Characters

As a music enthusiast, creating custom characters for your rhythm game is an exciting endeavor. With the basics covered, you're now ready to dive into the final steps of character creation. In this article, we'll explore the expressions and animations that bring your character to life.

First, let's talk about the different types of expressions in Rhythm Doctor Otto. The 'barely' expression plays when the player makes a small mistake, while the 'missed' expression is triggered by a big mistake. On the other hand, the 'happy' expression is what you'll see when the player hits a beat properly on their character's row.

But what about the 'neutral' expression? This is what your character will look like when they're not reacting to a hit or a miss - essentially, their idle state. It's important to note that if the loop on beat option isn't selected, having 0 FPS (frames per second) can mess up the animation.

So, how do you fill in the different slots for an expression? The good news is that it's relatively straightforward. Each expression has its own unique characteristics and animations. For example, the 'happy' expression is triggered when the player hits a beat properly, while the 'barely' expression plays when they make a small mistake.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that frames are zero-indexed, meaning that the first frame on your spritesheet is actually the 0th frame. This can be a bit counterintuitive, but it's essential for getting your animation right.

Now that we've covered the basics of expressions and animations, let's talk about the JSON file. This is where you'll store all the information about your character, including their expressions, animations, and more. Make sure to name your JSON file the same as your spritesheet - this will help everything run smoothly.

Finally, pay attention to the red text in your character creation window. This will be the name of your character, so make sure it's something you're happy with! With these tips in mind, you should now have a solid understanding of how to create custom characters for Rhythm Doctor Otto. Happy gaming!

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