Reset character expression with each line

jrush64

So I have expressions in my dialog boxes using the shapeable script. I also set them in the expression shape group in the player script. My question is there a way to transition the expressions in the dialog boxes nstead of them just changing instantly?

For example, in my action list;

[expression:Smile] random dialog here 1

[expression:Smile] random dialog here 2

[expression:Sneer] random dialog here 3

When the expression changes from smile to sneer, it's instant, it doesn't have a Transition time value like in the Object:Blendshape action. Is there a way to set a transition time?

ChrisIceBox

It should be a very short transition of 0.2s, rather than instant.

Open up AnimationEngine_Mecanim and find the mentions of "0.2f" in its OnSetExpression function - if you increase these to e.g. "1.0f", does that increase the transition time?

If you rely on Timeline for your sequences, it's also possible to do away with expresion tokens and instead use additive Animation tracks in-line with AC Speech tracks.

jrush64

I changed it to 0.75 and its transitioning well now.

What do you mean by Timeline?

ChrisIceBox

Unity's Timeline sequencing tool.

jrush64

That sounds great. Is there a tutorial on that?

ChrisIceBox

https://adventurecreator.org/tutorials/timeline-integration