Custom Player Animations
Version: 1.21.8+
Dependencies: Player Animation Library
Author: RazorPlay01
Overview
In a future where Minecraft players demand ultimate personalization and immersive experiences, Custom Player Animations steps forward as a visionary mod. Inspired by the 2025 CurseForge ModJam theme "The Future," this mod reimagines player animations not as static relics of the past, but as dynamic, customizable elements that evolve with community creativity.
By overhauling a vast array of vanilla player animations using the Player Animator Library API, it paves the way for a new era of player expression—where animations can be swapped, tweaked, and innovated upon through resource packs and configs.
Imagine a Minecraft world where your character's movements adapt to futuristic sci-fi themes, cyberpunk styles, or even AI-driven procedural animations.
This mod isn't just an update; it's a bridge to the future of player animation modding.
✨ Features
🚀 Enhanced Vanilla Animations
Custom Player Animations replaces and enhances over 50 vanilla player animations, covering everything from basic movements to specialized actions. These are divided into main, overlay, and special categories for seamless integration:
| Category | Animations Included |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Main Animations | Idle standing/sneaking, walking (forward/backward/sneaking), running, turning (left/right/sneaking), creative flying, falling, climbing (forward/backward/sneaking/idle), crawling (forward/backward/idle), swimming (idle/forward/backward/up/down), mounting (minecart/horse/boat), elytra gliding, sleeping, death |
| 🟡 Overlay Animations | Eating, trident throwing, bow drawing, shield blocking, crossbow charging, hand swings for tools (sword/pickaxe/axe/shovel), compatibility hooks for mods |
| 🔴 Special Animations | Up-hand gestures, item swapping |
All animations are designed to feel natural and fluid, blending smoothly with Minecraft's core gameplay while offering a fresh, modern twist.
🎨 Resource Pack Customization
Empower your future self with full customization!
- ✅ All animations stored in
assets/cpa/player_animationsas JSON files - ✅ Easy override via resource packs
- ✅ Just replace files and reload
- ✅ Included
.bbmodelfile for Blockbench preview/edit/create
This tool-friendly approach ensures the mod remains future-proof, ready for whatever animation innovations the community dreams up.
⚙️ Configurable Parameters
Tailor animations to your vision of the future with an intuitive config screen (powered by AutoConfig):
| Category | Configurable Options |
|---|---|
| General | Speed multiplier, up-hand disable lists |
| Main Animations | Enable/disable, speed, fade time, priority per animation |
| Overlay Animations | Tool-specific configs |
| Special | Up-hand & item swap |
Perfect for fine-tuning speeds in high-tech or low-grav environments when paired with custom resource packs.
👨💻 Developer API
For fellow modders envisioning a collaborative future, Custom Player Animations includes a simple, easy-to-use API.
Documentation in progress - Reach out or check the source for hooks. Let's build the next generation of animated experiences together!
📥 Installation
- Install Fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8
- Install required Player Animation Library
- Drop Custom Player Animations JAR in mods folder
- (Optional) Add resource packs to override animations
- Launch & configure via in-game mod menu
✅ Compatibility
- ✅ Vanilla Minecraft & most animation-friendly mods
- ✅ Client-side only - no server changes needed
- 🔄 Future updates will expand compatibility
🏆 Credits
- Built with love by RazorPlay01
- Powered by Player Animator Library
- Submitted to 2025 CurseForge ModJam: Embracing "The Future" through customizable, evolving player animations
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