control player roblox script
Creating a script to control a player in Roblox involves scripting in Lua, which is the programming language used in Roblox Studio. Below is a basic example of how to create a LocalScript that allows a player to control a character's movement using the keyboard.
### Basic Player Control Script
1. **Open Roblox Studio.**
2. **Create a new place or open an existing one.**
3. **Insert a LocalScript**: This can typically be placed in `StarterPlayerScripts` or `StarterCharacterScripts`.
### Example LocalScript
```lua
-- LocalScript for player control
local player = game.Players.LocalPlayer
local character = player.Character or player.CharacterAdded:Wait()
local humanoid = character:WaitForChild("Humanoid")
local UIS = game:GetService("UserInputService")
local speed = 16 -- Default walking speed
local function onInputBegan(input, gameProcessedEvent)
if gameProcessedEvent then return end
if input.UserInputType == Enum.UserInputType.Keyboard then
if input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.W then
humanoid:Move(Vector3.new(0, 0, -1), true)
elseif input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.S then
humanoid:Move(Vector3.new(0, 0, 1), true)
elseif input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.A then
humanoid:Move(Vector3.new(-1, 0, 0), true)
elseif input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.D then
humanoid:Move(Vector3.new(1, 0, 0), true)
end
end
end
local function onInputEnded(input, gameProcessedEvent)
if gameProcessedEvent then return end
if input.UserInputType == Enum.UserInputType.Keyboard then
if input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.W or input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.S or
input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.A or input.KeyCode == Enum.KeyCode.D then
humanoid:Move(Vector3.new(0, 0, 0), true) -- Stop movement
end
end
end
UIS.InputBegan:Connect(onInputBegan)
UIS.InputEnded:Connect(onInputEnded)
-- Set humanoid walk speed
humanoid.WalkSpeed = speed
```
### Explanation:
- The script listens for keyboard input to control player movement using the W, A, S, and D keys.
- It uses the `UserInputService` to detect when a key is pressed or released.
- When a key is pressed, it moves the character in the corresponding direction.
- When the keys are released, the movement stops.
- This example sets a default walk speed for the character.
### Important Notes:
- Remember to test your script in "Play" mode in Roblox Studio.
- You may need to adjust the movement logic depending on your game mechanics (e.g., if you want it to apply forces instead).
- This is a simplified example. For more complex controls (like jumping or interactions), you would expand upon this script.
Make sure to follow Roblox's guidelines when scripting and test thoroughly to ensure that the controls behave as expected. Happy scripting!


