Tutorials/Creating A Model - Revision history

Cobblemon at 01:52, 30 November 2025

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	== Preface ==		== Preface ==
			[[File:Magikarp (model, wireframe).png \|150px\|right]]
	'''This is not a guide to Blockbench.''' This '''extensive''' tutorial will guide you in the creation of a compatible Cobblemon model. Cobblemon models have certain requirements in order to work in Minecraft. There are several mistakes you might make when creating a model which may result in you having to start all over. This tutorial was created in collaboration with Cobblemon community members who have made these fatal mistakes. Some experience with Blockbench is recommended, but '''never required.'''		'''This is not a guide to Blockbench.''' This '''extensive''' tutorial will guide you in the creation of a compatible Cobblemon model. Cobblemon models have certain requirements in order to work in Minecraft. There are several mistakes you might make when creating a model which may result in you having to start all over. This tutorial was created in collaboration with Cobblemon community members who have made these fatal mistakes. Some experience with Blockbench is recommended, but '''never required.'''

Frank The Farmer: I oopsie daisied once more

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I oopsie daisied once more

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	* "SHOULDER_RIGHT" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.shoulder_right</code>		* "SHOULDER_RIGHT" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.shoulder_right</code>
	* "faint" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.faint</code>		* "faint" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.faint</code>
	* "cry" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.~~ground_idle~~</code>		* "cry" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.cry</code>

	=== Step 8: Export Bedrock Geometry ===		=== Step 8: Export Bedrock Geometry ===

Frank The Farmer: /* Step 4: Arrange your cubes into "bones" */

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Step 4: Arrange your cubes into "bones"

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	# Repeat these steps when more bones are needed for animation		# Repeat these steps when more bones are needed for animation

	Bones can use the same properties under the "Element" section. How you use these properties with bones is up to you. You can reference official models that~~</br>~~ have a similar body type to your custom Pokémon.		Bones can use the same properties under the "Element" section. How you use these properties with bones is up to you. You can reference official models that have a similar body type to your custom Pokémon.

	=== Step 5: Arranging your bones the right way ===		=== Step 5: Arranging your bones the right way ===

Frank The Farmer: /* Step 5: Arranging your bones the right way */

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Step 5: Arranging your bones the right way

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	The root folder is crucial for making the in-game model's position look exactly the way it does in Blockbench. If the Pivot values are not 0, then it will shift in some direction.		The root folder is crucial for making the in-game model's position look exactly the way it does in Blockbench. If the Pivot values are not 0, then it will shift in some direction.

	Having a head bone allows the Pokémon to use the look animation without issues. In the past, many creators have unknowingly assigned the head bone as "head" in their poser files ~~when following the custom Pokémon guide~~. '''If the model did not have this matching <code>head</code> bone, the game would crash!'''		Having a head bone allows the Pokémon to use the look animation without issues. In the past, many creators have unknowingly assigned the head bone as "head" in their poser files despite not having an actual bone with that name in their model. '''If the model did not have this matching <code>head</code> bone, the game would crash!'''

	=== Step 6: Create your textures ===		=== Step 6: Create your textures ===

Frank The Farmer: /* Step 1: Get access to Blockbench */

2024-02-23T04:51:14Z

Step 1: Get access to Blockbench

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	Blockbench is a free 3D Modeling program capable of doing everything you need to make a Cobblemon model. You can create a model, paint it, and animate it all at the same time using Blockbench. Watching some Blockbench tutorials before getting started is recommended.		Blockbench is a free 3D Modeling program capable of doing everything you need to make a Cobblemon model. You can create a model, paint it, and animate it all at the same time using Blockbench. Watching some Blockbench tutorials before getting started is recommended.

	# On your browser and go to https://www.blockbench.net		# Open your browser and go to https://www.blockbench.net
	# <code>DOWNLOAD</code> the app '''or''' click on <code>OPEN WEB APP</code>		# <code>DOWNLOAD</code> the app '''or''' click on <code>OPEN WEB APP</code>

Frank The Farmer: /* Step 3: Creating cubes the right way */

2024-02-23T04:50:53Z

Step 3: Creating cubes the right way

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	* '''Don't''' use capital letters when naming your cubes or groups. Minecraft might crash trying to read them. '''Always stick with lowercase letters when naming things!'''		* '''Don't''' use capital letters when naming your cubes or groups. Minecraft might crash trying to read them. '''Always stick with lowercase letters when naming things!'''
	* '''Don't''' use decimals in <code>Size</code> values! Minecraft can't handle "2.5" pixels properly. <code>Position</code>, <code>Inflate</code>, <code>Pivot Point</code>, and <code>Rotation</code> values can use decimals without issues.		* '''Don't''' use decimals in <code>Size</code> values! Minecraft can't handle "2.5" pixels properly. <code>Position</code>, <code>Inflate</code>, <code>Pivot Point</code>, and <code>Rotation</code> values can use decimals without issues.
			** These decimal values will get rounded up or down in game and break the geometry.
	* '''Don't''' change the UV Mode of the cube. They should all be “Box UV” by default, but if just one cube is changed to Per-face UV, the whole resource pack will refuse to load.		* '''Don't''' change the UV Mode of the cube. They should all be “Box UV” by default, but if just one cube is changed to Per-face UV, the whole resource pack will refuse to load.
	* '''Don't''' forget to save! It can take hours or days to make your model. Save often!		* '''Don't''' forget to save! It can take hours or days to make your model. Save often!
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	# Create a cube by clicking the <code>Add Cube</code> button under "Outliner" or press Ctrl + N		# Create a cube by clicking the <code>Add Cube</code> button under "Outliner" or press Ctrl + N
	# Change the elements of this cube as needed		# Change the elements of this cube as needed
	# Repeat these steps when more cubes are needed ~~for the~~ model		# Repeat these steps when more cubes are needed to build your model

	You can change one of the size values to 0 to create a 2D plane. These are usually called <code>panes</code> and can be used to create flat textures for certain situations. Remember to paint the back side of these panes!		'''Tip''': You can change one of the size values to 0 to create a 2D plane. These are usually called <code>panes</code> and can be used to create flat textures for certain situations. Remember to paint the back side of these panes!

	=== Step 4: Arrange your cubes into "bones" ===		=== Step 4: Arrange your cubes into "bones" ===

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	Congratulations! You should now have a model, textures, and animations, which is most of the work for creating a custom Pokémon. Provided you followed this guide, your model should not be causing any issues when put in game.		Congratulations! You should now have a model, textures, and animations, which is most of the work for creating a custom Pokémon. Provided you followed this guide, your model should not be causing any issues when put in game.

	~~[[Category:Tutorial]]~~		{{Addon Creation}}

Frank The Farmer: /* Step 7: Animate your Pokémon */

2023-10-14T09:00:59Z

Step 7: Animate your Pokémon

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	Current list of Poses and animations you should make for them:		Current list of Poses and animations you should make for them:
	* "STAND" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.ground_idle</code>		* "STAND" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.ground_idle</code>
			** This pose type is also used for battle-idles - <code>animation.<pokemon>.battle_idle</code>
	* "WALK" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.ground_walk</code>		* "WALK" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.ground_walk</code>
	* "HOVER" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.air_idle</code>		* "HOVER" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.air_idle</code>
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	* "SHOULDER_RIGHT" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.shoulder_right</code>		* "SHOULDER_RIGHT" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.shoulder_right</code>
	* "faint" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.faint</code>		* "faint" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.faint</code>
			* "cry" - <code>animation.<pokemon>.ground_idle</code>

	=== Step 8: Export Bedrock Geometry ===		=== Step 8: Export Bedrock Geometry ===

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	=== Step 2: Create the model file ===		=== Step 2: Create the model file ===
	You will be creating the project file in Blockbench. Although this step seems simple, if you choose the wrong model type or UV mode then it will not work with Cobblemon's custom ~~pokemon~~ system.		You will be creating the project file in Blockbench. Although this step seems simple, if you choose the wrong model type or UV mode then it will not work with Cobblemon's custom Pokémon system.

	# Open up Blockbench		# Open up Blockbench
	# Click on File > New > Bedrock Entity		# Click on File > New > Bedrock Entity
	# '''In lowercase only''', type the name of your custom ~~pokemon~~ in both <code>File Name</code> and <code>Model Identifier</code>		# '''In lowercase only''', type the name of your custom Pokémon in both <code>File Name</code> and <code>Model Identifier</code>
	# Make sure Default UV Mode is set to <code>Box UV</code>		# Make sure Default UV Mode is set to <code>Box UV</code>
	# Leave <code>Texture Size</code> alone		# Leave <code>Texture Size</code> alone
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	# Select a desired loop mode. This can be changed later.		# Select a desired loop mode. This can be changed later.
	# Click <code>Confirm</code>		# Click <code>Confirm</code>
	# Animate your ~~pokemon~~ until satisfied.		# Animate your Pokémon until satisfied.
	# Repeat the previous steps to create new animations.		# Repeat the previous steps to create new animations.
	# Save your animations as a group. Click on the top-most save icon.		# Save your animations as a group. Click on the top-most save icon.
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	Congratulations! You should now have a model, textures, and animations, which is most of the work for creating a custom Pokémon. Provided you followed this guide, your model should not be causing any issues when put in game.		Congratulations! You should now have a model, textures, and animations, which is most of the work for creating a custom Pokémon. Provided you followed this guide, your model should not be causing any issues when put in game.

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