CharacterMod

CharacterMod is an extensive, race-focused RPG character creation and profile management mod designed for Hytale.

It empowers server owners to fully define the visual identity and base stats of different races available to players during their first login, while providing players with a multi-slot character selection experience.

Whether you want to create a green, brutish Orc with unique features or an elegant Elf with fixed skin tones and custom ears, everything is fully controlled through a centralized server configuration.

Key Features

Multi-Slot Character Selection

Players can create, switch, and manage multiple characters under a single account.

Race-Focused Customization

Server administrators can create completely custom races directly from the configuration file.

Server-Defined Visual Defaults

Force specific asset combinations such as ears, mouths, skin tones, hairstyles, or custom models depending on the chosen race.

Base Attribute Modifiers

Control baseline Health, Mana, Stamina, and Speed modifiers dynamically for each race.

Asset-Based Customization

CharacterMod is designed to expose as many Hytale character creator assets as possible through configuration files, allowing deep customization without modifying code.

Configuration Example (`character.yaml`)

maxCharacter: 4

races:
  HUMAN:
    baseHealthBonus: 40
    baseManaBonus: 10
    baseStaminaBonus: 20
    baseSpeedModifier: 0
    isCustomModel: false
    customModelAsset: ""
    defaultEars: "Default"
    defaultMouth: "Mouth_Default"
    allowSkinCustomization: true
    fixedSkinColor: ""

  ELFO:
    baseHealthBonus: 30
    baseManaBonus: 40
    baseStaminaBonus: 15
    baseSpeedModifier: 2
    isCustomModel: false
    customModelAsset: ""
    defaultEars: "Elf_Ears_Small"
    defaultMouth: "Mouth_Default"
    allowSkinCustomization: false
    fixedSkinColor: "08"

  ORC:
    baseHealthBonus: 80
    baseManaBonus: 0
    baseStaminaBonus: 40
    baseSpeedModifier: -1
    isCustomModel: false
    customModelAsset: ""
    defaultEars: "Ogre_Ears"
    defaultMouth: "Mouth_Orc"
    allowSkinCustomization: false
    fixedSkinColor: "30"

  VAMPIRO:
    baseHealthBonus: 50
    baseManaBonus: 25
    baseStaminaBonus: 30
    baseSpeedModifier: 1
    isCustomModel: false
    customModelAsset: ""
    defaultEars: "Default"
    defaultMouth: "Mouth_Vampire"
    allowSkinCustomization: false
    fixedSkinColor: "48"

spawnPitch: 0.0
spawnX: 0.0
spawnY: 64.0
spawnYaw: 0.0
spawnZ: 0.0

startingWorldName: default

Finding Hytale Asset IDs

CharacterMod relies heavily on Hytale's built-in character creator assets.

If you want to discover available IDs for ears, mouths, hairstyles, skin colors, and other cosmetic assets, follow these steps:

Windows

Press:

Win + R

Type:

%appdata%

Navigate through the following folders:

Hytale/
└── install/
    └── release/
        └── package/
            └── game/
                └── latest/

Inside the latest folder, locate:

Assets.zip

Open the archive and navigate to:

assets/
└── cosmetics/
    └── charactercreator/

Inside this directory you will find the asset definitions used by the Hytale Character Creator.

These files contain the IDs that can be referenced by CharacterMod configurations.

Examples include:

Ears
Mouths
Hairstyles
Facial Features
Skin Colors
Cosmetic Variations
Future Character Creator Assets

Project Goal

One of the primary goals of CharacterMod is to expose as many Hytale character customization options as possible through configuration files.

Instead of requiring custom code or hardcoded assets, server owners should be able to build entirely unique races using the assets already available within Hytale.

Future updates will continue expanding support for additional character creator assets as they become available.

Installation & Setup

Important:

CharacterMod currently focuses on race creation, visual customization, and base stat modifiers. It does not automatically add magical systems, RPG items, quests, or gameplay loops.

To configure the mod for the first time:

1. Install the Mod

Download and place CharacterMod into your server or game mods folder.

2. Start Your Server

Launch your server or world with the mod enabled.

3. Open Character Creation

Join the server and enter the character creation screen at least once.

This will generate all required folders and configuration files.

4. Locate the Configuration Folder

After the first launch, a new folder will be created:

CharacterMod/

Inside it you will find:

CharacterMod/
├── players/
└── character.yaml

5. Configure Your Races

Open:

character.yaml

Customize your races, stats, visual defaults, and spawn settings.

Save the file and restart the server if necessary.

6. Enjoy

Your players can now create characters using your fully customized race setup.

Future Plans

CharacterMod is actively evolving. Here are some planned features for future releases.

Custom Buffs & Debuffs

Allow server owners to assign unique racial traits directly through YAML configuration.

Examples:

Fire Resistance
Night Vision
Increased Mana Regeneration
Poison Immunity
Custom Passive Effects

Clothing & Gear Customization

Expanded starting equipment and cosmetic customization options.

Starting outfits
Cosmetic clothing slots
Race-specific equipment
Character creation wardrobe customization

Additional RPG Systems

Planned long-term additions include:

Racial skills
Talent trees
Profession integration
Character progression systems

Early Access & Feedback

Disclaimer

CharacterMod is currently in active development.

As an early-access project, you may encounter bugs, missing features, or unexpected behavior.

Your feedback is extremely valuable and helps shape the future of the mod.

If you:

Find a bug
Have a feature suggestion
Want additional customization options
Have balancing feedback

Please leave a comment or open a report.

Every suggestion is reviewed, and improvements and fixes will be implemented whenever possible.

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