ActionEffect Builder

Create ActionEffect timelines visually with this interactive builder. Drag keyframes from the library, configure properties, and export to JSON.

Interactive Builder

Open ActionEffect Builder (Full Screen) →

The ActionEffect Builder provides a visual timeline editor for creating custom titan attack sequences without writing JSON manually.

How to Use

1. Build Your Timeline

Click keyframes in the library to add them to the timeline
Drag to reorder keyframes in the sequence list
Use ↑↓ buttons to fine-tune order
Click keyframes in the timeline or list to select for editing

2. Configure Properties

Select a keyframe to see its properties in the right panel
Edit values for shape, damage, duration, etc.
Use MoLang in expression fields for dynamic behavior

3. Export JSON

Click “Generate JSON” to compile your timeline
Copy to Clipboard to paste into your ActionEffect file
Save to data/titan/action_effects/your_move_name.json

Keyframe Categories

Cobblemon Core

Basic ActionEffect keyframes from Cobblemon:

Pause - Wait for a duration
Animation - Play Bedrock animation
Entity Particles - Spawn particles on entity
Entity Sound - Play sound on entity
Add/Remove Holds - Control effect locks
MoLang/Server MoLang - Run scripts

Titan OBB System

Shape-based collision detection:

Define OBB - Create hitbox (SPHERE, CONE, CYLINDER, ARC, BOX, CAPSULE)
Telegraph OBB - Show ground warning markers
Damage OBB - Apply damage to entities in hitbox

Titan Combat

Boss fight mechanics:

Stop Movement - Freeze entity during attack
Set Vulnerable - RECOVERING or EXHAUSTED state

Common Patterns

Basic Attack Pattern

1. Add Holds (effects)
2. Stop Movement (2000ms)
3. Define OBB (shape + size)
4. Telegraph OBB (warning duration)
5. Pause (0.5s)
6. Animation (attack animation)
7. Damage OBB (apply damage)
8. Set Vulnerable (RECOVERING, 1.0s)
9. Remove Holds (effects)
10. Pause (1.0s)

Ultimate Attack Pattern

1. Add Holds (effects)
2. Stop Movement (4000ms)
3. Define OBB (large SPHERE)
4. Telegraph OBB (CRITICAL, 1500ms)
5. Pause (1.0s)
6. Animation (charge animation)
7. Pause (0.6s)
8. Damage OBB (high damage)
9. Set Vulnerable (EXHAUSTED, 2.5s)
10. Remove Holds (effects)
11. Pause (2.0s)

Tips

Timeline Duration

The builder estimates duration for timeline visualization:

Pause keyframes: Use actual pause value
Telegraph keyframes: Use duration value
Other keyframes: Default estimates (0.1-0.5s)

Adjust pause durations to control total attack timing.

OBB Shapes

Choose based on attack type:

SPHERE: Explosions, radial AOE
CONE: Breath attacks, flamethrowers
CYLINDER: Lightning bolts, beams
ARC: Claw swipes, 180° frontal
BOX: Ground pounds, rectangular zones
CAPSULE: Charge attacks with rounded ends

Telegraph Colors

Balance warning time with threat:

WARNING (Yellow): 600-800ms, light attacks
DANGER (Orange): 800-1200ms, medium attacks
CRITICAL (Red): 1200-1800ms, ultimate attacks

Vulnerability Windows

Create counterplay opportunities:

RECOVERING: Can move/attack, 1.3-1.7x damage taken, 0.8-1.4s
EXHAUSTED: Stunned, 1.8-2.3x damage taken, 2.0-3.5s (ultimates only)

Troubleshooting

Timeline Not Showing Keyframes

Keyframes might overlap if durations are very short
Zoom out to see full timeline
Check that keyframes were actually added to the list

Generated JSON Invalid

Check all required fields are filled
Verify MoLang expressions syntax
Ensure OBB names match between define/telegraph/damage

Properties Not Saving

Click the keyframe in the timeline or list to select it
Changes should apply immediately to selected keyframe
Regenerate JSON to see updated values

Next Steps

OBB System Docs → - Understand shapes and positioning
Complete Move Guide → - Full move creation workflow
MoLang Reference → - All scripting functions

Create epic boss attacks visually! 🎬