English

A Ragdoll.

Noun

Ragdoll ‎(plural Ragdolls)

1. Alternative form of ragdoll (type of cat)

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See also

• Ragdoll on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Category:Ragdoll on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

English

Noun

ragdoll ‎(plural ragdolls)

1. A modern American breed of domestic cat that relaxes completely when picked up.
2. (computer graphics, video games) A model consisting of a set of connected rigid bodies that can collapse in a loose, natural manner.
   • 2007, Ian Millington, Game physics engine development (page 401)

     In this chapter I'll give you a taste of some of the most popular applications for physics: ragdolls, breakable objects, and movie-style explosions.

   • 2008, Steve Swink, Game Feel: A Game Designer's Guide to Virtual Sensation (page 333)

     It is, in itself, a beautiful little game, but what it really indicates is a new way to create game controls: by simulating muscles rather than arbitrary forces. The rig in Ski Stunt Simulator is a controlled, active ragdoll.