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How to Disable Layered Clothing in Roblox Studio: A No-Frills Guide

Alright, so you're diving into Roblox Studio and figuring out how to wrangle those 3D layered clothing items, huh? Maybe they're causing performance issues, clipping through your models, or just plain aren't the vibe you're going for. Whatever the reason, disabling them is a totally doable thing. It's not always super intuitive at first, but I'm here to walk you through it.

Think of layered clothing as adding extra layers on top of a character's base body. It's awesome for detail, but sometimes it's just... too much. Let's get started!

Why Disable Layered Clothing?

Before we jump into how, let's quickly touch on why you might even want to do this.

Performance Optimization: Layered clothing, especially with intricate designs, can impact performance, especially on lower-end devices or in densely populated games. Disabling it can free up resources and improve frame rates.
Clipping Issues: Sometimes, those layers just don't play nice with each other or with your custom avatar designs. You might get weird clipping where the clothing passes through the body or other clothing items. Annoying, right?
Artistic Control: Maybe you're working on a specific art style that doesn't lend itself well to layered clothing. Perhaps you prefer the look of classic Roblox avatars or want a more stylized, less realistic aesthetic. It's all about your vision!
Compatibility: Older game assets or custom models might not be fully compatible with layered clothing. Disabling it can prevent unexpected visual glitches.

Okay, now that we're on the same page, let's get to the practical stuff.

The Primary Method: Disabling Facial Animation and Dynamic Heads

Here's the most straightforward way to effectively disable layered clothing (and dynamic heads, which often go hand-in-hand):

Open your Roblox Studio place. Obviously.
Locate the StarterPlayer service in the Explorer window. This is where you set the default settings for players joining your game.
Inside StarterPlayer, find the StarterPlayerScripts folder. If it doesn't exist, create it by right-clicking StarterPlayer and choosing "Insert Object" -> "Folder". Name the folder "StarterPlayerScripts".
Add a LocalScript to StarterPlayerScripts. Right-click the "StarterPlayerScripts" folder and choose "Insert Object" -> "LocalScript".

Paste the following code into the LocalScript:

local Players = game:GetService("Players")

Players.CharacterAutoLoads = false -- Prevents auto-loading the character

Players.PlayerAdded:Connect(function(player)
    player.CharacterAdded:Connect(function(character)
        -- Check if the character model exists
        if character then
            -- Wait for the HumanoidDescription to load (important!)
            character:WaitForChild("Humanoid").HumanoidDescriptionLoaded:Connect(function()
                local humanoid = character:FindFirstChild("Humanoid")
                if humanoid then
                    humanoid.AutomaticScalingEnabled = false

                    for i, child in pairs(character:GetChildren()) do
                        if child:IsA("Accessory") then
                            child:Destroy()
                        elseif child:IsA("WrapLayer") or child:IsA("WrapTarget") then
                            child:Destroy()
                        end
                    end
                end
            end)
        end
    end)
end)

Let's break down what this script does, because understanding it will help you troubleshoot if needed.

Players.CharacterAutoLoads = false: This is crucial. It stops Roblox from automatically loading the player's avatar with all the layered clothing and accessories before we get a chance to modify it. Without this, it's too late – the character will already be there with all its layers.
Players.PlayerAdded:Connect(function(player)...: This listens for when a new player joins the game.
player.CharacterAdded:Connect(function(character)...: This listens for when a player's character spawns in the game.
character:WaitForChild("Humanoid").HumanoidDescriptionLoaded:Connect(function()...: This is super important. It waits for the HumanoidDescription to load. The HumanoidDescription contains information about the character's appearance, including layered clothing. If you don't wait for this, the script will run before the layered clothing is fully applied, and it won't work correctly.
humanoid.AutomaticScalingEnabled = false: Prevents dynamic scaling of the avatar due to Rthro.
for i, child in pairs(character:GetChildren()) do...: This loops through all the parts of the character and removes any "Accessory" objects (like hats and other attachments), WrapLayer and WrapTarget. This effectively removes the layered clothing.

That's it! This script should strip away the layered clothing and dynamic heads from newly spawned characters. Give your game a test run and see if it worked! If not, double-check that you pasted the code correctly and that the StarterPlayerScripts folder is in the right place.

What if it Still Doesn't Work? Troubleshooting Time!

Okay, sometimes things don't go exactly as planned. Here are a few things to check if the above method isn't working for you:

Script Errors: Make sure there are no errors in your LocalScript. Open the Output window (View -> Output) in Roblox Studio and look for any red error messages. These will give you clues about what's going wrong. Syntax errors (typos, missing parentheses, etc.) are common culprits.
Script Enabled?: Double-check that the LocalScript is actually enabled. Sometimes, scripts get accidentally disabled. Make sure the little "Enabled" checkbox next to the script's name in the Explorer window is ticked.
Timing Issues: Even with WaitForChild, sometimes things load in a weird order. You could try adding a small wait(0.1) inside the HumanoidDescriptionLoaded event to give everything a tiny bit more time to load.
Conflicting Scripts: If you have other scripts that are also modifying the character's appearance, they might be interfering. Try temporarily disabling those other scripts to see if that's the problem.
Game Settings: In rare cases, certain game settings might override your script. Check your game settings (Game Settings -> Avatar) to see if anything is obviously interfering.

Alternative Approaches (Less Recommended)

While the script above is the cleanest way, here are a couple of other, less ideal options you might come across.

Avatar Settings: You can try setting the avatar type to "R6" in your game settings (Game Settings -> Avatar). This will prevent layered clothing from being applied, but it also limits the avatar to the classic blocky style. Probably not what you want if you're trying to maintain some level of avatar customization.
Individual Asset Blocking: You could theoretically block specific layered clothing assets in your game settings, but this is extremely tedious and impractical if you want to disable layered clothing globally. It's more useful for blocking specific items that are causing problems.

Hopefully, this guide helped you understand how to disable layered clothing in Roblox Studio. It's not the most intuitive process, but with a little bit of scripting, you can definitely get it done! Good luck with your game development! Have fun!