Little Writing Changes to Humanoid Page

content/en-us/reference/engine/classes/Humanoid.yaml

@@ -1419,7 +1419,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Sets the `Class.Humanoid` to enter the given `Enum.HumanoidStateType`.
     description: |
-      This function causes the `Class.Humanoid` to enter the given
+      This method causes the `Class.Humanoid` to enter the given
       `Enum.HumanoidStateType`, describing the activity the `Class.Humanoid` is
       currently doing.
 
@@ -1438,11 +1438,12 @@ methods:
         `Enum.HumanoidStateType.PlatformStanding` will cause the humanoid state
         to be automatically set to `Enum.HumanoidStateType.Running`.
 
-      Note that in order to set the `Class.Humanoid` state using this function,
-      you must do it in a `Class.LocalScript` owned by the NetworkOwner of the
-      `Class.Player.Character`. You can use this function in a `Class.Script`,
-      but the NetworkOwner of the `Class.Player.Character` must be the Server.
-
+      Note that in order to set the `Class.Humanoid` state using this method,
+      you must do so from a `Class.LocalScript` and the client must have
+      [network ownership](../../../physics/network-ownership.md) of the `Class.Player.Character`.
+      Alternatively, you can call this method from a server-side `Class.Script`, but the
+      server must have network ownership of the player character.
+
       See also `Class.Humanoid:SetStateEnabled()` to enable or disable a
       particular state, and `Class.Humanoid:GetState()` to get the current
       humanoid state.
@@ -1467,7 +1468,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Makes the `Class.Humanoid` equip the given `Class.Tool`.
     description: |
-      This function makes the `Class.Humanoid` equip the given `Class.Tool`.
+      This method makes the `Class.Humanoid` equip the given `Class.Tool`.
 
       The below example would cause a `Class.Player` to equip a tool in
       `Class.Workspace` named _'Tool'_.
@@ -1488,13 +1489,13 @@ methods:
       end
       ```
 
-      When this function is called, the `Class.Humanoid` will first
+      When this method is called, the `Class.Humanoid` will first
       automatically unequip all `Class.Tool|Tools` that it currently has
       equipped.
 
       Although they will be equipped, `Class.Tool|Tools` for which
       `Class.Tool.RequiresHandle` is _true_ will not function if they have no
-      handle, regardless if this function is used to equip them or not
+      handle, regardless if this method is used to equip them or not.
 
       See also:
 
@@ -1520,7 +1521,7 @@ methods:
       Returns an array of `Class.Accessory` objects that the humanoid's parent
       is currently wearing.
     description: |
-      This function returns an array of `Class.Accessory` objects that the
+      This method returns an array of `Class.Accessory` objects that the
       humanoid's parent is currently wearing. All such `Class.Accessory` objects
       will be included, regardless of whether they're attached or not.
 
@@ -1548,10 +1549,10 @@ methods:
       Returns a copy of the humanoid's cached `Class.HumanoidDescription` which
       describes its current look.
     description: |
-      This function returns a copy of the humanoid's cached
+      This method returns a copy of the humanoid's cached
       `Class.HumanoidDescription` which describes its current look. This can be
       used to quickly determine a character's look and to assign their look to
-      other characters using the `Class.Humanoid:ApplyDescription()` function.
+      other characters using the `Class.Humanoid:ApplyDescription()` method.
 
       #### See Also
 
@@ -1576,13 +1577,13 @@ methods:
     writeCapabilities: []
   - name: Humanoid:GetBodyPartR15
     summary: |
-      Pass a body part to this function (the body part should be a sibling of
+      Pass a body part to this method (the body part should be a sibling of
       Humanoid, and a child of a Model) to get the `Enum.BodyPartR15` of the
       `Class.Part`.
     description: |
-      This function returns what `Enum.BodyPartR15` a `Class.Part` is, or
+      This method returns what `Enum.BodyPartR15` a `Class.Part` is, or
       `Enum.BodyPartR15.Unknown` if the part is not an R15 body part. This
-      function allows developers to retrieve player body parts independent of
+      method allows developers to retrieve player body parts independent of
       what the actual body part names are, instead returning an enum.
 
       It can be used in conjunction with `Class.Humanoid:ReplaceBodyPartR15()`.
@@ -1592,7 +1593,7 @@ methods:
       developers can either perform some gameplay action or replace that part
       with some other part - perhaps showing damage.
 
-      This function can be useful for games where hit location is important. For
+      This method can be useful for games where hit location is important. For
       example, it can be used to determine if a player is hit in the leg and
       then slow them down based on the injury.
     code_samples:
@@ -1618,7 +1619,7 @@ methods:
       Returns the `Enum.Limb` enum that is associated with the given
       `Class.Part`.
     description: |
-      This function returns the `Enum.Limb` enum that is associated with the
+      This method returns the `Enum.Limb` enum that is associated with the
       given `Class.Part`. It works for both R15 and R6 rigs, for example:
 
       ```lua
@@ -1671,12 +1672,12 @@ methods:
       Returns an array of all `Class.AnimationTrack|AnimationTracks` that are
       currently being played on the `Class.Humanoid`.
     description: |
-      This function returns an array of all
+      This method returns an array of all
       `Class.AnimationTrack|AnimationTracks` that are currently being played on
-      the `Class.Humanoid`.c A typical use for this function is stopping
+      the `Class.Humanoid`. A typical use for this method is stopping
       currently playing tracks using `Class.AnimationTrack:Stop()`.
 
-      Beware that this function will not return
+      Beware that this method will not return
       `Class.AnimationTrack|AnimationTracks` that have loaded but are **not
       playing**. If you want to track these you will need to index them
       manually.
@@ -1697,7 +1698,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Returns the humanoid's current `Enum.HumanoidStateType`.
     description: |
-      This function returns the humanoid's current `Enum.HumanoidStateType`,
+      This method returns the humanoid's current `Enum.HumanoidStateType`,
       describing the activity the `Class.Humanoid` is currently doing, such as
       jumping or swimming.
 
@@ -1722,7 +1723,7 @@ methods:
       Returns whether a `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is enabled for the
       `Class.Humanoid`.
     description: |
-      The GetStateEnabled function returns whether a `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is
+      The GetStateEnabled method returns whether a `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is
       enabled for the `Class.Humanoid`.
 
       The humanoid state describes the activity the humanoid is currently doing.
@@ -1760,7 +1761,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Returns a table of the Humanoid's statuses, and custom statuses.
     description: |
-      The GetStatuses function returns a table of the Humanoid's statuses, and
+      The GetStatuses method returns a table of the Humanoid's statuses, and
       custom statuses.
     code_samples:
     parameters: []
@@ -1781,7 +1782,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Returns boolean based on if custom statuses exist.
     description: |
-      The HasCustomStatus function returns boolean based on if custom statuses
+      The HasCustomStatus method returns boolean based on if custom statuses
       exist.
     code_samples:
     parameters:
@@ -1806,7 +1807,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Returns a boolean based on if a status exists.
     description: |
-      The HasStatus function returns a boolean based on if a status exists.
+      The HasStatus method returns a boolean based on if a status exists.
     code_samples:
     parameters:
       - name: status
@@ -1831,7 +1832,7 @@ methods:
       Loads an `Class.Animation` onto a `Class.Humanoid`, returning an
       `Class.AnimationTrack` that can be used for playback.
     description: |
-      This function loads an `Class.Animation` onto a `Class.Humanoid`,
+      This method loads an `Class.Animation` onto a `Class.Humanoid`,
       returning an `Class.AnimationTrack` that can be used for playback.
     code_samples:
     parameters:
@@ -1857,10 +1858,10 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Causes the `Class.Humanoid` to walk in the given direction.
     description: |
-      This function causes the `Class.Humanoid` to walk in the given
+      This method causes the `Class.Humanoid` to walk in the given
       `Datatype.Vector3` direction.
 
-      By default, the direction is in world terms, but If the `relativeToCamera`
+      By default, the direction is in world terms, but if the `relativeToCamera`
       parameter is `true`, the direction is relative to the `Datatype.CFrame` of
       the `Class.Workspace.CurrentCamera|CurrentCamera`. As the negative **Z**
       direction is considered "forwards" in Roblox, the following code will make
@@ -1871,14 +1872,14 @@ methods:
       humanoid:Move(Vector3.new(0, 0, -1), true)
       ```
 
-      When this function is called, the `Class.Humanoid` will move until the
-      function is called again. However, if the default control scripts are
-      being used, this function will be overwritten when called on player
+      When this method is called, the `Class.Humanoid` will move until the
+      method is called again. However, if the default control scripts are
+      being used, this method will be overwritten when called on player
       `Class.Player.Character|Characters`. This can be avoided by either not
       using the default control scripts, or calling this function every frame
       using `Class.RunService:BindToRenderStep()` (see example).
 
-      This function can be called on the server, but this should only be done
+      This method can be called on the server, but this should only be done
       when the server has
       [network ownership](../../../physics/network-ownership.md) of the
       humanoid's assembly.
@@ -1914,7 +1915,7 @@ methods:
       setting the `Class.Humanoid.WalkToPoint` and `Class.Humanoid.WalkToPart`
       properties.
     description: |
-      This function causes the `Class.Humanoid` to attempt to walk to the given
+      This method causes the `Class.Humanoid` to attempt to walk to the given
       location by setting the `Class.Humanoid.WalkToPoint` and
       `Class.Humanoid.WalkToPart` properties.
 
@@ -1975,11 +1976,11 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Removes all `Class.Accessory` objects worn by the humanoid's parent.
     description: |
-      This function removes all `Class.Accessory` objects worn by the humanoid's
+      This method removes all `Class.Accessory` objects worn by the humanoid's
       parent. For player `Class.Player.Character|Characters`, this will remove
       all hats and other accessories.
 
-      This function removes `Class.Accessory` object by calling
+      This method removes `Class.Accessory` object by calling
       `Class.Instance:Destroy()` on them, meaning the
       `Class.Instance.Parent|Parent` of the accessories are set to `nil` and
       locked.
@@ -2003,7 +2004,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Removes the defined custom status from the Status model in the Humanoid..
     description: |
-      The RemoveCustomStatus function removes the defined custom status from the
+      The RemoveCustomStatus method removes the defined custom status from the
       Status model in the Humanoid..
     code_samples:
     parameters:
@@ -2028,7 +2029,7 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Removes the defined status from the Status model in the Humanoid.
     description: |
-      The RemoveStatus function removes the defined status from the Status model
+      The RemoveStatus method removes the defined status from the Status model
       in the Humanoid.
     code_samples:
     parameters:
@@ -2056,10 +2057,10 @@ methods:
       Dynamically replaces a R15/Rthro limb part in a Humanoid with a different
       part. The part is automatically scaled as normal.
 
-      This function is useful for modifying characters during gameplay or
-      building characters from a base rig. The related function
+      This method is useful for modifying characters during gameplay or
+      building characters from a base rig. The related method
       `Class.Humanoid:GetBodyPartR15()|GetBodyPartR15` can come in handy when
-      using this function.
+      using this method.
 
       The name of the part passed in should match with the name of the
       BodyPartR15 Enum passed in.
@@ -2090,7 +2091,7 @@ methods:
       Sets whether a given `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is enabled for the
       `Class.Humanoid`.
     description: |
-      This function sets whether a given `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is enabled for
+      This method sets whether a given `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is enabled for
       the `Class.Humanoid`. When a particular `Enum.HumanoidStateType` is
       disabled, the `Class.Humanoid` can never enter that state. This is true
       regardless if the attempt to change state is made using
@@ -2126,10 +2127,10 @@ methods:
       Lowers the `Class.Humanoid.Health` of the `Class.Humanoid` by the given
       _amount_ if it is not protected by a `Class.ForceField`.
     description: |
-      This function lowers the `Class.Humanoid.Health` of the `Class.Humanoid`
+      This method lowers the `Class.Humanoid.Health` of the `Class.Humanoid`
       by the given _amount_ if it is not protected by a `Class.ForceField`
 
-      This function accepts negative values for the _amount_ parameter. This
+      This method accepts negative values for the _amount_ parameter. This
       will increase the humanoid's `Class.Humanoid.Health`. However this will
       only have an effect if no `Class.ForceField` is present.
 
@@ -2150,7 +2151,7 @@ methods:
       directly.
 
       For more information on how `Class.ForceField|ForceFields` protect
-      `Class.Humanoid|Humanoids` see the `Class.ForceField` page
+      `Class.Humanoid|Humanoids` see the `Class.ForceField` page.
     code_samples:
       - Humanoid-TakeDamage1
     parameters:
@@ -2172,16 +2173,16 @@ methods:
     summary: |
       Unequips any `Class.Tool` currently equipped by the `Class.Humanoid`.
     description: |
-      This function unequips any `Class.Tool` currently equipped by the
+      This method unequips any `Class.Tool` currently equipped by the
       `Class.Humanoid`
 
       The unequipped `Class.Tool` will be parented to the `Class.Backpack` of
       the `Class.Player` associated with the `Class.Humanoid`.
 
-      If no `Class.Tool` is equipped, this function will do nothing.
+      If no `Class.Tool` is equipped, this method will do nothing.
 
       Although `Class.Tool|Tools` can be equipped by NPCs (Non Player
-      Characters), this function only works on `Class.Humanoid|Humanoids` with a
+      Characters), this method only works on `Class.Humanoid|Humanoids` with a
       corresponding `Class.Player`. This is because a `Class.Backpack` object is
       required to parent the unequipped `Class.Tool` to.
 
@@ -2215,8 +2216,8 @@ methods:
     tags:
       - Deprecated
     deprecation_message: |
-      This deprecated function is a variant of `Class.Humanoid:LoadAnimation()`
-      which should be used instead.
+      This deprecated method is a variant of `Class.Humanoid:LoadAnimation()`.
+      `Class.Animator:LoadAnimation()` should be used instead.
     security: None
     thread_safety: Unsafe
     capabilities: []
@@ -2236,7 +2237,7 @@ methods:
     tags:
       - Deprecated
     deprecation_message: |
-      This deprecated function is a variant of `Class.Humanoid:TakeDamage()`
+      This deprecated method is a variant of `Class.Humanoid:TakeDamage()`,
       which should be used instead.
     security: None
     thread_safety: Unsafe
@@ -2247,17 +2248,17 @@ methods:
       Makes the character's look match that of the passed in
       `Class.HumanoidDescription`.
     description: |
-      This yielding function makes the character's look match that of the passed
+      This yielding method makes the character's look match that of the passed
       in `Class.HumanoidDescription`. A copy of the passed
       `Class.HumanoidDescription` is cached as the `Class.HumanoidDescription`
       for the `Class.Humanoid`.
 
-      This function is optimized through making the assumption that only this
-      function is used to change the appearance of the character, and no changes
+      This method is optimized through making the assumption that only this
+      method is used to change the appearance of the character, and no changes
       are made through other means between calls. If changes are made to the
-      character between calls. Then this function may not make the character
+      character between calls, then this method may not make the character
       reflect the passed in `Class.HumanoidDescription` accurately. If you want
-      to use this function in conjunction with other means of updating the
+      to use this method in conjunction with other means of updating the
       character, `Class.Humanoid:ApplyDescriptionReset()` will always ensure the
       character reflects the passed in `Class.HumanoidDescription`.
 
@@ -2300,12 +2301,12 @@ methods:
       Makes the character's look match that of the passed in
       `Class.HumanoidDescription`, even after external changes.
     description: |
-      This yielding function makes the character's look match that of the passed
+      This yielding method makes the character's look match that of the passed
       in `Class.HumanoidDescription`, even after external changes. A copy of the
       passed `Class.HumanoidDescription` is cached as the
       `Class.HumanoidDescription` for the `Class.Humanoid`.
 
-      This function will always ensure the character reflects the passed in
+      This method will always ensure the character reflects the passed in
       `Class.HumanoidDescription`, even if changes have been made to the
       character not using the `Class.HumanoidDescription` system (for example
       not using `Class.Humanoid:ApplyDescriptionReset()|ApplyDescriptionReset()`
@@ -2341,7 +2342,7 @@ methods:
       Plays emotes and returns if was successfully ran.
     description: |
       If the emote could not be played because the emoteName is not found in the
-      HumanoidDescription this API will give an error. The API will return true
+      HumanoidDescription, this method will give an error. The method will return true
       to indicate that the emote was played successfully.
     code_samples:
     parameters: