Android repair in People Playground: from bugs to full recovery

People Playground is a sandbox with unique physics, where androids (or “people”) can break in hundreds of ways: from a banal fall to complex bugs in scripts. But what to do if your virtual character stops responding to commands, hangs in an awkward position, or completely disappears from the map? In this article we will look at all ways to fix an android from elementary to advanced, taking into account the latest updates to the game in 2026.

It is important to understand: in People Playground "repair" often comes down to manipulating the physics engine or editing object properties. There is no traditional "inventory of tools" - your main tool is knowledge of game mechanics and the ability to work with the control panel. We will look at both standard techniques (for example, resetting physics) and little-known tricks, such as manual editing joints or using console commands.

If you are a beginner, start with the first sections - the basic methods are explained there. Experienced players will find the section about script bugs and working with the Luaconsole useful, where nuances are revealed that are rarely written about in guides. And for those who like experiments, we have added spoilers with non-obvious features (for example, how to revive an android that has fallen under the map).

1. Diagnosing the problem: why did the android break?

Before you fix it, you need to understand what exactly went wrong. In People Playground breakdowns are divided into 4 main categories:

• 🔄 Physical bugs: the character is stuck in an object, his body parts are separated, or he falls through the floor.
• 🤖 Script errors: the android does not respond to commands, is stuck in animation or performs actions chaotically.
• 👻 Disappearance/duplication: the character has disappeared from the map or multiplied.
• 💥 Critical crashes: the game crashes when interacting with android.

To quickly determine the type of problem, use this table:

Critical detail: if the android started blinking red after applying modifiers (for example, Giant Modifier), this is a sign of overload of the physics engine. In this case, a standard physics reset will not help - you need to manually edit the mass of the object.

2. Basic repair methods: where to start?

In 80% of cases, standard game tools will be enough to restore an Android. Start with these steps:

1. Rebooting physics: Click F4 (default) or find the Reset Physics button in the menu. This will reset all physical interactions on the map, but will not affect the scripts.
2. Use Heal Tool: select the "Heal" tool (the first aid kit icon) and click on the broken android. This will restore the integrity of the body, but will not fix script bugs.
3. Teleportation: if the character is stuck, take Teleport Gun (teleportation gun) and move him to an empty space.

If the android does not respond to commands, try:

• 🔄 Click Clear Commands in the character’s context menu (right mouse button on it).
• 🧹 Use Delete + Undo (sometimes this resets frozen condition).
• 🛠️ Apply Fix Ragdoll in the modifiers menu (if available).

Important: after application Heal Tool sometimes A bug occurs in which the arms or legs become “rubbery”. To fix this, manually edit the joint stiffness (joint stiffness) in the object properties.

3. Advanced repair: working with physics and joints

When standard methods don't help, it's time to dig deeper. Most often, problems lie in:

• 🦴 Broken joints (connections between body parts).
• 🏋️ Incorrect mass (too heavy head or light legs).
• 🌀 Bugs with centers of mass (the character falls even on a flat surface).

To fix this:

1. Select the android and open the tab Properties (properties).
2. Find the partition Joints and check if any connections are marked in red (this is a sign of a break).
3. For manual recovery:

   1. Select a broken part of the body (for example, an arm).
   2. Hold `Ctrl` and click on the body.
   3. From the menu, select `Create Joint` → `Ball Joint` (or another type of connection).
   4. Adjust the `Stiffness` (stiffness) and `Damping` (damping) parameters.

If the android falls for no reason, check the center of mass:

• 📏 In the object properties, find the parameter Center of Mass Offset.
• 🔧 By default it should be (0, 0, 0). If the values are significantly deviated, reset them.
• 🪶 For fine tuning, use the modifier Balance Modifier (available in some versions of the game).

4. Script bugs: when the android does not obey commands

If the character does not respond to clicks or performs the wrong actions, the problem lies in the scripts. Here's how to fix it:

• 📜 Reset command queue: open the console (~) and enter:

  clear_commands [Android ID]

  To find out the ID, move the cursor over the character and look in the lower left corner of the screen.

• 🔄 Reload the script: in the object properties, find the tab Scripts and click Reload.
• 🐍 Manual editing Lua: if you are familiar with programming, you can manually fix the control script. For example, to stop an endless animation, add the line:

  object:StopAnimation()

Common script bugs and their solutions:

Attention! If you use custom mods with scripts, some commands may not work. In this case:

⚠️ Before editing scripts make a backup folders PeoplePlayground/Data/Scripts. Some mods overwrite standard functions, and a careless change can break the game.

5. Extreme measures: when all else fails

If the android is completely “dead” and does not respond to standard methods, try these techniques:

• 🧬 Cloning:
  1. Select the broken android.
  2. Click Ctrl+C (copy) → Ctrl+V (paste).
  3. Delete the original and work with the copy.

1. Create a new android through the menu Spawn → Human.
2. Discover the properties of broken and healthy characters.
3. Copy the values from the section Physics from healthy to broken.

Extreme method: if the android fell under the map and is not visible, but it is in list of objects, use the console command to force teleportation:

teleport [ID] 0 10 0

This will move the character to a point with coordinates (0, 10, 0) - usually above the center of the map.

6. Prevention: how to avoid breakdowns in the future

The best repair is preventing problems. Follow these rules:

• 🛡️ Do not abuse modifiers: Giant Modifier, Super Strength and similar ones often break physics.
• 🔗 Limit the number joints: if more than 10 objects are attached to one android, the physics engine starts to glitch.
• 📥 Check mods: many custom scripts conflict with standard mechanics.
• 💾 Save more often: People Playground does not always work stably with a large number of objects.

If you work often with scripts, add to autoexec.lua (startup file) these lines for automatic protection:

-- Auto-cleaning frozen animations
function OnGameTick()
for _, obj in pairs(GetAllObjects()) do
if obj.Type == "Human" and obj.IsAnimationStuck then
obj:StopAnimation()
end
end
end

Attention! In the latest versions of the game (2026+), a bug has appeared in which androids spontaneously lose textures after playing for a long time. This can only be cured by restarting the level.

⚠️ If you play on pirated version, some repair methods may not work due to lack of physics engine updates. In this case, the only way out is to install a licensed copy or use a mod Physics Fix Pack.

7. Frequently asked questions and answers

My android is stuck in the wall and teleportation does not help. What to do?
Try the combination:
1. Apply Heal Tool.
2. Use Delete + Undo (sometimes this resets collisions).
3. If that doesn’t help, manually edit the object’s coordinates in the properties (Position).

As a last resort, create a new android and transfer the inventory from the broken one to it via the console (copy_inventory [ID1] [ID2]).

1. Select the torso of the android.
2. Press `Ctrl+Shift+C` (copy with dependencies).
3. Paste a copy (`Ctrl+Shift+V`) - it will contain intact body parts.
4. Delete the original.