# Using Avatars

## Navigation

You can control your avatar using your mouse and keyboard: 

**Moving Your Avatar**

* Use the **W, A, S, D** keys for movement.
* Alternatively, you can move by **double left-clicking** anywhere on the ground.

**Running & Walking**

* Toggle between running and walking by pressing **Shift**.

**Camera Control**

* Adjust your camera view by **left-clicking and dragging** to look around.
* Zoom in and out by **scrolling** with your mouse wheel.

### Click to go navigation (optional)

You can also move your avatar by simply double-clicking on the desired location. This feature is particularly useful for users who may not be familiar with traditional gaming controls. To enable this feature, make sure to generate a Recast navmesh in your level:

1. Open the Place Actors tab
2. Find the Navmesh Bounds Volume and drag it to your level
3. Resize the Navmesh Bounds Volume instance to encapsulate all the navigable area

### Movement modes

Additional movement options are available. Currently, we offer three modes:

1. **Normal Mode** (Default): Walking and jogging.
2. **Gaming Mode**: Faster movement, including running and jumping.
3. **Gaming+ Flying Mode**: Sprinting, jumping, and flying.

Customize how avatars move within your space by accessing the space settings.

## Avatar customization

When you enter a space featuring Odyssey avatars for the first time, you'll be prompted to create your own avatar. 

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You can choose from our pre-made options or click `Customize` to open Ready Player Me, our avatar creation service. There, you can either upload a photo, select a base avatar, and fine-tune your creation. After customization, click 'Next' in the top left corner to save your avatar.

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For future changes to your avatar, access the avatar customization menu within the space, and select `Face` to modify your avatar's facial features.

## Clothing customization

Customize your avatar's clothing after loading into a space by clicking on the user menu in the top right corner. Choose 'Customize Avatar' to personalize your top, pants, and shoes, along with your body type and facial features.

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## Emotes

Express yourself with Odyssey's avatar emotes. Simply right-click to access the menu and choose from the wheel to share your emotions with those around you.

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