What type of velocity do I use to simulate the player rolling forward?

[quick fable]

The player is put on a skateboard when they join the game, but the skateboard is just a mesh. This means the player can't roll forward and keep their momentum. I've tried different velocities but they're all giving a unique issue and I'm not sure which is the best one to use in this case

I'm planning on scripting the velocity to slow down gradually unless there's an easier way

[manic kindle]

Hello, the mechanics in roblox are different, a gradual decrease in speed is really the best option.

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[quick fable]

well yeah, that's the goal

but how should i increase their speed to begin with

i had to make all the parts frictionless and then do something like this:

HumanoidRootPart.Velocity = HumanoidRootPart.CFrame.lookVector * Speed

but it sets the falling velocity to 0 which makes it possible to float in the air while skating

[manic kindle]

This problem is really complicated

[topaz gust]

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[quick fable]

its not really

its pretty easy to understand

i have the player's speed increase, i just need to find a way to decrease their speed gradually

[manic kindle]

Can I find out what kind of project it is?

[quick fable]

are you a human bro

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[manic kindle]

I'm human

[quick fable]

ok its a skateboarding game

i need the player to roll forward because they're on a skateboard

but the skateboard can't roll if it doesn't have any wheels

[manic kindle]

So he's not going?

[quick fable]

correct

[manic kindle]

You can try to take a car with spinning wheels from the toolbox and take the script

I've done it so often

[quick fable]

that would work if the skateboard had wheels, but it doesn't have wheels

that's what's causing the issue

the skateboard needs to roll forward as if it had wheels, but it doesn't have wheels

[manic kindle]

I understand

I'm more on the visual side so I help with what I know

[quick fable]

well, the current system i have works pretty well besides the fact that it prevents the player from moving up or down

and the board doesn't roll very far

if you know how to fix that, it could work

[manic kindle]

Are you the only one making this game?

[quick fable]

yes, why

[manic kindle]

Isn't it difficult?

[quick fable]

not really and i don't see how that's relevant

[manic kindle]

I would play a game like this

[quick fable]

its controller only which means you'd have to connect an xbox/playstation controller to your computer to play

or use a software to simulate a controller

and it's not so fun when you can't gain momentum

[manic kindle]

I can help with the visual part of the game for free

I need experience

[quick fable]

im alright, thank you for the offer though

i planned on doing that on my own

do you know how to help with the skateboard's momentum not working

[manic kindle]

I'm not a scriptwriter, so I don't know, but you can find out about it on the Internet or on YouTube

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[quick fable]

i've tried

believe me, i've been searching for hours lol

[manic kindle]

It's a pity that I don't write scripts

[manic kindle]

Only if simple