Using the roblox players service character added event

Working with the roblox players service character added event is one of those things you'll find yourself doing in almost every single project you start on the platform. If you've ever wondered why your scripts aren't giving players their special tools or why overhead GUIs refuse to show up when someone respawns, it usually comes down to how you're handling this specific signal. It's the bread and butter of game logic because, honestly, without a character, there isn't much of a game to play. ...

February 9, 2026 · 7 min · Praeger Karen