# Photon Network

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This is a module made for **Game Creator** that seamlessly integrates **Photon Unity Networking** and allows you to have networking in your game with just few clicks and without writing a single line of code.

![(Preview of character attachments and movement network synchronization)](https://3895715781-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LDchaEIEhpBAh2gCe06%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-28b0517cfb85cb66ea67d5042af78a302506409b%2Fphoton-attachments.gif?alt=media)

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To learn more about [Photon Unity Networking](https://doc.photonengine.com/en-us/pun/current/demos-and-tutorials/pun-basics-tutorial/intro) head out to their [website](https://doc.photonengine.com/en-us/pun/current/demos-and-tutorials/pun-basics-tutorial/intro).
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Try the [**Demo**](http://bit.ly/2zrSreo) now!
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## Key features <a href="#key-features" id="key-features"></a>

* Complete **Character's synchronization** (Position, rotation, speed, jump etc.)
* Full control of **Player Properties** and **Room Properties** via actions.
* **Synchronize Actions** with a single click.
* Character **Attachments** synchronization.
* Cached prefab list editor, easily add prefabs for Network instantiation.
* Item **pickup system**. Useful for power-ups or Game Creator's **Inventory** or **Quest** module.
* Packed with **Actions** and **Conditions** that can be used on any other Game Creator module.
* Built-in editor **debugging tools** to see connection status, player properties, room properties and more.

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All actions and conditions are compatible with other Game Creator modules.
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## Setup <a href="#setup" id="setup"></a>

You can get **Photon Unity Networking** from [**here**](https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/1786).

Download the package from the [**Unity Asset Store**](http://bit.ly/2N8vLmY). You'll first need to have Game Creator and Photon Unity Networking installed.

Then, bring up the *Module Manager Window* and click the Photon's **Enable** button.

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This module requires [**Game Creator**](https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/89443) and [**Photon Unity Network 2**](https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/network/pun-2-free-119922) and won't work without it. Don't attempt to extract the package inside the Plugins/ folder as it will throw some errors.
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