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The Main Menu gives creators a very simple way to create the main menu for players that shows up when loading into the game. The component is simple to use and requires no scripting knowledge to use. How to use Drag the Main Menu component into the Hierarchy. There are various custom properties on the …
The Free Cam component is useful for taking screen shots/video from a live public game. The component is lightweight, easy to use, and comes with some useful features to make it easy to take captures. How to use Add the Free Cam template to your Hierarchy. The component will attempt to find the default player …
Overview Core Academy Essentials are a collection of useful components that can easily be added to any project. These are usually common features that have been requested multiple times in the past. These components will be updated when necessary and the list will continue to grow, so keep an eye out. This article will serve …
The World Markers component will give you the ability to add markers in the world that show to the player a point of interest in the world. For example, a Blacksmith icon will display in the UI that the player can see to determine which way to go to get to the Blacksmith. This component …
The Talking Heads component allows you to have animated actors show up in the UI that displays some dialogue to the player. This can be far more interesting to the player, as the actor can be animated to show emotion depending on what they are saying in the message. For example, if a player interacts …
The Player Names component is a lightweight component for showing the names above the player’s heads. This is useful for players to be able to see who is in the game and where they are. How to use Drop the Player Names template into the hierarchy. To modify the look of the name, there is …
The Healing Buff component can be used by players when they need to heal themselves. They can enter the area and receive healing over time while in the area. This could be useful for players that come back from fighting enemies that need to recover their health. How to use Drag the Healing Buff component …
The Player Health component will show a health bar and health number in the UI so the player can see how much health they have left. This is useful for games when health management is important. A player Knowing their health helps them be more cautious and strategic. How to use Drag the Player Health …
The Basic Shop component is a good starting point for adding a shop to your game. For example, allowing players to purchase a weapon from the shop that is equipped on that player. The shop comes with a data table that allows for easy adding of additional equipment. How to use Add the Basic Shop …
The Player Indicator component will add an indicator above all player’s heads in the game so that players can easily find where other players are in-game. This is useful for open-world games where finding players can improve the experience for the player themselves. It also helps make the world feel active. How to use Drop …
