Does the HLAPI even work??

I don't understand why when I attempt to run one instance of a networked game running I get null refs everywhere. Its literally implausible. I'm using the standard assets which use a lot of [Require]'s and GetComponent(); on Start() and I know the assets already have those scripts attached.

Also it is 1am Mountain Standard time, as of two hours ago I discovered that the main Photon Unity Networking webpage doesn't seem to be loading. Does anyone know if it is still being hosted or if PUN is still being maintained?? My Asset store says the last update was two months ago!

 

Try this one: https://forum.unity.com/threads/unet-hlapi-pro-taking-unet-to-the-next-level.425437/

 

The HLAPI does work. If you'd give more details about your null ref errors maybe someone could help.

 

I read some stuff from a year ago saying the HLAPI and associated networking features aren't being maintained because the dev who was working on it left. Is that true? Those posts date back to 2017.

I am just using the ThirdPersonCharacter controller. Code has not changed. Its calling Getcomponent<Animator>(); on start(), but doesn't seem to be finding the reference. Perhaps I am doing something incorrectly?

 

I say don't get involved with HLAPI at this time. Especially if you are learning network programming. It cost me 6 months.

 

You're correct that the HLAPI hasn't been getting updates from Unity for a while. vis2k gave you a link to the community supported version (mostly vis2k supported) with fixes for all known bugs. But the bugs fixed are mostly issues you wouldn't have hit just starting a UNET project.