Getting Started
Welcome to Normcore! This guide will show you how to get Normcore working in your project in just a few minutes.
Download Normcore
Download the latest version of Normcore here: Normcore.unitypackage
Import Normcore by dragging the Normcore.unitypackage file into the Project tab in the Unity editor:
Upon import, Normcore will automatically add the Normal scoped registry to your project. Once you have the plugin imported and Unity has had a chance to recompile successfully, you should see a Normal folder in your project and Normcore in the Unity Package Manager window.
Create a Normcore app
Let's open one of the example scenes. Browse to Normal/Examples/Hoverbird Player and open the Realtime + Hoverbird Player scene.
You'll notice that in the Realtime inspector, there's a field for an "App key." Before we can hit play, we’ll need an app key to connect to Normal’s servers.
Create an app key
Log into dashboard.normcore.io and go to the Apps tab. Click on "Create new application", give it a name, and click "Create".
Copy and paste the app key into the "App Key" field on the Realtime component, and hit Play. Normcore will automatically spin up a game server, connect to it, and spawn a player.
Use the WASD keys to move around and the spacebar to jump. If the player isn't moving, be sure to click inside of the Game window in Unity. Now let’s test it in multiplayer.
Export a multiplayer build
Export a standalone build to run next to the Unity Editor. Open the standalone build, hit Play in the editor and a second player should appear. Use the WASD keys to move around; you should see your Hoverbird player update in real time in both windows.
That’s it! You’re now up and running with Normcore. Want to learn how to create this example from scratch? Check out our Creating a player controller guide.
If you're ready to dive into more, check out some of our other guides on Normcore:
Until next time :)