I need to demo my games multiplayer without internet, can server help?

Parc

I'm working on a game that currently uses photon for it's 1v1 matches. I frequently need to show a live demo for the game, but I'll occasionally get burned because I have to assume that the venue will have internet (or fast internet at cons). It would be a lot easier and safer if I could just bring a 3rd comp to work as a local server.
I don't know anything about servers really.
Can I use server like this?
Would it be plug and play, or will I need to be changing parts of the game, and doing stuff to setup the server?
Is there a license I can use that would be free (and preferably would never need to be updated)?
Since the comp would be mobile, is powering it on gonna be an issue? Or could I get it to start everything automatically?

chvetsov

Hi, @Parc
Yes, sure you could use the self-hosted solution. But It still needs an internet connection to verify the license. This connection is not bound to be super fast and expensive.

You will have to install server on one of your machines and update PublicIpAddress in config so, that other players will be able to connect to it.
please search the for PublicIpAddress
also read the documentation here: https://doc.photonengine.com/en-us/server/current/getting-started/photon-server-intro

best,
ilya

Jasper_w

Try using the offlineMode setting!