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Prerequisites: Make sure you have Game Creator 2 Core installed before proceeding. GC2 Stats is optional but recommended for stat modifier effects.

System Requirements

Component	Version
Unity Version	2022.3 LTS or newer
Game Creator 2	Core 2.x (required)
GC2 Stats	Optional (for stat modifiers)
TextMeshPro	Optional (enhanced UI)

Installation Steps

Download the Package
Download BSM from the Unity Asset Store or via Game Creator Hub.
Import into Unity
Assets → Import Package → Custom Package → Select the downloaded .unitypackage file
Wait for Compilation
Unity will import all files and compile scripts. This may take 1-2 minutes.
Generate UI Prefabs
Menu: Tools → BSM → Generate UI Prefabs
Verify Installation
Add the StatusEffectManager component to a GameObject (see below).

Success: If you can add the StatusEffectManager component to a GameObject, installation was successful!

Project Structure

Verify that the following folder structure exists in your project:

Assets/
├── Plugins/
│   └── GameCreator/
│       └── BuffStatusEffectManager/
│           ├── Runtime/
│           │   ├── Core/
│           │   │   ├── StatusEffectManager.cs
│           │   │   ├── StatusEffectInstance.cs
│           │   │   └── EffectTickScheduler.cs
│           │   ├── Data/
│           │   │   ├── StatusEffectDefinition.cs
│           │   │   ├── StatusEffectCategory.cs
│           │   │   └── ImmunityProfile.cs
│           │   └── GameCreator/
│           │       ├── Instructions/
│           │       ├── Conditions/
│           │       ├── Events/
│           │       ├── Stats/
│           │       └── Persistence/
│           ├── UI/
│           │   ├── StatusEffectBar.cs
│           │   ├── StatusEffectIconElement.cs
│           │   ├── StatusEffectTooltip.cs
│           │   ├── StatusPanelUI.cs
│           │   ├── ImmunityPanelUI.cs
│           │   └── ImmunityFeedback.cs
│           ├── Editor/
│           │   ├── StatusEffectDefinitionEditor.cs
│           │   └── UIPrefabGenerator.cs
│           └── Prefabs/
│               └── UI/
└── (Your project files)

Verify Installation

Test that everything works correctly:

Create a new empty scene
Create empty GameObject → Add Component: Status Effect Manager
Check Inspector - component should display with settings
Create a new StatusEffectDefinition: Create → Game Creator → BSM → Status Effect Definition
The asset should open with configurable fields

Next: Continue to the Getting Started guide to create your first effect!

Troubleshooting

Compilation errors after import

Ensure Game Creator 2 Core is installed and up to date. BSM requires GC2 Core as a dependency.

Stats integration not working

GC2 Stats module is optional. Install it separately via Game Creator Hub if you need stat modifiers.

UI components not appearing

Run 'Tools > BSM > Generate UI Prefabs' to create the required prefab assets.

Missing namespaces

Add 'using BuffStatusEffectManager;' to your scripts. For UI: 'using BuffStatusEffectManager.UI;'