Why can’t clients move?

[lean rain]

Problem:

Host movement works (clients see host moving).

Clients cannot move, but their logs (Debug.Log) confirm:

Update() runs ("I am owner" logs appear).

Move(), JumpAndGravity(), and StarterAssetsInputs logs appear.

Only this error in the console " NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
StarterAssets.ThirdPersonController.OnNetworkSpawn "

What I’ve Checked:

✅ IsOwner is true for clients (ownership confirmed).

✅ PlayerInput is enabled for clients.

✅ NetworkTransform is attached and set to Client Authority.

✅ CharacterController is enabled and moving locally (debug logs show position changes).

Question:
Why can’t clients move, even though all systems seem functional?

[fading willow]

Are you disabling the Character Controller for non-local clients?

[lean rain]

why do i need to do that?

[fading willow]

It will overwrite what NetworkTransform tries to sync

[lean rain]

i tried

i still can't move

i am losing my mind 😭

[fading willow]

What line is that NullReferenceException?

[fading willow]

It can’t find a CinemachineBrain in the children and is going to halt that function from finishing

So none of the setup below that line will run

Not sure if it’s causing your issue but

[lean rain]

I removed it that line, the error is gone i still can't move xD

[potent basin]

Check for IsLocalPlayer instead of IsOwner
But why are you disabling the transport?

You'll need to disable the PlayerInput and Character Controller on the nonlocal players

[lean rain]

transport refers to empty gameobject that's a child of the player that the camera tracks

cause if i don't disable it, it tracks to the new player

[potent basin]

This is what I added to the ThridPersonController in OnNetworkSpawn()

cameraFollow = (CinemachineCamera)Camera.main.GetComponent<CinemachineBrain>().ActiveVirtualCamera;
_controller.enabled = IsLocalPlayer;
_input.enabled = IsLocalPlayer;
_playerInput.enabled = IsLocalPlayer;
if (IsLocalPlayer)
{
    cameraFollow.Follow = CinemachineCameraTarget.transform;
}

[lean rain]

yeah but any ideas why my client won't move

i gave up, i am delete the entrie thing

[potent basin]

If the other player object's player input is not getting disabled, it will not work

[lean rain]

I made a new project and I made sure to disable it

The client is still unable to move

[potent basin]

You'll need to make sure the Network Transform is set to Owner Authority

[lean rain]

it is

[potent basin]

This is what I'm currently using

[lean rain]

is this exactly like the unity 3rd person controller?

[potent basin]

It is the 3rd person controller I modified to disable the inputs and add the camera follow on spawn

[lean rain]

but any clue what's causing my problem?

does me using relay has anyhting to do with this

i am geniunlly confused

[potent basin]

Oh, Yours is using Start() instead of OnNetworkSpawn()

[lean rain]

that was it

i love you