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Penumbra Synchronization

Mare Feature (Original)

Penumbra Synchronization is the core feature of Sphene, allowing you to share your Penumbra mods and collections with other players in real-time.

What It Does​

Penumbra Synchronization:

  • Shares your installed Penumbra mods with connected players
  • Syncs your Penumbra collections and assignments
  • Applies mods from other players to your character
  • Tracks mod package changes and history
  • Supports temporary collections for testing

When to Use It​

Penumbra Synchronization is essential for:

  • Group coordination: Ensure everyone in your group sees the same mods
  • Fashion shows: Share your outfit with others instantly
  • Roleplay: Coordinate appearances for RP scenarios
  • Testing: See how mods look on your character before installing
  • Content creation: Get consistent appearances for screenshots and videos

How It Works​

Mod Sharing​

When you enable mod sharing:

  • Sphene reads your active Penumbra mods
  • Sends mod information to connected players
  • Other players can choose to apply your mods
  • Changes are applied in real-time without restart

Collection Sync​

Synchronize your Penumbra collections:

  • Share entire collections with groups or individuals
  • Apply collections from other players
  • Supports both regular and temporary collections
  • Collection assignments are synced automatically

Real-Time Updates​

All changes are synchronized instantly:

  • Enable/disable a mod → Others see the change immediately
  • Switch collections → Everyone updates at once
  • Install new mods → Automatically detected and shared
  • No game restart required for most changes

File Transfer​

Sphene handles file transfers efficiently:

  • Automatic downloads: Download mod files from other players
  • CDN support: Use CDN for faster, more reliable downloads
  • Fallback downloads: Automatic fallback if primary download fails
  • Progress tracking: See download progress in the UI
  • Compression: Optimized transfer sizes for faster downloads

Temporary Collections​

For testing without permanent changes:

  • Apply mods temporarily without saving to your collection
  • Test how mods look before committing
  • Easy to revert to your original setup
  • Useful for trying out new mod combinations

Configuration​

Configure Penumbra sync in settings:

  • Auto-apply: Choose whether to auto-apply incoming mods
  • Download location: Set where to store downloaded mod files
  • Cache size: Limit the size of the mod file cache
  • Collection behavior: Control how collections are synced

Tips​

  • Use temporary collections for testing before committing to permanent changes
  • Check your download folder regularly to manage disk space
  • Use the "Apply to all" option in MCDO to apply mods to multiple characters at once
  • Disable auto-apply if you want to review incoming mods before using them