diff --git a/.vscode/settings.json b/.vscode/settings.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b6c137
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.vscode/settings.json
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+{
+	"godotTools.editorPath.godot4": "c:\\Program Files\\godot\\4\\Godot_v4.4-stable_win64.exe"
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main.gd b/src/main.gd
index 2ea7375..a961c4c 100644
--- a/src/main.gd
+++ b/src/main.gd
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 extends Node2D
 
+@export var DEBUG_MULTIPLAYER: bool = true
+
 var player_scene = preload("res://scripts/entities/player/player.tscn")
 var pot_scene = preload("res://scripts/entities/world/pot.tscn")
 
@@ -21,6 +23,12 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	#pot.position = Vector2(90,80)
 	#$SpawnRoot.add_child(pot)
 	
+	if DEBUG_MULTIPLAYER:
+		# Add a random delay to ensure instances start at different times
+		var random_delay = randf_range(0.1, 0.5)
+		await get_tree().create_timer(random_delay).timeout
+		call_deferred("_setup_debug_multiplayer")
+	
 	pass
 	
 func _finishedCountdown():
@@ -32,10 +40,10 @@ func _finishedCountdown():
 		_syncTimerToPlayer.rpc($TimerRound.time_left)
 	pass
 	
-func time_to_minutes_secs(time : float):
+func time_to_minutes_secs(time: float):
 	var mins = int(floor(int(time) / 60.0))
 	time -= mins * 60
-	var secs = int(time) 
+	var secs = int(time)
 	#var mili = int((time - int(time)) * 100)
 	var extraSecZero = "0" if secs < 10 else ""
 	var extraMinZero = "0" if mins < 10 else ""
@@ -44,12 +52,12 @@ func time_to_minutes_secs(time : float):
 func _process(_delta: float) -> void:
 	if round_finished == false and round_started == false and start_round == false and multiplayer != null and multiplayer.is_server():
 		# make sure atleast 2 players are connected
-		var players = 0
-		for pl:CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
+		var _players = 0
+		for pl: CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
 			if "is_player" in pl:
-				players += 1
-		if players == 2:
-			start_round_func.rpc()
+				_players += 1
+		#if _players == 2:
+			#start_round_func.rpc()
 	if round_started:
 		$HUD/MarginContainerUpperRight/HBoxContainer/VBoxContainer/LabelTimeValue.text = time_to_minutes_secs($TimerRound.time_left)
 	pass
@@ -67,14 +75,14 @@ func _finishedHosting():
 	has_started = true
 	pass
 	
-func _addPlayer(id:int):
+func _addPlayer(id: int):
 	print("add player:", id)
 	#if id == 1:
 		#var pot:CharacterBody2D = pot_scene.instantiate()
 		#pot.position = Vector2(90,80)
 		#$SpawnRoot.add_child(pot, true)
 	
-	var player:CharacterBody2D = player_scene.instantiate()
+	var player: CharacterBody2D = player_scene.instantiate()
 	player.name = str(id)
 	#find empty 16x16 tile to spawn player
 	'
@@ -89,17 +97,17 @@ func _addPlayer(id:int):
 					terrainMultiplier = 0.5
 				pass
 			pass'
-	var best_spawn = Vector2(0,0)
+	var best_spawn = Vector2(0, 0)
 	var best_distance = -1
 	
-	for spawnP:Node2D in $PlayerSpawnPoints.get_children():
+	for spawnP: Node2D in $PlayerSpawnPoints.get_children():
 		var pos = spawnP.position
 		var min_distance = INF
 		# find spawn position which is furthest from all players...
-		for pl:CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
+		for pl: CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
 			if "is_player" in pl:
 				var dist = pl.position.distance_to(pos)
-				min_distance = min(min_distance, dist)  # Keep the smallest distance
+				min_distance = min(min_distance, dist) # Keep the smallest distance
 			pass
 		 # Choose the spawn with the largest minimum distance
 		if min_distance > best_distance:
@@ -116,12 +124,12 @@ func _addPlayer(id:int):
 	pass
 
 @rpc("reliable")
-func _syncTimerToPlayer(iTimeLeft:float):
+func _syncTimerToPlayer(iTimeLeft: float):
 	round_started = true
 	$TimerRound.start(iTimeLeft)
 	pass
 
-func _delPlayer(id:int):
+func _delPlayer(id: int):
 	if !$SpawnRoot.has_node(str(id)):
 		return
 	$SpawnRoot.get_node(str(id)).queue_free()
@@ -129,18 +137,20 @@ func _delPlayer(id:int):
 
 
 func _on_timer_timeout() -> void:
-	
 	if has_started:
 		var countPots = 0
 		for child in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
 			if "object_name" in child:
-				countPots+=1
+				countPots += 1
 			pass
 		if countPots < 8:
 			var pot = pot_scene.instantiate()
 			pot.is_spawning = true
 			pot.positionZ = 90
-			pot.position = Vector2(64+16*randi_range(0,5),64+16*randi_range(0,5))
+			pot.position = Vector2(64 + 16 * randi_range(0, 5), 64 + 16 * randi_range(0, 5))
+			# Set server as authority for pot synchronization
+			pot.set_multiplayer_authority(1)
+			Console.print("Pot spawned with authority: ", pot.get_multiplayer_authority())
 			$SpawnRoot.add_child(pot, true)
 	$TimerSpawnPots.wait_time = randf_range(0.2, 1.4)
 	$TimerSpawnPots.start() # restart timer...
@@ -158,21 +168,21 @@ func _on_timer_round_timeout() -> void:
 
 func _on_timer_until_next_round_timeout() -> void:
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
-		for pl2:CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
+		for pl2: CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
 			if "is_player" in pl2:
-				var best_spawn = Vector2(0,0)
+				var best_spawn = Vector2(0, 0)
 				var best_distance = -1
 				
-				for spawnP:Node2D in $PlayerSpawnPoints.get_children():
+				for spawnP: Node2D in $PlayerSpawnPoints.get_children():
 					var pos = spawnP.position
 					
 					var min_distance = INF
 					
 					# find spawn position which is furthest from all players...
-					for pl:CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
+					for pl: CharacterBody2D in $SpawnRoot.get_children():
 						if "is_player" in pl and pl != pl2:
 							var dist = pl.position.distance_to(pos)
-							min_distance = min(min_distance, dist)  # Keep the smallest distance
+							min_distance = min(min_distance, dist) # Keep the smallest distance
 						pass
 					 # Choose the spawn with the largest minimum distance
 					if min_distance > best_distance:
@@ -184,3 +194,52 @@ func _on_timer_until_next_round_timeout() -> void:
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
 		start_round_func.rpc()
 	pass # Replace with function body.
+
+func _setup_debug_multiplayer():
+	# Get the character select scene to access the selected character
+	var character_select = get_tree().get_first_node_in_group("character_select")
+	if not character_select:
+		# Try to find it in the scene tree
+		character_select = get_tree().current_scene.get_node_or_null("CanvasLayer/CharacterSelect")
+	
+	if character_select and character_select.has_method("get_current_character_stats"):
+		# Set the character data from the character select
+		MultiplayerManager.character_data = character_select.get_current_character_stats()
+	else:
+		# Fallback: create a default character
+		MultiplayerManager.character_data = CharacterStats.new()
+		MultiplayerManager.character_data.character_name = "DebugPlayer"
+	$MainMenu._showHostButton()
+	
+	# Determine if this instance should host or join
+	# Check for command line arguments first
+	var should_host = false
+	var args = OS.get_cmdline_args()
+	
+	# Check if --host or --join argument was passed
+	if "--host" in args:
+		should_host = true
+		print("DEBUG: Host mode specified via command line argument")
+	elif "--join" in args:
+		should_host = false
+		print("DEBUG: Join mode specified via command line argument")
+	else:
+		# Fallback: use process ID for deterministic behavior
+		var process_id = OS.get_process_id()
+		should_host = process_id % 2 == 1
+		print("DEBUG: No command line args, using process ID: ", process_id, " Should host: ", should_host)
+	
+	if should_host:
+		print("DEBUG: Starting as HOST")
+		$MainMenu._on_button_host_pressed()
+	else:
+		print("DEBUG: Starting as CLIENT")
+		$MainMenu._on_button_join_pressed()
+
+func _exit_tree():
+	# Clean up the debug lock file when exiting
+	if DEBUG_MULTIPLAYER:
+		var lock_file_path = "user://debug_host.lock"
+		if FileAccess.file_exists(lock_file_path):
+			DirAccess.remove_absolute(lock_file_path)
+			print("DEBUG: Cleaned up host lock file")
diff --git a/src/project.godot b/src/project.godot
index 4c7c455..e0ce5b8 100644
--- a/src/project.godot
+++ b/src/project.godot
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ config_version=5
 
 config/name="ruinborn_new"
 run/main_scene="uid://c6s2i06bbd6u6"
-config/features=PackedStringArray("4.4", "Forward Plus")
+config/features=PackedStringArray("4.5", "Forward Plus")
 run/max_fps=60
 boot_splash/show_image=false
 config/icon="res://icon.svg"
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ config/icon="res://icon.svg"
 [autoload]
 
 MultiplayerManager="*res://scripts/Autoloads/multiplayer_manager.tscn"
+Console="*res://scripts/Autoloads/console.tscn"
 
 [display]
 
@@ -68,8 +69,7 @@ ui_down={
 }
 Attack={
 "deadzone": 0.2,
-"events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":0,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":4194326,"key_label":0,"unicode":0,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
-, Object(InputEventMouseButton,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"button_mask":0,"position":Vector2(0, 0),"global_position":Vector2(0, 0),"factor":1.0,"button_index":1,"canceled":false,"pressed":false,"double_click":false,"script":null)
+"events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":81,"key_label":0,"unicode":113,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
 Use={
@@ -78,6 +78,11 @@ Use={
 , Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":0,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":70,"key_label":0,"unicode":0,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
 ]
 }
+Console={
+"deadzone": 0.2,
+"events": [Object(InputEventKey,"resource_local_to_scene":false,"resource_name":"","device":-1,"window_id":0,"alt_pressed":false,"shift_pressed":false,"ctrl_pressed":false,"meta_pressed":false,"pressed":false,"keycode":0,"physical_keycode":96,"key_label":0,"unicode":167,"location":0,"echo":false,"script":null)
+]
+}
 
 [layer_names]
 
diff --git a/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.gd b/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9954abe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+extends Node2D
+
+
+# Called when the node enters the scene tree for the first time.
+func _ready() -> void:
+	pass # Replace with function body.
+
+# Called every frame. 'delta' is the elapsed time since the previous frame.
+func _process(delta: float) -> void:
+	if (Input.is_action_just_pressed("Console")):
+		var tween = create_tween()
+		var target_y = 0
+		if ($CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG.position.y == 0):
+			#tween console to -y 240
+			target_y = -$CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG.size.y
+		tween.tween_property($CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG, "position:y", target_y, 0.13).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_SINE).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN_OUT)
+	pass
+
+func isOpen() -> bool:
+	return $CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG.position.y == 0
+
+func print(...args) -> void:
+	var line := ""
+	for arg in args:
+		line += str(arg)
+		
+	print(line)
+	# append to your console label
+	$CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG/VBoxContainer/ScrollContainer/LabelText.text += "\n" + line
diff --git a/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.gd.uid b/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.gd.uid
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..991809c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.gd.uid
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://c8t6r0pvo3ko8
diff --git a/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.tscn b/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9932c7d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/scripts/Autoloads/console.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=3 format=3 uid="uid://8bd1fipm7lw5"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://c8t6r0pvo3ko8" path="res://scripts/Autoloads/console.gd" id="1_c563n"]
+
+[sub_resource type="ShaderMaterial" id="ShaderMaterial_oawmp"]
+
+[node name="Console" type="Node2D"]
+script = ExtResource("1_c563n")
+
+[node name="CanvasLayer" type="CanvasLayer" parent="."]
+layer = 22
+
+[node name="ColorRectBG" type="ColorRect" parent="CanvasLayer"]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_oawmp")
+anchors_preset = 10
+anchor_right = 1.0
+offset_bottom = 320.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+color = Color(0, 0, 0, 0.74509805)
+
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG"]
+layout_mode = 1
+anchors_preset = 15
+anchor_right = 1.0
+anchor_bottom = 1.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+grow_vertical = 2
+
+[node name="ScrollContainer" type="ScrollContainer" parent="CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG/VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+
+[node name="LabelText" type="RichTextLabel" parent="CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG/VBoxContainer/ScrollContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+focus_mode = 2
+vertical_alignment = 2
+selection_enabled = true
+
+[node name="HBoxContainer" type="HBoxContainer" parent="CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG/VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+
+[node name="LabelGT" type="Label" parent="CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = ">"
+
+[node name="LineEditInput" type="LineEdit" parent="CanvasLayer/ColorRectBG/VBoxContainer/HBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+caret_blink = true
+caret_force_displayed = true
diff --git a/src/scripts/Autoloads/multiplayer_manager.gd b/src/scripts/Autoloads/multiplayer_manager.gd
index 1afb86d..a63c12d 100644
--- a/src/scripts/Autoloads/multiplayer_manager.gd
+++ b/src/scripts/Autoloads/multiplayer_manager.gd
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ const MAX_CHAT_HISTORY = 10
 var connection_label_timer: Timer
 var connection_label_tween: Tween
 
-var character_data:CharacterStats = null
+var character_data: CharacterStats = null
 
 var SERVER_PORT = 21212
 var SERVER_HOST = "ruinborn.thefirstboss.com"
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ var peers_ready_for_sync: Dictionary = {}
 # Add at the top with other variables
 var peers_character_data: Dictionary = {}
 
-signal addPlayerSignal(id:int)
-signal delPlayerSignal(id:int)
+signal addPlayerSignal(id: int)
+signal delPlayerSignal(id: int)
 signal finished_hosting()
 signal client_ready_for_players(peer_id: int)
 signal connectionFailed
@@ -242,16 +242,90 @@ func broadcast_chat_message(message: String):
 		# Add local copy of the message
 		add_chat_message("You: " + message, "chat")
 
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func request_lift_pot(pot_path: NodePath, peer_id: int):
+	Console.print("=== RPC RECEIVED ===")
+	Console.print("MultiplayerManager received request_lift_pot from peer ", peer_id, " for pot at ", pot_path)
+	Console.print("Current peer ID: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+	Console.print("Is server: ", multiplayer.is_server())
+	Console.print("===================")
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		var pot = get_node_or_null(pot_path)
+		var player = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_node_or_null(str(peer_id))
+		Console.print("MultiplayerManager found pot: ", pot, " player: ", player)
+		if pot and "lift" in pot and pot.liftable and player:
+			Console.print("MultiplayerManager authorizing lift for peer ", peer_id)
+			# Clear grabbed entity if it's not the pot we're lifting
+			if player.grabbed_entity != null and player.grabbed_entity != pot and "release" in player.grabbed_entity:
+				player.grabbed_entity.release()
+			if player.grabbed_entity != pot:
+				player.grabbed_entity = null
+				# Don't clear grabbed_entity_path if we're lifting the same pot
+				# This prevents the pot from being released when we're trying to lift it
+			player.is_grabbing = false
+			player.is_lifting = true
+			# Set held_entity_path directly on server, use RPC for clients
+			player.held_entity_path = str(pot.get_path())
+			# Send RPC to all other players (excluding server)
+			var all_players = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_children()
+			for p in all_players:
+				if p != player and p.has_method("set_held_entity_path_rpc"):
+					p.set_held_entity_path_rpc.rpc(str(pot.get_path()))
+			pot.lift(player)
+			# Set animation on the player who is lifting (the joiner)
+			player.current_animation = "LIFT"
+			# Sync animation to all clients
+			player.sync_animation.rpc("LIFT")
+			# Pot state is auto-synced via @export variables, no need for manual sync
+			
+			# Sync animation and entity to all clients
+			#print("MultiplayerManager syncing LIFT animation and held_entity to all clients")
+			# Send RPC to all players except the server (since server already has correct state)
+			#var all_players = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_children()
+			#for p in all_players:
+				#if p.has_method("sync_animation") and p.get_multiplayer_authority() != 1:
+					#print("MultiplayerManager syncing to player: ", p.name)
+					#p.sync_animation.rpc("LIFT")
+					#p.sync_held_entity.rpc(str(pot.get_path()))
+					#p.sync_grabbed_entity.rpc("")
+		else:
+			Console.print("MultiplayerManager denied lift request - pot: ", pot, " liftable: ", pot.liftable if pot else "null", " player: ", player)
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func request_throw_pot(pot_path: NodePath, peer_id: int, direction: Vector2):
+	Console.print("MultiplayerManager received request_throw_pot from peer ", peer_id, " for pot at ", pot_path)
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		var pot = get_node_or_null(pot_path)
+		var player = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_node_or_null(str(peer_id))
+		Console.print("MultiplayerManager found pot: ", pot, " player: ", player)
+		if pot and player:
+			# Check if the pot is being held by this player
+			if pot.holder_peer_id == peer_id or (pot.holder != null and pot.holder.get_multiplayer_authority() == peer_id):
+				Console.print("MultiplayerManager authorizing throw for peer ", peer_id)
+				pot.throw(direction)
+				# Use RPC to clear held_entity_path on all players (including server)
+				player.set_held_entity_path_rpc.rpc("")
+				player.current_animation = "THROW"
+				# Pot state is auto-synced via @export variables, no need for manual sync
+				
+				# Sync animation to all clients (entity sync is handled automatically by PlayerSynchronizer)
+				var all_players = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_children()
+				for p in all_players:
+					if p.has_method("sync_animation") and p.get_multiplayer_authority() != 1:
+						p.sync_animation.rpc("THROW")
+			else:
+				Console.print("MultiplayerManager denied throw - holder_peer_id mismatch or holder not found")
+
 func sortScoreArr(a, b):
 	if a.kills > b.kills:
-		return true  # More kills should come first
+		return true # More kills should come first
 	elif a.kills == b.kills:
-		return a.deaths < b.deaths  # Fewer deaths should come first
-	return false  # Otherwise, b comes first
+		return a.deaths < b.deaths # Fewer deaths should come first
+	return false # Otherwise, b comes first
 	
 var previousScores = []
 
-func updateScore(playerJoined:bool = false):
+func updateScore(playerJoined: bool = false):
 	%LabelPlayerNr.text = "#"
 	%LabelPlayerNames.text = "Player"
 	%LabelPlayerKills.text = "Kills"
@@ -260,7 +334,7 @@ func updateScore(playerJoined:bool = false):
 	var scores = []
 	for pl in playersNode.get_children():
 		if "is_player" in pl:
-			scores.push_back({ "name": pl.stats.character_name, "kills": pl.stats.kills, "deaths": pl.stats.deaths})
+			scores.push_back({"name": pl.stats.character_name, "kills": pl.stats.kills, "deaths": pl.stats.deaths})
 			pass
 		pass
 	scores.sort_custom(sortScoreArr)
@@ -298,7 +372,7 @@ func updateScore(playerJoined:bool = false):
 	for sc in scores:
 		if cnt == 0:
 			%LabelRoundWinner.text = sc.name + " WINS THE ROUND!"
-		if cnt != 0 and (scores[cnt].kills < scores[cnt-1].kills or scores[cnt].deaths > scores[cnt-1].deaths):
+		if cnt != 0 and (scores[cnt].kills < scores[cnt - 1].kills or scores[cnt].deaths > scores[cnt - 1].deaths):
 			nr += 1
 		%LabelPlayerNr.text += "\r\n" + str(nr)
 		%LabelPlayerNames.text += "\r\n" + sc.name
diff --git a/src/scripts/entities/player/player.gd b/src/scripts/entities/player/player.gd
index 1c3fa87..76cb7af 100644
--- a/src/scripts/entities/player/player.gd
+++ b/src/scripts/entities/player/player.gd
@@ -23,8 +23,40 @@ const JUMP_VELOCITY = -400.0
 
 var held_entity = null
 var grabbed_entity = null
+@export var held_entity_path: String = "":
+	set(value):
+		Console.print("Running player set held_entity_path")
+		if value != "":
+			self.held_entity = get_node_or_null(value)
+			if self.held_entity != null:
+				Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " synced held_entity to: ", held_entity.name)
+			else:
+				Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " failed to find held_entity at path: ", value)
+		else:
+			if self.held_entity != null:
+				Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " about to release held_entity: ", self.held_entity.name)
+				self.held_entity.release()
+			self.held_entity = null
+			Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " cleared held_entity via sync")
+		held_entity_path = value
+		
+@export var grabbed_entity_path: String = "":
+	set(value):
+		Console.print("Running player set grabbed_entity_path")
+		if value != "":
+			self.grabbed_entity = get_node_or_null(value)
+			if self.grabbed_entity != null:
+				self.grabbed_entity.grab(self)
+				Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " synced grabbed_entity to: ", self.grabbed_entity.name)
+			else:
+				Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " failed to find grabbed_entity at path: ", value)
+		else:
+			if self.grabbed_entity != null:
+				self.grabbed_entity.release()
+			self.grabbed_entity = null
+			
 var is_player = true
-@export var direction_vector = Vector2(0,0)
+@export var direction_vector = Vector2(0, 0)
 
 const ANIMATIONS = {
 	"IDLE": {
@@ -112,8 +144,8 @@ const ANIMATIONS = {
 		"nextAnimation": "IDLE"
 	},
 	"LIFT": {
-		"frames": [19,30],
-		"frameDurations": [70,70],
+		"frames": [19, 30],
+		"frameDurations": [70, 70],
 		"loop": false,
 		"nextAnimation": "IDLE_HOLD"
 	},
@@ -124,8 +156,8 @@ const ANIMATIONS = {
 		"nextAnimation": null
 	},
 	"RUN_PUSH": {
-		"frames": [30,29,30,31],
-		"frameDurations": [260,260,260,260],
+		"frames": [30, 29, 30, 31],
+		"frameDurations": [260, 260, 260, 260],
 		"loop": true,
 		"nextAnimation": null
 	}
@@ -142,14 +174,15 @@ enum Direction {
 	UP_LEFT = 5
 }
 
-@export var direction = Vector2(0,0) # default down
-@export var last_direction = Vector2(0,1)
+@export var direction = Vector2(0, 0) # default down
+@export var last_direction = Vector2(0, 1)
 @export var current_direction = Direction.DOWN
 var current_frame = 0
 var time_since_last_frame = 0.0
-@export var current_animation:String = "IDLE":
+@export var current_animation: String = "IDLE":
 	set(iAnimation):
 		if current_animation != iAnimation:
+			Console.print("Animation changed from ", current_animation, " to: ", iAnimation)
 			current_frame = 0
 			time_since_last_frame = 0
 		current_animation = iAnimation
@@ -158,8 +191,8 @@ var time_since_last_frame = 0.0
 var liftable = true
 var is_demo_character = false
 
-var invul_timer:float = 0.0
-var invul_duration:float = 2.0
+var invul_timer: float = 0.0
+var invul_duration: float = 2.0
 var knockback_strength: float = 160.0
 var knockback_duration: float = 0.4
 var knockback_timer: float = 0.0
@@ -177,7 +210,7 @@ var knockback_direction: Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO
 @export var is_moving = false
 @export var isDemoCharacter = false
 
-@export var stats:CharacterStats = CharacterStats.new()
+@export var stats: CharacterStats = CharacterStats.new()
 
 signal player_died
 
@@ -235,6 +268,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	if isDemoCharacter:
 		pass
 	else:
+		# Entity synchronization is now handled by setter functions when paths change
 		if get_multiplayer_authority() == multiplayer.get_unique_id():
 			_handleInput()
 			if stats.hp > 0: # only allow to move if we are alive...
@@ -301,11 +335,12 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 				pass
 			pass
 	movespeed *= terrainMultiplier
-	if grabbed_entity != null:
+	# Only restrict movement when grabbing/pushing entities, not when lifting/holding
+	if grabbed_entity != null and held_entity == null:
 		grabMultiplier = 0.3
 		# set direction to only be last_direction or inverse last_direction
 		if direction != Vector2.ZERO:
-			var inverseLastDirection = last_direction*-1
+			var inverseLastDirection = last_direction * -1
 			if abs(direction.angle_to(last_direction)) > abs(direction.angle_to(inverseLastDirection)):
 				direction = inverseLastDirection
 			else:
@@ -332,15 +367,29 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 		pass
 	
 	if is_attacking:
+		print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " is attacking, held_entity: ", held_entity)
 		if grabbed_entity == null and held_entity == null and current_animation != "THROW" and current_animation != "DAMAGE" and current_animation != "DIE":
 			current_frame = 0
 			time_since_last_frame = 0
 			current_animation = "SWORD"
 		if held_entity != null:
+			print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " throwing held_entity, is_server: ", multiplayer.is_server())
+			Console.print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " throwing held_entity, is_server: ", multiplayer.is_server())
 			# throw it:
-			held_entity.throw(last_direction)
-			current_animation = "THROW"
-			held_entity = null
+			if multiplayer.is_server():
+				# Server can throw directly
+				held_entity.throw(last_direction)
+				current_animation = "THROW"
+				held_entity = null
+				held_entity_path = ""
+			else:
+				# Client requests throw from server
+				print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " requesting throw via RPC")
+				Console.print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " requesting throw via RPC")
+				MultiplayerManager.request_throw_pot.rpc_id(1, held_entity.get_path(), multiplayer.get_unique_id(), last_direction)
+		else:
+			print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " tried to throw but held_entity is null!")
+			Console.print("Player ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " tried to throw but held_entity is null!")
 			is_releasing = false
 			is_grabbing = false
 			is_lifting = false
@@ -352,6 +401,7 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 		if grabbed_entity != null and "release" in grabbed_entity:
 			grabbed_entity.release()
 		grabbed_entity = null
+		grabbed_entity_path = ""
 		is_releasing = false
 		is_grabbing = false
 		use_button_up = false
@@ -359,12 +409,17 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 	if is_releasing:
 		if held_entity != null:
 			if velocity.x != 0 or velocity.y != 0:
-				held_entity.throw(last_direction)
-				held_entity = null
-				current_animation = "THROW"
+				if multiplayer.is_server():
+					held_entity.throw(last_direction)
+					held_entity = null
+					held_entity_path = ""
+					current_animation = "THROW"
+				else:
+					MultiplayerManager.request_throw_pot.rpc_id(1, held_entity.get_path(), multiplayer.get_unique_id(), last_direction)
 			else:
 				if held_entity.put_down():
 					held_entity = null
+					held_entity_path = ""
 		if grabbed_entity != null and "release" in grabbed_entity:
 			grabbed_entity.release()
 		grabbed_entity = null
@@ -374,17 +429,26 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 			is_lifting = false
 		
 	if held_entity == null and grabbed_entity == null and is_grabbing:
-		var areas:Array[Area2D] = $Area2DPickup.get_overlapping_areas()
+		var areas: Array[Area2D] = $Area2DPickup.get_overlapping_areas()
 		if areas.size() != 0:
-			for a:Area2D in areas:
+			for a: Area2D in areas:
 				# make sure we are looking in direction of the entity
 				var player_to_pot = (a.get_parent().global_position - self.global_position).normalized()
 				if player_to_pot.dot(self.last_direction) > 0.78:
-					if "grab" in a.get_parent() and a.get_parent().grab(self) == true:
-						if held_entity == null:
-							is_lifting = false
-						grabbed_entity = a.get_parent()
-						current_animation = "IDLE_PUSH"
+					var pot = a.get_parent()
+					if "grab" in pot:
+						if multiplayer.is_server():
+							# Server can interact directly
+							if pot.grab(self) == true:
+								if held_entity == null:
+									is_lifting = false
+								grabbed_entity = pot
+								grabbed_entity_path = str(pot.get_path())
+								current_animation = "IDLE_PUSH"
+						else:
+							# Client uses RPC to request from server
+							if "request_grab_pot" in pot:
+								pot.request_grab_pot.rpc(pot.get_path(), multiplayer.get_unique_id())
 						break
 				pass
 				
@@ -393,9 +457,9 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 		pass
 		
 	if held_entity == null and is_lifting:
-		var areas:Array[Area2D] = $Area2DPickup.get_overlapping_areas()
+		var areas: Array[Area2D] = $Area2DPickup.get_overlapping_areas()
 		if areas.size() != 0:
-			for a:Area2D in areas:
+			for a: Area2D in areas:
 				if "lift" in a.get_parent() and a.get_parent() != self and "liftable" in a.get_parent():
 					# make sure we are looking in direction of the entity
 					var player_to_pot = (a.get_parent().global_position - self.global_position).normalized()
@@ -404,9 +468,28 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 							grabbed_entity.release()
 						grabbed_entity = null
 						is_grabbing = false
-						held_entity = a.get_parent()
-						held_entity.lift(self)
+						
+						var pot = a.get_parent()
+						held_entity = pot
+						held_entity_path = str(pot.get_path())
+						pot.lift(self)
 						current_animation = "LIFT"
+						
+						if multiplayer.is_server():
+							# Server can interact directly
+							held_entity = pot
+							#held_entity_path = str(pot.get_path())
+							#pot.lift(self)
+							#current_animation = "LIFT"
+						else:
+							# Client uses RPC to request from server
+							Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " calling request_lift_pot RPC for pot at: ", pot.get_path())
+							Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " pot object: ", pot)
+							Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " is_server: ", multiplayer.is_server())
+							Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " about to call RPC to server (peer 1)")
+							
+							MultiplayerManager.request_lift_pot.rpc_id(1, pot.get_path(), multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+							Console.print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " RPC call completed")
 					break # only allow 1 at a time :)
 					pass
 				pass
@@ -419,12 +502,17 @@ func _apply_movement_from_input(_delta: float) -> void:
 			is_lifting = false
 	elif held_entity != null and is_lifting == false:
 		if velocity.x != 0 or velocity.y != 0:
-			held_entity.throw(last_direction)
-			held_entity = null
-			current_animation = "THROW"
+			if multiplayer.is_server():
+				held_entity.throw(last_direction)
+				held_entity = null
+				held_entity_path = ""
+				current_animation = "THROW"
+			else:
+				MultiplayerManager.request_throw_pot.rpc_id(1, held_entity.get_path(), multiplayer.get_unique_id(), last_direction)
 		else:
 			if held_entity.put_down():
 				held_entity = null
+				held_entity_path = ""
 			else:
 				is_lifting = true
 		if grabbed_entity != null and "release" in grabbed_entity:
@@ -478,7 +566,7 @@ func _apply_animations(delta: float):
 			if ANIMATIONS[current_animation]["nextAnimation"] != null:
 				current_frame = 0
 				current_animation = ANIMATIONS[current_animation]["nextAnimation"]
-		time_since_last_frame = 0 
+		time_since_last_frame = 0
 	
 	pass
 
@@ -635,6 +723,7 @@ func sync_player_stats(stats_dict: Dictionary):
 		# Update visuals
 		_stats_changed(stats)
 		
+
 @rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
 func take_dmg_sound():
 	$SfxTakeDamage.play()
@@ -656,6 +745,7 @@ func take_damage(iBody: Node2D, _iByWhoOrWhat: Node2D) -> void:
 		if current_animation != "DAMAGE":
 			time_since_last_frame = 0
 			current_frame = 0
+			
 		current_animation = "DAMAGE"
 		
 		# Calculate knockback direction from the damaging body
@@ -663,7 +753,12 @@ func take_damage(iBody: Node2D, _iByWhoOrWhat: Node2D) -> void:
 		velocity = knockback_direction * knockback_strength
 		_updateHp()
 		if held_entity != null:
-			held_entity.throw(knockback_direction)
+			if multiplayer.is_server():
+				held_entity.throw(knockback_direction)
+			else:
+				MultiplayerManager.request_throw_pot.rpc_id(1, held_entity.get_path(), multiplayer.get_unique_id(), knockback_direction)
+			held_entity = null
+			held_entity_path = ""
 			is_lifting = false
 		
 		if grabbed_entity != null and "release" in grabbed_entity:
@@ -721,6 +816,14 @@ func sync_player_deaths(iDeaths: int):
 	MultiplayerManager.updateScore()
 	pass
 
+@rpc("call_local", "reliable")
+func sync_animation(animation_name: String):
+	#print("Client ", multiplayer.get_unique_id(), " received sync_animation: ", animation_name)
+	current_animation = animation_name
+	pass
+
+# RPC functions removed - entity synchronization now handled by setter functions
+
 @rpc("reliable")
 func _updateScore():
 	MultiplayerManager.updateScore()
@@ -735,13 +838,13 @@ func _on_died():
 	# find spawn point:
 	var spointPouints = get_parent().get_parent().get_node("PlayerSpawnPoints")
 	var targetPos = null
-	for spawnP:Node2D in spointPouints.get_children():
+	for spawnP: Node2D in spointPouints.get_children():
 		var pos = spawnP.position
 		if targetPos == null:
 			targetPos = pos
 		else:
 			# find spawn position which is furthest from all players...
-			for pl:CharacterBody2D in get_parent().get_children():
+			for pl: CharacterBody2D in get_parent().get_children():
 				if "is_player" in pl:
 					# compare 
 					if pl.position.distance_to(pos) > pl.position.distance_to(targetPos):
@@ -753,7 +856,8 @@ func _on_died():
 	stats.hp = stats.maxhp
 	stats.is_invulnerable = false
 	stats.forceUpdate()
-	
+	if current_animation != "IDLE":
+		Console.print("Animation changed from ", current_animation, " to: ", "IDLE")
 	current_animation = "IDLE"
 	self.set_collision_layer_value(10, true)
 	pass
@@ -774,11 +878,20 @@ func not_use():
 @rpc("call_local")
 func grab():
 	is_grabbing = true
-		
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func set_held_entity_path_rpc(entity_path: String):
+	held_entity_path = entity_path
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func set_grabbed_entity_path_rpc(entity_path: String):
+	grabbed_entity_path = entity_path
+
+
 @rpc("call_local")
 func lift():
 	is_lifting = !is_lifting
 		
-@rpc("call_local")		
+@rpc("call_local")
 func release():
 	is_releasing = true
diff --git a/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn b/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn
index f849931..0066941 100644
--- a/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn
+++ b/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn
@@ -76,6 +76,12 @@ properties/10/replication_mode = 2
 properties/11/path = NodePath(".:direction_vector")
 properties/11/spawn = true
 properties/11/replication_mode = 2
+properties/12/path = NodePath(".:held_entity_path")
+properties/12/spawn = true
+properties/12/replication_mode = 2
+properties/13/path = NodePath(".:grabbed_entity_path")
+properties/13/spawn = true
+properties/13/replication_mode = 2
 
 [sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_hsjxb"]
 offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0.847255, 0.861575)
@@ -300,6 +306,21 @@ theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 6
 text = "Playername"
 horizontal_alignment = 1
 
+[node name="LabelCurrentAnimation" type="Label" parent="."]
+z_index = 18
+z_as_relative = false
+offset_left = -29.82
+offset_top = -33.945
+offset_right = 30.18
+offset_bottom = -27.945
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+size_flags_vertical = 6
+theme_override_constants/outline_size = 6
+theme_override_fonts/font = ExtResource("21_pyh4g")
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 6
+text = "CurAnim"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
 [node name="CanvasLayer" type="CanvasLayer" parent="."]
 follow_viewport_enabled = true
 
diff --git a/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn205502527540.tmp b/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn205502527540.tmp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1815d2c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/scripts/entities/player/player.tscn205502527540.tmp
@@ -0,0 +1,356 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=44 format=3 uid="uid://dgtfy455abe1t"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://cvvy2s6620mcw" path="res://scripts/entities/player/player.gd" id="1_sgemx"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bkninujaqqvb1" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 0 - Skins/Human1_1.png" id="3_0818e"]
+[ext_resource type="Shader" uid="uid://cfd38qf1ojmft" path="res://assets/shaders/cloth.gdshader" id="4_6nxnb"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://yid4hjp68enj" path="res://scripts/entities/player/camera_2d.gd" id="4_n1hb6"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://dx1fovugabbwc" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 1 - Shoes/IronBoots.png" id="5_2bw0v"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bbqk2lcs772q3" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 2 - Clothes/Armour Body/BronzeArmour.png" id="5_7drg4"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bkiexfnpcaxwa" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 4 - Hairstyle/Facial Hairstyles/Mustache1White.png" id="7_2bw0v"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://0lmhxwt7k3e4" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 5 - Eyes/Eye Color/EyecolorLightLime.png" id="8_68eso"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://ccu5cpyo7jpdr" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 4 - Hairstyle/Hairstyles/MHairstyle8White.png" id="8_pyh4g"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://b4vh2v0x58v2f" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 5 - Eyes/Eyelashes/MEyelash1.png" id="9_cvm1n"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://jxo0e2x145rs" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 7 - Add-ons/Elf Add-ons/ElfEars3.png" id="10_o8aek"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://cu5fkio3ajr5i" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/Layer 6 - Headgears/French/MusketeerHatPurple.png" id="11_idlgo"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bloqx3mibftjn" path="res://assets/gfx/Puny-Characters/WeaponOverlayer.png" id="12_0818e"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://cbio6f0ssxvd6" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/walk/stone/walk_stone_1.wav.mp3" id="14_0818e"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dq1va2882v23v" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/walk/stone/walk_stone_2.wav.mp3" id="15_2bw0v"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dsuf4oa710gi8" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/walk/stone/walk_stone_3.wav.mp3" id="16_pyh4g"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://fvhvmxtcq018" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/walk/stone/walk_stone_4.wav.mp3" id="17_jfw4q"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://cw74evef8fm0t" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/walk/stone/walk_stone_5.wav.mp3" id="18_fj670"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://c43fyqtos11fd" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/walk/stone/walk_stone_6.wav.mp3" id="19_0j5vc"]
+[ext_resource type="FontFile" uid="uid://bajcvmidrnc33" path="res://assets/fonts/standard_font.png" id="21_pyh4g"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://b4ng0o2en2hkm" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/fall_out/player_fall_infinitely-02.wav.mp3" id="22_jfw4q"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://bi546r2d771yg" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_01.wav.mp3" id="23_7puce"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://b8trgc0pbomud" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_02.wav.mp3" id="24_3n1we"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dsnvagvhs152x" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_03.wav.mp3" id="25_h8vet"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://ce51n4tvvflro" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_04.wav.mp3" id="26_1rlbx"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://caclaiagfnr2o" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_05.wav.mp3" id="27_1sdav"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://dighi525ty7sl" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_06.wav.mp3" id="28_x7koh"]
+[ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://bdhmel5vyixng" path="res://assets/audio/sfx/player/take_damage/player_damaged_07.wav.mp3" id="29_jl8uc"]
+
+[sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_n1hb6"]
+offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0.742243, 0.75179)
+colors = PackedColorArray(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0)
+
+[sub_resource type="GradientTexture2D" id="GradientTexture2D_n1hb6"]
+gradient = SubResource("Gradient_n1hb6")
+fill = 1
+fill_from = Vector2(0.508547, 0.487179)
+fill_to = Vector2(0.961538, 0.034188)
+
+[sub_resource type="SceneReplicationConfig" id="SceneReplicationConfig_fgrik"]
+properties/0/path = NodePath(".:position")
+properties/0/spawn = true
+properties/0/replication_mode = 1
+properties/1/path = NodePath(".:is_attacking")
+properties/1/spawn = true
+properties/1/replication_mode = 2
+properties/2/path = NodePath(".:is_using")
+properties/2/spawn = true
+properties/2/replication_mode = 2
+properties/3/path = NodePath(".:current_animation")
+properties/3/spawn = true
+properties/3/replication_mode = 2
+properties/4/path = NodePath(".:last_direction")
+properties/4/spawn = true
+properties/4/replication_mode = 2
+properties/5/path = NodePath(".:is_grabbing")
+properties/5/spawn = true
+properties/5/replication_mode = 2
+properties/6/path = NodePath(".:is_lifting")
+properties/6/spawn = true
+properties/6/replication_mode = 2
+properties/7/path = NodePath(".:use_button_up")
+properties/7/spawn = true
+properties/7/replication_mode = 2
+properties/8/path = NodePath(".:use_button_down")
+properties/8/spawn = true
+properties/8/replication_mode = 2
+properties/9/path = NodePath(".:is_moving")
+properties/9/spawn = true
+properties/9/replication_mode = 2
+properties/10/path = NodePath(".:collision_layer")
+properties/10/spawn = true
+properties/10/replication_mode = 2
+properties/11/path = NodePath(".:direction_vector")
+properties/11/spawn = true
+properties/11/replication_mode = 2
+properties/12/path = NodePath(".:held_entity_path")
+properties/12/spawn = true
+properties/12/replication_mode = 2
+properties/13/path = NodePath(".:grabbed_entity_path")
+properties/13/spawn = true
+properties/13/replication_mode = 2
+
+[sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_hsjxb"]
+offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0.847255, 0.861575)
+colors = PackedColorArray(0, 0, 0, 0.611765, 0, 0, 0, 0)
+
+[sub_resource type="GradientTexture2D" id="GradientTexture2D_0818e"]
+gradient = SubResource("Gradient_hsjxb")
+width = 14
+height = 6
+fill = 1
+fill_from = Vector2(0.504274, 0.478632)
+fill_to = Vector2(0.897436, 0.0769231)
+
+[sub_resource type="ShaderMaterial" id="ShaderMaterial_2bw0v"]
+shader = ExtResource("4_6nxnb")
+shader_parameter/original_0 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_1 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_2 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_3 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_4 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_5 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_6 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_0 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_1 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_2 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_3 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_4 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_5 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_6 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/tint = Color(1, 1, 1, 1)
+
+[sub_resource type="ShaderMaterial" id="ShaderMaterial_8ugno"]
+shader = ExtResource("4_6nxnb")
+shader_parameter/original_0 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_1 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_2 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_3 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_4 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_5 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/original_6 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_0 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_1 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_2 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_3 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_4 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_5 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/replace_6 = Color(0, 0, 0, 1)
+shader_parameter/tint = Color(1, 1, 1, 1)
+
+[sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_sgemx"]
+size = Vector2(8, 6)
+
+[sub_resource type="AudioStreamRandomizer" id="AudioStreamRandomizer_40ewq"]
+streams_count = 6
+stream_0/stream = ExtResource("14_0818e")
+stream_1/stream = ExtResource("15_2bw0v")
+stream_2/stream = ExtResource("16_pyh4g")
+stream_3/stream = ExtResource("17_jfw4q")
+stream_4/stream = ExtResource("18_fj670")
+stream_5/stream = ExtResource("19_0j5vc")
+
+[sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_0818e"]
+size = Vector2(10, 8)
+
+[sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_2bw0v"]
+offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0)
+colors = PackedColorArray(0, 0, 0, 1)
+
+[sub_resource type="GradientTexture1D" id="GradientTexture1D_pyh4g"]
+gradient = SubResource("Gradient_2bw0v")
+width = 16
+
+[sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_jfw4q"]
+offsets = PackedFloat32Array(1)
+colors = PackedColorArray(1, 0.231947, 0.351847, 1)
+
+[sub_resource type="GradientTexture1D" id="GradientTexture1D_fj670"]
+gradient = SubResource("Gradient_jfw4q")
+width = 16
+
+[sub_resource type="AudioStreamRandomizer" id="AudioStreamRandomizer_hnhes"]
+streams_count = 7
+stream_0/stream = ExtResource("23_7puce")
+stream_1/stream = ExtResource("24_3n1we")
+stream_2/stream = ExtResource("25_h8vet")
+stream_3/stream = ExtResource("26_1rlbx")
+stream_4/stream = ExtResource("27_1sdav")
+stream_5/stream = ExtResource("28_x7koh")
+stream_6/stream = ExtResource("29_jl8uc")
+
+[node name="Player" type="CharacterBody2D"]
+collision_layer = 512
+collision_mask = 704
+script = ExtResource("1_sgemx")
+held_entity_path = null
+grabbed_entity_path = null
+direction_vector = null
+direction = null
+last_direction = null
+current_direction = null
+current_animation = null
+is_attacking = null
+is_using = null
+is_grabbing = null
+is_lifting = null
+is_releasing = null
+use_button_down = null
+use_button_up = null
+attack_button_down = null
+attack_button_up = null
+is_moving = null
+isDemoCharacter = null
+
+[node name="PlayerLight" type="PointLight2D" parent="."]
+z_index = 10
+position = Vector2(-1, -6)
+blend_mode = 2
+range_layer_max = 2
+texture = SubResource("GradientTexture2D_n1hb6")
+
+[node name="PlayerSynchronizer" type="MultiplayerSynchronizer" parent="."]
+replication_config = SubResource("SceneReplicationConfig_fgrik")
+
+[node name="Sprite2DShadow" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+position = Vector2(0, 2)
+texture = SubResource("GradientTexture2D_0818e")
+
+[node name="Sprite2DBody" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_2bw0v")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("3_0818e")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DBoots" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("5_2bw0v")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DArmour" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("5_7drg4")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DFacialHair" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("7_2bw0v")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DHair" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("8_pyh4g")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DEyes" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("8_68eso")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DEyeLashes" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("9_cvm1n")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DAddons" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("10_o8aek")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DHeadgear" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("11_idlgo")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="Sprite2DWeapon" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
+material = SubResource("ShaderMaterial_8ugno")
+position = Vector2(0, -5)
+texture = ExtResource("12_0818e")
+hframes = 35
+vframes = 8
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="."]
+position = Vector2(0, -1)
+shape = SubResource("RectangleShape2D_sgemx")
+
+[node name="Camera2D" type="Camera2D" parent="."]
+zoom = Vector2(3, 3)
+position_smoothing_enabled = true
+script = ExtResource("4_n1hb6")
+
+[node name="Timer" type="Timer" parent="Camera2D"]
+
+[node name="SfxWalk" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
+stream = SubResource("AudioStreamRandomizer_40ewq")
+volume_db = -12.0
+attenuation = 8.28211
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="TimerWalk" type="Timer" parent="SfxWalk"]
+wait_time = 0.3
+one_shot = true
+
+[node name="Area2DPickup" type="Area2D" parent="."]
+collision_layer = 0
+collision_mask = 1536
+
+[node name="CollisionShape2D" type="CollisionShape2D" parent="Area2DPickup"]
+position = Vector2(0, -1)
+shape = SubResource("RectangleShape2D_0818e")
+debug_color = Color(0.7, 0.495943, 0.135446, 0.42)
+
+[node name="LabelPlayerName" type="Label" parent="."]
+z_index = 18
+z_as_relative = false
+offset_left = -29.82
+offset_top = -26.39
+offset_right = 30.18
+offset_bottom = -20.39
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+size_flags_vertical = 6
+theme_override_constants/outline_size = 6
+theme_override_fonts/font = ExtResource("21_pyh4g")
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 6
+text = "Playername"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="CanvasLayer" type="CanvasLayer" parent="."]
+follow_viewport_enabled = true
+
+[node name="TextureProgressBarHealth" type="TextureProgressBar" parent="."]
+anchors_preset = 15
+anchor_right = 1.0
+anchor_bottom = 1.0
+offset_left = -8.0
+offset_top = -16.0
+offset_right = 8.0
+offset_bottom = -15.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+grow_vertical = 2
+value = 100.0
+texture_under = SubResource("GradientTexture1D_pyh4g")
+texture_progress = SubResource("GradientTexture1D_fj670")
+
+[node name="SfxDie" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
+stream = ExtResource("22_jfw4q")
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="SfxTakeDamage" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
+stream = SubResource("AudioStreamRandomizer_hnhes")
+bus = &"Sfx"
+
+[node name="TimerGrab" type="Timer" parent="."]
+wait_time = 0.2
+one_shot = true
+
+[connection signal="timeout" from="Camera2D/Timer" to="Camera2D" method="_on_timer_timeout"]
diff --git a/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.gd b/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.gd
index b57c7d0..c80696b 100644
--- a/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.gd
+++ b/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.gd
@@ -8,8 +8,14 @@ var entity_id = ""
 var object_name = "bomb"
 
 @export var is_being_thrown = false
-@export var is_being_lifted = false
-@export var is_being_put_down = false
+@export var is_being_lifted = false:
+	set(value):
+		is_being_lifted = value
+		Console.print("Pot is_being_lifted changed to: ", value, " on peer: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+@export var is_being_put_down = false:
+	set(value):
+		is_being_put_down = value
+		Console.print("Pot is_being_put_down changed to: ", value, " on peer: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
 @export var is_being_grabbed = false
 @export var is_moving = false
 @export var is_spawning = false
@@ -44,6 +50,24 @@ var re_enable_time = 0.17
 var previousFrameVel = Vector2.ZERO
 var hasShownSmokePuffs = false
 
+@export var holder_peer_id: int = 0:
+	set(value):
+		holder_peer_id = value
+		Console.print("Pot holder_peer_id changed to: ", value, " on peer: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+		# Clear lifting state when holder is cleared, but only if we're not in the middle of lifting
+		if value == 0 and !is_being_lifted:
+			is_being_lifted = false
+			holder = null
+		elif value != 0:
+			# Find the holder by peer ID
+			var spawn_root = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot")
+			if spawn_root:
+				holder = spawn_root.get_node_or_null(str(value))
+				if holder:
+					Console.print("Pot found holder: ", holder.name, " for peer ID: ", value)
+				else:
+					Console.print("Pot failed to find holder for peer ID: ", value)
+
 func _ready() -> void:
 	if is_spawning:
 		liftable = false
@@ -58,6 +82,51 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 	pass
 
 func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
+	# Update holder based on holder_peer_id for network sync
+	if holder_peer_id != 0:
+		var player = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_node_or_null(str(holder_peer_id))
+		if player and holder != player:
+			Console.print("Pot updating holder from ", holder, " to ", player.name)
+			holder = player
+			# Ensure lifting state is synced when holder changes
+			if !is_being_lifted and !is_being_grabbed:
+				is_being_lifted = true
+				lift_progress = 0.0
+		elif !player:
+			Console.print("Pot could not find player with peer_id: ", holder_peer_id)
+	elif holder_peer_id == 0 and holder != null:
+		Console.print("Pot clearing holder (holder_peer_id is 0)")
+		holder = null
+		is_being_lifted = false
+
+	# Handle lifted pot position on ALL clients for smooth following
+	if is_being_lifted and holder:
+		$GPUParticles2D.emitting = false
+		if lift_progress < 1.0:
+			lift_progress += delta * lift_speed
+			lift_progress = min(lift_progress, 1.0)
+		
+		# Smoothly interpolate from current position to above holder during lifting
+		var target_pos = holder.global_position + Vector2(0, -8)
+		if lift_progress < 1.0:
+			global_position = global_position.lerp(target_pos, lift_progress)
+			positionZ = lift_height * lift_progress
+		else:
+			# When fully lifted, maintain exact position above holder
+			global_position = target_pos
+			positionZ = lift_height
+	else:
+		# Debug: Check why pot is not following
+		if is_being_lifted and !holder:
+			Console.print("Pot is_being_lifted but holder is null! holder_peer_id: ", holder_peer_id)
+			# Fix inconsistent state
+			if holder_peer_id == 0:
+				is_being_lifted = false
+		elif !is_being_lifted and holder:
+			# Pot has holder but is_being_lifted is false - this is normal during transitions
+			pass
+		update_sprite_scale()
+
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
 		if is_being_thrown:
 			re_enable_collision_after_time -= delta
@@ -81,7 +150,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 				$GPUParticles2D.emitting = true
 				$GPUParticles2D/TimerSmokeParticles.start()
 				if abs(velocityZ) > minBounceVelocity:
-					velocityZ = -velocityZ * bounceRestitution
+					velocityZ = - velocityZ * bounceRestitution
 				else:
 					velocityZ = 0
 					is_being_thrown = false
@@ -117,23 +186,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 				global_position = put_down_start_pos.lerp(put_down_target_pos, 1.0 - lift_progress)
 				positionZ = lift_height * lift_progress
 			update_sprite_scale()
-		elif is_being_lifted:
-			# Smooth lifting animation
-			if holder:
-				$GPUParticles2D.emitting = false
-				target_position = holder.global_position
-				#target_position.y -= 2
-				if lift_progress < 1.0:
-					lift_progress += delta * lift_speed
-					lift_progress = min(lift_progress, 1.0)
-					global_position = global_position.lerp(target_position, lift_progress)
-					positionZ = lift_height * lift_progress
-				else:
-					lift_progress = 1.0
-					global_position = target_position
-					positionZ = lift_height
-				update_sprite_scale()
-			pass
+
 		elif is_being_grabbed:
 			#if velocity != Vector2.ZERO and velocity != previousFrameVel and hasShownSmokePuffs == false:
 			if velocity != Vector2.ZERO:
@@ -150,7 +203,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 			move_and_collide(velocity * delta)
 			previousFrameVel = velocity
 			pass
-		else: # it just spawned:
+		elif !is_being_lifted: # it just spawned or is free-falling:
 			# Apply gravity to vertical movement
 			velocityZ += accelerationZ * delta
 			positionZ += velocityZ * delta
@@ -171,7 +224,7 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 					$GPUParticles2D.emitting = true
 					$GPUParticles2D/TimerSmokeParticles.start()
 				if abs(velocityZ) > minBounceVelocity:
-					velocityZ = -velocityZ * bounceRestitution
+					velocityZ = - velocityZ * bounceRestitution
 				else:
 					velocityZ = 0
 			velocity = velocity.lerp(Vector2.ZERO, 0.5)
@@ -203,6 +256,19 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 			if $SfxDrag2.playing:
 				$SfxDrag2.stop()
 			$GPUParticles2D.emitting = false
+			# Update position on client to follow holder
+			if holder:
+				target_position = holder.global_position + Vector2(0, -8)
+				if lift_progress < 1.0:
+					lift_progress += delta * lift_speed
+					lift_progress = min(lift_progress, 1.0)
+					global_position = global_position.lerp(target_position, lift_progress)
+					positionZ = lift_height * lift_progress
+				else:
+					# When fully lifted, maintain exact position above holder
+					global_position = target_position
+					positionZ = lift_height
+				update_sprite_scale()
 		elif is_being_grabbed:
 			if is_moving:
 				$GPUParticles2D.emitting = true
@@ -224,6 +290,10 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 			if $SfxDrag2.playing:
 				$SfxDrag2.stop()
 			pass
+		# Fix stuck put_down state
+		if is_being_put_down and lift_progress <= 0:
+			Console.print("Pot is_being_put_down but lift_progress is 0, clearing state")
+			is_being_put_down = false
 		update_sprite_scale()
 		if is_destroyed and !destroy_initiated:
 			destroy_initiated = true
@@ -238,7 +308,7 @@ func update_sprite_scale() -> void:
 	var posY = positionZ # Direct mapping of Z to Y offset
 	var sc = 1.0 + (0.1 * height_factor) # Slightly less scale change than loot (0.3 instead of 0.8)
 	$Sprite2D.scale = Vector2(sc, sc)
-	$Sprite2D.offset.y = -posY
+	$Sprite2D.offset.y = - posY
 	# Also update shadow position and scale
 	if is_being_lifted:
 		$Sprite2D.z_as_relative = false
@@ -249,7 +319,7 @@ func update_sprite_scale() -> void:
 		$Sprite2D.z_index = 0
 		$Sprite2DShadow.offset.y = 0
 	#$Sprite2DShadow.scale = Vector2(1.125 * sc, 0.5 * sc) # Scale shadow with height
-	$Sprite2DShadow.scale = Vector2(1,1)
+	$Sprite2DShadow.scale = Vector2(1, 1)
 	#$Sprite2DShadow.modulate.
 	
 func throw(direction: Vector2, initial_velocity: float = 200):
@@ -262,23 +332,34 @@ func throw(direction: Vector2, initial_velocity: float = 200):
 	is_being_put_down = false
 	thrown_by = holder
 	holder = null
+	holder_peer_id = 0 # Clear the network holder reference
 	velocity = direction * initial_velocity
 	velocityZ = throw_height
 	positionZ = lift_height
 	current_height = 0
 	re_enable_collision_after_time = re_enable_time
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func throw_rpc(direction: Vector2, initial_velocity: float = 200):
+	Console.print("Pot throw_rpc called on peer: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+	# Only execute on server to avoid conflicts
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		throw(direction, initial_velocity)
 	
 func grab(new_holder: CharacterBody2D) -> bool:
 	if positionZ <= 0 and holder == null: # only allow grab if no previous owner and position is 0
-		$GPUParticles2D/TimerSmokeParticles.stop() #reset...
+		$GPUParticles2D/TimerSmokeParticles.stop() # reset...
 		holder = new_holder
+		holder_peer_id = new_holder.get_multiplayer_authority()
 		is_being_grabbed = true
 		indicate(false)
 		return true
 	return false
 	
 func release():
+	Console.print("Pot release() called on peer: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
 	holder = null
+	holder_peer_id = 0
 	is_being_grabbed = false
 	hasShownSmokePuffs = false
 	indicate(true)
@@ -287,6 +368,8 @@ func release():
 	pass
 	
 func lift(new_holder: CharacterBody2D):
+	Console.print("Pot lift() called with holder: ", new_holder.name if new_holder else "null")
+	Console.print("Pot current authority: ", get_multiplayer_authority())
 	if (new_holder != holder and holder != null) and "lose_held_entity" in holder:
 		# steal from holder
 		holder.lose_held_entity(self)
@@ -294,6 +377,7 @@ func lift(new_holder: CharacterBody2D):
 	$Area2DCollision.set_deferred("monitoring", false)
 	thrown_by = null
 	holder = new_holder
+	holder_peer_id = new_holder.get_multiplayer_authority()
 	# disable collisions
 	self.set_collision_layer_value(8, false)
 	self.set_collision_mask_value(7, false)
@@ -306,7 +390,23 @@ func lift(new_holder: CharacterBody2D):
 	is_being_put_down = false
 	lift_progress = 0.0
 	velocityZ = 0
+	# Store initial position for smooth lifting - don't change current position yet
+	# The pot will smoothly glide from its current position to above the holder
 	$SfxLand.play()
+	Console.print("Pot lift() completed, is_being_lifted: ", is_being_lifted)
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func lift_rpc(holder_path: NodePath):
+	Console.print("Pot lift_rpc called with holder_path: ", holder_path, " on peer: ", multiplayer.get_unique_id())
+	# Only execute on server to avoid conflicts
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		# Find the holder by path
+		var holder_node = get_node_or_null(holder_path)
+		if holder_node and holder_node is CharacterBody2D:
+			Console.print("Pot found holder, calling lift()")
+			lift(holder_node)
+		else:
+			Console.print("Pot failed to find holder at path: ", holder_path)
 
 func put_down() -> bool:
 	if not is_being_lifted or is_being_put_down:
@@ -365,13 +465,13 @@ func put_down() -> bool:
 	put_down_start_pos = global_position
 	thrown_by = null
 	holder = null
+	holder_peer_id = 0
 	
 	indicate(true)
 	
 	return true
 
 func remove():
-	
 	var fade_tween = create_tween()
 	fade_tween.set_trans(Tween.TRANS_CUBIC)
 	fade_tween.set_ease(Tween.EASE_OUT)
@@ -442,7 +542,6 @@ func _on_area_2d_collision_body_entered(body: Node2D) -> void:
 	if is_being_thrown == false or body == self or body == thrown_by:
 		return
 	if multiplayer.is_server():
-		
 		var collision_shape = $Area2DCollision.get_overlapping_bodies()
 		
 		if collision_shape.size() > 0:
@@ -477,6 +576,55 @@ func show_destroy_effect():
 	self.call_deferred("remove")
 	pass
 	
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func request_grab_pot(pot_path: NodePath, peer_id: int):
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		var pot = get_node_or_null(pot_path)
+		var player = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_node_or_null(str(peer_id))
+		if pot and "grab" in pot and player:
+			if pot.grab(player):
+				player.grabbed_entity = pot
+				player.grabbed_entity_path = str(pot.get_path())
+				player.current_animation = "IDLE_PUSH"
+				# Sync animation and entity to all clients
+				#var all_players = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_children()
+				#for p in all_players:
+					#if p.has_method("sync_animation"):
+						#p.sync_animation.rpc("IDLE_PUSH")
+						#p.sync_grabbed_entity.rpc(str(pot.get_path()))
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func request_lift_pot(pot_path: NodePath, peer_id: int):
+	# This function is now handled by MultiplayerManager
+	# Keeping it for backward compatibility but it should not be called
+	print("Pot received request_lift_pot RPC - this should be handled by MultiplayerManager")
+	pass
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "reliable")
+func request_throw_pot(pot_path: NodePath, peer_id: int, direction: Vector2):
+	if multiplayer.is_server():
+		var pot = get_node_or_null(pot_path)
+		var player = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_node_or_null(str(peer_id))
+		print("Throw request: pot=", pot, " player=", player, " pot.holder_peer_id=", pot.holder_peer_id if pot else "null", " peer_id=", peer_id)
+		if pot and player:
+			# Check if the pot is being held by this player (either by holder_peer_id or by checking the holder directly)
+			if pot.holder_peer_id == peer_id or (pot.holder != null and pot.holder.get_multiplayer_authority() == peer_id):
+				print("Throw authorized for peer ", peer_id)
+				pot.throw(direction)
+				player.held_entity = null
+				player.held_entity_path = ""
+				player.current_animation = "THROW"
+				# Sync pot state to all clients first
+				pot.sync_pot_state.rpc(false, 0) # Not lifted, no holder
+				# Sync animation and clear held entity to all clients
+				var all_players = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_children()
+				for p in all_players:
+					if p.has_method("sync_animation"):
+						p.sync_animation.rpc("THROW")
+						p.sync_held_entity.rpc("") # Clear held entity
+			else:
+				print("Throw denied: holder_peer_id mismatch or holder not found")
+
 @rpc("call_local")
 func take_damage(_iBody: Node2D, _iByWhoOrWhat: Node2D) -> void:
 	is_destroyed = true # will trigger show_destroy_effect for clients...
@@ -490,6 +638,21 @@ func take_damage(_iBody: Node2D, _iByWhoOrWhat: Node2D) -> void:
 	self.set_collision_mask_value(10, false)
 	pass
 
+@rpc("call_local", "reliable")
+func sync_pot_state(lifted: bool, holder_id: int):
+	is_being_lifted = lifted
+	holder_peer_id = holder_id
+	if holder_peer_id != 0:
+		var player = get_tree().get_current_scene().get_node("SpawnRoot").get_node_or_null(str(holder_peer_id))
+		if player:
+			holder = player
+		else:
+			holder = null
+	else:
+		holder = null
+	print("Pot state synced: lifted=", lifted, " holder_id=", holder_id)
+	pass
+
 func _on_area_2d_collision_body_exited(_body: Node2D) -> void:
 	pass # Replace with function body.
 
diff --git a/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.tscn b/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.tscn
index 609d383..9f4a838 100644
--- a/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.tscn
+++ b/src/scripts/entities/world/pot.tscn
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ properties/0/spawn = true
 properties/0/replication_mode = 2
 properties/1/path = NodePath(".:positionZ")
 properties/1/spawn = true
-properties/1/replication_mode = 2
+properties/1/replication_mode = 1
 properties/2/path = NodePath(".:is_being_thrown")
 properties/2/spawn = true
 properties/2/replication_mode = 2
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@ properties/10/replication_mode = 2
 properties/11/path = NodePath(".:is_spawning")
 properties/11/spawn = true
 properties/11/replication_mode = 2
+properties/12/path = NodePath(".:holder_peer_id")
+properties/12/spawn = true
+properties/12/replication_mode = 2
 
 [sub_resource type="Gradient" id="Gradient_nb533"]
 offsets = PackedFloat32Array(0.847255, 0.861575)
diff --git a/src/scripts/ui/character_select.gd b/src/scripts/ui/character_select.gd
index ccf14b5..3838ac8 100644
--- a/src/scripts/ui/character_select.gd
+++ b/src/scripts/ui/character_select.gd
@@ -17,23 +17,23 @@ var current_character_stats = CharacterStats.new()
 func _ready() -> void:
 	RenderingServer.set_default_clear_color(Color(0, 0, 0, 1.0))
 	
-	var pPanel:PopupPanel = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerFacial/PickerButtonColorFacial.get_popup()
-	pPanel.max_size = Vector2i(80,120)
-	var cPicker:ColorPicker = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerFacial/PickerButtonColorFacial.get_picker()
+	var pPanel: PopupPanel = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerFacial/PickerButtonColorFacial.get_popup()
+	pPanel.max_size = Vector2i(80, 120)
+	var cPicker: ColorPicker = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerFacial/PickerButtonColorFacial.get_picker()
 	cPicker.hex_visible = true
 	cPicker.sliders_visible = true
 	cPicker.can_add_swatches = false
 	cPicker.presets_visible = false
-	cPicker.scale = Vector2(0.24,0.24)
+	cPicker.scale = Vector2(0.24, 0.24)
 	
-	var pPanel2:PopupPanel = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerHair/PickerButtonColorHair.get_popup()
-	pPanel2.max_size = Vector2i(80,120)
-	var cPicker2:ColorPicker = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerHair/PickerButtonColorHair.get_picker()
+	var pPanel2: PopupPanel = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerHair/PickerButtonColorHair.get_popup()
+	pPanel2.max_size = Vector2i(80, 120)
+	var cPicker2: ColorPicker = $ControlCharacterInfo/MarginContainer/MarginContainer/VBoxContainer/TabContainer/Hair/HBoxContainerHair/PickerButtonColorHair.get_picker()
 	cPicker2.hex_visible = true
 	cPicker2.sliders_visible = true
 	cPicker2.can_add_swatches = false
 	cPicker2.presets_visible = false
-	cPicker2.scale = Vector2(0.24,0.24)
+	cPicker2.scale = Vector2(0.24, 0.24)
 	
 	
 	$ControlSelectCharacter/VBoxContainer/ButtonPlay.visible = false
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ func loadCharDatas():
 			characters.append(char_data)
 	pass
 	
-func getSaveData(iSaveFile:String) -> Dictionary:
+func getSaveData(iSaveFile: String) -> Dictionary:
 	var savePath = "user://" + save_path + iSaveFile
 	if not FileAccess.file_exists(savePath):
 		return {}
@@ -97,15 +97,13 @@ func update_character_display() -> void:
 		$ControlYourCharacters/MarginContainer2/MarginContainer/VBoxContainerCharacters/ScrollContainer/VBoxContainer.add_child(charBut)
 		charBut.set_data(chara)
 		charBut.connect("pressed", _pressCharBut.bind(charBut, curIndex))
-		curIndex+=1
+		curIndex += 1
 		pass
 	$ControlYourCharacters/MarginContainer2/MarginContainer/VBoxContainerCharacters/ScrollContainer.queue_redraw()
 	$ControlYourCharacters/MarginContainer2/MarginContainer/VBoxContainerCharacters/ScrollContainer/VBoxContainer.queue_redraw()
 	pass
 	
 func checkSaves():
-	
-	
 	pass
 
 func _input(event: InputEvent):
@@ -113,7 +111,7 @@ func _input(event: InputEvent):
 	var isPressed = event.is_pressed()
 	if isMouseButton and isPressed and event.button_index == 1:
 		var evLocal = make_input_local(event)
-		if !Rect2(Vector2(0,0), size).has_point(evLocal.position):
+		if !Rect2(Vector2(0, 0), size).has_point(evLocal.position):
 			release_focus()
 
 
@@ -122,10 +120,10 @@ func _on_line_edit_text_changed(new_text: String) -> void:
 	demoCharacter.initStats(demoCharacter.stats)
 	pass # Replace with function body.
 
-func _pressCharBut(iCharBut:Button, iIndex:int) -> void:
+func _pressCharBut(iCharBut: Button, iIndex: int) -> void:
 	$ControlSelectCharacter/VBoxContainer/ButtonPlay.visible = true
 	$ControlCharacterInfo.visible = false
-	var polayer = iCharBut.find_child("Player")
+	var _polayer = iCharBut.find_child("Player")
 	current_character_stats = iCharBut.find_child("Player").stats
 	current_slot = iIndex
 	demoCharacter.initStats(current_character_stats)
@@ -187,7 +185,7 @@ func _on_button_save_pressed() -> void:
 		if child.current_character_stats.character_name == current_character_stats.character_name:
 			current_slot = cnt
 			break
-		cnt+=1
+		cnt += 1
 	
 	demoCharacter.initStats(current_character_stats)
 	demoCharacter._stats_changed(current_character_stats)
@@ -253,7 +251,6 @@ func _on_h_slider_ears_value_changed(value: float) -> void:
 
 
 func _on_color_picker_button_picker_created() -> void:
-	
 	pass # Replace with function body.
 
 
@@ -264,4 +261,7 @@ func _on_picker_button_color_facial_color_changed(color: Color) -> void:
 
 func _on_picker_button_color_hair_color_changed(color: Color) -> void:
 	current_character_stats.setHairColor(color)
-	pass # Replace with function body.
+	pass
+
+func get_current_character_stats() -> CharacterStats:
+	return current_character_stats # Replace with function body.
diff --git a/src/scripts/ui/character_select.tscn b/src/scripts/ui/character_select.tscn
index f23a13e..fa894da 100644
--- a/src/scripts/ui/character_select.tscn
+++ b/src/scripts/ui/character_select.tscn
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://dgtfy455abe1t" path="res://scripts/entities/player/player.tscn" id="4_5axoa"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://dgniqbtakal50" path="res://scripts/ui/button_select_char.tscn" id="7_bft24"]
 
-[node name="CharacterSelect" type="Control"]
+[node name="CharacterSelect" type="Control" groups=["character_select"]]
 z_index = 26
 layout_mode = 3
 anchors_preset = 15
diff --git a/src/scripts/ui/main_menu.gd b/src/scripts/ui/main_menu.gd
index af54d25..d9682a4 100644
--- a/src/scripts/ui/main_menu.gd
+++ b/src/scripts/ui/main_menu.gd
@@ -25,15 +25,17 @@ func _connectSuccess():
 	pass
 
 func _on_button_host_pressed() -> void:
-	self.visible = false
-	$CanvasLayer.visible = false
+	Console.print("I am host")
 	MultiplayerManager.host()
+	$CanvasLayer.visible = false
+	self.visible = false
 	#$CanvasLayer/CharacterSelect.queue_free()
 	pass # Replace with function body.
 
 
 func _on_button_join_pressed() -> void:
-	self.visible = false
-	$CanvasLayer.visible = false
+	Console.print("I am joiner")
 	MultiplayerManager.join()
+	$CanvasLayer.visible = false
+	self.visible = false
 	pass # Replace with function body.