Store player info help

[ismellike]

Is there anyway I could store player info from a command?

I've been trying this ->

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if(!p.ExtraData.ContainsKey("info"))
{
p.ExtraData.Add("info",0);
}

<- but when I log out and then back in it clears itself.

[Ultima]

Is there anyway I could store player info from a command?

I've been trying this ->

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if(!p.ExtraData.ContainsKey("info"))
{
p.ExtraData.Add("info",0);
}

<- but when I log out and then back in it clears itself.

You need to save it in the DB or a textfile.
I didn't see any serialized data field or a custom table for this in de DB so i am certain you need to make your own.

[dzienny]

What Ultima said. There's no API for saving a player's variable to persistent storage. Unless it's a boolean then there's a simple trick available.

[Conor]

What Ultima said. There's no API for saving a player's variable to persistent storage. Unless it's a boolean then there's a simple trick available.

I'm intrigued - what is the simple trick?

[dzienny]

What Ultima said. There's no API for saving a player's variable to persistent storage. Unless it's a boolean then there's a simple trick available.

I'm intrigued - what is the simple trick?

There's a 32bit integer value saved into Flags column of Players table. I can spare a few bits for booleans or even for a short number(up to 8bits). Or even more if it's necessary. So, if you need it just ask me. I will add masks for these variables.

I originally planned to use flags for achievements, but there are better ways to do it anyway. Also, I don't plan to add achievements anytime soon, because there are other things I'm focused on.

[Conor]

What Ultima said. There's no API for saving a player's variable to persistent storage. Unless it's a boolean then there's a simple trick available.

I'm intrigued - what is the simple trick?

There's a 32bit integer value saved into Flags column of Players table. I can spare a few bits for booleans or even for a short number(up to 8bits). Or even more if it's necessary. So, if you need it just ask me. I will add masks for these variables.

I originally planned to use flags for achievements, but there are better ways to do it anyway. Also, I don't plan to add achievements anytime soon, because there are other things I'm focused on.

Oh, cool