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Hi,
Does Photon require the use of a database for it's own use or to run?
From poking around in the docs, and "getting started", and reading here, it appears no.
If no, then the database support is purely for our own content?
That is, Photon does not require persistent storage for it's own use that it independ of our own game/user data?
I ask because I'm tasked with investigating MMO middleware, from the view point of a database specialist
Cheers
Shawn
Does Photon require the use of a database for it's own use or to run?
From poking around in the docs, and "getting started", and reading here, it appears no.
If no, then the database support is purely for our own content?
That is, Photon does not require persistent storage for it's own use that it independ of our own game/user data?
I ask because I'm tasked with investigating MMO middleware, from the view point of a database specialist
Cheers
Shawn
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Exactly. Photon is not using any DB by itself.
Use whichever suits you best! Access any DB directly in DotNet or use a fitting abstraction layer.
We do have a lot of experience with DB integration and could support you if needed. Exit Games is developing the infrastructure for World Golf Tour, a game with millions of players and extensive stats.0 -
Thank you, that's what I thought.0
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Perfect.
And does this sound good for you, or not so great?
As said: Our experience is that a lot of customization must be done per game to get decent performance. A general approach might fit for your game but most likely even limits your abilities and means you have to learn yet another solution and hope to be able to adjust it to your needs.0 -
This is as expected and what I wanted.
I'll leave any engine customisations to other folk. From a database perspective, I have my answer0
