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Using the sql dll means you need to install mysql which not all people are completely understanding with.



copying the libmysql.dll is fine, no need to instal mysql, my sql in fact is the SERVER not the client, so you do not need to install anything else than your game.



What I had meant was the developer using the mysql dll say for example they wish to create a database of their users they need - according to the Documentation that came with that DLL since it connects to a database you need to off created beforehand - to have it set up so they can view such data.




Well, thats obivious. YOu also have to set up a text file before you can view it.

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When developping a game using a database, I recommand installing MySQL server on your computer.
You also need other tools to manage the database for your tests:
MySQL Administrator - http://www.mysql.com/products/administrator/
MySQL Query Browser - http://www.mysql.com/products/query-browser/




Whereas this method keeps it all in simple file form with the ability to store/write/access whatever you want without worrying about anything such as mysql queries/database setup/running a mysql server for A6 to access, this is ease on the Server side of things not Client side allowing the engine to just retrieve data on login/logout/disconnect all of which have event types predefined in the C-Script syntax - this method stores nothing client side. Sorry should have explained that more in detail.



MySQL doesnt store anything client side aswell, infact if you download a text file to read out data, it could be a big security leak, a smart guy could just hinder the text file from being deleted and then just read all the information he wants.

Also MySQL comes with all servers as standart today, no need to set it up specially. It is even less "stressier" than downloading anduploading files - and wastes less bandwith.

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