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Is there a solution for preventing my players games from getting deleted when they delete cookies from there computers? I mean, can I make a back up or a copy or is there some alternative to the ini object? I guess a password system could help to get them started again.
I would really prefer not to deal with an sql database nor any messy log-in systems...
The ini and array objects should save data just fine within the app and this should not rely on cookies for flash apps so far as I am aware. Have you had a problem with this?
Sorry to interupt, but what are the advantages and disadvantages with ( 1 ) INI/ Arrays and ( 2 ) cookies?
Cookies are exactly how flash data works when saving using the ini. When you clear the history, bye-bye your saved game. However, maybe this could be avoided if saving outside of the application folder. The problem with this is that I don't know how to save to a path that a user may not have. For example, if you designate the c: drive as the path, but the user doesn't have a c: drive, then you will have a problem...Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon
Well, if you use the array, then you won't have any cookies, because the cookies are specific to the ini object. However, using arrays would be a pain, and then I would have to deal with the encryption.
When you clear what history?Quote:
Originally Posted by redpandagames
Browser history?
Where is the cookie located?
Sorry for all the questions
Well, Windows machines for example allways have a disk.Quote:
Originally Posted by redpandagames
If its not C its D or E or F.
PROCEDURE 1
Im guessing one could use the File Object or something to check if path C exists, if not itll check if path D exists and so on.
Once MMF2 finds an existing disk, it creates a folder with save game data on that disk somewhere.
Importaint thing is to be able to identify the RECOVERY disk, since you wouldent want to put save data there.
PROCEDURE 2
If for some reason no disk i found, run a backup procedure which saves game data as cookie like before.
Each Flash application can save to a specific folder only, I'm pretty sure Flash won't let you save outside that folder blindly -without a dialog that asks you where to save a file when you save a document- This is for security reasons.
I haven't tried to see if clearing cookies deletes the contents of these folders, have you tried it with a major Flash game, like say, Burrito Bison? If so, maybe it is something you can't prevent.
You can use a service like GamerSafe to save data to a server, but I think it needs logins. Also you can have a password system. I have seen Flash games using passwords.
If protecting the file against cookie flushing isn't possible, don't worry too much, it has not been a problem for me, at least, nor have I seen players complaining about their save file getting deleted. That's how all Flash games roll.
Well, I guess I'll use the ini and use a password system. People really hate passwords, but it would really be as a last resort.Quote:
Originally Posted by oruga
If Flash applications could just store information on your computer that doesn't get deleted when you clear your cookies, that would have serious security implications (think the whole tracking cookie controversy).
Well, the best thing would be to get rid of the cookie part and just save to a directory on the hard drive or within the application itself. I'm not sure why the cookie is even being utilized in the first place...Quote:
Originally Posted by James
Because Cookies are a standardised way of reading/writing user data without compromising security. If you allow a flash file to access anything outside of the cookie folder our computers would now be riddled with absurd security exploits, to which most of people would be unaware of.
I've seen Flash applications do this though. They just, say "Do you want to allow game.ini to save a file to your computer?" or something like that. I don't think it should be that big of a deal.
Flash does not save data in cookies, but in a specific folder in the user's directory (cant remember which one) (if you search for "flash data save" on google you find some discussions about it).
I remember using a program to display and edit the saved files, but cant find it anymore.
That's true, but a cookie is still created as part of the saved information. That's why your saved game disappears when you delete your cookies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Francois
I was thinking of this myself, but i am not exactly sure how to force the array or ini object to save to another place besides where it does, i would gladly put this as an alternative save option in a game, so the player does not have to find the exact site he was playing at to continue his save, or in case of a cookie deletion etc...
Flash Inis are ussually saved here in win7: C:\Users\'Youruser'\AppData\Roaming\Macromedia\Fla sh Player\#SharedObjects\