MySql or .INI?

[jcsnider]

I plan to have this on the server itself to keep everything user friendly.

[Goku]

i store data in paint.

[Squiddle]

@Cyrus:

> i store data in paint.

….?

Anyways, I would LOVE to see MySQL integrated into VB6\. That way we could use integrate the MySQL with PHP so that our websites can be super ownage =3\.

[Goku]

Is there something wrong with my statement?

[java]

My Java MMORPG stores the information in .INI files because i have no use for PHP when i am using applets. I will work on a MySQL sync later on, however. Would be useful for forum signatures etc.

[java]

@Cyrus:

> Is there something wrong with my statement?

If you are refering to MSPaint, then yes there are because you cannot store data for your server inside the program memory.

[achap89]

You should put this up as your own source edit.  I know I would use it… It would be ducking amazing!

I would worship you for it. XD

[balliztik1]

MySQL seems pretty pointless for Eclipse. With Eclipse, you host the server on a machine run by you. Using a MySQL database means that when the client asks for data, the server queries the database, then goes back to server, back to client, etc. With binary data, the server already has the info. Simple binary files take out an unneeded connection/query, so it's faster. Since all the server files are stored on your computer anyway, having some pieces of data at another location is far from ideal. It'd be different if this was a browser based game or had multiple servers across many locations that need to access common data.

That said, having data accessible from an online location means you can query it for PHP stat pages, etc.

[unknown]

If you host the mysql server on the machine hosting the server, speeds are nearly identical to flat files.. A use case for a mysql db would be the ability to login to the server, forums, website with all the same user/pass & have access to all the same data (so on the forums your avatar could be your in game sprite).

Another reason for using a SQL based database is queries.
```
SELECT * FROM USERS WHERE Name LIKE %bob%
```is much cleaner than searching through all the users with the string bob in it.. There's a reason for it, idk if that reason justifies the cost of creating it.

[gothikaboy]

Keep it simple.
This is a noob engine, keep it that way.

[java]

@Ballie:

> Simple binary files take out an unneeded connection/query, so it's faster. Since all the server files are stored on your computer anyway, having some pieces of data at another location is far from ideal.

I couldn't have said it better myself!