How to script a Global Leaderboard

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#1

I’ve tried to make a Global Leaderboard without success now. I’ve understood that I need a DataStore (which I have) and I have to use OrderedDataStore. I actually got it to work during one attempt but it didn’t work in my actual game for some weird reason, so I’m back to where I started.
What I’m trying to do:
I’m trying to make a Global Leaderboard get the top ten (the people with highest numbers) stored on a DataStore named “TokenDataStore”.

So it’ll be something like tokens = value Username = game.Players:GetNameFromUserIdAsync(key), not sure on how to define what place you are on.

I’m new to scripting so providing examples or a detailed description on what to do is appreciated. If you’re wondering what I meant with Global Leadersboard it’s this:
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(this leaderboard is not by me)

Thanks in advance!

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#2

If you want a example on how to make them, there is a demo in my tutorial on How to make a simple global leaderboard. Try looking at that, if you have any more questions feel free to ask.

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#3

Didn’t see the tutorial earlier. I’ll post another reply once I’ve read it and either understood it or have some questions. Thank you!

#4

Can you say what wasn’t working?

#5

I don’t know. I got no errors or anything, the script just simply didn’t work in my actual game, I checked settings and all other scripts.

#6

So… Uh… Can you put the script?
To maybe know what is wrong…

#7

Checked out your tutorial but it’s based on the PointsService (no longer working) making it break so I were unable to learn anything from the demo.

#8

Here’s the whole model with scripts and all. Keep in mind only one of the sides as a script enabled (disabled the other three)
leaderboard.rbxm (15.3 KB)

#9

:sweat_smile: I didn’t expected that but It will be easier

#10

When you want to get the error message but also want the Script to resume

local success, errorMessage = pcall(ChangeDataStoreUsed)
if not success then
	warn(errorMessage)
end
#11

That’s exactly what’s at line 278 to 281? But to my surprise it does neither of them in my actual game…

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#12

I think I will need the entire game or Scripts that would communicate with (if there is) :frowning:

#13

That’s sadly not possible, but I’ve tested by disabling all other scripts with no effect.

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#14

So it doesn’t require others Scripts?

#15

Not at all. It requires a database but it’s already created and saved. I also use the same scripts in my test place and my actual game.

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#17

In the line 125 of the “Leaderboard Billboard Script” there is :

Leaderboard[item] = {value["key"], value["value"]}

I wonder if it should be that instead :

Leaderboard[item] = {key["key"], value["value"]}
#18

That just causes an error.

#19

It doesn’t make errors for me but I can’t really test it since I use the Baseplate world :smile:

#20

That was with the exact model in a regular baseplate though. I beleive it would be easier to just rescript the whole leaderboard, would you help me with that?

#21

Yes and I thought same before you said that! :joy: LOL