Where should I store player data

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#1

I want to save player data into IntValues where can I do it so it is most accessible to local scripts and server scripts.
I tried putting it in PlayerScript & CharacterScript But I think they can’t have values.
Sorry for the lack of information but I believe this topic is pretty self explanatory,
thanks,
Felix.

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#2

Just put the value in the player instance. (game.Players.LocalPLayer) The server can also put values there. Note that changes made on the client shouldn’t show to the server.

#3

Alternatively, use ServerStorage.

Even better alternative without cluttering the explorer, use tables with user IDs as keys.

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#4

Both solutions are excellent, thanks.

#5

Local scripts can’t touch serverstorage.

#6

They can using module scripts right ?

#7

You don’t want an exploiter to touch your values, which can break the game. That’s why I put them on server. On request of values, use RemoteFunction or RemoteEvent.

#8

No, only through REs/RFs that you control.

#9

So I rather should use RemoteEvents and RemoteFunction there is no read only property I think.

#10

Changes made by the client to values are not replicated to the server, and this method is better since local scripts can access it. I would only suggest serverstorage for values that you don’t want the client to be able to read.

#11

Just ran a test,
Used this on the server first

local int = Instance.new("IntValue", game.Players.azahid1)
int.Name = "int"
print(int.Value)

Used this on the client next

game.Players.LocalPlayer.int.Value = 100000
print(game.Players.LocalPlayer.int.Value)

Printed out the final value that the server saw

print(game.Players.azahid1.int.Value)

Results:
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Green = Server
Blue = Client

#12

I keep my data in ServerScriptService in DataService modules that expose endpoints for the client to query data and whatnot. :sunglasses:

No ValueObjects unless I’m looking for a visual hierarchy or I think that my game could work well with them as opposed to trying to force everything into a script format.

#13

For me, ill put it at ServerStorage.

#14

What I usually do is create a table and have all the data stored inside of it, that way you’re not using up extra memory with IntValues, BoolValues etc.

Example of the table:

local dataTemplate = {
	leaderstats = {
		["Cash"] = 0
	};
	
	hiddenStats = {
		["JoinTime"] = os.time()
	};
}

(I also use _G to access the data through other scripts)

#15

Can’t I use module scripts to do this ?

#16

Do you mean Module Scripts? If so, yes that’s what I am talking about. Either through Module Scripts or Server Scripts, it’s your choice.

#17

Yeah, that’s what I meant, module script.