Can a Facebook store data?

Corona Marketplace Facebook v4
#1

Hi,

Say I want a field called “nickname” or “team color” or whatever attached to a user who’s logged in via Facebook.

Can a Facebook app be used for this or do I need a separate backend that would associate user id’s with data fields?

#2

You will need to store your data separately to Facebook and link on the users Facebook ID

#3

Ok, thanks.

BTW, such a shame Parse has been killed. Would be perfect for this.

#4

Look at PlayFab and GameSparks. We have plugins for both. They have some support for data storage.

Rob

#5

These now seem like the best options for handling a game-oriented back-end. However, in the end I went with one of the paid Parse hosts because Parse’s straightforwardness is hard to beat when it comes to versatility. Sashido.io works like a charm with the Corona plugin. I only hope it has enough resources/dedication/momentum to be reliable in the long run.

#6

Thanks for suggesting GameSparks Rob!

Pirx, sorry it for the delay in seeing your post. If you do decide to give us a try at any stage, you can tie logging a user into our backend with the automatic retrieval of player-centric data that is wholly configurable. You can also authenticate with our backend through a players Facebook account, which opens up the ability to access a players friend information on the backend.

Please feel free get in touch with our support team if you have any questions about using GameSparks at any stage - https://support.gamesparks.net/support/home

Clare

#7

there is firebase plugin which supports Facebook login

#8

You will need to store your data separately to Facebook and link on the users Facebook ID

#9

Ok, thanks.

BTW, such a shame Parse has been killed. Would be perfect for this.

#10

Look at PlayFab and GameSparks. We have plugins for both. They have some support for data storage.

Rob

#11

These now seem like the best options for handling a game-oriented back-end. However, in the end I went with one of the paid Parse hosts because Parse’s straightforwardness is hard to beat when it comes to versatility. Sashido.io works like a charm with the Corona plugin. I only hope it has enough resources/dedication/momentum to be reliable in the long run.

#12

Thanks for suggesting GameSparks Rob!

Pirx, sorry it for the delay in seeing your post. If you do decide to give us a try at any stage, you can tie logging a user into our backend with the automatic retrieval of player-centric data that is wholly configurable. You can also authenticate with our backend through a players Facebook account, which opens up the ability to access a players friend information on the backend.

Please feel free get in touch with our support team if you have any questions about using GameSparks at any stage - https://support.gamesparks.net/support/home

Clare

#13

there is firebase plugin which supports Facebook login