Hi all,
I have a game in progress where I have added a “reset” feature to essentially re-initialize the game to a freshly installed / never been played state. My question is in doing a reset if a person bought coins via IAP (consumables) can I clear those remaining coins out or is it against IAP policy or simply bad practice?
I believe if you uninstall a game you lose any remaining consumables…even if you re-install the app you can only get your non-consumables back via restore purchases. I figured the same applies in my scenario.
Not sure if this is the correct forum…
I am just looking for a little insight…any info is appreciated,
Rick
Hi Rick,
That’s how I think about it for delete and reinstalls – the user should expect that their non-consumable products will be restorable, but not their consumable products.
But for an in-game reset, I think it’s up to you and the type of game it is. In my case, when the user chooses the option within the game to reset it, I don’t delete their consumable purchases (and I let them know that before they reset).
Andrew! Another answer/comment for my question…you are the wizard.
okay…more to think about…I don’t want to make the end user upset by deleting their purchased coins
Thanks I appreciate the info!
-Rick
No problem! I agree, never a good idea to upset your end user. :-)
Hi Rick,
That’s how I think about it for delete and reinstalls – the user should expect that their non-consumable products will be restorable, but not their consumable products.
But for an in-game reset, I think it’s up to you and the type of game it is. In my case, when the user chooses the option within the game to reset it, I don’t delete their consumable purchases (and I let them know that before they reset).
Andrew! Another answer/comment for my question…you are the wizard.
okay…more to think about…I don’t want to make the end user upset by deleting their purchased coins
Thanks I appreciate the info!
-Rick
No problem! I agree, never a good idea to upset your end user. :-)