Google Play Game Services not working

Solar2D General Questions/Discussion
#1

So this is my first time using the Google Play Game Services plugin. I followed many a tutorial and I must say, I am stumped. I am trying to get it to connect to my app and here is what I have so far:

build.settings:

settings = { plugins = { ["CoronaProvider.gameNetwork.google"] = { publisherId = "com.coronalabs", supportedPlatforms = { android=true } }, }, android = { googlePlayGamesAppId = "XXXXXXXXXXXX", usesPermissions = { "android.permission.INTERNET", }, }, }

With just this, I am receiving a warning on the Corona Console.

WARNING: The 'gameNetwork' provider (google) is not available on the simulator

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong is the settings? Does this just really not work in the Corona Simulator?

#2

Welcome to the Forums!

Google Play Game Services requires a device with the Google Play app to work. Google does not provide this for Windows or macOS. Unfortunately you can only test this on a real device. The plugin is designed so that you can work in the simulator to work on other portions of your app. But to actually test and see GPGS work, you have to be on an actual device.

Rob

#3

Ohhh, okay! Thank you!

#4

Welcome to the Forums!

Google Play Game Services requires a device with the Google Play app to work. Google does not provide this for Windows or macOS. Unfortunately you can only test this on a real device. The plugin is designed so that you can work in the simulator to work on other portions of your app. But to actually test and see GPGS work, you have to be on an actual device.

Rob

#5

Ohhh, okay! Thank you!