Persistence
The Persistence module provides a way to save and load game states, both using a local and remote storage, ensuring a seamless experience for players across sessions.
Setup
To utilize the Persistence module, initialize the SDK and access the persistence component:
import * as ArkadiumApi from '@arkadiuminc/sdk';
const sdk = await ArkadiumApi.getInstance();
sdk.persistence;
Ensure proper initialization to enable saving and loading functionalities.
Local Storage
Loading Item
To load an item from local storage:
const item = await sdk.persistence.getLocalStorageItem("saved-game-123");
Saving Item
To save an item to local storage:
await sdk.persistence.setLocalStorageItem("saved-game-123", item);
Removing Item
To remove an item from local storage:
await sdk.persistence.removeLocalStorageItem("saved-game-123");
Remote Storage
Loading Item
To load an item from remote storage:
const item = await sdk.persistence.getRemoteStorageItem("saved-game-123");
Saving Item
To save an item to remote storage:
await sdk.persistence.setRemoteStorageItem("saved-game-123", item);
Removing Item
To remove an item from remote storage:
await sdk.persistence.removeRemoteStorageItem("saved-game-123");
Cookies
Fetch cookie from arena
const cookie = await sdk.persistence.getCookie('cookie_name');
Use non-circular references to save player progression data, with a limit of 5MB. Focus on saving only essential progression details to maintain performance and prevent issues with large or complex data.
Conclusion
The Persistence module is crucial for enhancing player engagement by allowing them to store players' game state and persist them between game sessions.