21 High Score Tables
High score tables encourage users to stay online in order to see their name appear in the high score list, or to win a prize if they are the highest scorer for a prize winning game. The high score tables are usually stored in a database and then loaded into Flash when a call to a high score table is required. This chapter explores the options. The information extends what you have learnt in Chapters 12 and 14. In contrast to Chapter 14, where we concentrated on using an SQL Server database, in this chapter we will use an Access database. Access is part of the Office package and can be accessed from all Windows servers. To make high score tables work you will need a registration and login form and you will need to keep track ...
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