Tracking time passed since last game session.
Hi guys! 
I am looking to use the system clock feature to track how much time has passed since the users last game session. For example a tamagotchi style game where you want certain character stats (such as hunger level) to go down over time regardless even when the player has closed the game.
I am thinking the best way is to save the time & date when closing the game (as well as a regular auto-save function) and then load that time each new game session and compare to the current clock time. This could be a bit of a challenge though. Has anyone else done anything like this before? I'd love to hear your solutions!
I am looking to use the system clock feature to track how much time has passed since the users last game session. For example a tamagotchi style game where you want certain character stats (such as hunger level) to go down over time regardless even when the player has closed the game.I am thinking the best way is to save the time & date when closing the game (as well as a regular auto-save function) and then load that time each new game session and compare to the current clock time. This could be a bit of a challenge though. Has anyone else done anything like this before? I'd love to hear your solutions!
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jn2002dk
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Is there any way to not allow the player to cheat by messing with the clock? Is there another method to get time passed?
I don't think there is a way to prevent it in GS but i assume they use server time instead of device time in games like Farmville
I was going to make a game soon that needed this feature but I wouldnt want them to cheat.
Are you able to cheat like this in Dragonvale, Farmville and all those popular games?
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I was going to make a game soon that needed this feature but I wouldnt want them to cheat.
Are you able to cheat like this in Dragonvale, Farmville and all those popular games?