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Resolved How to change the PlayerName in LeaderboardEntry

Discussion in 'Leaderboards' started by salavideoclase7, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. salavideoclase7

    salavideoclase7

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    In the API I can't find a way to change the PlayerName I get in LeaderboardEntry.
    By default it is set to something like "GaudyComposedGoldfish#7".

    How can I change it? Thanks in advance!
     
    salavideoclase7, Mar 26, 2023
    #1

  2. AlexGalbraithCF

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    AlexGalbraithCF, Mar 27, 2023
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  3. salavideoclase7

    salavideoclase7

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    Thank you, Alex! I have tested that API a few days ago, and I confirm that it works fine. One detail is that it adds a #random_number at the end every time I update, but it can be fixed with a Split.
     
    salavideoclase7, Apr 1, 2023
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  4. Evil-Otaku

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    Will this allow you to get the names of the other players in the Leaderboard?
     
    Evil-Otaku, Apr 6, 2023
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  5. BlindsidedGames

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    I would also like to know if there will be functionality for retrieving names.
     
    BlindsidedGames, Apr 14, 2023
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  6. Evil-Otaku

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    It does. The PlayerName that's part of LeaderboardEntry is the player name that is set from the Authentication Service for that player.
     
    Evil-Otaku, Apr 16, 2023
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  7. UnityManuJack

    UnityManuJack

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    Hi!

    Thank you Alex for the answer.
    This is correct, setting the player name is now available as part of Authentication package 2.5.
    You can now use
    Code (CSharp):
    1. AuthenticationService.Instance.UpdatePlayerNameAsync(playerName)
    to set the player name for Leaderboard.
     
    UnityManuJack, May 24, 2023
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