A simple way to link accounts between different platforms!!!

[MehZhure]

I know I am not the only one who would like to be able to switch between different platforms. i am also a programmer, so I know there is a LOT that must happen behind the scenes to make something like this work without an unreasonable amount of overhead on the part of the devs.

Thinking on this, i had an idea on how to make this happen, without it creating horrific problems for the devs.

1) all accounts would need to be linked to a single email address on all platforms the person wants to use.

2) ONLY one platform is playable at any given time. The how and why will become obvious shortly.

3) The current run MUST be ended so there are no campaigns with any possible active progress.

4) Via a new menu, an option to switch to an alternate platform would be selected.

5) The current game state will be captured and uploaded to a cloud server which all platforms can access. After the game state has been captured, the game will then proceed to shutdown automatically.

7) Open the game on the new platform. The game state MUST be at the base menu with NO active campaigns progressing. Via a menu, the player will then select the option to import the current game state. The latest capture will be imported, the game updated to that state, and then the user may progress as normal.

The only thing that would need to be maintained is a cloud server. Unless there are some restrictions, the game already contacts cloud servers to maintain game progress...so one, or all, of these servers could be utilized for this purpose.

[Fragil Viper]

this game on different platforms have very different level of updates and features
so now it impossible to sync cross different platforms
IMHO

[MehZhure]

Originally posted by Fragil Viper (spb.ru):

this game on different platforms have very different level of updates and features
so now it impossible to sync cross different platforms
IMHO

Keep in mind the state the game is in when switching platforms, is from a null game state. In other words, no active campaigns progressing. Thus, the ONLY information that needs to be moved from one platform to another is the player's possessions and completed campaign progress. That would consist of unlocked champions, potions, contracts, timegate pieces, equipment, favor, and upgrades purchased with favor. i am sure i missed some items, but hopefully this is enough to explain my point.

The only time it could potentially be an issue would be during a major upgrade to the game. In those instances, the easy fix is to lock out platform transitions until all platforms have received the update.

Don't think of it as an active synchronization. It would be more accurate to view this as a manual transition from one platform to another. It has to be triggered by the player manually, and only one platform can be used at any time. Any progress gained on a non-current platform would be wiped if the main progress was transitioned to that platform.