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What kind of databases are usually used in an MMORPG?

Do people write their own DB for some reason?
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How should I track players' real-time positions in an MMO?

How do you keep track of the positions of the players in a MMORPG? I read that you can use either a database or you can store the coordinates in files. I tried using a database but it was slow. How ...