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Why should I not use MySQL for a browser based game?

I keep reading on here that I shouldn't use MySQL for game development/play on the Internet, a browser game. I understand MySQL wasn't made necessarily for that and for big relational needs. Ok. ...
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Structure examples for web-based chat for web-based game [closed]

What would be the best tools to use to create a web based chat/messaging system ? for client we have : Browser (any JS solution - preferably without using flash like in jsocket) for server we have : ...
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How long are game statistics relevant?

Let's say you have a lobby based game in which you store sessions that have come and go. The type of them, their configurations, and all the jazz. How can I narrow the scope of my queries to become ...
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how to implement pvp(text based rpg in php/mySQL)

I'm creating a text based rpg in php/mySQL and I've come up to a dead end in regards implementing the pvp aspect of the game. First off is this even possible in php/mysql? If so, how would I go about ...
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How to handle a player's level and its consequent privileges?

I'm building a game similar to Mafia Wars where a player can do tasks for his gang and gain experience and thus advancing his level. The game is built using PHP and a Mysql database. In the game I ...
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Server Based High Scores

I'm currently using the following MySQL example to make a server side high score table: Unity Server Side high score The above example allows me to create a top 5 player high score table that sorts ...