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> Joining this game requires signing in with a player name and a validated Google Account. Two things. Firstly, I'm trying to observe, not play. Secondly, not
by mnw21cam 5y ago
> Joining this game requires signing in with a player name and a validated Google Account.
Two things. Firstly, I'm trying to observe, not play. Secondly, not on your nelly. There's no way I'm linking stuff to my Google account (assuming I had one). Authentication should be kept completely separate.
- tasuki 5y agoI guess the game contains state which should be hidden? It can't just let anonymous randos observe the whole game state? What's wrong with Google for authentication? If you wanted to add other auth methods, I think your contribution would be welcome.
- macintux 5y agoGoogle has a history of locking people out of their accounts for perceived fraud (as determined via hidden algorithms) so the more you rely on it, the more dangerous it becomes. Obviously no one’s going to shed tears if they’re locked out of Google and can’t log into a Freeciv game, but I wouldn’t want to use Google for anything I cared about.