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What is the difference between :GetPlayers() and players:GetChildren()?
recently saw a question containing something like this.
from what i've tested, they return the same thing?
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maybe read this, it might help.
https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/api-reference/function/Players/GetPlayers To0_ny 141 — 3y
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'GetPlayers' is a more appropriate method. That and the method will strictly filter Player Instances. Ziffixture 6913 — 3y
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Nice 0hsa 193 — 3y
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The GetChildren() function is inherited by all instances, this includes objects such as Players, ReplicatedStorage, Lighting etc. And most objects you wouldn't normally think of as instances.
GetPlayers() on the other hand is only inherited by the Players object. I believe they've kept this function for backwards-compatability.
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maybe read this, it might help.
https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/api-reference/function/Players/GetPlayers