datastore question
 

After using build_datastore() to cache something (verified working by browsing db, what do I use to retrieve it?

You must add the name of the datastore object to the $specialtemplates array. Then you can retrieve it by $vbulletin->datastorename.

Either add it to the $specialtemplates array if you are using a custom script or if you are using plugins use a Plugin like this:

Hook location: init_startup
Plugin PHP Code: