Add-On Releases - v3 Arcade - Games Arcade System for 3.6.0

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v3 Arcade
for vBulletin 3.6.1
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"v3 Arcade" is the third Arcade system I've written for vBulletin. It's coded from scratch, not a port of an older version - and because it was coded specifically for vBulletin 3.6 it uses the product system for code modifications, and utilizes AJAX technology throughout. Here's a brief rundown of the features in this version of v3 Arcade.

- Supports both v3 Arcade and iB games.
- Download *legal* free, premium and multiplayer games directly from v3arcade.com to your Arcade installation.
- Import script to convert your old v3 Arcade installation. (A script to import games, scores and news from old IBPro installations is available here, thanks to Tigga: http:www.v3arcade.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324)
- AJAX based instant ratings, for simple to use game ratings.
- AJAX based inline score moderation.
- AJAX based instant game searching.
- Tabbed, customizable categories.
- Challenge system for one-on-one contests.
- User-permission based settings for email/PM notification, challenge settings.
- Streamlined viewing modes for users with lower resolutions.
- AJAX based quick stats, for viewing statistics by passing the cursor over a username.
- Mass import tools for importing games in bulk.
- Reverse and decimal based scoring.
- Arcade-only closure with customizable message.
- Per game criteria, allows you to control access to games by reputation, posts, registration length.
- Postbit based awards.
- Personalized recommendations for other games users might like, based on what they?re playing.
- Quick stats, letting a user know how many other scores are above and below theirs.
- Score ranking.
- Admin customizable ?score feedback?, displays a message based on how well as user has done.
- Numerous Admin CP settings to control things like popup opacity, maximum comment length, hover delay length, and numerous other behaviors.
- Full admin control over the types of content allowed in comments (BB code, HTML, smilies, etc.)
- Usergroup based access permissions.
- Fully phrased, for each translation into other languages.
- An ever growing collection of third party add-ons, thanks to Oblivion Knight.
- A slick, professional layout.

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Change Log
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1.0.0 - First public release.
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1.0.1 - Bug fixes and feature release.
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- More visible postbit award presence.
- Reverse scoring option added to games.
- Data dictionary implementation, makes sure the Arcade database changes are correctly made.
- Template grouping.
- "Posts in the last 24 hours" criteria added to games.

1.0.5 - Bug fixes and feature release.
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- Added search on/off toggle function in Admin CP.
- Opera compatibility fixed.
- Welcome message now an Admin CP option.
- Use "Miniature Mode" By Default option added to the Admin CP.
- New AJAX based favorites system.
- Hooks in place for vbBux integration (coming soon from CMX_CMGSCCC)
- Per-category on/off settings.
- Default user settings for challenges and notifications.
- Database error when pruning a user?s scores with table prefix.
- Database error when viewing distinct high scores when the table is empty.
- Notification bug fixes, users should now be notified based on their Arcade settings.
- Timestamp bug fixed for news and events.

1.0.6 - Bug fixes.
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- Fixed a bug where unregistered users could challenge people in the Arcade.
- "Wipe All Scores" tool added.
- "arcade_award_bit" template is now cached correctly.

1.0.7 - Features and Bug fixes.
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- Guests can now play games, but their scores aren't recorded. If a guest plays a game, they're asked to register if they want their score recorded afterwards.
- Admins can now wipe all scores through the Admin CP.
- Admins now have a tool to enable challenges by default for all users.
- Usergroup requirements for games are now in place.
- Admins can now choose to flip the columns and have the smaller panel on the left, with the larger content area on the right.
- News & Events - now entries contain links to games.
- Numerous bug fixes.
- Mass category changer for altering game categories en masse.
- High score rebuilder in the Admin CP.


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Branding Free
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All v3 Arcade installations carry and require a small "v3 Arcade" logo in the footer, as well as the text "Powered by v3 Arcade" which links to http:www.v3arcade.com. For information on legally removing the branding, please visit www.v3arcade.com.


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www.v3arcade.com
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If you're looking for more games, add-ons, support, tutorials, or anything Arcade related - www.v3arcade.com is the place to go.

Bug tracking: http://www.v3arcade.com/forums/vbugs.php

You can contact me directly at john@v3arcade.com for support.


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Many thanks to...
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- All branding-free customers and donors, for supporting the project.
- Oblivion Knight, for his work on the forums and great add-ons.
- Snowy, for his work on the forums.
- Andreas a.k.a. KirbyDE, for his vB 3.5 tutorials.


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Copyright
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All code in distributed in this zip is Copyright ?2005 John Warwick, with the following exceptions:
class_tar.php - Credits within.
All Actionscript code within the included .swf files, unless otherwise noted.

[Lachrymose]

I just upgraded to vb 3.6.3. I also upgraded my vbplaza and v3arcade.

However, now the arcade access feature through the vbplaza does not seem to be letting anyone play the arcade.

Any ideas here? It worked fine on vb 3.6.0 .

[SaN-DeeP]

is 1.0.7 version compatible with vbulletin 3.5.x series ?

[dartho]

No, not really, but if you edit the pruduct XML file and search for all occurences of:

<plugin active="1" executionorder="5">

and replace with

<plugin active="1">

It all appears to install and work well. I've done this on my 3.5.4 site and am yet to hear any bad reports or experience issues.

[kmckay]

Does anyone still have a copy of 1.0.6? This new 1.0.7 does not install on vB 3.5.6 .

Update:
Nevermind.. found it here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=2416

[SaN-DeeP]

Originally Posted by dartho

No, not really, but if you edit the pruduct XML file and search for all occurences of:

<plugin active="1" executionorder="5">

and replace with

<plugin active="1">

It all appears to install and work well. I've done this on my 3.5.4 site and am yet to hear any bad reports or experience issues.

thanks works perfectly fine
Appreciate your help.

[Ignite]

Ok I've got a weird small error on the high scores page.

V3 Arcade Version 1.0.7

VB Version 3.6.2

Error shows this message at the top of the page.

"Warning: Cannot use a scalar value as an array in /home/chris/public_html/forums/arcade.php on line 1677"

And your always listed in 0th place in the standings. Minor problem, but still an annoyance.

[evershawn]

I get this error when I try to install on 3.6.3, any ideas?

I uploaded the "files" into the root VB folder then ran the xml. Tried a couple times and reuploaded a few times, same thing each time.

Importing Product, Please Wait...

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Warning: Unknown(/home/content/t/h/e/sitenamehidden/html/vb/includes/class_database_analyse.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /admincp/plugin.php(1941) : eval()'d code on line 3

Fatal error: (null)(): Failed opening required '/home/content/t/h/e/sitenamehidden/html/vb/includes/class_database_analyse.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/content/t/h/e/sitenamehidden/html/vb/admincp/plugin.php(1941) : eval()'d code on line 3

[Slyfox1]

Originally Posted by evershawn

I get this error when I try to install on 3.6.3, any ideas?

I uploaded the "files" into the root VB folder then ran the xml. Tried a couple times and reuploaded a few times, same thing each time.

Importing Product, Please Wait...

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Warning: Unknown(/home/content/t/h/e/sitenamehidden/html/vb/includes/class_database_analyse.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /admincp/plugin.php(1941) : eval()'d code on line 3

Fatal error: (null)(): Failed opening required '/home/content/t/h/e/sitenamehidden/html/vb/includes/class_database_analyse.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/content/t/h/e/sitenamehidden/html/vb/admincp/plugin.php(1941) : eval()'d code on line 3

Have you made sure the directory that the games are imported too is writable ?

[Raydar]

I don't think pluggins should be uploaded to the vb root folder mate. I think you should be putting this into the xml folder. Use your ftp to find the xml folder, and upload it that way, then type the extension into your import product page. Good luck.

[MovieRelics]

Hey Everyone,

I've just tried installing the Arcade and everything appeared to install correctly and I was able to update the usergroup permissions. But when you click on the Arcade link, I just get a white page of nothing. Also, in the AdminCP under "v3 Arcade" I can see the "Settings" page. But if I click on Default User Settings, Categories, Games, Game Tools, or Score Tools, I just get the white page. Anyone have this problem or have an idea of how to fix it. You can see the problem by visiting: http://forums.mmoradio.com/arcade.php