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.

[ahtum]

How do I get the arcade champ trophy to shop up?

[shamrox]

Where do I find games for this? I visited www.v3arcade.com and there is nothing there but links back to this site.

[edytwinky]

I tried searching for the answer but couldn't find it. Is there any way to transfer the phpBB activity mod scores to the Arcade hack?

[Neilll]

Scrap it ive just found it

[spoorbijster]

i get the following error after installing as soon as i hit the arcade button in my navbar:

you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Thats weird ... im moderator :-)

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Edit: sorry.. forget to change access to the arcade in the usergroups .. works fine now

[Si...]

Is there any code availible to restrict members under 18 to none adult games while allowing over 18 members to play adult games?

And VIP Members, is there any code that can blank certain games to none VIP members?

[cmb7684]

I'm alomost dont with the install but inthe instructions where it says to change the code in the postbit or postbit legacy depending on which one you use? How will I know which one I use as VB 3.6.8 has the template for both postbit and postbit legacy in there. So which one should I change?

[rpainter]

Originally Posted by Lovemonk

If you want v3arcade games, go to vBulletinGames.com. In the past two days i've installed nearly 400 games.

I have to say that this is a STUPID site. I had to create a special email address just so that I could register. I finally get registered, just to find out that I have to be moderated!!!! I'll go elsewhere for games.

[rpainter]

Originally Posted by cmb7684

I'm alomost dont with the install but inthe instructions where it says to change the code in the postbit or postbit legacy depending on which one you use? How will I know which one I use as VB 3.6.8 has the template for both postbit and postbit legacy in there. So which one should I change?

If your user information (avatar, etc.) in threads is on top of the post, use the postbit. If it is on the side, use postbit legacy.

[cmb7684]

Originally Posted by rpainter

If your user information (avatar, etc.) in threads is on top of the post, use the postbit. If it is on the side, use postbit legacy.

What I did was just eidt both of them and all is working fine as far as it being installed. I hit the arcade button in the nav bar and it takes me to the arcade but in ever game that I click on where the game should appear in the box to play its just a white blank. No game ..I see tertris and space onvaders and all but when i click to play the game shows up with the links for highest scores etc. but in the actual game box nothing comes up. In IE it will say click to activate and I do and nothing happens. In mozilla firefox it is just a white page it never does say click to activate in the box.


I even installed the adobe flash player plug in like it prompted me to do.

Any suggestions on this one guys? Im thinking it may be something else I need for my browser but Im not sure.