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.

[haytham]

I had to uninstall this hack for a certain reason. Nothing wrong with it. But in my tables I still see the "arcade_favorites" table. Can I just delet the table manually?

[C.Birch]

Yes you can.

[UltraFanatics]

I want more games, every forum I join never seems to end up working!

Can anyone help or anything?

[inciarco]

Originally Posted by UltraFanatics

I want more games, every forum I join never seems to end up working!

Can anyone help or anything?

You Should Consider IbProArcade, because Must of the Games You'll Find Wont Install Complete in v3Arcade but Will Install Very Well in IbProArcade!!

I Installed v3Arcade First but Changed to IbProArcade for that Reason and Also Because in the Web Site of v3Arcade didn't Offer Much Games than 50!! :down:

You'll Find on Internet Like 3 to 5 Forums that Will Allow You To Download Many Games For IbProArcade!! :up:

Search for IbProArcade on this Forums of vBulletin.or, they even Have Dedicated a Forum for that Mod, and also Many Additional Hacks (Mods) have been Developped for it!! :up:

In IbProArcade Installation Guide there is an Option to Transfer your Current Games from v3Arcade to IbProArcade, and your Scores and Additional Information, so that You Don't Loose Them!!

My Best Regards!!

[MrZeropage]

thanks for your warm words

Beside that v3arcade is still not compatible to all recently new converted and secured games called v32 and v33 games... ibProArcade does support this ibPro-specific format


Check my signature for getting in touch with ibProArcade ...

[LoF]

How can I upload games?

I downloaded the games from the list in some thread here, but it doesn't work.
I entered to the AdminCP, then to v3 Arcade category => Game Tool.
There I can click "Start" to get games from the FTP folder: admincp/games or /games.
I uploaded the games to there, but it doesn't work too.

And another thing that I tried - I uploaded the file: "pacman.game.php" to "admincp", then I opened it, but it wrotes me:
Fatal error: Call to a member function query() on a non-object in /home/topgear/domains/topgear.co.il/public_html/tgcontrolpanel/pacman.game.php on line 31

WHAT WILL I DO?!

[John3971]

how can i make games for ibp works with v3a?

[zee306]

so, the games.. anywhere to download them from now the website is currently down?

thanks for your help..

[youradhere4222]

Originally Posted by MrZeropage

thanks for your warm words

Beside that v3arcade is still not compatible to all recently new converted and secured games called v32 and v33 games... ibProArcade does support this ibPro-specific format


Check my signature for getting in touch with ibProArcade ...

Why do you feel it appropriate to plug your own modification in another modification's thread? Personally, I like the look of v3Arcade better, so I'll keep it as long as it works with my software.

[John3971]

Originally Posted by John3971

how can i make games for ibp works with v3a?

anybody that can help me with this?