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.

[paulvev]

Go to your main forum and left click on the persons name. You will be able to directly challenge them in the Arcade. They will need to accept first.

Whilst Im here...does anybody know of a way to show:

Total Games played today
Total Games played to date

at the bottom of the V3 Arcade main page? I would LOVE to have this addition...but not sure whats needed. Im positive the data is collated somewhere on the database.

[youradhere4222]

I still can't believe he closed the forum for the release of 3.7.

I want an arcade on my forum, but don't want to install v3 Arcade if I can't dowload anymore games for it.

[MrZeropage]

as vBulletin 3.7.0 is about to come in the next few days, we all will see if this announced new v3arcade will be "on time" and promises are getting true this time

[fly]

Originally Posted by youradhere4222

I still can't believe he closed the forum for the release of 3.7.

I want an arcade on my forum, but don't want to install v3 Arcade if I can't dowload anymore games for it.

Jon does whatever he pleases and could care less what people think. Its been this way for years...

Originally Posted by MrZeropage

as vBulletin 3.7.0 is about to come in the next few days, we all will see if this announced new v3arcade will be "on time" and promises are getting true this time

With all due respect, it just looks catty or tacky when you post in his thread.

[MrZeropage]

I don't see any reason why posting in this thread should not be allowed. I just told what I think, nothing more - I personally see this project abandoned, which is a pity.
v3arcade is a fine product for sure, I also offered John details about the v32-scores and other new additions to the new games to make v3arcade compatible.

There is no word about something else than v3arcade, so I don't see doing anything wrong when participating in discussion here, but anyway... I visit this less frequently and will try to keep calm if you feel better then
But I will keep straight and post if I think to do so, and also don't use any anonymous username, second account or something like this - don't need such things...


now BTT please and get ready for vBulletin 3.7.0

[fly]

Originally Posted by MrZeropage

I don't see any reason why posting in this thread should not be allowed. I just told what I think, nothing more - I personally see this project abandoned, which is a pity.
v3arcade is a fine product for sure, I also offered John details about the v32-scores and other new additions to the new games to make v3arcade compatible.

There is no word about something else than v3arcade, so I don't see doing anything wrong when participating in discussion here, but anyway... I visit this less frequently and will try to keep calm if you feel better then
But I will keep straight and post if I think to do so, and also don't use any anonymous username, second account or something like this - don't need such things...


now BTT please and get ready for vBulletin 3.7.0

You've got your opinion and I've got mine. I was just giving a suggestion, I hope no offense was taken.

[John3971]

when i challenges another user i can only play thoose v3arcade games but not the ipb ones that i have imported.

[skhms]

Originally Posted by John3971

when i challenges another user i can only play thoose v3arcade games but not the ipb ones that i have imported.

Yeah, for some reason only v3arcade games are listed.

You can edit the arcade.php file and change it to include both v3arcade and ibpro games

In arcade.php find:

PHP Code:

$games = $db->query_read("SELECT title, gameid FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "arcade_games WHERE (gamepermissions & 4) AND (gamepermissions & 1) AND system=0 ORDER BY title ASC"); 


change it to

PHP Code:

$games = $db->query_read("SELECT title, gameid FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "arcade_games WHERE (gamepermissions & 4) AND (gamepermissions & 1) AND (system=0 OR system=10) ORDER BY title ASC"); 


/SK

[John3971]

thanks.

[connkid25]

If anyone finds a way to make the search work in RC4, please post it! It no longer works..