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.

[y2krazy]

Wow. I am soooo relieved. Welcome back and we're waiting patiently. Keep us informed, please. Thank you so very much!!

[ijob]

Originally Posted by John

Hehe, I'm just finishing up a 3.6.0 release that will have that bug fixed.

John, good to have you back. Hope this new release (the one before the Pro Version) will be worth the wait.

[Mark.B]

We are NOT alone!

The Great Arcade Coder is back.

For generations, young arcade users listened intently as their elders talked of days gone by when the Great Arcade Coder, now just a legend, actually existed! Their stories were met with laughter and derision by those who never knew the old ways. But now....now they will laugh no more...for this is....THE THIRD COMING OF THE GREAT ARCADE CODER!

It has been prophecised in the games.

[nintendo]

With the big 'We are dead' message on v3arcade.com over the last six months, most people probably never even knew

http://www.v3arcade.com/support/index.php

still worked.

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by John

The v3 Arcade support center has always been available, but a few hours ago I discovered that mail piping is completely broken - so if you haven't received a reply to a support message, please resubmit it via the web interface here: http://www.v3arcade.com/support/

Also, if you've ever sent in a message via email and didn't get a reply, that's probably why. If you submit a message to the web support system and reply to the email you get back, it doesn't seem to get added to the ticket. I'm working on getting it fixed, but in the meantime keep on replying via the web interface.

Thats cool!!!!

[---MAD---]

Originally Posted by John

Hehe, I'm just finishing up a 3.6.0 release that will have that bug fixed.

Dude, you lost your reputation! You lie to us every single dam time! You take peoples money and decide to work for someone else or do something else.

To be honest you can not be trusted.

Basically hes the time line of v3arcade..

1. John returns and decides to code the arcade for 3.5.x

2. He plans 3 releases..NONE ON TIME BTW!

3. He tells us about his plans (ie arcade pro and massive feature list)

4. He disappears, no word telling us why etc, deadline is coming for the next release

5. Returns, tells us it will be done in a few weeks time.

6. A few days later, you close the forum saying you have forum problems and will move server, sort out the skin AND release a new version WHICH HAS NOT BE DONE FOR MONTHS NOW!!!

7. You return..probably because you want to gain reputation to sell your product or something and make even more money and you make excuses blaming this and that.

The short stort:
1. Your support is JUNK!
2. Your product is going to simple die now as people move to the fantastic ibpro product which has OUTSTANDING support (24 hours response!) while you say it takes up to a week to get a response from your support (which btw has a converter (from v3arcade to ibpro) meaning anyone can move with no data/games lost)
3. You are a lier and simply can not be trusted with anything like this.

Just leave and dont make people pay for something they will not be getting full advantage of! People are sick of this to be honest. (Even though I dont pay for it as it doesnt deserve it, but you know what I mean.)

Now dont get me wrong, you are a fantastic coder, when you want to be, but you are very lazy!

Thanks

And for all times sake..why did you not announce v3arcade (for 3.0.x) but released it until version 1.0.3 and then same as here - forum closed, us, the users are alone?

[---MAD---]

Originally Posted by ijob

John, good to have you back. Hope this new release (the one before the Pro Version) will be worth the wait.

Dont keep your hopes up, it will never be done.

[Dermo-MIO]

how can i get games for this ?

[y2krazy]

<a href="http://www.vbulletingames.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vbulletingames.com/</a>

[Kuimera]

Originally Posted by ---MAD---

Dude, you lost your reputation! You lie to us every single dam time! You take peoples money and decide to work for someone else or do something else.

To be honest you can not be trusted.

Basically hes the time line of v3arcade..

1. John returns and decides to code the arcade for 3.5.x

2. He plans 3 releases..NONE ON TIME BTW!

3. He tells us about his plans (ie arcade pro and massive feature list)

4. He disappears, no word telling us why etc, deadline is coming for the next release

5. Returns, tells us it will be done in a few weeks time.

6. A few days later, you close the forum saying you have forum problems and will move server, sort out the skin AND release a new version WHICH HAS NOT BE DONE FOR MONTHS NOW!!!

7. You return..probably because you want to gain reputation to sell your product or something and make even more money and you make excuses blaming this and that.

The short stort:
1. Your support is JUNK!
2. Your product is going to simple die now as people move to the fantastic ibpro product which has OUTSTANDING support (24 hours response!) while you say it takes up to a week to get a response from your support (which btw has a converter (from v3arcade to ibpro) meaning anyone can move with no data/games lost)
3. You are a lier and simply can not be trusted with anything like this.

Just leave and dont make people pay for something they will not be getting full advantage of! People are sick of this to be honest. (Even though I dont pay for it as it doesnt deserve it, but you know what I mean.)

Now dont get me wrong, you are a fantastic coder, when you want to be, but you are very lazy!

Thanks

And for all times sake..why did you not announce v3arcade (for 3.0.x) but released it until version 1.0.3 and then same as here - forum closed, us, the users are alone?

Just a question, isent V3Arcade free? :X