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.

[ZBJsmom]

Originally Posted by John

Which version of vBulletin? Can you list all the files you have in your includes/xml directory?

Hi John,

Hope you heal up fast!

I'm currently running 3.5.4 and my includes/xml directory has:
bitfield_v3arcade
cpnav_v3arcade
hooks_v3arcade

[LILMORA4]

I installed but my games are not working? Help.

[Gripemaster]

My arcade is running fine, and it is wildly popular among my members. However, a couple of members have said they have been unable to submit their scores after playing a game. My first thought was session timeout from cookies if they haven't ticked "Remember Me" when logging in.

Ideas?

[Tralala]

Originally Posted by Gripemaster

My arcade is running fine, and it is wildly popular among my members. However, a couple of members have said they have been unable to submit their scores after playing a game. My first thought was session timeout from cookies if they haven't ticked "Remember Me" when logging in.

Ideas?

I think your first thought is correct. At least, that's the issue on my forum. When they tick "remember me" they stay logged in and are able to submit their high scores.

[Tralala]

Originally Posted by acidburn0520

Nope, no go for me. John is using the 'executionorder' field, which 3.5.x lacks, so it won't install.

Shame, I really needed the ability for my Guests to play the Arcade.

Durn. Still on 3.5.x myself and was really looking forward to this update. I guess I'll need to upgrade sooner rather than later. :hurt:

[analog-x]

Cool!!! I'm glad its back online!!!!

I've been holding off upgrading my vBulletin from 3.5.1 to the latest because I didnt want to break my Arcade

Now I can upgrade my vBulletin and not worry.

[ChrisTech]

Originally Posted by acidburn0520

Nope, no go for me. John is using the 'executionorder' field, which 3.5.x lacks, so it won't install.

Shame, I really needed the ability for my Guests to play the Arcade.

Wish I had read that, before I just attempted the upgrade. Grrrr!


And why would you release a new hack version, if you were gonna be offline for a week? I really don't get it. I think this is it...time to head to IBpro for good.

It's just too ignorant to see someone release an update for a hack, then just be gone for a week....


Anyone got that handy link to convert a v3 arcade to IBpro ? I'm off the V3 Arcade for good now.

[Gripemaster]

Anyone know of a good site to download and install more games for this arcade? (besides the V3Arcade site, I installed all of those)

[Kirk Y]

Originally Posted by ChrisTech

Wish I had read that, before I just attempted the upgrade. Grrrr!


And why would you release a new hack version, if you were gonna be offline for a week? I really don't get it. I think this is it...time to head to IBpro for good.

It's just too ignorant to see someone release an update for a hack, then just be gone for a week....


Anyone got that handy link to convert a v3 arcade to IBpro ? I'm off the V3 Arcade for good now.

It's an excellent, open-source hack. You can't really be angry at John for being unable to fully support the modification; he's not getting any revenue from it - so it's difficult to find time to support it.

I just wish there were a 3.5.x version... this thread was originally the 3.5.4 version, but it got changed to 3.6.x. :ermm:

[Daky]

i cant Challenge nobody anymore,... las nigh everything worked fine ,....
didnt edit any files...

Please i need help

Thank you in advance