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.

[analog-x]

Hi John and Everyone,

I run two Websites with vBulletin,

First site is running vBulletin 3.5.1 + v3 Arcade 1.0.6

Second Site is running vBulletin 3.7.4 Patch Level 1 + v3 Arcade 1.0.7

The problem I'm having is this.

On First Site a Golden Trophie appears next to a Users Name and you can click on the Trophie and list pops up, with the Normal vBulletin Options + Arcade Awards.

On Second Site The Golden Trophie is broken, the Arcade Awards list appears right below the users post, so you can imagine the thread will look long and ugly.

Now I noticed on my First website under plugins there is an entry called "Awards Plugin Postbit" that is not on my Second Site.

I understand Arcade v1.0.7 is a complete re-write but what should I do to fix this problem?

for now I have disabled the "Arcade Awards" from the Arcade Settings screen.. the 2nd Site has not gone live yet, so I have a bit of time to tinker and fix this.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank John for coding such an Awesome!!! System for vBulletin, I recommend anyone who thinks about installing it, because it just kicks it up a notch and makes your standard Forums so much better.

On my first website, my users love it and many spend alot of time in there, challenging each other etc..

[Mario.D]

Originally Posted by analog-x

Hi John and Everyone,

I run two Websites with vBulletin,

First site is running vBulletin 3.5.1 + v3 Arcade 1.0.6

Second Site is running vBulletin 3.7.4 Patch Level 1 + v3 Arcade 1.0.7

The problem I'm having is this.

On First Site a Golden Trophie appears next to a Users Name and you can click on the Trophie and list pops up, with the Normal vBulletin Options + Arcade Awards.

On Second Site The Golden Trophie is broken, the Arcade Awards list appears right below the users post, so you can imagine the thread will look long and ugly.

Now I noticed on my First website under plugins there is an entry called "Awards Plugin Postbit" that is not on my Second Site.

I understand Arcade v1.0.7 is a complete re-write but what should I do to fix this problem?

for now I have disabled the "Arcade Awards" from the Arcade Settings screen.. the 2nd Site has not gone live yet, so I have a bit of time to tinker and fix this.

I just want to take this opportunity to thank John for coding such an Awesome!!! System for vBulletin, I recommend anyone who thinks about installing it, because it just kicks it up a notch and makes your standard Forums so much better.

On my first website, my users love it and many spend alot of time in there, challenging each other etc..

Dont remember how i solved that issue on my board but i think i used used this mod.
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...3arcade&page=2

[john h]

Originally Posted by Dihnjo

Hello!

mayby this problem was posted before but I got problems with install it!
I follow the instructions that are in the text file.

So I go to Manage Products and than I try to upload the file from my computer!

I waiting very long and the only message I get is: "Importing Product, Please Wait..."

Can anybody help with this problems?

thanks in advance

I'm trying to install this in 3.6.12 and have the exact same problem.

"Importing Product, Please Wait..."

Then nothing

I've search through the posts here but couldn't find a solution/ Anyone have any ideas?

EDIT: Disregard. It took about 5 mins to import for some reason which made it look like it had hung. But it worked in the end.

[crkgb]

Will pay for a modification:

At the bottom of the v3arcade to create 4 columns with common heading - Arcade stats.
1. The most played games - # played
2. The most active players - # played
3. The Leaders board - # titles
4. Recently installed games

Please PM me if interested.

[pets.ca]

v3arcade url is now junk and seems to be gone. is this the end for the arcade? I for one am very disappointed

Dave

[tunamix]

Originally Posted by pets.ca

v3arcade url is now junk and seems to be gone. is this the end for the arcade? I for one am very disappointed

Dave

Amazing.
I offered to buy the rights to the script from him months ago but he never replied.
:erm:

[Nitwt]

Can anyone confirm that this will work on 3.6.4? Thanks.

[Sup101]

Originally Posted by slinkyman

I'm having an issue with Security Token for people editing permissions in their UserCP. I saw a post in this thread, but it didn't say how you fix it. Anyone know?

Having this same problem.

[Clayton]

Originally Posted by Nitwt

Can anyone confirm that this will work on 3.6.4? Thanks.

it certainly should and does

[kylek]

Todays question is does this work on 3.8.1? Scanned through some of the posts and haven't come across it yet.