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.

[paulmjno]

OK, here is a roundup of the errors I have found so far.

In the Arcade, PM popups do not work. (I feel this is rather important, especially seen as the Arcade send out PMs.)

Tournaments: In a 4 player tournament (and maybe others), the text in the last "box" is incorrect. It shows: {user} has played {games played}has played best result: {result}

A few users have reported the Arcade logging them out after they have submitted a score.

[John]

Originally Posted by Mastar

GETTING THIS ERROR WHEN CLICK ON THE ARCADE LINK ON MY FORUM:

 

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.1:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT arcade_challenges.*, touser.username AS tousername, fromuser.username AS fromusername, arcade_games.miniimage, arcade_games.title FROM arcade_challenges AS arcade_challenges

 LEFT JOIN user AS touser ON (touser.userid=arcade_challenges.touserid)

 LEFT JOIN user AS fromuser ON (fromuser.userid=arcade_challenges.fromuserid)

 LEFT JOIN arcade_games AS arcade_games ON (arcade_games.gameid=arcade_challenges.gameid)

 WHERE status=3 ORDER BY datestamp DESC LIMIT 3;

MySQL Error  : Table 'Funnies_the.arcade_challenges' doesn't exist

Error Number : 1146

Date         : Monday, November 28th 2005 @ 02:17:36 AM

Script       : http://www.thebedrocktavern.com/arcade.php?

Referrer     : http://www.thebedrocktavern.com/index.php?

IP Address   : 12.109.5.38

Username     :Funny Man

Classname    : vb_database

AND GOT THIS WHEN I CLICK ON GAMES IN THE ACP:

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.1:

Invalid SQL:

  SELECT COUNT(*) AS total

  FROM arcade_games AS arcade_games;

MySQL Error  : Table 'Funnies_the.arcade_games' doesn't exist

Error Number : 1146

Date         : Monday, November 28th 2005 @ 02:22:42 AM

Script       : http://www.thebedrocktavern.com/admincp/arcadeadmin.php?do=games

Referrer     : http://www.thebedrocktavern.com/admincp/index.php

IP Address   : 12.109.5.38

Username     :Funny Man

Classname    : vb_database

ALSO WHEN CLICK CATEGORIES IN THE ACP:

 

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.1:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT * FROM arcade_categories AS arcade_categories ORDER BY displayorder ASC;

MySQL Error : Table 'thebedrock_the.arcade_categories' doesn't exist

Error Number : 1146

Date : Monday, November 28th 2005 @ 04:38:50 AM

Script : http://www.thebedrocktavern.com/admincp/arcadeadmin.php?do=categories

Referrer : http://www.thebedrocktavern.com/admincp/index.php?do=nav

IP Address   : 12.109.5.38

Username     :Funny Man

Classname    : vb_database

ANY HELP?

When you imported the product XML file, any errors?

[pyro.699]

what do i do now? i got this big stinkin error in my admin cp /;

and when you do make a new version? how will i reinstll it?

[Zachery]

John,

While I really like the arcade, you've left your users with such a hard upgrade path.

You could have at least provided a proper upgrade script to get their databases preped for the new installer. or an upgrade script that took care of this all together.

For your product file you should do a check and report back that the database is not yet ready for the install s it contains old data, instead of just running querys all wildly at them. Then we have a failed product import, etc.

[John]

Originally Posted by paulmjno

OK, here is a roundup of the errors I have found so far.

In the Arcade, PM popups do not work. (I feel this is rather important, especially seen as the Arcade send out PMs.)

Tournaments: In a 4 player tournament (and maybe others), the text in the last "box" is incorrect. It shows: {user} has played {games played}has played best result: {result}

A few users have reported the Arcade logging them out after they have submitted a score.

Wrong arcade.

[John]

Originally Posted by Zachery

John,

While I really like the arcade, you've left your users with such a hard upgrade path.

You could have at least provided a proper upgrade script to get their databases preped for the new installer. or an upgrade script that took care of this all together.

For your product file you should do a check and report back that the database is not yet ready for the install s it contains old data, instead of just running querys all wildly at them. Then we have a failed product import, etc.

Yep, I know - I'm working on the next release now which will take care of everything by itself without any hassle to the user.

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by John

Yep, I know - I'm working on the next release now which will take care of everything by itself without any hassle to the user.

Are you still installing templates to the set default template set? I'd never got that far into the product installer...

Or are you now actually just installing templates into the master set with the arcades product id?

[AlexUK]

I have a ton of games from the old arcade, how to add them to this arcade?
I tried via admin panel and it ignores the games, anyone?

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by AlexUK

I have a ton of games from the old arcade, how to add them to this arcade?
I tried via admin panel and it ignores the games, anyone?

Did you try the import script provided ?

[John]

Originally Posted by Zachery

Are you still installing templates to the set default template set? I'd never got that far into the product installer...

Or are you now actually just installing templates into the master set with the arcades product id?

The latter.