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.

[reismarktq2]

Hi John:

Version 1.0.5 seems to be working great on my boards. However, the Microstats hack alerted me to a minor problem with the software: The arcade_award_bit template is no longer being cached properly, where it was before with 1.0.2. (I had to add a plug-in in order to fix this problem.)

[Edward S]

John,
I know you've been busy, congratulations on getting the latest release out.. But I was sad to see that the Mysql problems I (and others) encountered with the previous versions were not even addressed in this version.
Question: Does your arcade "uninstall" as easily as it installs?

Could you perhaps take a few minutes to explain "How to uninstall" your arcade should a database error be encountered?

I really think you'd make mileage out of your material if you'd listen to some of the real world problems people are having with the version and not try to ADD to the product before those problems are solved or at least a work-around provided. I see many, many questions here that simply go unanswered. I know you're busy trying your best to bring everthing to everyone.. But before we need a neat new scoring system, or multi-user ability.. I really think there should be some work done on how to FIX a database or safely UNINSTALL a product.
If you've answered the questions about uninstalling the arcade, either here or on the support site, please point out the messages, thank you for your time.

[WoodiE]

Originally Posted by John

How exactly are you trying to install games? Are they v3 or ibp games? Are you extacting them first? Have you chmodded the correct directories?

I've always been able to install both types of games without any problems whatsoever.

I've tried installing the games by uploading them to the games dir in the admincp and running the import script within admincp. I've also tried uploading the games in each of the directories manually then adding them - either way I get the same error.

I've posted this error twice in this forum with no anwswers, I've also posted on your site as well, nothing there either. I've found 2-3 other members on your site with the same error but also either got no reply or replies with nothing solving the problem.

Please advise.


-Michael

[JakeS]

Originally Posted by Edward S

John,
I know you've been busy, congratulations on getting the latest release out.. But I was sad to see that the Mysql problems I (and others) encountered with the previous versions were not even addressed in this version.
Question: Does your arcade "uninstall" as easily as it installs?

Could you perhaps take a few minutes to explain "How to uninstall" your arcade should a database error be encountered?

I really think you'd make mileage out of your material if you'd listen to some of the real world problems people are having with the version and not try to ADD to the product before those problems are solved or at least a work-around provided. I see many, many questions here that simply go unanswered. I know you're busy trying your best to bring everthing to everyone.. But before we need a neat new scoring system, or multi-user ability.. I really think there should be some work done on how to FIX a database or safely UNINSTALL a product.
If you've answered the questions about uninstalling the arcade, either here or on the support site, please point out the messages, thank you for your time.

Products - v3 arcade 1.0.5 pirated - unistall.

[SK]

Ive just done an upgrade. Ran the clean script. Then installed the addon and made sure templates were correct. When I do the the step of "Game Importing" I get...

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.4:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT COUNT(*) AS count FROM games;

MySQL Error : Table 'vbulletin.games' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Thursday, March 16th 2006 @ 09:10:35 AM
Script : http://www.domain.com/admincp/arcadeimport.php
Referrer : http://www.domain.com/admincp/arcadeimport.php
IP Address : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Username : Someone
Classname : vB

What have I done wrong?

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Oh good I followed...

//=================================\\
Upgrading from 3.0.x
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I guess that means I just delted my games database, my users will be impressed.

[Argyle]

Upgrade from 1.0.2 to 1.0.5 went smoothly.
Thank you.

[Eriond]

March 30th is for the branded version...if you have payed for branding free you can already download it.

[venomx]

Originally Posted by kallelm

Sorry to bother if this has been asked, but



when I try to set default user settings in the AdminCP

I get that too.
Anyone have a fix?

[venomx]

I fixed it by clicking Usergroups -> Usergroup Manager then clicking to edit the admins permissions.

[fly]

Originally Posted by JakeS

Products - v3 arcade 1.0.5 pirated - unistall.

Jon offers as much support as a toilet paper bra. I doubt piracy is the problem.