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.

[Kirk Y]

Originally Posted by MoveOver.cc

BTTT

Question please.

When I upload a new game, the high score does not save.

Any suggestions please.

I told you already... Is it showing your Personal Best score? If so, just beat that and it should start showing High Scores -- I had this problem too.

Originally Posted by NDRPrelude

Is anybody else having a problem with it now picking up secondary user groups? What is the ETA on the next release?

It says on v3arcade.com, March 30th.

[jluerken]

Hi John,

I installed v 1.0.5 and found a small bug.
If you make a quick reply in the postbit_legacy view the Arcade and Challenge link are not shown.
If you reload the page then they're there.

Can you check this please?

[hitmanuk2k]

Is there any hack available which lets people use uCash or some other cash system to bet on challenges in the arcade?

[duplu]

Originally Posted by hitmanuk2k

Is there any hack available which lets people use uCash or some other cash system to bet on challenges in the arcade?

Coming in the next release, which is due sometime today.

[Oddjob]

Originally Posted by duplu

Coming in the next release, which is due sometime today.

lets hope................

[C_P]

I currently use the ibProArcade 2.5.5+ and I also use mkportal.
Now, since I upgraded to Mr.Zeropage's new version I am getting errors and he said he will not support mkportal and his arcade.
At this point, I have no where to turn.
Without going through all of your threads on this v3 arcade, I was wondering if v3 arcade does support mkportal, how hard is it to impliment and get games for etc?
Yes, I am considering switching as as you see in this post, I may also refer all mkportal users to your arcade as well if they work nicely.
Here is my post about the issue:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=111753

Here is my current arcade:
http://www.cpfools.com/forum/arcade.php
Also, I have this template mod that adds a section to see the arcade here:
http://www.cpfools.com/forum/index.php

I would really appreciate your opinions and advice on this move. This would mean all my members would need to start over and MUCH work on my end trying to delete and reconfigure so as much advice you have on this would be great!
Thank you VERY much

[RichieBoy67]

Is there a hack to require a certain amount of posts before people can play???? I know you can do it for each game but is there a way to set it for all games????

Thanks

[soulface]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

Is there a hack to require a certain amount of posts before people can play???? I know you can do it for each game but is there a way to set it for all games????


Thanks

check http://v3arcade.com/forums/showthread.php?t=926

[girlz_starlight]

Ok, I'm just going to ask for help since I can't seem to figure this one out.

When I try to run the arcadeimport.php file i get this

PHP Code:

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.3:

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

MySQL Error  : Table 'forums.games' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date         : Sunday, April 2nd 2006 @ 07:11:30 AM 


I also have the following error on my main arcade.php page

PHP Code:

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.3:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM arcade_categories AS arcade_categories WHERE isactive=1 ORDER BY displayorder ASC;

MySQL Error  : Unknown column 'isactive' in 'where clause'
Error Number : 1054
Date         : Sunday, April 2nd 2006 @ 07:11:57 AM 


?? Anyone ??

[bashy]

Hi

In the news and events in the Arcade, How do i change the colour of the Text for the tim and date the game was played please as its too light for my style?

Please see image