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.

[---MAD---]

Originally Posted by phpdevrus

nice, sounds good. looking forward to them.

same .

[John]

Originally Posted by phpdevrus

nice, sounds good. looking forward to them.

It's a nice feeling to select 50 games, click install, and watch it go. I'm kicking myself for not uploading more games sooner, heh.

[M_Portiss]

Hey guys... Have any of you heard of a patch that might allow someone to exploit Apache via V3arcade?

Thanks!
Matt

[John]

Originally Posted by M_Portiss

Hey guys... Have any of you heard of a patch that might allow someone to exploit Apache via V3arcade?

Thanks!
Matt

Only in the version for 3.0.x, there was a potential XSS security hole. But if I've missed something in this version, please let me know.

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by John

Only in the version for 3.0.x, there was a potential XSS security hole. But if I've missed something in this version, please let me know.

John, some will not be able to install the newer version of arcade since they are not paying for licensing past 3.0.x. Is there a patch for that?

[putergirl]

Originally Posted by John

Let's say your arcade is installed here: http://www.yourdomain.com/forums/arcade.php

Your games need to be here:
http://www.yourdomain.com/forums/games/

The images for your games (icons and such) need to be here:
http://www.yourdomain.com/forums/images/arcade/

That's all there is to it.

thank you John! turns out there was a missing end bracket or something..

[John]

Originally Posted by rjordan

John, some will not be able to install the newer version of arcade since they are not paying for licensing past 3.0.x. Is there a patch for that?

I did actually patch it, to my knowledge there aren't any holes left - but I will go over it and check to make sure I haven't missed anything.

[thetootall]

Originally Posted by John

I've upgraded a few sites to 3.6, the Arcade still works fine.

I wish I could say the same When I upgraded my board from 3.5 to 3.6, the Arcade self distructed. I could no longer run it and the database went haywire. I tried to rerun the XML installer script, and it seemed to go fine, but the database tables never get recreated, so I see errors like:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT COUNT(*) AS total
FROM arcade_games AS arcade_games;

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

[ZBJsmom]

John,

I have fallen victim to the email/support troubles you were having. I really DO want to keep our arcade with you but I really need some support. I may ask some dumb sounding questions, but I am VERY new to this-so I beg forgiveness and patience. We HAD the arcade and then it was removed when I bought the site-all the info is still there-so I decided to reinstall it.

I managed to even do the vB template changes. I can see "arcade" in my nav bar, but when I click it on it says I do NOT have permission to be there.

In one email I DID get from you-you referred to this problem probably being related to my usergroup permissions. When I click on usergroup manager>members there is NO arcade permissions shown.

I'm SURE this is a simple mistake and it's just my total inexperience in doing this that is the trouble, but I would really like to make this work.

THANKS!

[prof3ta]

searched this thread, but no one seems to have a straight answer. Is there a way in the new games system to remove all the scores and start from scratch?