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.

[evershawn]

Originally Posted by Slyfox1

Have you made sure the directory that the games are imported too is writable ?

I just ended up installing the other arcade instead, it was a flawless installation. Not sure what the problem was with v3..

[Mario.D]

Did you edit the templates?

Originally Posted by MovieRelics

Hey Everyone,

I've just tried installing the Arcade and everything appeared to install correctly and I was able to update the usergroup permissions. But when you click on the Arcade link, I just get a white page of nothing. Also, in the AdminCP under "v3 Arcade" I can see the "Settings" page. But if I click on Default User Settings, Categories, Games, Game Tools, or Score Tools, I just get the white page. Anyone have this problem or have an idea of how to fix it. You can see the problem by visiting: http://forums.mmoradio.com/arcade.php

[Mario.D]

Originally Posted by evershawn

I just ended up installing the other arcade instead, it was a flawless installation. Not sure what the problem was with v3..

How did you execute product-v3arcade.xml?

[MovieRelics]

I haven't edited any templates for the arcade (ie "arcade_sdfkj"), but I edited the other regular vb templates like it says in the install file.

[Chad F.]

Please disregard this message, thanks.

[mattswanson]

I'm new to all of this so please bear with me if I ask some ignorant questions. We are in the process of launching our first forums site and when I installed the v3Arcade product, I didn't get any error messages. I have updated the templates per the instructions and have set user permissions. When I go into the arcade, I can see the game but when I try to launch the games that were included, the game doesn't start, I just get my page template, the game control bar, and nothing else.

A little help please!

Matt

PS: v3Arcade version 1.0.7 & vBulletin version 3.6.3

[darkresults]

Does this arcade system work with 3.6.3 or does it have to be 3.6.1?

[NathanMc]

am I blind or are there no 'games' to DL at v3arcade.com?

[darkresults]

How come when I click on the arcade link it says I have no premission

I dont see any arcade group in the admin>>

[Dave Rosteck]

Okay, this is really pissing me off. Why is it that 95% of the games I download and add to the arcade don't save high scores? I DL'd the damn games from other vB's (with high scores I might add) yet mine almost always fails to save them. Just to name a few Alien Invasion, Ninja Turtles 2, Simpson's Shooter, Jason's Pong, the original Pong and the list goes on and on. Any idea of what's causing this?

EDIT: Hold up.. Does this have anything to do with having v3 Arcade's license? I just got mine now if that helps.