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.

[rb290]

what can I do to remove the CHMOD to something
cause I chmodded 0777 something i shouldnt have , so whats like the default chmod i can enter to set it back to how it was

[John]

Originally Posted by Zachery

Good, thats a step in the right direction.

I guess I'll go import a dump of my database and see how things go.

When you need a tester for that new import/upgrade script please let me know

I'll take you up on that.

I'll be releasing a new version that fixes all the current problems (fingers crossed it doesn't create any new ones!), as well as a standalone script to fix broken installations.

[Blam Forumz]

I get this error when I run the arcadeupdate.php:

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.0:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO arcade_games VALUES (1, 'asteroids', 'Asteroids', 'Kill some asteroids and flying saucers!', 'asteroids.swf', '500', '375', '', 'asteroids1.gif', 7, 0, 0, '', 1, 29, 1110794236, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);

MySQL Error  : Column count doesn't match value count at row 1
Error Number : 1136
Date         : Sunday, November 27th 2005 @ 11:45:04 AM
Script       : http://www.blamforums.com/forum/arcadeupdate.php
Referrer     : 
IP Address   : ########
Username     : Blaminator
Classname    : vb_database

Please help >_<

[rb290]

cause when I go to game tools and upload a game it shows a blank screen now

[John]

Originally Posted by Mastar

Agreed, Zachery can you help and help the members here that are having problems with arcade?

I answered you earlier on, let me know?

[AlexUK]

Originally Posted by Zachery

admincp/arcadeimport.php

Got it now, thank you!
Sometimes the obvious is in front of you but you cant see it, doh

[John]

Originally Posted by Blam Forumz

I get this error when I run the arcadeupdate.php:

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.0:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO arcade_games VALUES (1, 'asteroids', 'Asteroids', 'Kill some asteroids and flying saucers!', 'asteroids.swf', '500', '375', '', 'asteroids1.gif', 7, 0, 0, '', 1, 29, 1110794236, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);

MySQL Error  : Column count doesn't match value count at row 1
Error Number : 1136
Date         : Sunday, November 27th 2005 @ 11:45:04 AM
Script       : http://www.blamforums.com/forum/arcadeupdate.php
Referrer     : 
IP Address   : ########
Username     : Blaminator
Classname    : vb_database

Please help >_<

I've got a feeling you're mixing up the two arcades. There's no such file as arcadeupdate.php in this system.

[Zelda-King]

You can forget what I said about challenges. It works fine. Silly me was looking at my own name. DOH! Everything seems in order except the missing link for downloading games.

[John]

Originally Posted by Zelda-King

You can forget what I said about challenges. It works fine. Silly me was looking at my own name. DOH! Everything seems in order except the missing link for downloading games.

I removed it, because you start the game download process from v3arcade.com. Check out screenshots step 1-12.

[Blam Forumz]

Originally Posted by John

I've got a feeling you're mixing up the two arcades. There's no such file as arcadeupdate.php in this system.

- 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)

Originally Posted by Tigga

Here's a script I threw together real quick to import everything from my old IBPro installation.

Before running the script, please note that it will remove all games, scores, and news from your current v3 installation!

To use the script, simply upload it to the folder you have vBulletin installed in, go to the file in your browser window, and follow the links on that page.

Note: You will need to rename the file from arcadeupdate.txt to arcadeupdate.php before uploading it. Since .php files are not allowed to be uploaded here I had to rename it to be a .txt file.