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.

[Cap'n Steve]

Originally Posted by Jenta

My question isn't really about what I can download now. I'm sure they will add games in the future. I want to know if you can download the games in the store manually without going thru the license thing.

No, I don't think you can. What are you so paranoid about? The store doesn't require anything I'd call sensitive information.

[The Chief]

Originally Posted by b6gm6n

Here's some another usefull SQL commands which sets all users to accept challenges plus...
All notification events are on and PM set for method...

UPDATE `user` SET `arcadeoptions` = '505';

(Method = email)

UPDATE `user` SET `arcadeoptions` = '501';

(Method = both)

UPDATE `user` SET `arcadeoptions` = '509';

-b6

That is good, will try it tommorow

[Maagic]

Originally Posted by fluentdesigns

Everytime I try to access the arcade at /arcade.php I keep getting this error.

you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

You need to go into your AdminCP and set the individual usergroups so that they all have permission to view/access the arcade.

Then go to www.v3arcade.com and make sure your license is verified.

[Jenta]

Originally Posted by Cap'n Steve

No, I don't think you can. What are you so paranoid about? The store doesn't require anything I'd call sensitive information.

It doesn't matter what you would call sensitive. That's up to each individual. I for one manage a private website and do not which to disclose my renamed admincp or the website.

Oh well. Guess I wont be registering there since I wont be allowed to keep my private information private and still download games. Thanks.

[makaveli420]

anyone else having problems with the games loading? they dont load for me... just plain white

[Cap'n Steve]

Lol, asking for a URL is now a privacy invasion. That's a new one.

[imported_-Sidekick-]

Originally Posted by Jenta

It doesn't matter what you would call sensitive. That's up to each individual. I for one manage a private website and do not which to disclose my renamed admincp or the website.

Oh well. Guess I wont be registering there since I wont be allowed to keep my private information private and still download games. Thanks.

Entering in the AdminCP link is optional, it is not mandatory.

[Jenta]

Originally Posted by Cap'n Steve

Lol, asking for a URL is now a privacy invasion. That's a new one.

Lol, not understanding things is even funnier.

[Moparx]

Originally Posted by Jenta

Lol, not understanding things is even funnier.

i guess for some people ignorance is bliss when it comes to security.

i personally also found it to be very odd that they were asking for user's admincp directories so they could 'redirect' people right back to their own admin panels (if an admin cant do this for themselves they shouldnt be an admin)

also while it is considered to be optional they also mention that if you dont give them this information then functionality will be impaired.

[Cap'n Steve]

Not trying to be mean, but someone knowing your admincp directory has nothing to do with security. I can't believe people still think that.

If you don't want to use the store, that's fine. It's cool, but the hack works just peachy without it. There are plenty of other things to complain about.