Major Additions - Nexia's POINTS system

SORRY, HACK DROPPED


Here it goes, a new kind of Points System that works in any kind of situations.

this product is now GOLD ... version 1.0.1 !

SCREENSHOTS >>>>>>>>>

update: 04-04-07: fixed most of the bugs i think... retrieve points on thread/post deletion is ok now!
update: 04-06-07: upgrade to 1.0.2 'til bug fixed... this version add the AdminCP!, display the points in member profile.
update: 04-07-07: added nex_points_registration.zip... add features on members registration.
(give points on registration, give point when invited, give points to referrer!)

update 04-10-07: reformated the tasks in the Deals, so now they are safe on mega big sites... (tested on a 250 000 users forum today!)
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Simplicity:
this system is a lot more simplier than all the other points systems, provide less features, but at least, it work from the start, and can be upgraded without being hassled by a long HowTo... it is so simple that ANY coder can support it... even if the creator(me) dies, everybody can make a follow up of these works.

Advantages:
- no API... no need to learn a lot of codes to be able to write a new addon for it.
- no strange calculations... you can add, delete, multiply points without having to filter everything.
- a lot of hooks possible. so if you want to apply a filter to the default points given, per usergroup or per forum, you can... without having to re-write everything.
- no need to edit millions of templates...actually, with the Core Only, you have no file or template to edit...it use the vBulletin hooks system at its best!
- no millions of features for no uses... if you don't want to use this or that feature, just don't install it! everything is run by products related to the CORE... so if you don't want all these gadgets, you don't have to install them.

Features:

default features in the core package: give points when posting threads or replies, give points on reputation... that's all...

Admin can now edit users points in the User Management...

A lot of features in the future... each time something is requested, we can see if it is possible with the default installation of vBulletin, and if not, we can surely provide a file edit to make it work.


MESSAGE TO CODERS:: if you want to play with it and bring addons and new features, PLEASE do so.. this is the goal of this freely plugable system.

MESSAGE for vBbux Owners:: The vBbux Import is now back as a package in this thread. If you already imported your vBbux points, DON'T DO IT AGAIN!

READ THE HowTo.txt file to know what to do with this...

ISHOP ADDONS:
Blaine0002 now provide his iSHOP, stating it is working properly with this system. the only detail you need for this integration is this detail when you edit your iSHOP settings:

Money row: nex_points_hand
btw, thanks Blaine0002 for this SHOP!

for the generous minds: i've been asked some times if i was receiving donations... donations are gifts, so i can't refuse gifts... but i do not ask for any... and for infos (stop asking in a pm), the "Support Developper" on the top right panel of this release is the link to click!

[LisaD1]

Originally Posted by nexialys

that's not a problem... my wife btw can take a look at this thread from time to time, so take care.. lol

That's ok so can my husband

Just one question, ok maybe more LOL.

There is still no bank right? Just want to be sure because no points transfered for that. And also, how does this tie in with the plaza and gifts and so on? My members LOVED that part. Can it still be used, or should I uninstall it all and add ishop?
Thanks

[KevNJ]

nexialys - i see a mod of the month award in your future. keep up the good work!

@KevNJ.. i'm not interested in the awards... just the job done.

@LisaDJ... actually, the script is supposed to import the cash in the bank too... but there is no bank system in this new script, someone have to build one (or wait 'til i build it)...

for the shop, this is one of the biggest part, and i'm not coding any, because i don't need any... iShop is working, and i'm sure someone will be able to drive a real fully features one in the next weeks...

[LisaD1]

I don't have an issue with installing ishop, I just wanted to make sure first. And I can install ibank if that is needed too.
Thanks for the great work. You've got my nomination

i'm sure the iShop and iBank will answer some uses, but i'm also sure that other coders will be able to develop other alternatives, depending on the needs...

i personally am interested into commercial tools for this points system, like the Geek Mart integration... but i'm not interested in any bank or shop, because my clients are not interested to use them... that's why i made it pluggable...

[milsirhc]

I tried entering 0.05 and 0.02 points per thread but did not work when i tried to post or reply..

Does it have to be a whole number?

My aim here is to create a money system where it will displayed as $1.05 or something in the postbit...

any help that I can get will be deeply appreciated!

Originally Posted by milsirhc

I tried entering 0.05 and 0.02 points per thread but did not work when i tried to post or reply..
Does it have to be a whole number?
My aim here is to create a money system where it will displayed as $1.05 or something in the postbit...
any help that I can get will be deeply appreciated!

Good Question here:

vBulletin Options >> Nexia's Points System - Values Features

you want your points to be "$1.05"...

if you read your points, they are 105 coins (1 dollar and 5 coins) ...

so you will have to add "Coin Name", AND "Money Name"... AND add a "Coin Multiplier" of 100....

the display is not actually displaying the real value of the points, this is one of the things i have to fix before the GOLD release... but you can start working like this...

i know it is a lot different from the vBbux, and other points system, but there is a reason: "Real Life"...

this system is to be used for commercial uses also, not only points and shops... a lot of sponsors and eShops are interested to have real values to their points... so 100 cents mean 1 dollar ... 100 "points" mean one "big point"... other RPG works the same way... the logic is for the real life, not some kind of false evaluation given by some old cash systems.

[milsirhc]

okay!! thanks again Nex for your help!! *shake my bom bom*

[milsirhc]

hmm.. something's wrong, i put 5 points for thread creation but it did not work.. only replies was rewarded..

[stryka]

I had probs... so i couldn't ask this question sooner.... NOOB ALERT.... plz read

Ok... can someone give some examples on how they use the point system

Here is my basic assumption...People build points and then get prizes?

1 -How have others determined the payouts or when ppl get rewarded... Are cash payouts done?

2 -I have members who are very active in the forum and can easily rack up points... How do you avoid abuse?

Just wanna see some examples and logic behind it...

3 -As for customization... say i don't wanna reward points for posts... but I have my own custom vbpages that have forms that add/submit data using CLASS_DM's.... is it easy to capture?

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Thanks in advance...