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.

[djlotus]

I have been having problems with the original release install. When I tried to import the "product v3arcade ifdatabaseexists.xml" I get htis error:

XML Error: xml declaration not at start of external entity at Line 1

Anyone have any idea what's going on?

[Gary King]

Originally Posted by John

There's no point unless you use table prefixes.

The new Arcade mod still does not work with forums that use table prefixes. I just tried it on a fresh forum of mine (vBulletin 3.5.1) with table prefixes. Actually, I tried it on 2 forums. No luck.

[dieselpowered]

Originally Posted by Gary King

The new Arcade mod still does not work with forums that use table prefixes. I just tried it on a fresh forum of mine (vBulletin 3.5.1) with table prefixes. Actually, I tried it on 2 forums. No luck.

I use prefixes and it works just fine?? I am running version 1.0.0, have yet to upgrade as I am not sure if I am supposed to use that added xml or what. Upgrade instructions do not mention it?

[The Icon]

Originally Posted by FleaBag

Ho John, in the ACP when clicking to remove all 0 scores I get the following error...


And also, when downloading a game from v3arcade.com I get the following errors.



Obviously the game or the images are not installed and I now have a dud entry. Any idea why?

Any help is appreciated... Thanks.

Were you able to fix this error?

You're the only other person who seems to get this error, but nothing so far has fixed the problem.

The error occurs for me when I run the arcadeimport.php script, on the data rebuilding stage. The new releases haven't fixed the problem for me, so if you've managed to fix this, could you let me know how you did it?

Thanks.

[John]

Originally Posted by Gary King

The new Arcade mod still does not work with forums that use table prefixes. I just tried it on a fresh forum of mine (vBulletin 3.5.1) with table prefixes. Actually, I tried it on 2 forums. No luck.

Any more details than that? I've tested it ona new installation with prefixes, it works perfectly.

[007]

When upgrading to 1.0.2:
Database error in vBulletin 3.5.1:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO arcade_categories VALUES (7,'Puzzle',1),(8,'Action',2),(3,'Retro',3),(4,'Sp ort',4),(5,'Shooters',5),(1,'O ther',100),(2,'Favorites',101);

MySQL Error : Duplicate entry '7' for key 1

[John]

Originally Posted by 007

When upgrading to 1.0.2:
Database error in vBulletin 3.5.1:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO arcade_categories VALUES (7,'Puzzle',1),(8,'Action',2),(3,'Retro',3),(4,'Sp ort',4),(5,'Shooters',5),(1,'Other',100),(2,'Favor ites',101);

MySQL Error : Duplicate entry '7' for key 1

Use product-v3arcade-ifdatabaseexists.xml

[007]

Great. Thanks. That worked. You should modify the upgrade instructions to say that instead of the other .xml file.

[John]

Originally Posted by 007

Great. Thanks. That worked. You should modify the upgrade instructions to say that instead of the other .xml file.

You should only need to use that second XML file if the product is uninstalled, but the database changes are already made.

[jojo77]

How do you upload a new game?