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.

[cdoyle]

Originally Posted by Otikeu

GREAT Arcade! Best ever! I am highly anticipating your Multiplayer Live addon. Oh, and yes, very much worth the wait. So easy to install and operate

@ cdoyle
Did you upload the xml product file? That adds all the MySQL, templates, phrases, etc. It seems that you didn't... the name of the file is product-v3arcade.xml and you can import it via Product Manager.

Yes I did upload the xml file, the first attempt gave me an db error. I then tried again, and I thought it had worked.

But when I go into the permission screen, and try to change any permisson for any user group I get an error.

I tried uninstalling the plugin, and get an error. I tried just restoring my db from a backup that I had prior to trying to load this hack, but that didn't work either, and just created the empty option in my usergroup settings.

Who do we contact on vb.org about having them remove the 'supported' checkmark on this hack? If the hacks creator isn't going to support the hack, then that needs to be removed.

[shaynehammy]

How do you change the game catergory? My are appearing in all and random but not their respective catergory.

Thanks.

[ged]

Originally Posted by cdoyle

Welcome to the club :disappointed:

I read about your problem, I can write on v3arcade.com but I still couldn't get an answer. It's been a month.

[Lizard King]

Originally Posted by ged

I read about your problem, I can write on v3arcade.com but I still couldn't get an answer. It's been a month.

Sinan database de table prefix kullanıyorsan table prefix'i drop kodunda table name'in onune ekle ve o şekilde drop etmeyi dene. Eğer yine aynı hatayı alırsan phpmyadmin'den usergroup table'ı altında arcadepermissions'ı manuel olarak dropla. O şekilde sorunu ??zebilirsin.

[Tony G]

Originally Posted by Lizard King

Sinan database de table prefix kullanıyorsan table prefix'i drop kodunda table name'in onune ekle ve o şekilde drop etmeyi dene. Eğer yine aynı hatayı alırsan phpmyadmin'den usergroup table'ı altında arcadepermissions'ı manuel olarak dropla. O şekilde sorunu ??zebilirsin.

This is an english speakng forum only. Please use english in your posts. Thanks.

[cdoyle]

Originally Posted by ged

I read about your problem, I can write on v3arcade.com but I still couldn't get an answer. It's been a month.

that's terrible, so they don't even answer on their own support forums?

[imported_tango]

i havent had a problem with v3arcade

[Lizard King]

Originally Posted by Tony G

This is an english speakng forum only. Please use english in your posts. Thanks.

I didnt know that Tony !!! thanks for reminding that to me.

[fly]

Originally Posted by cdoyle

that's terrible, so they don't even answer on their own support forums?

Its been a common problem with John. His other arcades were no different.

[Monolith]

Is this ever gonna be upgraded to work with 3.5.3?