Add-On Releases - vbGuild (full) - Guild/Clan Roster Plugin (multi-game, multi-char)

I'm no longer supporting it so I've published the most recent FULL version for free. I hope you all enjoy it.

Until now, there's been no vBulletin plugin that supports a guild whose history spans more than one game, one server, or with members having multiple characters in the same game. vbGuild is made with those guilds in mind. Define games, servers for those games, and traits for each game. A trait can be a text input value like surname or crafter type, a dropdown for values like race, class, or level, a radio button, or a check box. Set up each game's character history exactly as you want it. Determine which usergroups can record their characters on your board and which show up in your roster and then view that roster at any level, i.e. all games, one game, or one server.

The free version only supports one game and server nor will it see any future enhancements. You can find out about some of the planned enhancements, what the full version can do, and how to get it at Unmoderated Info.

This is our first mod and we're hoping to make it a major one over time. Please support the effort. Thanks and we look forward to hearing feedback.

It works with 3.7.x and higher. Please click installed.

PUBLISH FILES:

1. Download the latest version attached.
2. Extract the files to your desktop.
3. Transfer the contents of the "upload" folder to your web server's forum root folder via FTP.

IMPORT PRODUCT:

1. Open your board's admin control panel: http://mysite/vbulletin/admincp
2. Expand Plugins & Products >> Manage Products
3. Click [Add/Import Product] at the bottom.
4. Browse to product_vbGuild.xml in the "do not upload" folder you extracted.
5. Allow Overwrite = Yes.
6. Click Import.

USERGROUP PERMISSIONS:

1. Open your board's admin control panel: http://mysite/vbulletin/admincp
2. Expand Usergroups >> Usergroup Manager
3. Choose a group to allow to manage characters and show in the list
4. Scroll to the bottom of the permissions list
5. Select the desired permissions in the vbGuild block
6. Click Update.
7. Repeat for each usergroup you want to permit some vbGuild usage. The default is deny all but viewing.

DEFINE GAMES:

1. Open your board's admin control panel: http://mysite/vbulletin/admincp
2. Expand vbGuild >> Edit Game List
3. Add game.
4. Repeat for each game you want to add.

DEFINE SERVERS:

1. Open your board's admin control panel: http://mysite/vbulletin/admincp
2. Expand vbGuild >> Edit Server List
3. Choose game in the dropdown.
4. Add servers to that game.
5. Repeat for each game you want to add to.

DEFINE TRAITS:

1. Open your board's admin control panel: http://mysite/vbulletin/admincp
2. Expand vbGuild >> Edit Character Traits
3. Choose game in the dropdown.
4. Enter a trait name, choose the type, click add trait.
5. Most things should be obvious. The two things worth mentioning are drag-and-drop sorting and, for select boxes, if you put a number range in the option name field it will create that entire range. For instance, if you want to create levels 1 through 70, type 1-70 and click Add Option.
6. Repeat for each game you want to add to.

[Eruantien]

I need to adapt it to fit tabletop role-playing; specifically D&D. Instead of a 'Guild' there are 'Adventuring Companies' and other small edits. Is this easily done?

[Deyth]

Originally Posted by Eruantien

I need to adapt it to fit tabletop role-playing; specifically D&D. Instead of a 'Guild' there are 'Adventuring Companies' and other small edits. Is this easily done?

The word "guild" is only used once in the name of the plugin that appears in the navbar, vbGuild, which is a phrase that can be changed. This was done on purpose since some are guilds, some are clans, and none of it matters to the addon. What are the other small edits?

[Eruantien]

How do I edit "Server" to "Adventuring Company"?

[Deyth]

Originally Posted by Eruantien

How do I edit "Server" to "Adventuring Company"?

You can't do that but why would you? Do you have an IM client? Would be easier to talk that way. You can see my IM info in my profile here.

[Eruantien]

I'm trying to use it for a non-conventional purpose. The word 'Server' doesn't fit in the scope of my use. I am trying to apply the system for a different use.

[Deyth]

Originally Posted by Eruantien

I'm trying to use it for a non-conventional purpose. The word 'Server' doesn't fit in the scope of my use. I am trying to apply the system for a different use.

The vbGuild addon was designed around the game/server concept but you're the second person who wants to change "server". I don't think it'd be hard to change that into a phrase although, whatever you change it into, it will be required and entered only by an admin through the admin cp.

[X-1]

very nice im going to have to install this on my board...should keep the punters happy

[Deyth]

I haven't forgotten about the "server as phrase" request. I'll try to do it this weekend.

[Deyth]

"Game" and "Server" are now phrases. I decided to keep this only in the full $5 version. My rationale was simple, the free version here is to see if you like the product. I just spent what little free time I had this weekend adding a cool feature that isn't necessary in a demo and most wouldn't even use. Considering the responsiveness and support I offer to everyone, I hope no one will get upset with this.

[Trek]

Hey Deth, any update as to the progress of the vB4 version?

Thanks!