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.

[ChrisTech]

Originally Posted by rjordan

v3arcade games are being hosted at one location that is free of charge with no limit on how many you can download. I cannot speak for others. This site will eventually have ibPro games as well after all v3 games have been processed.

http://www.vbulletingames.com

ibPro links are being posted, so I am assuming it is going to be allowed here as well.

Been there, done that. I think folks are looking for more than stuff that is posted there. I will do up a few links with stuff Ive gotten from various IBPro sites I guess. Usually about 50% of those will work for v3.

[rjordan]

Never said I was perfect. I do it in my part time when I have a chance. Better than nothing and it is the only place right now that I know of for native v3 games.

In any case, if people want more than what is there now, then all that is needed is an e-mail asking for a game at the site. If I have it, it will go up. Only 4 people have requested a total of 7 games.

[Brandon Sheley]

that sites pretty lame,, they say you need a valad email like name@mysite.com

well i put that, and it say bad email..

PRETTY GAY

anyways, good thing I have a file with over 1500 games for v3arcade and ipbarcade. if anyone wants them, I'll upload for you all

just PM me, or find me at www.locoforum.com

[al7forums]

hey when I try to install this how do I edit the permissions?

[Reece^B]

Go to usergroups and from there choose which group gets what.

I have a problem on my arcade, everytime you go to send a score it redirects you to my forum.

Any ideas there?

[rjordan]

Actually, you need WEBMASTER@yourdomain and it cannot be a publicly obtainable e-mail account. Sorry you feel that way, Loco, but that was put in place due to events that led to my having to take it down last time.

al7forums, your FTP client should be able to do the permissions changes. How you do it depends on the package you use. You should be able to right-click on what you want to change and select Change Permissions, Permissions, CHMOD, or something similar. If not, you will need to go over your help file or let us know here what you are using to help.

[bada_bing]

Originally Posted by Loco.M

that sites pretty lame,, they say you need a valad email like name@mysite.com

well i put that, and it say bad email..

PRETTY GAY

anyways, good thing I have a file with over 1500 games for v3arcade and ipbarcade. if anyone wants them, I'll upload for you all

just PM me, or find me at www.locoforum.com

Yes please I would love some games... How can I get them from ya?

[kurtbarker]

if you could upload them mate, that would be awesome

[UncoderMom]

Is there an option or way we can get games to open in a new window. Just the game not all the surrounding stats.

[analog-x]

It is so frustrating not being able to fix this Challenge feature and I'm sure its probably an easy fix.

I've run out of ideas.

I've enabled Challenge options anywhere and everywhere that I've seen them including in the Game Options and users have enabled the Challenge options but dont see any bar anywhere.

Could it be that I"m running vBulletin v3.5.1?