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.

[richiepearce]

Hi,
If I install this, will I still get access to the basic games even though the v3arcade site is currently down?

[danhaga]

Is there a way to limit arcade use to users above a specific post count?

I tread searching the forums but got no where

[Evil Chris]

Quick question about the arcade. There's probably an easy answer.

I have the arcade installed, and it's working great. However, I have the "Enable Arcade Awards" set to YES, but the awards are not showing up in postbits or profiles.

Is there an obvious setting I'm over-looking? Thanks.

[MrZeropage]

...edited the postbit/postbit_legacy template ?

[webgroup]

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

Quick question about the arcade. There's probably an easy answer.

I have the arcade installed, and it's working great. However, I have the "Enable Arcade Awards" set to YES, but the awards are not showing up in postbits or profiles.

Is there an obvious setting I'm over-looking? Thanks.

Users have to enable "Allow Challenges"
USERCP>Edit Arcade Options

Hope this help.

[blueberry]

Originally Posted by MadKad

OK I did this, I had to direct add the text to the link and remove the phrase as I couldnt get it to work and have been a little busy to sort
that part out, but I did it all this way and test it, it will only show if the user has there option to except challanges

Thanks, it is working great for me

[blueberry]

Originally Posted by richiepearce

Hi,
If I install this, will I still get access to the basic games even though the v3arcade site is currently down?

yes, i got 5 basic games with the installation i think!!

[mikeinjersey]

Does anyone recommend some good games from vBulletingames.com ? I was on there downloading games the other day.. But its so hard to tell which games are good and which arent. Theres usually only 1 or 2 ratings for everygame..so its hard to tell.

I wish these guys would hurry up with their v3arcade.com site. Its been down for a long time now. Im guessing the games over there are more informative and rated?

[trinigamers]

Anyone ahve a game called bounce? or bouncer?

[UncoderMom]

Originally Posted by mikeinjersey

Does anyone recommend some good games from vBulletingames.com ? I was on there downloading games the other day.. But its so hard to tell which games are good and which arent. Theres usually only 1 or 2 ratings for everygame..so its hard to tell.

I wish these guys would hurry up with their v3arcade.com site. Its been down for a long time now. Im guessing the games over there are more informative and rated?

These are some of the good ones I have! Id be interesed if some reviews too! And I will also try to take some time and comment of the games over there ops:

12 Swap
Action Fish
Alchemy
Balloon Bomber
Balloon Shooter
Balloony
Birds of a Feather Slots
Bubbels
Candy Tetris
Casino Blackjack
Mah Jong Connect
Mahjongg Solitaire
Mumu
Simon
Simpsons Shooter
Super Flash Mario Bros.
Wheel of Fortune
Yahtzee Poker
Trapshoot
Seconds of madness