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.

[Biker_GA]

John, just had another slick idea.. I've noticed you have restrictions built into the system based on post count, posts per day, etc. How difficult would it be to allow access based on usergroup????

[Exitilus]

Originally Posted by thetootall

Hi John, did you by chance see my post? Is there a SQL query I can run within the admincp to rebuild the arcade tables manually? No matter how many times I do the reinstall it never recreates them.

Look in the XML file. in there you should see the SQL Query for adding the tables.

[Gripemaster]

SCHWEEEEEEEET HACK.

*Installed* like a mofo. My members will be lovin' me. Thanks!

[ijob]

The V3 site should be live again today (20th) http://www.v3arcade.com/forums/index.php

[John]

Originally Posted by thetootall

Hi John, did you by chance see my post? Is there a SQL query I can run within the admincp to rebuild the arcade tables manually? No matter how many times I do the reinstall it never recreates them.

Yes, there is - you can run:

admincp/arcadetools.php?do=fixdb

[SportsZone]

Feature suggestion:

How about a feature where we can make all games only playable to those with more than x posts. It's a lot of hassel doing this game by game when you have 100's of games

Cheers

[rjordan]

Just to let everyone know... I am still recovering from surgery. Slow activation times on registrations at vBulletinGames.com are to be expected for the short term. Also, the forums are a bit lagged behind from opening due to the same. I have gotten a few nastygrams on not being activated within the stated 48 hours, so...

[John]

Originally Posted by rjordan

Just to let everyone know... I am still recovering from surgery. Slow activation times on registrations at vBulletinGames.com are to be expected for the short term. Also, the forums are a bit lagged behind from opening due to the same. I have gotten a few nastygrams on not being activated within the stated 48 hours, so...

Nothing too serious I hope? Just got out of hospital myself.

[rjordan]

Mouth surgery. Cut out a large section of soft pallette, took out tonsils, straightened my septum in my nose, opened and carterized the internal nose tissues... and a couple other things I cannot remember right now. All because of a little sleep apnea. (They said severe). So, I am not on the pain meds right this sec, but the need is coming! I can feel it now. The pain will last for months, the doc said. After about 3 months, I should be virtually pain free. Yes, I took to "do it all now and get it over" approach. Otherwise, a surgery here with pain for a month, another one later, and possibly another 2 or three later after that. I say bugger to that. Do it all. Starting to wonder if I made the right choiuce, but it is too late now!

In any case, more than anyone really needed to know. The forums will open soon enough. John, Zero, and coders out there for v3arcade and ibProArcade, I would like your permission to put your modifications up on vBulletinGames.com for the respective arcade types. Please do not respond here. Please respond via PM or e-mail (webmaster@vbulletingames.com). I will not put them up (or allow them to be put up) without your permissions first.

Thanks!

[bluesteel]

Here's hoping your both fully recovered soon guys.