User Points System

UPDATE: Code tested on both 2.0.3 and 2.2.0

Install instructions updated to reflect differences in versions.

Ability to specify Text values for points directly added.
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As requested in this thread ( http://vbulletin.org/forum/showthrea...threadid=23114 )

This hack includes a small script and instructions on how to install and set up the system.

Purpose: Just a simple engine that allows mods and admins to award arbitrary points to users, which will be displayed under their names/avatars.

The points can be named anything you wish, and represent anything you choose. You can use the script to add or subtract them.

As the script utilizes a Custom Profile Field, the point field can be directly edited in the CP when editing a user, allowing you to place text in the field rather than merely a number.

On our forum, the points are called Gil and represent our virtual currency

It is used to purchase perks like Custom Titles and avatars.

Our staff, having no use for Gil, instead like to have snappy quotes in the field, like "I send greetings of death!!!" (Reno) and "Who needs Gil when you have power?" (Sephiroth)

[Palmer ofShinra]

If you do it just the way you're told, admins, mods and supermods should eb able to give points.

I know because that's how I set ti up, and it's been tested like that.

Link in the admin panel? Blank page?

Buddy... READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Did you uncomment the large chunk of code in points.php?

because that section is OPTIONAL, and there's no reason to add anything to the CP unless you use it.

But if you didn't uncomment the code, of course you'd get a blank page.

*sigh*

[Shadowz]

[Edited By: Sinecure]

Removed because of persistant profanity.

[Reeve of shinra]

Shadowz - your using two instances of the point hack right?
One for wins and another for losses? If so you have to play around with the hack or use two instances to get it running.

My educated guess is that the second instance your trying to use is causing the problems your experiencing. Try getting just the first to work then try the second.

[Freddie Bingham]

shadowz are you trying to get banned?

[Shadowz]

I dont care either way. Banned or not. Cuz this enviornment doesnt make me too comfortable. When I have too be uncertaint too ask a question or not, because there might be a negative backlash from someone more "computer gifted".

Not too mention im not gonna tolerate someones bullsh*t just because they made a hack.
What making a hack and knowing php, makes me inferior?
pshhhhh

All I wanted was an answer like Reeve's...
So simple and too the point. And even though my question might have seem stupid too him, he didnt show any arrogance, like "hes too good of a programmer too answer simple questions". So with that said, Thank you Reeve, its appreciated. And I stand strong in what I said too Palmer. F*CK YOU

[Crinos]

You take things too personally - and using profanity to debate your premise only makes you lower ...

Good luck getting help

[Radon3k]

Great, thanks! But what script was it that I need to change? Also, what if I wanted to add more than one member to allow them to give out awards? Thanks again!

[Reeve of shinra]

heh I wish I saw the first post before it was censored but anyway ... its all good now I hope.

Radon3k - everything you need should be in this thread. If you have probs, let us know.

[Radon3k]

Ok I must be really blind. Please tell me how mods can add points or awards to other people. Becuz I just can't figure this out. I must be really blind. Thanks



Edit: Nevermind. I'm the biggest idiot in the world. I had no idea there was a Mod CP. But they don't have permission to change the profile, how do I enable this? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks, and sorry for all this trouble...

[Palmer ofShinra]

If you did the template edit exactly as described in the instructions, then there should be a

Points: 23

Display under each person's postcount, "From" etc next to posts.

The word Points is a link.

Click the Points link under the person in question's name.

That should pop up a window with a form to give the points.