The Manual

Read the Manual!

Also putting out for public is the proper but incomplete developer’s documentation. It’s basically just a syntax docs explaining which methods are available and how to use them. So basically if your looking for usage manual for the mod, in time maybe, these are only for php developers interested in making something out for an arcade site. Find the incomplete but soon to be finished docs here.

Trigger on Events

Basically, developing for the mod system shall use new functions, methods and better data flow. The system’s main data flow is backed by using action hooks, and all used data are managed well through filters. The system’s flow can even be altered greatly if desired just be modifying how and when the hooks are triggered. Samely as far as data can be screened, modified or removed by filtering through them.

The most important and significant events have their own hooks to be triggered respectively, so each event can have a corresponding customization behind or after it.

How I wish that all other arcade scripts already have these in them.

More about the mod and it’s sale after cut…

Theme Templates Whatever

The main problem with other arcade scripts is the limit for customization. Most have pre-defined sub templates for certain sections that a develop would certainly have to have customized for, like comments, ratings, etc. Some don’t even allow script level of changing template layout, most common is number of columns and it’s layout.

The good news is that with this mod, all is custom! There are no defined templates that can’t be molded to your liking. From specifying html dimensions, practical contents to even ajax requests.

Certainly, would you not prefer that?

Loving AJAX

Obviously, not this kind of AJAX

As mentioned about asynchronous JavaScript and XML or simply AJAX requests, our script loves it that it supports it all the way! Not only can it improve and save bandwidth costs, it really is awesome!

Sleek effects and content transitions can easily be made with ajax and the help of jquery, which we also love. We love it so much that merely most plugins provide ajax behaviors to present it’s features.

For Sale

Well, that’s enough talk for now, lets go to business. I’ve been considering how to market these efficiently for any party and it goes as…

All these for the amazing price of $40!

But wait, ask for my services to develop a theme for you and the mod goes free! (well it’s included for the custom theme price)

And wait! Include all the ready plugins ($142) and get them all at an incredible $182 $165! (that’s Ajax Favorite, Ajax Login, Game Ratings, Game Meta, Game Publish Scheduler, User Meta, More Comment & More Points)

So what are you waiting for, that’s being able to improve your arcadem pro into awesomeness for $165! Or instantly make your arcade site into awesomeness and unique, ask for a quote now!

JCustom Mod details page

We likez to muztomize yuor stufz

I’ll be writting more info about it soon especially filling up a proper documentation for other developers and will be updating it’s contents as progress goes by too. I also opened comments so feedbacks are very welcome.

Now the main question left are, is it for sale? for how much? My answer to that will arrive in a few moments, for now I have put up a poll so please vote of what you think. I’ll put up the price depending on poll results and especially people’s interest. Vote on the poll here.

We hear what you say

The website is owned by a friend and young flash game developer, Eric Smith. Running the website HiddenNinjaGames.com reflects that it is not just a ninja but is hidden and playing games or something of the like.

Basically the website is powered by Arcadem Pro but is now supported by the newly developed JCustom Mod that I made. Obviously it no longer looks like another generic arcadem template, now this site probably is the most unique design and probably has the most functionality (both according to me ) from other sites running the same script/cms engine.

The New HiddenNinjaGames.com brought to you by your friendly neighborhood developer

By running the mod system, the back end is easily managed and updated by the administrator even with out any knowledge of the scripting language (php). The user front end is also fantastically dynamic taking advantage of the newest technologies of Web 2.0. For developers, the mod system is also in efficient coding manner where as extending and plugging into already available features is like a feast of mixing drinks.

Take a peak into Hidden Ninja Games we know you’ll like it.

Added Admin Menu

I have a friend who has a website (a game arcade site, and it’s powered by Arcadem Pro) who asked me to redesign his site. It is really tough to redesign something good especially great from their architecture (specifically coding structure, no offense meant), no wonder I can easily know which site uses the same arcade script just by looking at the generic layout design. Of course I wouldn’t want to dramatically edit all specific files on the site just to apply a single Mod, so I decided to make a subsystem for mods of my own (well I called it a “system” as I like it better than “subsystem”).

JCustom Mod System

It’s basically a bunch of files and folders that you add to your site. And by just opening a single page, you’ll be presented a user friendly way of installing it. After installation, a new menu will be available on the admin panel, yeah it’s that simple! It’s a mod that doesn’t ask you to modify your files manually.

The system is actually just complex container with quite a few built in improved features, all the power feature you would need will be from the plugins. Oh yeah, I’m developing the plugins myself and it’s all a natural for me to be excited about it. I really am learning a heck of cool stuffs with php and other web stuffs while developing all these. Plugins are installed without sweat, just upload and install from the admin panel.

Plugins

1. Ajax Favorite – add games into favorites without leaving/refreshing the page (ajax power)
2. Ajax Login - log in and out without having to refresh the page
3. Game Meta – store more information for your games
4. Game Publish Scheduler – by schedule publish your games automatically
5. Game Ratings – rate games, ajax way, in a whole new level
6. High Scores – integrates mochi bridge beautifully ajax style; also backward compatible
7. More Comment – not just have a single comment, have indefinite sub comment systems ajax style too
8. User Meta - store more information for your users

Screen shots

This system is in consideration of being for sale in public or for commission only same with the plugins separately or bundled or whatever.

v2 logo

I’ve had my current theme for more than half a year, and I’m currently working on the next version during leisure time. “But the current one is good, simple and plain” – Yes it is, but it lacks things that I didn’t knew yet when I first made this. Actually v1 is my first full WP template. So basically, the current theme (v1) doesn’t support wordpress widgets. Oh yes, widgets, also known as the “sidebar accessories” which are plugins that can be integrated into the sidebar.

So taking feature and content design into consideration, I decided to redesign my theme and catch up. And now presenting a sneak peak into the version changes. (also click on image below to enlarge)

v2 design

• I’ve redesigned the logo to be brighter and sharper.
• Kept the color scheme (I still like my colors) and some box styles yet made the design livelier.
• Sided with more personalized design than corporate look but still as sleek as it is.
• Widget support! And it’s not for sidebars only.
• More content/game/portfolio exposure.
• Maximized content width yet still support 1024×768 user screens.
• Removed the news section (from v1).

As of this post’s time, sliced it up into html/css then the next step is converting into a wordpress theme. Watch out, I’ll be uploading v2 in a week or three.

All Games All Free

I’ve been working with Max Stein a flash developer and also the owner of AllGamesAllFree.com, where he asked me to re-skin and improve his site. Keeping the dark theme before, the new design brings more life into the games and keeps a steady and enjoying site to explore. The game portal features a members area where a registered members (registering is free!) can upload their own flash games/animations, play other games, leave feedback/comment and more. After a few moments, the all new and improved site was just made live and is going even more successful.

AGAF Screenshot

AllGamesAllFree.com is a free online flash game portal with tons of awesome flash games, like ones I make.
This will be added to my portofolio sites developed.