This plugin allows users to easily create topics about games and fill them with content automatically.
Requires a free Giant Bomb API key which can be obtained here.
Features
- Users can add games to topics. After attaching a game, which can be done easily using a search with auto complete, the thread will show various information about it above the post.
- Works for PC, Xbox, PS4, switch or any other console game.
- The topic will display logo, screenshots, description text and various other information about the game.
- Discussed games can be shown in adjustable widgets which allow random, recently posted, most discussed and much more...
- Posting games can be restricted to certain forums.
- Game forums can show game content with the game logo above the topic list.
- Access rights to edit and post games.
- Posting content can also be allowed in clubs.
- API support to search, add and remove content programmatically.
How to Install
- Go to ACP > applications and upload the downloaded tar file.
- ThreadStarter: Core has to be installed for the ThreadStarter plugin to work!
- After installation a free Giant Bomb API key has to be added in the settings. The API key can be obtained here.
- It is recommended to enable 'Serve images from local server?' in the IPB settings to improve performance.
- Note: Only available in english. For multi language support have a look at ThreadStarter: Steam
- Note: The API has a rate limit, it is usually enough to attach at least 50 games per hour.
Demo
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What's New in Version 1.0.6 See changelog
Released
- ThreadStarter header is now longer shown in Forums where ThreadStarter plugins are diabled
- Fixed an exception when posts or topics with ThreadStarter content have been deleted
- Added error message in ACP when ThreadStarter plugins without ThreadStarter: Core have been installed
- Fixed broken Hide Titles widget setting
