Documentation Overview
A clean reference pack for the Card Battle Arena WordPress plugin. Use the page links for each documentation topic and the in-page anchors for quick jumps.
Overview
This documentation pack explains the Card Battle Arena WordPress plugin from the admin side: cards, systems, abilities, special skills, ultimates, story mode, script editing, settings, gameplay, backup, and licensing.
What this pack coversEverything an admin needs to configure, launch, back up, and maintain the arena.
LayoutResponsive documentation pages with anchors, cross-links, and a futuristic UI style.
Core areasCards, story mode, script editor, settings, special skills, ultimates, and backup.
Support flowUse these pages to onboard new admins and reduce support questions.
Use the top menu to jump between pages, and use the in-page buttons to move between the most relevant sections.
Quick Start
- Activate the plugin and open the Card Battle Arena admin menu.
- Configure the Settings page first so branding, battle rules, and display rules are ready.
- Add cards, abilities, special skills, ultimates, and story content.
- Use the Script Editor page to master the command syntax and write advanced scenes.
- Use Backup to export JSON before major edits or migrations.
- Publish the shortcodes onto pages or builders.
Shared hosting is supported.
Keep PHP memory, upload size, and execution time high enough for media-heavy battles and JSON imports.
System Requirements
The package readme declares WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. For a smoother admin experience, use a newer WordPress 6.x build and a modern PHP runtime.
| Area | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.0 or newer | Current stable 6.x release |
| PHP | 7.4 or newer | 8.1+ (8.2 / 8.3 preferred) |
| Server type | Shared hosting is fine if it supports file uploads and REST requests | Managed hosting or VPS for smoother imports and larger media files |
| Database | MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+ | Modern supported MySQL / MariaDB LTS |
| PHP memory_limit | 256M | 512M or higher |
| max_execution_time | 120 seconds | 300 seconds |
| upload_max_filesize | 64M | 128M or higher |
| post_max_size | 64M | 128M or higher |
| allow_url_fopen | Enabled | Enabled |
| cURL | Enabled | Enabled |
| HTTPS / uploads | Recommended | Strongly recommended for media URLs |
If you use shared hosting, make sure WordPress can save options, upload images, and process AJAX / REST requests without server timeouts.
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Documentation Map
Story contentSee Story Mode and Script Editor for narrative and command flow.
Battle rulesSee Settings, Gameplay, Abilities, Special Skills, and The Ultimate.
StorageSee Backup for JSON export and import safety.