vB Flash Player - Play Any Flash Game or Movie - Tetris, Pacman, Frogger, Minesweeper

[Erwin]

vB Flash Player 1.3 - Play Any Flash Game or Movie in vB!
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NOTE: This used to be my vB Tetris 1.2 hack. It's been improved to play any Flash game or movie.

Purpose:
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Install this hack ONCE and you can play any SWF game or movie totally integrated inside your forum! The name of the game or movie will be automatically shown in the page title, forum nav bar, and table heading! Just upload the SWF file to your forums directory and then use this URL (changing it to suit your forum directory):

http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=filename
"filename" being the name of the SWF file (without the .SWF) - the name must be exact (including the capitals or small letters)

You can even set the width and height or background color of the Flash movie or game using the URL command line and parameters.

http://www.your-forums.com/forums/flash.php?play=filename&w=1024&h=768&b=000000

Good for those of you who run your site at HIGH resolutions. :D If you don't enter the width or height parameters, the Flash game or movie will automatically default to 600 x 400. If you don't enter the background color, it will default to your forum page background color. Only registered members will be able to play the game or movie - unregistered users will get the "no permission" log-in page.

Installation
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EASY! Takes 1 minute. All you need to do is create 2 templates, and upload 1 file, and you're done. (No db queries to run, no php file edits! :) )

1) Create 2 templates with the text files included - just copy the contents of the text files into the templates with the same name:
flash
error_flash
2) Upload flash.php into your forum directory. The hack is finished! ;)

Then, to play any Flash SWF Game or Movie inside your forum:
1) Upload the SWF file to your forum directory.
2) Link to this URL (change it to suit your forums directory):
http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=filename
"filename" being the name of the SWF file (without the .SWF) - the name must be exact (including the capitals or small letters)

Parameters:
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play = name of SWF file (without the .swf extension - make sure the capitals and small letters are the same!)
w = width of Flash movie or game
h = height of Flash movie or game
b = background color of Flash movie or game (in hex WITHOUT the # - eg. 000000 for black or FFFFFF for white)

To use default width and height is 600 x 400, or default background color which is your forum background color -
http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=filename
"filename" being the name of the SWF file (without the .SWF) - the name must be exact (including the capitals or small letters)

To set your own width or height:
http://www.your-forums.com/forums/flash.php?play=filename&w=1024&h=768&b=000000

Tetris
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For example, with this hack I've included the Tetris SWF file that was included in my original tetris hack. This game is public domain. To let your members play good old-fashioned Tetris on your forums:

1) Upload tetris.swf to your forums directory (included in the zip file).
2) Link to this URL (change it to suit your forums directory):
http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=tetris
The Tetris Flash Game will play integrated into your forums. This works for any Flash game or Movie.

Flash Games Attachments:
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Snipers

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: snipers.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=287164)
A very cool FPS game.

Asteroids2000

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: asteroids2000.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=287366)
The classic Asteroids game now in 3-D.

Mars Massacre

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: mars3d.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=287727)
A 3-D with twin cannons to shoot spaceships.

Spaceship

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: spaceship.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=286579)
Spaceship shootemup with nice graphics.

Minesweeper

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: minesweeper.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=287157)
The classic windows game.

5Stones

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: 5stones.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=287159)
A classic Chinese board game.

Samurai Warrior

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: samurai.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=285379)
A fighting game that's quite high quality.

Flash Pacman

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: flashman.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=285378)
The classic!

Frogger

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: frogger.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=285525)
Another classic!

Galactic Warrior

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: warrior.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=285453)
A Space Invaders-like game.

Pong

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: pong.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=285359)
This is a very basic version.

Donkey Kong

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/10/8.gifAttachment: DonkeyKong.zip (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=329341)
The classic game!

Other Flash Games:
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Go here to download 27 other free Flash games that you can integrate into your site using this hack:

http://www.miniclip.com/experienced.htm

Just upload the SWF file into your forums directory, put the name into the URL and you and your members can play integrated Flash games in your forums! You can basically play ANY Flash game or even MOVIES! If you have any other cool Flash Games to share, or a link to a site with good Flash Games or Movies, just post in this thread! :)

Addons:
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1) Hellsatan's Game's Info and Listing
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42693

2) Demonslayer's DCR format addon
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42744

3) Lanigironu's flash gallery hack addon
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42674

To receive updates if there are bug fixes or upgrades to this hack, please click the "Install" link at the bottom of this thread.

The vB Flash Player ZIP File:
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[Erwin]

I've changed the screenshot to Snipers:

Very nice first-person-shooter game with nice graphics - just use your mouse to shoot the bad guys! It's the best game I've seen so far in Flash. You are a sniper with a machine gun shooting balaclava-clad terrorists.

Download the game in this post here:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?postid=287164#post287164

The game will be integrated into your forums with this hack, with your own header, footer and enclosed in a table, with the name of the game as the page title, table title and nav bar title.

Screenshot:

[Neo]

You are hardcore... I can see it now.. vb Tetris w/ Lesane store hack... I am goint to request that right now!!!!?!?!?!?

[Erwin]

LOL!

No, I'm not integrating this with Lesane's store hack, simply because I use Shinra's Points hack. :)

[[D]Vincent]

lol I would install this if I had use for it.

[Erwin]

:D

Yeah, it's a hack that's purely for the enjoyment of your members. You'd be surprised how many people out there love the game.

[John]

I'm integrating this with the store hack now for my own forum, if there's enough interest I'll release it.

[Erwin]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
I'm integrating this with the store hack now for my own forum, if there's enough interest I'll release it.

Go ahead, and make a lot of people happy! ;)

[John]

Already hit my first snag tho - for some reason, the tetris page loads, but the flash in the middle keeps on loading. But nothing ever comes up :(

[[D]Vincent]

Just don't say you coded it if you're using his XD
I might install it later, but right now I'm trying to cut down on hacks ^^

[John]

Originally posted by [D]Vincent
Just don't say you coded it if you're using his XD
I might install it later, but right now I'm trying to cut down on hacks ^^

You're talking to me?

Edit: Fixed the above "non display" problem, simply got rid of the ../ before tetris.swf in the tetris template.

[John]

Ok, I've actually got the original source for the tetris flash file, I'm going to make see how it works, and add a few things - like a leaderboard :)

[[D]Vincent]

Vincent]:rolleyes: I'm talking to the headless horseman.

[Odil]

Hi

I installed this great and fun game in my forum and it works great and all. The only problem is with whos online, unkown location shows up with the tetris link. Is there any way to fix this monor problem?

Thanks for the great game!

Odil

[NexDog]

Can this hack know who's playing and create stats etc? Now that would be cool. :)

[[D]Vincent]

Vincent]Originally posted by Odil
Hi

I installed this great and fun game in my forum and it works great and all. The only problem is with whos online, unkown location shows up with the tetris link. Is there any way to fix this monor problem?

Thanks for the great game!

Odil
Open online.php
Find:
case 'index':
$userinfo[where] = "$bbtitle <a href='index.php?s=$session[sessionhash]'>Main Index</a>";
break;
Add under that:
case 'tetris':
$userinfo[where] = "Playing <a href='tetris.php?s=$session[sessionhash]'>Tetris</a>";
break;

That should work for the who's online problem.

[Odil]

Originally posted by [D]Vincent

Open online.php
Find:
case 'index':
$userinfo[where] = "$bbtitle <a href='index.php?s=$session[sessionhash]'>Main Index</a>";
break;
Add under that:
case 'tetris':
$userinfo[where] = "Playing <a href='tetris.php?s=$session[sessionhash]'>Tetris</a>";
break;

That should work for the who's online problem.

Excellent, thank you! I should have figured it would be that easy, I was adding a hack earlier where I changed just this stuff on the online.php

Thanks!

Odil

[Odil]

Originally posted by Odil


Excellent, thank you! I should have figured it would be that easy, I was adding a hack earlier where I changed just this stuff on the online.php

Thanks!

Odil

I take that back, it still shows unknown location. I double checked to see that I copied and placed it exactly as shown. No luck.

Odil

[[D]Vincent]

Let me check again then.

[John]

lol! "I take that back"

:D

[Neo]

HAHAHAHAHAH why does every hack have to be integrated with the Lesane store hack??? I sware user options and getting smaller and smaller....

[[D]Vincent]

Vincent]Okay try this also.
Do what I said before and then also find:
case 'index.php':
$userinfo[activity] = 'index';
break;
And add under it:
case 'tetris.php':
$userinfo[activity] = 'tetris';
break;

That should work if not I'll look again lol.

[[D]Vincent]

I guess everyone likes to make thier members work for the good stuff XD or else get paid for stupid things.

[Neo]

Originally posted by [D]Vincent
I guess everyone likes to make thier members work for the good stuff XD or else get paid for stupid things.
I am seriously going to make a hack addon for Lesanes store that makes users pay to post. I wonder who many people will install it :banana:


I think this hac shoul dbe updated so its Doctor Mario Tetris :D

[proxyMX]

great! where do i get vbportal?

[John]

I'm not sure if that Tetris flash file is free from copyright - if it's not, it means I'm not going to be able to release it... :s

[[D]Vincent]

Vincent]if you made it to whereyou could make them pay to go to a certain forum i would install it :D
i hate having to use the on-screen keyboard >_<

[afterlab]

Nothing is better than the old school, Tetris. Thanks for the hack, bro.

[Schorsch]

thanks Erwin, I'll install this when I'm at home :)

cu
Schorsch

[scottct1]

Installed it, my users are already raving about it. :)

Now only if it kept the high score instead of it reseting each time. :)

[Schorsch]

I have a question:

is there a possibility that someone can code a little highscore list ? that would be a great incentive for the users !

[afterlab]

Wouldn't be too hard to do, just code the scores into the database.

[John]

But first you have to get the Flash file to throw out the variable, pass it to another page for processing, and award new members on the leaderboard with some extra points.

I'm integrating it now, coming along nicely!

[John]

Rough pictures without a style, I'm completely redeveloping my forums so I'm getting the code done first.

Integration progress so far (with "nuggets" being the form of currency on the forums):

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Rough pictures without a style, I'm completely redeveloping my forums so I'm getting the code done first.

Integration progress so far:

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/1.gif

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/2.gif

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/3.gif

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/4.gif

Will you release that hack addon?

Also I m not that skill with PHP yet but I agree with above about add the high score so how? Erwin, I wonder can you do that?

thanks

[Mr_P]

what can we say - looking better all time (hope you do release it for those of us who aint into programming

Also as a sideline i cant get my tetris to load on the website its just has a white screen and blue counts up and thats it

But if i use the swf in IE on its own it works fine ?

any ideas anyone

[John]

The high score thing is easy - just pass the variable from Flash to another page, and put the fields into the database. Might be something to put on the front page - "Tetris Highest Score: $score ($username)"

If enough people want it, I'll release my store addon code - after it's finished of course :D

[John]

Originally posted by Mr_P
what can we say - looking better all time (hope you do release it for those of us who aint into programming

Also as a sideline i cant get my tetris to load on the website its just has a white screen and blue counts up and thats it

But if i use the swf in IE on its own it works fine ?

any ideas anyone

I had this problem -

Open your "tetris" template:

Find the two instances of:
#########################
../tetris.swf
#########################

And REPLACE both of them with:
#########################
tetris.swf
#########################

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
The high score thing is easy - just pass the variable from Flash to another page, and put the fields into the database. Might be something to put on the front page - "Tetris Highest Score: $score ($username)"

If enough people want it, I'll release my store addon code - after it's finished of course :D

great, I want it! however ok which kind of variable to get that kind of high score feature and field for mysql? ahh I wish I spend lots time on PHP so I can undy this foreign instruction...

[John]

I'm not a Flash Actionscript expert :( - so I'm learning it now!

I'll explain once I've got a better grasp of it

[Mr_P]

removing them did`nt work

I can preview the tetris template in admin cp and it plays the game there (using fireflys preview template hack) but when i got to forums/tetris.php it just dont load at all

[Mr_P]

sorted maybe id better wake up now cheers m8

[John]

Lol, no worries :D

[Schorsch]

:banana: I want a highscore list :banana:

who is a good coder and can add this feature ? :nervous:

[John]

Originally posted by Schorsch
:banana: I want a highscore list :banana:

who is a good coder and can add this feature ? :nervous:

Read the thread :| ;)

[michealo]

yeah, worked fine after remocing the ../

a leaderboard would be the coolest thing for this

thanks

[proxyMX]

Im offering this feature as a "Bonus" to all my users. I dont see why they should post and refer for everything.

[John]

I'm not doing this as a "pay and play" system, you pay to win more points if you get on the leaderboard. You can always make it really cheap to play...

[joeboo]

oh ho! this hack is sweet! i got to install this.. i would integrate it with Lesane's store hack, but meh.. now everything has a freakin price.. lol

[Erwin]

Originally posted by michealo
yeah, worked fine after remocing the ../

a leaderboard would be the coolest thing for this

thanks

Oops!

I've updated the ZIP file to version 1.1 - to fix this minor bug.

For those who have installed vB Tetris 1.0, just do this:

In the "tetris" template:

Find:



../tetris.swf



It occurs twice. REPLACE with:



$bburl/tetris.swf



This will ensure that the Tetris game will work no matter where you link to it from.

I've updated the ZIP file - if you download version 1.1 you'll be fine! :)

Glad people are enjoying this. As for copyright - the game was a free addon for vBPortal, so I assume it is in the public domain.

[Erwin]

Like I said in the first post, I "ported" this over from a vBPortal add-on - I'm not responsible for coding the actual Flash game itself - I've left all the credits in the actual game to the original programmer. :) All I did was make it work for vB. As it was free with the vBPortal addon, I assume the same applies to vB.

[John]

Glad it's public domain, I've already hacked it to pieces!

In order to do the leaderboard system, I'm going to need to redistribute a new flash file. I'll try to make some improvements, as long as you're sure that it's legal.

[zootsuit]

Awesome hack, Erwin! Thank you! :D


Originally posted by JohnWarwick
I'm integrating this with the store hack now for my own forum, if there's enough interest I'll release it.

If it counts, I'm interested!!! ;)

[kenny@ecn]

Hey guys, installed the hack on my board:

http://www.exoticcarforums.com/tetris.php?s=

Looks great, but I would like to modify the SWF file a little bit- change the style of the font/lettering to match my board- maybe add a "featured at ExoticCarForums.com" image. How do I do this?

Any help?

Also, I would love to have a high scores board. I think someone should do a step by step installation of that for dumbies like me :)

[John]

Do you have Flash Kenny?

Just in case anyone was wondering, the Flash is under GPL :D

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Do you have Flash Kenny?

Just in case anyone was wondering, the Flash is under GPL :D



What is GPL? And yes, I have Flash. Not proficient at all with it :(.

[John]

General Public Licence - it means we can edit it all we want :)

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
General Public Licence - it means we can edit it all we want :)


Any advice into how to edit it in flash?

[Erwin]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Glad it's public domain, I've already hacked it to pieces!

In order to do the leaderboard system, I'm going to need to redistribute a new flash file.

Please do share your improvements here. :)

[John]

Well, so far:

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/tetris.swf


Take into account that it's not fullscreened when embedded in the page, and looks a lot better. Also: it displays the username of the person playing it and the amount of points they have, you won't see that because it's not in the page!

Edit: To see it with the fields filled in:

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/tetris.swf?username=vBulletin.org%20visitor&left=50

Also, the logo is supposed to be pixelated. It doesn't look that bad when it's smaller!

[kenny@ecn]

Was it real hard to mod that board the tetris the way you did? I really don't even know where to start, if you would just give me some direction :)

[John]

Well, it was a lot of messing about. The biggest problem for me is that all of the code is in Italian (I think), it makes it impossible to do anything quickly.

I'm going to try to clean up the file and redistribute it - it should make things easier for everyone out there wanting to edit the whole thing!

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick


I'm going to try to clean up the file and redistribute it - it should make things easier for everyone out there wanting to edit the whole thing!


GREAT!!!! Thank you soo very much. Keep me posted :)

[Erwin]

Did you manage to integrate the top scores into the mysql database? It won't be that easy...

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by Erwin
Did you manage to integrate the top scores into the mysql database? It won't be that easy...


Nope, not at all... I didn't even get the username of the person who is logged in into it...

[John]

YES!!!

You know when you've been coding for hours, and suddenly you make a breakthrough? - that just happened to me!!

Here's how far I've got:

1. Added the "Play Tetris" action to the store.
2. Clicking on the "Play" button takes you to the next page, where it tells you that it'll cost a certain number of points per play.
3. The tetris page then loads up, checks to see if you're a valid member and have enough points, and then decucts the right number of points from the member's account.
4. The tetris Flash file loads, it shows the username of the member who's playing, and how many points they have.
5. When at the end of the game, it goes to another page where it records the username, userid, the current number of points, and their highscore to the database.

I love vB :)

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
YES!!!

You know when you've been coding for hours, and suddenly you make a breakthrough? - that just happened to me!!

Here's how far I've got:

1. Added the "Play Tetris" action to the store.
2. Clicking on the "Play" button takes you to the next page, where it tells you that it'll cost a certain number of points per play.
3. The tetris page then loads up, checks to see if you're a valid member and have enough points, and then decucts the right number of points from the member's account.
4. The tetris Flash file loads, it shows the username of the member who's playing, and how many points they have.
5. When at the end of the game, it goes to another page where it records the username, userid, the current number of points, and their highscore to the database.

I love vB :)

wow..fast work

[John]

I aim to please :D

[zootsuit]

Wow, that is fast! :)

[John]

Is it?! I've been doing it all afternoon!

[zootsuit]

hehe, Yes, it is...even for someone who has oodles of experience.

[Erwin]

Do you mind sharing the php file that records the user's high score? :) With your permission, I will add it to the original hack.

[John]

I'm currently working on integrating it with the store hack, the code that records is intermingled with store stuff.

The fact that it redirects to a completely different page at the end of the game will annoy users, as if they want to start a new game they'll have to reload the page. So, after I've finished the store addon, I'll redo the code and pass it onto you so you can update the hack. You'd also have to redistribute the new flash file I've made, it's a lot cleaner and it passes the variables along.

[Erwin]

:) Sounds good.

I really don't use the Lesane store hack, so I may have to remove that section... I'll just post 2 versions, one integrated with the store hack, one without.

[Velocd]

This hack looks pro, although I'm not exactly crazy about Tetris, I may look for another flash game and try to integrate it with the concepts and ideas mentioned in this thread.

[John]

It's more of an addon for the store rather than this hack, and it's quite big - so I'll post it as a seperate hack (giving all credit to all 4 authors of course!)

Just curious, which is better? Should I have the "High Score" box in the Flash file showing the highest score that the user has obtained, or the highest score that any member has obtained?

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick

Just curious, which is better? Should I have the "High Score" box in the Flash file showing the highest score that the user has obtained, or the highest score that any member has obtained?

Have both...


Can we impliment this 'high score' box without doing the store hack?

[John]

After I do the store hack version, I'm going to do the non store hack version :)

[Erwin]

I am only interested in having the high score bit... :) If you can PM me how you did it, it would be good.

[Erwin]

Lesane's store hack has a lot to answer for... LOL!

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by Erwin
I am only interested in having the high score bit... :) If you can PM me how you did it, it would be good.




Same here...

And how to customize it.

[John]

You need to edit the Flash, add an action in Frame 5 where it says

gotoandplay("fine");

You need to add:

getURL("phpfile.php", "_self", "POST")

- Where phpfile.php is a file where you add code to process variables and up them to the db.

If you do this, it'll automatically generate a variable on the page you're pointing to entitled: "$punteggio" (told you it was italian!), and you can put that into the db.

Alternatively you could wait for me to do it, I won't be long...

[Erwin]

Originally posted by kenny@ecn

And how to customize it.

To customize the actual game, just use a Flash editor, like Macromedia's Flash, or Swish. You cannot do it through vB.

[Erwin]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
You need to edit the Flash, add an action in Frame 5 where it says

gotoandplay("fine");

You need to add:

getURL("phpfile.php", "_self", "POST")

- Where phpfile.php is a file where you add code to process variables and up them to the db.

If you do this, it'll automatically generate a variable on the page you're pointing to entitled: "$punteggio" (told you it was italian!), and you can put that into the db.


Alternatively you could wait for me to do it, I won't be long...

I'm at work, so I don't have access to a Flash editor, so I'll just wait till you've done it. PM me the updated Flash file and php file WITHOUT the Lesane store hack addon, and I will update my hack. :)

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick

Alternatively you could wait for me to do it, I won't be long...



Yeah, I think I will do that :)

[John]

Originally posted by Erwin

WITHOUT the Lesane store hack addon

Alright, calm down! ;) - you really don't like the store hack do you?!

I literally had to spend ALL day yesterday correcting the spelling mistakes in it, and removing some of the filth. You wouldn't believe some of the things Lesane has included in that code.

Download the store hack, and search for "ilove" in store.php - it's really not funny when you're setting up a board for a client...

[Erwin]

Lesane?... filth?... surely those 2 words don't go together... ;)

[dadymac]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick


Alright, calm down! ;) - you really don't like the store hack do you?!

I literally had to spend ALL day yesterday correcting the spelling mistakes in it, and removing some of the filth. You wouldn't believe some of the things Lesane has included in that code.

Download the store hack, and search for "ilove" in store.php - it's really not funny when you're setting up a board for a client...

hehe, i know exactly what you are tlaking about, made me go "whoa" the first time i saw it.

[John]

Still, when you're making hacks for other people to use, you'd at least keep it clean. :|

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick


I literally had to spend ALL day yesterday correcting the spelling mistakes in it, and removing some of the filth. You wouldn't believe some of the things Lesane has included in that code.

Download the store hack, and search for "ilove" in store.php - it's really not funny when you're setting up a board for a client...

OMG! I decide to look up and .... I aint realize... wow

[Neo]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick


Alright, calm down! ;) - you really don't like the store hack do you?!

I literally had to spend ALL day yesterday correcting the spelling mistakes in it, and removing some of the filth. You wouldn't believe some of the things Lesane has included in that code.

Download the store hack, and search for "ilove" in store.php - it's really not funny when you're setting up a board for a client...

LOL Damn thats really sucks g ><

[Erwin]

We know what he loves! :)

[Neo]

I am sure he does love spending hours editing spelling errors :)

[John]

I spent about 3 hours on the files, haven't even started editing the templates yet :@

[Brad]

LOL i noticed that myself. even tho it sould be removed i LOVE it when hackers add stuff like that to files.

[Erwin]

One thing I don't understand with this fascination for integrating vB Tetris with the Store Hack - why?

Why would you charge members for playing Tetris? Wouldn't this discourage your members from playing it at all, since they would rather use the points for something more valuable?

[John]

It's like a slot machine - put points in, get many many many points out :)

[zootsuit]

@ Erwin, naw...keeps them on their toes. ;)

...and as for Lesane and loving certain <ahem> things LOL
I honestly found it kinda funny...

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by Erwin
One thing I don't understand with this fascination for integrating vB Tetris with the Store Hack - why?

Why would you charge members for playing Tetris? Wouldn't this discourage your members from playing it at all, since they would rather use the points for something more valuable?

Or give them a week or month of content with lots of points to win like 1,000 to 10,000 points or something small prize to make them to spend more time with tetris to win the prize. I doubt that it will discourage our members though if we add that.

[Schorsch]

I just want a simple highscore list, no store hack integration :bunny: :banana: when do u think u are ready with this ?

Thanks :)

Schorsch

P.S. I get hooked on this damn tetris ;)

[Erwin]

What are your high scores so far? :D

[John]

That's the problem, as soon as I test a change I've made I start playing Tetris again!

[Schorsch]

Originally posted by Erwin
What are your high scores so far? :D

39617 points, I still need some practice ;)

[John]

Yeah, 39617 sucks ;)

[Velocd]

One thing I don't understand with this fascination for integrating vB Tetris with the Store Hack - why?

I think every end-user-options hack that has ever came out post Lesane's Store there have been people wanting an integration :p

Power to the people! Or in this case, those with more posts :p

[Schorsch]

hey @JohnWarwick, do u think u still get this highscore list working today ? I'm just asking, because when u still make it today I'm waiting with installing the hack.

cu
Schorsch

[Erwin]

Patience... he's got a life too!

[zootsuit]

lol, calm down there, Schorsch. ;)

He'll be done when he's done. :)

[John]

Erm.. it's 3.53am here, and I'm kind of tired.

Can I get some sleep? I'll get cracking with it tomorrow...

[Erwin]

Go get some sleep! People can install this version first - makes no difference as there is no file edit at all - so upgrading would not be difficult. It'll just be uploading new files. For the top scores you don't need to change the template actually. Just the tetris.swf file, and adding another php file to insert the top score into the database. :)

[Erwin]

I'd try to do it myself, but (a) I'm at work (b) John has done it. No point doubling up on work. :)

[Schorsch]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Erm.. it's 3.53am here, and I'm kind of tired.

Can I get some sleep? I'll get cracking with it tomorrow...

what ?? u go to bed so early :cheeky: u aren't allowed to go to bed now, u have to finish this hack !1 ;) *g* just kidding :) ok have a good night, sleep well and I'll see u all tomorrow

[[D]Vincent]

Well this thread got popular fast. The sad part is that it's mainly everyone asking for something :ermm:

[John]

What do you reckon? Should we add only high scores to the database, or all scores?

If we recorded all scores to the db, it'll use up a little more space - but it would make for some more interesting stats.

[[D]Vincent]

Well you could make to where it only saves each user's top score and then display the top 10 somewhere.

And also display the top score of the user in his profile.

[Erwin]

Originally posted by [D]Vincent
Well you could make to where it only saves each user's top score and then display the top 10 somewhere.

And also display the top score of the user in his profile.

That sounds good.

A top 10 or Top 5 list would be enough really. Just save the user's top score, and then do DESC LIMIT query to get the top scores.

[John]

I know, but it's tempting to save all scores to a new table - that way we can have averages, and stuff :D

A mean, it's only 10 characters per score - how can you resist?!

[Erwin]

John, if the Store Hack integration is keeping you up, just finish up the Top Score part without the store hack first for those who don't want to use it with the store hack. :) Then go to sleep...

[[D]Vincent]

Weren't you going to sleep?

[John]

Yeah, I'm going! Just finishing off a loose end :)

Edit: By the way, I think I'm going to go with a new table option - mainly because I want to use it in preparation for a big hack I'm doing. You'll see.... ;)

[Schorsch]

@Erwin:

it doesn't work! please look here (http://www.fetter-esel.com/vB/tetris.php).
to see it u can use my testaccount: user/pass: testman

it's loading and loading and loading...but simply nothing happens :(

When I call the tetris.swf file (http://www.fetter-esel.com/vB/tetris.swf) directly it works.

What's wrong ?

Thanks,
Schorsch

[Erwin]

Originally posted by Schorsch
@Erwin:

it doesn't work! please look here (http://www.fetter-esel.com/vB/tetris.php).
to see it u can use my testaccount: user/pass: testman

it's loading and loading and loading...but simply nothing happens :(

When I call the tetris.swf file (http://www.fetter-esel.com/vB/tetris.swf) directly it works.

What's wrong ?

Thanks,
Schorsch


You have obviously installed Version 1.0 - that has a path bug. :)

Read the FIRST post on how to fix this bug - or download Version 1.1. of the hack. :)

[Erwin]

Trust me - the hack works! :)

[Schorsch]

I certainly installed v1.1, this one (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?s=&postid=283884)!

nevertheless it's not loading :(

heeelp please.

Schorsch

[E]

i just installed, 1.1 will only work on my forum with the swf

the php is just a blank screen, any suggestions? I done this and it was easy, but the php will just not show up.

www.fiendworld.com/forum/tetris.php

[NexDog]

Got my greedy eyes on this one for sure. This could bring on a whole new generation of hacks. :)

[Erwin]

My mistake!!! :p

In "tetris" template:

FIND:



<PARAM NAME=movie VALUE=$bburl/tetris.swf">



REPLACE with:



<PARAM NAME=movie VALUE="$bburl/tetris.swf">



I left a " out near the end of the original line.

I will update the ZIP file now... Sorry!!!

[Erwin]

The latest version is 1.2 - I have updated the ZIP file - make sure you clear your cache before downloading the newest version.

The bug fixes are all listed in the 1st post. If you've installed an earlier version and it doesn't work, just follow the instructions to fix it! :)

Sorry about the mistakes - should be fixed now.

[E]

thx

[Schorsch]

Thank you very much Erwin, works fine now :)

regards,
Schorsch

[John]

lol Erwin, amateur mistake there ;)

[GeOrGe]

Hy,

could somebody make a Toplist for this game?
My user like this hack

[John]

Originally posted by GeOrGe
Hy,

could somebody make a Toplist for this game?
My user like this hack

Read the thread

[Erwin]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
lol Erwin, amateur mistake there ;)

How embarassing! :p

It works now!

[GeOrGe]

There are 9 Pages, would you give me a Link? Please

[John]

Well, it's kind of an ongoing topic, basically I'm coding a toplist now.

[GeOrGe]

How long do you need for that?

[John]

I'm doing it now. Sheesh!

[NexDog]

Stop posting and get on with it. :D

J/K

[GeOrGe]

Oki, would be cool if U writh me an PM

Thx GeOrGe

[John]

You want me to PM you when it's finished? (That's a question, not an offer)

[GeOrGe]

I wroth it would be cool if you do it ;)

[Erwin]

GeOrGe - just refer to the first post of this thread for updates and bug fixes. I will link to interesting posts in this thread. Always refer to the first post.

If you want to get a PM when an update happens, click on the "Install this Hack" at the bottom of this thread - I always PM hack updates to people who have installed the hack. :)

[Kars10]

Hello erwin!!
First of all thankx for sharing with us.
Now i installed it and it works great. I read this Thread here and some people (you too) speak about design the Flash-Movie.
But i don?t understand how i can design a *.swf File. I need the *.fla File.
How can i get it? :confused:

* Minifreunde klicks installed!!

[Schorsch]

Originally posted by Minifreunde
[...]speak about design the Flash-Movie.
But i don?t understand how i can design a *.swf File. I need the *.fla File.
How can i get it? [...]

yeah I wanna know that too! I tried it with Swish 2.0 but the program always breakups when I wanna open the swf file :(

[John]

Enjoy :)

[John]

By the way, for those of you without Flash, I'm going to be releasing a version of the SWF that's a lot better than the original along with my addons...

[Schorsch]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Enjoy :)

I'm sorry but what is a *.fla file ???

[John]

It's the original version of the .swf file, - because it's not the exported movie it means you can make changes to it.

If you don't know what it is, the chances are that you can't use it :)

[Schorsch]

how do I open a fla file ?? macromedia flash mx ?

[John]

Yes, or Flash 5 - you have to make sure you export the movie as Flash 5, and not 6 - otherwise the code doesn't work.

[Keyser S?ze]

how about a upgrade to display "top score" by someone

[Kars10]

@ John Warwick, can you please release your Top-List-Thing??
My Users love the Tetris, but its in is purest Form. A Tetris Contest would be much greater. I mean, a table where you store the Level-Information, the name....
I don´t know exactly what to do when mysql and flash comes together....

[Kars10]

@ Sorry, now i opend the *.fla, but all actions are in italic....
I don?t think i can do that. Ok, the colors are not the Problem, but the scores....hell!!
@John, can you release youre version of the tetris....(*.swf maybe)?? ;)

[DestyNova]

JohnW

wow they have been demand your works lately..

everyone, JohnW been stated again and again, he will provide the top list, store addon hack, etc.. whenever he is done with hack and Erwin will update the hack so pls leave JohnW alone for while so that he can deal with his works instead of dealing with some of us.

Thanks

[John]

lol, thanks Desty!

I'm feeling the pressure of blood thirsty vB licence owners :eek: I've just finished the store hack leaderboard, looking good. Teaser screenshots coming shortly...

[Sadie Frost]

Oh, you tease you! :) Thanks for doing that for us John!

Originally posted by IceMalee
how about a upgrade to display "top score" by someone

Someone posted how to display it somewhere in the thread (I think it's near the beginning - if I find it I'll edit my post with the link). I could only get it to display on the forumhome, not on the actual Tetris page, but then again I am not very good with php. :)

[John]

My non store hack will explain how to the high score to the front page :)

[Schorsch]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
My non store hack will explain how to the high score to the front page :)

can u also integrate the highscore directly in the game ?

[John]

Originally posted by Schorsch


can u also integrate the highscore directly in the game ?

Yes.

[John]

Anything else? please, if you have ideas put them forward - althought the chances are I've included them, I might miss something...

[Mr_P]

just a quick one - know that i like many are awaiting the outcome of this hack so best of luck m8

:)

[DarkDraco07]

yes!

[Schorsch]

one negativ fact: this tetris game has only 10 levels :dead: :(

are there any other flash tetris games with more levels ??

[John]

What happens when you complete the game?

[Schorsch]

I didn't, but many of my members, they say after finishing level 10 it simply says Game Over

[John]

There's my next hack then :)

[Erwin]

Originally posted by Schorsch
I didn't, but many of my members, they say after finishing level 10 it simply says Game Over

You have demanding members. :)

[John]

Here's a rough cut of things so far...

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

Edit: That isn't the final "New!" icon ;)

[kenny@ecn]

Looking good!

[DanIAm]

Hello,

I am having a tad trouble in which upon researching I did not see anyone else claiming to have the same problem. I installed the hack as instructed to do so, however when going to the link placed on my board it takes me to the intergrated tetris.php page, I see where it should be, but the box is empty. There is no game and the page remains on 'opening page tetris.php' as seen in the status bar. What did I do wrong?

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Here's a rough cut of things so far...

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/5.gif

Edit: That isn't the final "New!" icon ;)

Look good! :thumbup:

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by Schorsch
one negativ fact: this tetris game has only 10 levels :dead: :(

are there any other flash tetris games with more levels ??

Never mind, I aint realize that JohnW already attach .fla :P

[John]

I've posted it earlier on in this thread...

[morrow]

I love it. I added it as one of my forums.

I'm wondering, is this software customizable? For instance, when a row clears, it takes some time for the row to fade, any way to speed that up? If not, no biggy.

Thanks for the great hack.

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
I've posted it earlier on in this thread...

Yeah I realize that, I did not have any sleep last night. Sorry :)

[Erwin]

Originally posted by DanIAm
Hello,

I am having a tad trouble in which upon researching I did not see anyone else claiming to have the same problem. I installed the hack as instructed to do so, however when going to the link placed on my board it takes me to the intergrated tetris.php page, I see where it should be, but the box is empty. There is no game and the page remains on 'opening page tetris.php' as seen in the status bar. What did I do wrong?

Make sure you've downloaded Version 1.2, not 1.0 or 1.1 - check your "tetris" template - make sure the path to tetris.swf is correct (there are 2 occurrences of tetris.swf in that template). The correct path is "$bburl/tetris.swf". Make sure you have uploaded the tetris.swf file into your forums directory.

[Erwin]

Originally posted by morrow
I love it. I added it as one of my forums.

I'm wondering, is this software customizable? For instance, when a row clears, it takes some time for the row to fade, any way to speed that up? If not, no biggy.


Thanks for the great hack.

I have it as a sub-forum under my Games Forum. :)

As for customizing the game itself, the game I've been told is under GPL (General Public License) so it's in public domain - you can customize it with a Flash editor all you want.

[John]

Read the actions under Frame 5, it has all the licence information there :)

[John]

Ok, check out latest progress to the Flash file...

1. It checks the highest score and puts it in that little box :D
2. It displays the username and amount of points in the bottom right hand corner

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/6.gif

[kenny@ecn]

Damn it John, stop teasing us!!! lol, release how to do it :)

[John]

I've said how to do it before, but it's not a simple task :(

I've nearly finished now, but I can't decide why to put under the "Icons and Stuff" header. (That's a temp header by the way!)

Any ideas?

[kenny@ecn]

<a href="http://www.exoticcarforums.com/tetris.php?s=" target="_blank">http://www.exoticcarforums.com/tetris.php?s=</a>

Thats my customized Tetris. My graphics guy hasn't touched it yet, but it does its job. I want to change the graphics, but don't know how. (For instance, the "Start" button and the "GAME OVER" and "Pause").

[John]

Ok, in the large gap in the middle I've decided that it'd be good if users could leave comment on their score. So, if they get a score of 100,000, a user could leave the comment "Ha ha! I rule, you all suck!"

After they've finished their game of Tetris, they get the chance to enter their comment:

http://www.eovie.co.uk/pics/7.gif

More screens soon...

[DestyNova]

Nice! :)

[John]

I'm not looking forward to writing the install text for this...! :D

[Mr_P]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
I'm not looking forward to writing the install text for this...! :D

Shame as im looking forward to installin it :)

[DanIAm]

Originally posted by Erwin


Make sure you've downloaded Version 1.2, not 1.0 or 1.1 - check your "tetris" template - make sure the path to tetris.swf is correct (there are 2 occurrences of tetris.swf in that template). The correct path is "$bburl/tetris.swf". Make sure you have uploaded the tetris.swf file into your forums directory.

Thank you for the help...
Although, I am 100% confident that I have installed this hack correctly. I have gonbe back and double checked what you have suggested. However still, when I try to pull up the game at:

http://www.mentalmingle.com/forums/tetris.php

it says the page remains on 'opening page tetris.php' as seen in the status bar????????

[John]

lol, I'm not using any of the original code at the moment!

[John]

Originally posted by DanIAm


Thank you for the help...
Although, I am 100% confident that I have installed this hack correctly. I have gonbe back and double checked what you have suggested. However still, when I try to pull up the game at:

http://www.mentalmingle.com/forums/tetris.php

it says the page remains on 'opening page tetris.php' as seen in the status bar????????

Can't see it, I'd have to register to view the forum. And I can't be bothered to do that... :)

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
lol, I'm not using any of the original code at the moment!

:surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

[Mr_P]

Originally posted by DanIAm


Thank you for the help...
Although, I am 100% confident that I have installed this hack correctly. I have gonbe back and double checked what you have suggested. However still, when I try to pull up the game at:

http://www.mentalmingle.com/forums/tetris.php

it says the page remains on 'opening page tetris.php' as seen in the status bar????????

open up your tetris template and find following and mine works so see what is different

<PARAM NAME=movie VALUE="tetris.swf"> <PARAM NAME=quality VALUE=high> <PARAM NAME=bgcolor VALUE={pagebgcolor}> <EMBED src="tetris.swf" quality=high width=550 height=600 bgcolor={pagebgcolor} TYPE="application/x-shockwave-flash"

Example :

VALUE="tetris.swf
EMBED src="tetris.swf

[BigJohnson]

This is amazing. I really cannot wait for this great addon. If i come up with some music for this game like OLD SCHOOL TETRIS musci from the old games would u like to add that in? There could be an on and off button for the music or something. I think that would be some hot addon for this sucka. If I come up witht he music and you thinkit is a good idea tell me your email address John so i can email you it. I really think that would be pretty hot.

[Mr_P]

music from tetris on the c64 was the best in fact why not have a few tunes - throw action biker in as well ( i hated that tune as it stayed in me head all day LOL)

[Erwin]

Wow, John, you've spent a lot of time adding stuff onto this hack! :) This is what this forum is about - people building on top of each others hack, improving one another's forums together.

[John]

A month or two back I didn't know the slightest thing about php, and now I'm coding all day!

This is going to be one hell of a hack ;) (Still dreading typing out the instructions!)

[John]

Ok, time for another update.

The Store Addon Version of this hack is very close to completion, only a few minor bugs and details to finish off. The Tetris only version shouldn't be too hard to adapt, so I can get that done fairly quickly afterwards.

The comments system is working properly, and it's good ;)

[BigJohnson]

I like the tetris 2 song you have John I would love it if you could add that. I would love you. lol. Well not liek that hahaha. add that if you can. That would be so so so hott. I really cannot wait for this hack to be done. Keep up the great work and keep us informed because I want to be one of the first ones to install this bad boy. Thanks again.

[John]

Originally posted by BigJohnson
I like the tetris 2 song you have John I would love it if you could add that. I would love you. lol. Well not liek that hahaha. add that if you can. That would be so so so hott. I really cannot wait for this hack to be done. Keep up the great work and keep us informed because I want to be one of the first ones to install this bad boy. Thanks again.

The biggest problem is that you can't import MIDI files into Flash, if I tried an mp3 it'd take ages to load. I have an idea tho...

By the way, are you waiting for the Store version or the standard version?

[BigJohnson]

I am most definatley waiting for the store version. I really can't wait till that one is released. I am not to interested in the other version but is appreciated that you care about other members that want it as well.

I really just cannot wait for the store one. I love the idea of it. My memebrs would love this feature so much.

[hypedave]

im going to install this now!!!!!

[hypedave]

is there to have it to save highest scores

[John]

Originally posted by hypedave
is there to have it to save highest scores

I'm not even going to answer that :p

Edit: Finished Store Addon :)
Edit 2: Finished Non-Store version! :)

Finished!

[Erwin]

Updated my hack - totally improved it and changed it into a Flash Game and Movie Player!!! :)

This hack can now play ANY Flash movie or game.

It is now called the vB Flash Player - Play Any Flash Game or Movie in vB (including Tetris!)

Go to the first post to download the updated ZIP.

All you need to do is create 2 templates, and upload 1 file, and you're done.

Then, to play any Flash SWF Game or Movie inside your forum:

1) Upload the SWF file to your forum directory.

2) Link to this URL:

http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=xxxx

xxxx being the name of the SWF file (without the .SWF) - the name must be exact (including the capitals or small letters)


For example, with this hack I've included the Tetris SWF file that was included in my original tetris hack - I realize that with some modification of that hack, you can play ANY SWF file without need for making new templates or php files.

So if you upload tetris.swf to your forums directly, you link to this URL:

http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=tetris

The Tetris Flash Game will play integrated into your forums.

This works for any Flash game or Movie. Just put the name of the file without the .swf extension, and your forum will play the game or movie!

If you have installed my old tetris hack, just delete the tetris.php and "tetris" template, and install this hack, which is better and lets you play other Flash games AND MOVIES too!

Enjoy!

[John]

Nice :) - the problem is that most of the Flash games I find are copyrighted :'(

[michealo]

thanks for yer time and for coding a leaderboard JW

i cant wait till you release it

:)

[John]

Originally posted by michealo
thanks for yer time and for coding a leaderboard JW

i cant wait till you release it

:)

Thanks :) - the non-store version should be ready in 1-2 hours

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick


I'm not even going to answer that :p

Edit: Finished Store Addon :)
Edit 2: Finished Non-Store version! :)

Finished!



Thanks again John. (And you too Erwin!!!). We should all go out and find SWF files that we share throughout Vbulletin so we can each have our own little arcade. I would love more then anything to have Mario Brothers on my site. :)

[John]

You'll see in the hack that I've done that very thing - I can expand it to any number of games :)

I'm already working on pool/billards (yes, two player!)!

[Erwin]

A Flash 2-player chess game I found - it's not very good - but I have posted it here so that you can test out my vB Flash Player hack. When I say 2-player, I mean literally, another player sitting next to you. :) I think this one is public domain.

Just download chess2.txt and RENAME it to chess2.swf (I cannot attach SWF here for some reason), then upload it into your forum directory.

To play it in your forums, link to this URL (changing it to match your forum directory):

http://www.your-forum.com/forums/flash.php?play=chess2

:)

Any more better Flash games, please post here and share.

[michealo]

TWO PLAYERS?!

*head explodes*

[John]

Yeah... with 2 player, I mean online gaming. elecrotank.com style!

[Erwin]

Originally posted by michealo
TWO PLAYERS?!

*head explodes*

LOL! Calm down - you need 2 players to play chess. ;) The chess2.swf game I attached does not have a built-in computer opponent.

Like I said, it's bad, but it's a testing Flash game. :)

[michealo]

ehhe, erw

i meant the two player pool game (or any game for that matter) that could be played against each other

my members might go as far as to perform sexual favors for this kind of addition

[John]

lol!!

[Lesane]

Great hack Erwin, well done.

btw.. if you are searching for any more great games in flash and free, visit this url:

http://www.miniclip.com/experienced.htm

[Erwin]

Originally posted by Lesane
Great hack Erwin, well done.

btw.. if you are searching for any more great games in flash and free, visit this url:

http://www.miniclip.com/experienced.htm

Thanks Lesane.

There you go, people. You can integrate all these games into your site with ONE hack. :D

[John]

Nice one Lesane!

After I finish this (in a few hours) I'm going to start working on the "arcade" hack :)

[NexDog]

John, how is your leaderboard hack going to integrate with Erwin's vBFlashPlayer??

[John]

It's not

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Nice one Lesane!

After I finish this (in a few hours) I'm going to start working on the "arcade" hack :)

lol, for public or personal? :D

anyway good job! I wonder if is it possible for any of us can add more games thur store or not by look thur your hack and add other games ourselves (I m speaking about regular, not PHP experience like you)

[John]

I'm going to be making a hack that does something like that, yes.

Basically, you can upload .swf files through your admin panel, and set it all up from there without altering any templates or files. More on that later..

[John]

Originally posted by DestyNova


lol, for public or personal? :D


Public of course :D

[DestyNova]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
I'm going to be making a hack that does something like that, yes.

Basically, you can upload .swf files through your admin panel, and set it all up from there without altering any templates or files. More on that later..

imho, Erwin and you deserve to get "Hacker of the month" this month. This thread have only three days and already excessive views compare to others.

Members here are watchful of waht you and Erwin plans :D (in other word... your lfe is invading!) j/k :P

[John]

Sorry for the delay everyone, had a major bug in the code. (Now fixed it)

Still typing out those instructions!

[John]

Releasing the new leaderboard hack in 30 minutes or so...

[Martin64]

Looking great indeed. Very well done, both of you. :)

[kenny@ecn]

Looking forward to the leaderboard...

[BigJohnson]

Holy ++++ man. I would love to see alot of arcade games integrated with the Store hack. That would be very very awesome. I would pay big bucks for something kool like that. I can't wait man.

[xxxsaint]

I would pay for that as well , I think you guys that do this for free should at least get some kind of pay pal accounts for those of us that apprecieate your work enough to pay donations for your hard work.

[John]

I do have a paypal account - John@eovie.com

Send money!

Edit: Just testing it all now, then I'm posting :)

[michealo]

will send a few bucks tonight

go have a pint on me!

[John]

Originally posted by michealo
will send a few bucks tonight

go have a pint on me!

Thanks! :banana: (lol, that banana cracks me up!)

Maybe this'll start a trend ;)

[Erwin]

It's no big deal for me... I make up hacks like this for my own forums all the time... it only takes a bit of effort to release them to all of you. :)

I basically only come up with hacks that I want but no one else seem to have made, so I figure out a way to do it myself. I release them because I know that there would be people out there in my shoes who may be looking for something similar.

My satisfaction comes hearing the positive feedback and nice comments. Thanks for the kind words.

[John]

Send me Erwin's money! ;)

[Erwin]

I do have a paypal account, but I suggest you save up your money to invest in your own forums. :) And thanks for the thought.

[Erwin]

It's 4 am here so I'm going to bed now. Catch up with things in 3 hours when I wake up to go to work... :D

[John]

Night mate :D

[John]

Taking screenshots now!

[kenny@ecn]

John, check you're paypal later ;)

Thanks.

[John]

Thanks! I didn't realise everyone's so generous!

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
Thanks! I didn't realise everyone's so generous!



It's that we appreciate you and Erwin's work- and we know that most people would charge without thinking twice- but you did this for free for us- and I support that.

[John]

Ok, I'm typing out the post for the hack now :)

(This is the standard version, not the store addon)

[John]

*cough* https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?postid=284913 *cough*

[kenny@ecn]

Originally posted by JohnWarwick
*cough* https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?postid=284913 *cough*



The hack doesn't work... I posted in that thread.

[UltimaKing]

Wow, this is amazing. I will definately install when I get time. :)

Thanks a lot!

[Keyser S?ze]

this may have been coverd but i didnt see it, but did u update the online.php setting?

[Erwin]

The easiest thing to do is install Firefly's Who's Online Hack, which will let you use your Admin CP to set any php file as a Who's Online location - once you've installed that, just place "flash.php" into the file section, and place the comment "Playing Flash". :)

[Sadie Frost]

Hi all :) Love the hack!

I am having a small problem that I hope someone will be able to give me some direction on. After I play any .swf game, then click on my banner which sends you back to the index.php, I get a no permissions error, then the following error:


HTTP/1.1 200 OK Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 23:37:14 GMT Server: Apache/1.3.26 (Unix) mod_log_bytes/0.3 mod_bwlimited/1.0 PHP/4.2.2 FrontPage/5.0.2.2510 mod_ssl/2.8.9 OpenSSL/0.9.6b X-Powered-By: PHP/4.2.2 Content-Length: 78883 Keep-Alive: timeout=15, max=99 Connection: Keep-Alive Content-Type: text/html

then my forums as usual beneath that.

I don't think I had a problem before I upgraded to the flash player, but I'm not really sure.

If I then refresh the index.php, it displays fine.

Here's a screenshot of the error:

[Erwin]

Weird... make sure that the links to your index.php is correct. Does clicking on the Forum Nav Bar link bring you back to the forum index page with no problems? What is the link of your homepage banner? How is it setup?

That error is a server error... is this happening to anyone else? Doesn't happen to me.