v3arcade Alternative Layout

[Oblivion Knight]

This is a port of GenSec's 3.0.x release (here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=71481)).

This modification changes the layout of your main index page, and makes much better use of the space available.. It has been completely rewritten from scratch (using previous code as guidance), and is fully integrated with the Arcade Settings in the Admin CP. It is also fully phrased for our foreign friends.. :)

All credit to GenSec for the layout design, who has kindly given permission for me to release this.

Note: If you use the vbBux integration, please ensure that you're using the latest arcade_game_bit_slim template, otherwise you may get a display error.


Compatability: 1.0.6
Screenshots attached (outdated, but gives the general idea).. :)

[deathemperor]

* deathemperor clicks install

there're something I want to note, maybe it's because it's been along time since the last time we did the file editing to install a hack.

you should change:

In admincp/arcadeadmin.php find:

// -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
// DELETE GAME
// -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
if ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'deletegame')
{
print_cp_header($vbphrase['arcade_games']);

$vbulletin->input->clean_array_gpc('r', array(
'gameid' => TYPE_UINT
));

if ($thisgame = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "arcade_games AS arcade_games WHERE gameid=" . $vbulletin->GPC['gameid']))
{
$game_path = realpath($vbulletin->options['gamedir']);
$image_path = realpath($vbulletin->options['arcadeimages']);

$db->query_write("DELETE FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "arcade_games WHERE gameid=" . $vbulletin->GPC['gameid']);
$db->query_write("DELETE FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "arcade_sessions WHERE gameid=" . $vbulletin->GPC['gameid']);

@unlink($image_path . '/' . $thisgame['shortname'] . '1.gif');
@unlink($image_path . '/' . $thisgame['shortname'] . '2.gif');
@unlink($game_path . '/' . $thisgame['shortname'] . '.swf');
}
print_cp_redirect('arcadeadmin.php?do=games');
}

to


In admincp/arcadeadmin.php find:

// -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
// GAME TOOLS
// Everything to do with adding games.
// -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

and the next step is "Above it add".

And reduce the last 2 steps to one.

Find:

eval('$gamebits .= "' . fetch_template('arcade_game_bit' . iif($barsize==1, '_slim')) . '";');

}
}

}

replace it with

eval('$gamebits .= "' . fetch_template('arcade_game_bit' . iif($barsize==1, '_slim')) . '";');
$g++;
$x++;
}
}

// Finish processing the $gamebits for GenSec's template mod
$gamebits .= '</tr>';

}

// Make sure we don't use any more memory than we need to..
unset($x);

// Construct categories.


That will make life easier ^^.

just my 2 cents.

[Oblivion Knight]

Done. :)

Sorry, it's been a while.. :D

[ConqSoft]

All my file sizes are showing 0... Do we need to do something to mass update all the sizes? (Sorry if I missed it in the instructions, but I did look.) :)

[ConqSoft]

Nevermind. Just saw the new option in AdminCP.

[ConqSoft]

Great mod! Thanks!

I changed the IMG tag in the game bits to have width="50" and height="50" hardcoded, since all standard images should be that size. Keeps the screen from jumping all over as the page loads. I also removed the Viewing Mode section from the right navbar.

[Oblivion Knight]

I changed the IMG tag in the game bits to have width="50" and height="50" hardcoded, since all standard images should be that size. Keeps the screen from jumping all over as the page loads.Good call.! I'll add that to the zip.. :)


I also removed the Viewing Mode section from the right navbar.I'm tempted to leave this.. With a bit of trickery, it should be possible to select between this layout and the standard layout (or even some totally different layout). It's something that I'm looking in to..

[idwf]

Good call.! I'll add that to the zip.. :)


I'm tempted to leave this.. With a bit of trickery, it should be possible to select between this layout and the standard layout (or even some totally different layout). It's something that I'm looking in to..

we cant get the arcade atm... hmm...

[Oblivion Knight]

I know.. ;)

v3arcade for 3.5.0 is currently in a private beta phase, with a public beta due out shortly.. For more information, please visit http://www.v3arcade.com

[TJFweb]

Argh all these v3arcade addons..... Release the 3.5.0 version already!!! ;)

[stutefc]

Could someone help me a bit with this, have it installed and all seems good. However, it seems to duplicating my games ie if I have 24 games per page, it show the same 12 games twice.

See http://www.irishleagueforums.net/forums/arcade.php

Login: test
password: test

[tuanluu]

does compatable with the final version of arcade 1.0.1?

[Oblivion Knight]

does compatable with the final version of arcade 1.0.1?Not yet, version 1.0.3 of this addon will be released later tonight.. :)

[Gizmo5h1t3]

not seeing the "rebuild filesize" entry in the admin cp...any ideas on why this might be??

O.K??
JOHN??

but all in all, an excellent addition!!

[Holidazed]

Is there a way we can give the users a choice on which layout they want (original or extra crispy)?

[Oblivion Knight]

Is there a way we can give the users a choice on which layout they want (original or extra crispy)?Will be provided in 1.0.3.. :)

[muttt]

fwiw, after installing this mod, when i load up a particular category view other than random or all, it will display none of the games, even though it says the category contains <x> games.

not a debilitating problem, but worth noting.

[Oblivion Knight]

1.0.3 is now released, and should fix ALL issues from previous versions.

Most, if not all file and template edits have been changed. Also, the alternative layout (badged as "Brick Mode") now replaces the "Miniature Mode" instead of standard. This allows users to choose between this and the default layout.

Enjoy.! :D

[rb290]

any way I can make the Brick Mode the default layout ?

[Oblivion Knight]

Hmm, yes - I think so.

I'll get back to you later today after work.

[nemanja]

I love this :)

[YOimYO]

any way I can make the Brick Mode the default layout ?


Thatd be awesome :o

this is very nice :)

thx

[Conlons]

Hi there

I have upgraded to 3.5.3 and then re-installed the latest Arcade, but I get the following error messages

There seems to have been a problem with the The Conlons Experience Forum database.
Please try again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.

An E-Mail has been dispatched to our Technical Staff, whom you can also contact if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.3:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT COUNT(*) AS total
FROM vb3_arcade_games AS arcade_games;

MySQL Error : Table 'conlons.vb3_arcade_games' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Tuesday, January 10th 2006 @ 04:11:58 PM
Script : http://www.conlons.co.uk/forum/admincp/arcadeadmin.php?do=games
Referrer : http://www.conlons.co.uk/forum/admincp/index.php?do=nav
IP Address : 81.178.0.78
Username : ********
Classname : ********


Can you please advise

Alan :ermm:

[Conlons]

Hi there

I have upgraded to 3.5.3 and then re-installed the latest Arcade, but I get the following error messages

There seems to have been a problem with the The Conlons Experience Forum database.
Please try again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.

An E-Mail has been dispatched to our Technical Staff, whom you can also contact if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.3:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT COUNT(*) AS total
FROM vb3_arcade_games AS arcade_games;

MySQL Error : Table 'conlons.vb3_arcade_games' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Tuesday, January 10th 2006 @ 04:11:58 PM
Script : http://www.conlons.co.uk/forum/admincp/arcadeadmin.php?do=games
Referrer : http://www.conlons.co.uk/forum/admincp/index.php?do=nav
IP Address : 81.178.0.78
Username : ********
Classname : ********


Can you please advise my email address is support@conlons.co.uk

Alan :ermm:

[Oblivion Knight]

As far as I can tell, your error isn't related to this addon..

[Gizmo5h1t3]

oblivion, remember me posting abou tthe leader board hack, saying that it was either that hack, or the alt layout thatwas f00ked??...causing the pop ups not to work on the view stats bit??

well i hold me hands up mate.....and il post this as help to anyone else who may experience this problem

its the sms pager hack thats interfering with it in some way...i uninstalled that the other day, and lo and behold....the pop up now works....

so....again, i apologise mate...

hope it helps others btw...lol

[cuphongle]

how do we make the brick the default?

[sinoeu]

how do we make the brick the default?

The same question...

[Deska]

Yes, how do we make the brick the default? :D
Nice addon btw ;)

[Oblivion Knight]

I haven't found a way to yet, since the layout is set by a cookie.

[sinoeu]

I haven't found a way to yet, since the layout is set by a cookie.

waiting for the solution, or i'd like to delete the standard mod :nervous:

[ggiersdorf]

I did this and for some reason now my games in brick mode seem to repeat I have 38 games after the 38th game it repeats the entire set again. in Standard and brick mode.. This happened after I added the mod

http://www.gamereports.net/arcade.php?categoryid=-1

can you let me know where I went wrong!? or whats the problem 3.53

[quanvo81]

I did this and for some reason now my games in brick mode seem to repeat I have 38 games after the 38th game it repeats the entire set again. in Standard and brick mode.. This happened after I added the mod

http://www.gamereports.net/arcade.php?categoryid=-1

can you let me know where I went wrong!? or whats the problem 3.53

I really appreciate you ggiersdorf if you can tell me where did you download all those games for your V3 arcade. I really need games. The default games are so boring.
Thanks again mate.

Note: And I didn't see your games get repeated. It shows awesome on your arcade page.

[quanvo81]

I really appreciate you ggiersdorf if you can tell me where did you download all those games for your V3 arcade. I really need games. The default games are so boring.
Thanks again mate.

Note: And I didn't see your games get repeated. It shows awesome on your arcade page.

It's ok, I just found a ZIP file of a 560 games for V3 Arcade when I search on Google. lol, and I did a mass install all of them after that .

Thanks anyway.

[Ohiosweetheart]

If I am understanding right, the IBPro arcade games are compatible with v3 arcade as well, aren't they?

[Oblivion Knight]

If I am understanding right, the IBPro arcade games are compatible with v3 arcade as well, aren't they?Yes, although some users are having problems with it..

[ocmca]

not seeing the "rebuild filesize" entry in the admin cp...any ideas on why this might be??

O.K??
JOHN??


but all in all, an excellent addition!!

i'm having a similar problem, and did not see a solution posted in this thread.

help please? <3


EDIT: nevermind, i'm an idiot. I didn't upload the IMAGES or INCLUDES folder that comes packaged in the .zip !

[unenergizer]

A possible solution to switch default viewing modes, is to swap the templates out on arcade_game_bit and arcade_game_bit_slim. Doing this will swap the template modes. Although, when you do this, you will need to edit your phrases and fix the arcade_main template abit. This is what I have done for my site and I have had great results.

-unenergizer

[Oblivion Knight]

John is addressing the default arcade layout issue with an Admin CP option in the next version of v3arcade, due to be released on the 12th of March IIRC.. :)

[sinoeu]

John is addressing the default arcade layout issue with an Admin CP option in the next version of v3arcade, due to be released on the 12th of March IIRC.. :)

Yes, I mention this issue to John, and he is really kind to accept the suggestion :D And I have also suggested him to integrate all your wonderful addons into the main V3arcade :rolleyes:

[unenergizer]

John is addressing the default arcade layout issue with an Admin CP option in the next version of v3arcade, due to be released on the 12th of March IIRC.. :)

Wow, that just so happens to be my birthday, lol. But hey, thats great man. That will most likely save you alot of work, lol.

unenergizer

[sinoeu]

And I remember that we also need a instruction to integrate amykhar's "v3arcade Favorites Mod" into this Alternative Layout...

[Oblivion Knight]

And I remember that we also need a instruction to integrate amykhar's "v3arcade Favorites Mod" into this Alternative Layout...IIRC someone had already done this.. :)

[sinoeu]

IIRC someone had already done this.. :)

How? I've used that fix to avoid the bug, but i still can't find the add/remove Favorite link in the Alternative Layout mod. :ermm:

[Oddjob]

I did this and for some reason now my games in brick mode seem to repeat I have 38 games after the 38th game it repeats the entire set again. in Standard and brick mode.. This happened after I added the mod

http://www.gamereports.net/arcade.php?categoryid=-1

can you let me know where I went wrong!? or whats the problem 3.53


I have the same problem and i dont see a solution in this thread..............

[Oblivion Knight]

I have the same problem and i dont see a solution in this thread..............This cannot happen under normal circumstances, and I can't reproduce it.

[Oblivion Knight]

Using the Favorites addon in conjunction with the Alternative Layout:

In your arcade_game_bit_slim template, find:
<strong>$game[title]</strong></a>Add next to it:
<if condition="$game[favid]">&nbsp;<a href="arcade.php?do=delfav&amp;gameid=$game[gameid]">$vbphrase[arcadedelfav]</a><else />&nbsp;<a href="arcade.php?do=addfav&amp;gameid=$game[gameid]">$vbphrase[arcadeaddfav]</a></if>Save, and you're done.

I'd recommend changing the phrases for layout purposes..
I'm using (+) and (-) for 'add to favorites' and 'remove from favorites' respectively.

[sinoeu]

Thanks for the instruction! It works!

Yes, if we don't change the phrases for layout purposes, there will be no place for the rating stars. But the (+) and (-) seems not so clear for the function meaning...do you think it's better to change a little the postion of phrases for layout purposes or of the rating stars?

[Oblivion Knight]

It's down to personal preference.. ;)
Everyone is free to customise things as they see fit.

[Oddjob]

This cannot happen under normal circumstances, and I can't reproduce it.

Well your hack screwed up my arcade and theres nothing you can do about it.....thanks.

[Gizmo5h1t3]

Well your hack screwed up my arcade and theres nothing you can do about it.....thanks.

whoa mate....his hack doesnt screw up the arcade...i have it running with that hack fine on my board....he states he`s tried to reproduce it but he cant...so that tells you he`s tried to help.

and your abrupt nature in replying to things aint gonna win you any helpers......

so, stop slagging off the hack maker, and spend more time studying your hack implementation skills....coz the way it sounds, its found wanting somewhere...lol

pppfftttt

[Oblivion Knight]

Updated for v3arcade 1.0.5 Beta.
Added stats mouseover for highscorer instead of linking to their profile.
Added newly built-in AJAX favorites system.
Moved game ratings to the far right of each game title using float.

The old version of this addon is still available until v3arcade 1.0.5 is publicly released.

[sinoeu]

Updated for v3arcade 1.0.5 Beta.
Added stats mouseover for highscorer instead of linking to their profile.
Added newly built-in AJAX favorites system.
Moved game ratings to the far right of each game title using float.

The old version of this addon is still available until v3arcade 1.0.5 is publicly released.

Really a fast updating! the 1.0.5 beta is just out yesterday!

[Phooey]

I just installed this hack and it went smoothely and looks terrific, but I have one small issue: When viewing it in firefox, the rating (1-5 stars) appears behind the name of the game and makes it unreadable. I double checked in IE and it looks fine. Any idea what could cause this or how to fix it so it looks just as great in both?

[Oblivion Knight]

Fixed, please download new instructions and replace your arcade_game_bit_slim template.

I've now moved the rating at the top of the other stats, it was all getting too crowded on the fieldset legend, and it seems that it's impossible to achieve the layout I wanted with Opera and Firefox.

[Gizmo5h1t3]

theres still a fault oblivion, with the arcade_game_bit_slim......i posted it on the v3arcade forum...

in brick mode, it gives u additional info.....under your pic of the game....

Cost to Play: 100.00 Points
" width="50" height="50" />

[Oblivion Knight]

As mentioned, I don't use vbBux so there could be a possible conflict somewhere..

[Gizmo5h1t3]

probably, its only in brick mode, the standard mode shows up fine...

[Oddjob]

theres still a fault oblivion, with the arcade_game_bit_slim......i posted it on the v3arcade forum...

in brick mode, it gives u additional info.....under your pic of the game....


I have the same error.

[Oblivion Knight]

Hmm.. I think I know why.

The vbBux integration directly edits the game description, which is used by the Alternative Layout as the tooltip mouseover for the game's image. I advise you report this to John or the creator of vbBux; I won't be fixing it..

However, you could simply choose to remove the instance of alt="$game[description]" from the template, and that should provide a temporary fix.

[Phooey]

Fixed, please download new instructions and replace your arcade_game_bit_slim template.

I've now moved the rating at the top of the other stats, it was all getting too crowded on the fieldset legend, and it seems that it's impossible to achieve the layout I wanted with Opera and Firefox.
Thanks! :up:

[maharajah]

how do i make this the default layout for everyone ?

most prefer this over the original .

.

[Oblivion Knight]

how do i make this the default layout for everyone ?

most prefer this over the original .

.Already possible in v3arcade 1.0.5.. :)

Just go to the Arcade Options in your Admin CP, and set "Miniature Mode" to default.

[maharajah]

Imported and upgraded v3arcade to 1.0.5 and option appeared.
Arcade and your add-ons working like a charm on my site.

www.idesir.com

Thanks a lot for your hard work :)

.

[vchase]

This is what i get... plz help

[Oblivion Knight]

This is what i get... plz helpPlease ensure that you are running v3arcade 1.0.5, and that it works on the standard layout.

[vchase]

ohhh my... you're right. I'm using 1.0.2 v3 arcade ... grr if i upgrade, i have to install all the hacks again? since the instruction told to overwrite all the files :confused:

[Oblivion Knight]

Yes, you'd have to install all of the v3arcade addons again.

However, you could attempt to uninstall the version that you have tried to install - and then try again using the 102 zip. It's pretty much the same but without the favorites icon next to the game title (which is currently displaying as a red x for you anyway).

[350Chevy]

Any update for this at v3 arcade 1.0.6? Brick mode will not set as default using your 1.0.5 method.

[Oblivion Knight]

It should do, but an update is coming soon (no ETA, sorry).. :)

[350Chevy]

It should do, but an update is coming soon (no ETA, sorry).. :)

NP, I had to clear the cache in my browser before I noticed it was actually defaulting to Brick Mode.. We all make n00b every once in a while. :)

[Silvio]

Hallo,
I have installed vbux/vplaza and there is a display error in brick mode (only on thatone) in the field where should be displayed minimum point to play that game.

how is possible to fix that?

excuse my broken english

take care

ciao!:rolleyes:

Edit : v3Arcade 1.0.6 and v3arcade 1.0.5 alternative display installed

[Oblivion Knight]

This modification has now been upgraded to 1.5.0, and requires much less file editing. Hopefully in the future, it won't need any at all - but unfortunately it isn't possible yet.

Anyone that has had problems with previous versions should have no problems using this, as it creates a second $gamebits variable instead of modifying the existing one. If you use the vbBux integration, please ensure that you overwrite the arcade_game_bit_slim template with the new one in the instructions.txt file - otherwise you'll get a display error.

[FLMom]

Hi there :D

Is there anyway to not show the file size on there? I like the whole idea of this, but that part. My members won't care how big the file size it kwim?

Thanks :D

[Oblivion Knight]

Sure, just remove this part of the template:
<div><strong>$vbphrase[filesize]:</strong> <em>$game[filesize]KB</em></div>:)

[FLMom]

awesome! Thanks again for all of your hard work :D

[FLMom]

Oh no, I did something wrong :(

I was editing the arcade.php and when I was done this is the error message I got:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ')' in /home/XXXXXXX/public_html/forums/arcade.php on line 537


Can you please help? UGH! I had it all working fine before I did the edit :(



**wanted to update, I uploaded the arcade.php again so it is all working fine again, but I still am suppose to edit the arcade.php right? I am too scared to mess it up again, is it neccessary to edit it?

[Oblivion Knight]

Oh no, I did something wrong :(

I was editing the arcade.php and when I was done this is the error message I got:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ')' in /home/XXXXXXX/public_html/forums/arcade.php on line 537


Can you please help? UGH! I had it all working fine before I did the edit :(



**wanted to update, I uploaded the arcade.php again so it is all working fine again, but I still am suppose to edit the arcade.php right? I am too scared to mess it up again, is it neccessary to edit it?It's only one edit, which is basically moving a line of code above a certain hook.

It's required to make the highscores display correctly on the "Brick Mode". Otherwise, you'll have something like ".00" after all of them which looks really weird and out of place.

[ChrisTech]

Similar errors to the last fellow.

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/xxxx/public_html/forums/admincp/arcadeadmin.php on line 565

That code is


In arcade.php find and delete:


I've copied/pasted this in several times, and I get the same error. I have everything up to date. I do have vbbux installed. (current version).

I can click on Default User Settings just fine, anything after that shows the above error.

[Oblivion Knight]

Similar errors to the last fellow.

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/xxxx/public_html/forums/admincp/arcadeadmin.php on line 565

That code is


In arcade.php find and delete:


I've copied/pasted this in several times, and I get the same error. I have everything up to date. I do have vbbux installed. (current version).

I can click on Default User Settings just fine, anything after that shows the above error.Your error is in admincp/arcadeadmin.php, not arcade.php.?

Different error, please make sure you have performed the edits correctly (ABOVE, BELOW and REPLACE).. :)

[lightwave]

nothing happens wen i do this

[snakes1100]

O.K.
Did you remove or not add back the "rebuild filesize" for the admincp, i just added this addon and seems to work fine, but there is no option to rebuild in the vbarcade game menu as the thumb shows?

Thanx for the nice addon to the arcade.

[Ascor]

Installed an 3.6 works nice, thank you :)

[Cove_new]

After installing this hack I have 2 switches - Brick Mode & Standard Mode. Standart mode is unfotunately default - how can i change brick by default?

[Renada]

After installing this hack I have 2 switches - Brick Mode & Standard Mode. Standart mode is unfotunately default - how can i change brick by default?

In your Admincp > v3Arcade > Settings >

Choose Miniature Mode by default. That will make the Brick Mode the default setting. :)

Regards,
Renada

[blueberry]

thanks alot, works on vb3.6.4 with no problem

[Dannyloski]

Nice I will install tomorrow along with a few other hacks I've DL'ed for my board ... If this works on .6.4, then it should work fine in 3.6.7 PL1, right? Well Im off to downloading this ...