v3 Arcade - Games Arcade & Challenge System [vB 3.0.3]

v3 Arcade [3.0.3]
Games Arcade for vB3
Game copyrights belong to their respective owners.
v3 Arcade - Copyright ?2004 John Warwick, All Rights Reserved.
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Arcade Verson: 1.0
vB Version: vBulletin 3.0.3
Author: John Warwick
Email: John[at]eovieinteractive.com
Site: www.v3arcade.com
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Updates
==========================
1.0.0 - Initial release

1.0.1 - Bug fix update
? This release addressed a couple of small bugs. Information on fixing
these issues can be found in the FAQ. (Included in this zip.)

1.0.2 - Bug fixes and new features
? This release makes all games on the Arcade main page appear in the
order which they were installed, regardless of whether or not it has
been played. (With the newest games at the top.)
? It includes a
page navigation system, allowing users to browse games by page. By default, 10 games appear per page.
? There is also a new search feature, for finding games by name/description. (Accessible through the "Search" menu in the navigation bar.)
? This release should be less CPU intensive than previous versions.

1.0.3 - Bug fixes
? Security fixes

History & Hack Information
- So, what is the v3 Arcade?
The v3 Arcade is exactly what the name implies - an online games arcade that offers seamless integration with your vBulletin forum.

The v3 Arcade is the first of the new generation of vBulletin additions. Back from its roots, the v3 Arcade is the vBulletin 3 edition of my original Arcade written in late 2002 (not to be confused with futureal's 'ProArcade', which was written during the Arcade's beta phase).

v3 Arcade Features Include:
? Integrated Flash gaming for vBulletin 3
? Advanced leader board system
? FULL Mozilla/Netscape Compatibility
? Moderation abilities for Mods/Super Mods/Admins
? PM & Email notification for events
? Advanced statistics for all users
? A higher level of security
? "Arcade Challenges", 1-on-1 contests between users
? Arcade awards system
? Automated and manual score pruning tools

This installation comes loaded with the following games:
? Tetris
? Snake
? Asteroids
? Chopper Challenge
? Space Invaders

If you have the source (.FLA) for a game that you want to use in the v3 Arcade, you can send the required files to john@v3arcade.com for conversion. (Providing permission has been given by the original author.) Within a reasonable delay, I'll post the converted game and installation script on vBulletin.org.


Testing
Tested on vBulletin 3.0.3, across multiple unhacked installations.


Thanks to...
? Kura: For helping out with vB3 difficulties!
? Erwin: Whose vB2 Flash Player inspired the original hacks
? Paul Neave: For providing the source for 4 of the standard v3 Arcade games


IMPORTANT NOTES
? If you do install this hack, please click on the INSTALL button. There are going to be some updates for this which you're really not going to want to miss!
? Each Arcade page has an Eovie Interactive and Flash Player link at the bottom. This is optional, but greatly appreciated.
? You may have noticed that this release of the v3 Arcade is not fully phrased. To phrase the arcade would require well over a hundred phrases to be added, making for a lengthy installation process! Futures version of the v3 Arcade will be phrased, with a more automated installation.
? And don't forget - BACKUP BEFORE YOU INSTALL!


Regarding the "ProArcade"
There has been a lot of debate on vb.org recently about the ownership of hack "concepts". My original Arcade hack (on which the v3 Arcade is based), was a progression of the my vBTetris Leaderboard hack - both of which came about before the ProArcade. I've spoken to Erwin regarding this, and he can confirm that this has always been an independent development; hence the v3 Arcade was authorised for release.

Fixes
If you're installing the Arcade from scratch, there are no fixes or updates to be applied. Simply follow the instructions in Installation.txt.
If you've already installed the Arcade, make the changes in Updates.txt.

[Click HERE to view a list of released games and modifications!]

Demos/Add-Ons/Beta Testing
www.v3arcade.com

Download the v3 Arcade (1.0.3) here:

[paulomt1]

I have 3 styles in my board but the arcade only work in the default style.
I have changed the template postbit & navbar in all styles, what is the problem?

thanks

[paulomt1]

Originally Posted by paulomt1

I have 3 styles in my board but the arcade only work in the default style.
I have changed the template postbit & navbar in all styles, what is the problem?

thanks

Updating style information for each style

Default Style ... (Templates) (StyleVars) (CSS) (Replacement Variables) (Controls) Done.

tren_z_Expanded ... (Templates) (StyleVars) (CSS) (Replacement Variables) (Controls) Done.

tren_z ... (Templates) (StyleVars) (CSS) (Replacement Variables) (Controls) Done.

This not work!
The script only add templates to default style.

[Mystic Gohan]

I am having some issues with Joust, the most addictive game out of them all! I have found some major bugs that make my IE crash and get stuck and whatnot. Like in Level 3 when the floor goes if you fall you dont die just fall forever and ever into a vast emptiness. Also at the very top if you get goin fast enough you can pass through the top barrier and get stuck. As well if you die in between the 2 sides you get stuck and are forced to restart game. I am not sure if any of these matters have been brought up before or not just tryin to help. I love that game so much I used to have it on Atari and owned at it. Just dont want a clasic to suck so much!

[tnguy3n]

Originally Posted by paulomt1

Updating style information for each style

Default Style ... (Templates) (StyleVars) (CSS) (Replacement Variables) (Controls) Done.

tren_z_Expanded ... (Templates) (StyleVars) (CSS) (Replacement Variables) (Controls) Done.

tren_z ... (Templates) (StyleVars) (CSS) (Replacement Variables) (Controls) Done.

This not work!
The script only add templates to default style.

You probably hafta munually add arcade templates for those skins, fairly easy. that's what i did for mah board.

[BlackxRam]

Originally Posted by Link14716

OMFG... maybe you should look over the arcade settings again, boy?

Hey Link.

If you check the actual records list my TOP SCORE does appear but in the game play screen my top score is my SECOND PLACE score. My settings are correct and they are check to allow CHALLENGE SCORE to be used in the standings. Next time please visit the page instead of creating a semi-mock post. THANKS!....

[BlackxRam]

Also, there is a bug in which not all challenegs are displayed in the ARCADE CHALLENGE screen. The user gets PM about the outcome but the actual page doesnt display it.

[BlackxRam]

Originally Posted by BlackxRam

Hey Link.

If you check the actual records list my TOP SCORE does appear but in the game play screen my top score is my SECOND PLACE score. My settings are correct and they are check to allow CHALLENGE SCORE to be used in the standings. Next time please visit the page instead of creating a semi-mock post. THANKS!....

Heres some images as proof!

Please note the GAMES TABLE contains the second place score. If some beats that score they will get the trophy. But i will still be listed in FIRST PLACE. UNDERSTAND NOW?!? Good.

[Alien]

I had something similiar occur on my site in the Penguin Game.. I had the high score first.. Then someone matched my high score and became #1 instead of it keeping me up there in the first spot.

[Natch]

UPDATED the DHTML menu addon to have the option of a limited number of items in the menu, sorted by popularity (number of times played).

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by John

If you want to install it on a different style, just change your current selected style and run the first part of the installation script again.

Change it where??

I changed the style for me and it keeps wanting to insert the templates in a style that already has them.

so i keep getting this error.


Database error in vBulletin 3.0.0 Release Candidate 3:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE gamechallenges (
challengeid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,
type tinyint(1) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengerid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengedid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
game varchar(30) NOT NULL default '',
status tinyint(1) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
datestamp int(13) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengersession int(20) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengedsession int(20) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (challengeid)
) TYPE=MyISAM

mysql error: Table 'gamechallenges' already exists

mysql error number: 1050


Thanks. this is a Kick ass addition.