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
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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:

[LadyBeth]

p.s. this hasn't been "installed" yet due to this...since installation is the last step...

[John]

I really wish vBulletin got the word out about this.... using Dreamweaver kills functions.php.

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by LadyBeth

Can anyone help with a problem installation? Have followed the directions to the letter. Templates modified. Phrases created. Files uploaded...but the .php files edited when uploaded give me the following errors and I can't locate the issue.

Parse error: parse error in /home/pwna1b/wwwroot/pwnabbs.org/includes/functions.php on line 1795

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: exec_nocache_headers() in /home/pwna1b/wwwroot/pwnabbs.org/admincp/global.php on line 37

Upload a fresh functions.php and STOP using Dreamweaver to edit the files. Use notepad or EditPlus2 or any good text editor. Dreamweaver has changed that line in functions.php. That is why you are getting the error.

[LadyBeth]

*sigh* I'll try notpad... AGAIN.
Tried that initially. Went to Dreamweaver to look to see what was on the specified line. Decided to edit the files while there...

Question, will the original file, if opened in Dreamweaver but not edited, be changed?

<bang head here>

[Boofo]

As long as you don't save it, or it doesn't auto-save it, you should be fine. Try going to http://www.editplus.com/ and download their editor. It has a great search feature (with multiple line search, too) and built in FTP. That's ALL I use for vb files.

[Hurricane]

You can use Dreamweaver to edit the files BUT and this is a HUGE BUT, you have to first open dreamweaver, goto Edit > Preferences > Click on "Code Rewriting" on the left > Uncheck Everything in there. Save your preferences. It will no longer change the code on it's own.

Just an FYI and remember: Your mileage may vary!

[Zachariah]

Originally Posted by Boofo

As long as you don't save it, or it doesn't auto-save it, you should be fine. Try going to http://www.editplus.com/ and download their editor. It has a great search feature (with multiple line search, too) and built in FTP. That's ALL I use for vb files.

http://www.multieditsoftware.com/90info.htm
works fine for me

[TheOne24]

Ok, I ran accross a problem while installing...
I was editing the files just fine then I came to this:

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Template Modifications
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Make the following alterations to these existing templates, and save them.

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postbit
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Find:
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<if condition="$show['pmlink']">

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I was wondering, where exactly is this? Is it in the same file? I'm lost :ermm:

EDIT: I think I found it.. :P

[swissknife]

Originally Posted by John

You missed a comma. I fixed it and sent it back, let me know if that solves the problem.

John,

can you please tell me WHERE he missed the comma?
I?ve got the same Problem.....

[John]

Originally Posted by swissknife

John,

can you please tell me WHERE he missed the comma?
I?ve got the same Problem.....

Just follow the instructions properly.