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:

[LuBi]

Having a permission problem, not sure on the fix.. any help? I'm on my admin account and when I go to arcade.php I get:

"you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:"

Any fixes yet, I saw a bunch of people throughout the thread having similar issues, but I wasn't able to find a resolution..

[fly]

Originally Posted by LuBi

Having a permission problem, not sure on the fix.. any help? I'm on my admin account and when I go to arcade.php I get:

"you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:"

Any fixes yet, I saw a bunch of people throughout the thread having similar issues, but I wasn't able to find a resolution..

Did you install it before an update? That was my problem.

[LuBi]

Originally Posted by flypaper

Did you install it before an update? That was my problem.

I installed it on my test board running vb3 gamma.. :ermm:

[xfaethorx]

Anybody else running their arcade on a vbulletin board based on https? i think that might be whats causing my problem but I can't really test it unless i shift the site completely!

It wont submit scores on ANY game but this is only under I.E , if i use firefox it works 100% o problem hence why I've clicked the install button. However I would like to resolve this issue as I have more I.E members that firefox members...

[Fugler]

Hi.. I'm halfway through the install to the part where you have to edit templates. but when I go to my adminCP to edit templates it gives me the following:

Parse error: parse error, expecting `')'' in /home/pixelki/public_html/forum/includes/init.php on line 507

Which is where it does all the specialtemplates bit. I've checked this loads of times and there are no commas, brackets or anything missed out. I have the shop installed as well which has something that goes here too, but it worked fine until adding the first step of modifying init.php. I've also reviewed global.php and all of those file edits are done correctly. Any ideas anyone?

[Fugler]

Sorrryyyy. I was stupid enough to upload init in the wrong place for the second time today.

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.1:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT gamesessions.*, user.username, user.userid, games.*, games.title AS title FROM gamesessions AS gamesessions
LEFT JOIN user AS user ON user.userid = gamesessions.userid
LEFT JOIN games AS games ON gamesessions.gamename = games.shortname
WHERE (gamename='asteroids' AND score='5820') OR (gamename='pacman' AND score='53030') OR (gamename='snake' AND score='772') AND sessiontype=1 ORDER BY gamesessions.gamename DESC

mysql error: Got error 28 from table handler

mysql error number: 1030

[LuBi]

Originally Posted by LuBi

Having a permission problem, not sure on the fix.. any help? I'm on my admin account and when I go to arcade.php I get:

"you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:"

Any fixes yet, I saw a bunch of people throughout the thread having similar issues, but I wasn't able to find a resolution..

I checked to make sure all hacks were installed right, and files uploaded.. There were no errors on my part.. I've been into the permissions and adjusted everything to work.. it doesn't work with my admin account or a standard user.. I'd really appreciate some help.. This is just my test board, but this is keeping me from moving everything over.

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Why Is My Arcade Page Getting Cut Off?

[Majik?]

Originally Posted by ???`S?LV?R???`

mysql error: Got error 28 from table handler

mysql error number: 1030

Thate error usually means that your mySQL server's out of space.. By that, it's not necessarily the partition where the main dBase is stored, but can also be referring to the temporary folder that mySQL's using. You should contact your host.