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:

[Beth]

the php file needs to be in the admincp folder.

[Yanks1343]

Originally Posted by Beth

If you read through the thread for the last few pages you'd have the answer to the getreputationimage.

Instead of putting the code into functions_showthread.php above this:

// ###################### Start getreputationimage #######################

Put it above this:

// ###################### Start doimicons #######################

Ok thanks.

hmm..it still didn't fix my problem with the skins. Any ideas for that?

[Beth]

Sorry I've no idea. I'm only a learner at this stuff. The solution i had for my problem was only worked out through what made sense on a test board so maybe someone with more experience can help.
Good luck.

[Yanks1343]

can anyone else help me with my skin problem?

[alqafelah]

Originally Posted by alqafelah

nice hack but i can't install

whene i press the "Add Templates" button (first step) i got blank page !

can any one help me ?

thanks,

any body here ? :ermm:

[yinyang]

Originally Posted by Beth

the php file needs to be in the admincp folder.

OMG, you are the best! i feel so stupid...well, i am so stupid.. but thank you thank you.

[Yanks1343]

Does anyone know how to help me?

I did all the template changes for two of my 4 skins..

Default Liquid
-----Default Fixed

White Powder Liquid
-----White Powder Fixed

I did the edits for the two Liquid versions. I figured they would auto do it for the child skins.

So when everything was complete. I found out that I get blank pages on all the arcade pages on every skin accept White Powder Fixed. This doesn't make any sense.

So I went back and checked to see if the edits got erased some how. They didn't..

You can see here..

http://symptales.net/forums/?styleid=1

Please try and see how the arcade only shows up on White Powder Fixed.

[VinhVinh]

Upgraded fine how ever my images are broken with the arcage.. instead of to images/arcade/ its just think the pictures are at root e.g http://www.domain.com/trophy.gif http://www.domain.com/chopper1.gif http://www.domain.com/arrow.gif http://www.domain.com/tetris1.gif etc etc

Anyone help???

[Ordovicium]

@John: Can you post an updated Version of the hack, which works with v3.0.3

Greets
Ordo

[RichieBoy67]

I simply love this arcade but I messed something up and now high scores are not bing recorded....

Help please... I have many members who love my arcade....