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:

[Oldfart]

Originally Posted by Craz786

Please?

There is a hack that will let you install multiple games at once but I think you have to install it on a clean install of Arcade tho. You might want to check it out at the vbArcade.com, sorry you might have to register to download it. but here is the link Arcade game mass installer

[Oldfart]

Originally Posted by Da_GoTTi

i had to delete a user on my board and he had alot of scores on the arcade..

now where his name use to be is the name of the game, and it just shows the highscore.

how can i remove all the scores not linked to a nick?

In the admincp reset the highscores option.

[Oldfart]

Originally Posted by pagekeeper

Hey,

im pretty new to php, but i got through most problems but now im getting this error.....



if anyone could help i'd appriciate it. im pretty confused to say the least.

It looks like a cookie problem, not to sure but make sure your cookies are enabled.

[Oldfart]

Originally Posted by flstreetscene

Yep that's where they are; floridastreetscene.com/testforums/images/arcade

:disappointed:

Hmm OK, I just went to your site and it comes up with a blank page. Are you running a live site and a test site on the same server? If so this might be your problem. Usually people run a test site on a different server so it doesn't interfer with their live site. Not to sure as to why it might interfer with the Arcade but you might want to try moving the test site to a different server. According to the explination you gave as to what the problem might be I really can't see any thing that might be wrong because it's such a simple line of code to install. SO the only other thing that I can think of at the moment without being able to actually get into your forum is that it must be the dual install of VBulletin.

If you think you can install the arcade OK, try and install it on your live site instead. If you follow the instructions carefully you shouldn't have any problems. I've installed it on 4 different boards now and upgraded 2 times from 3.0.1 to 3.0.3 and haven't had any problems so far... *knock on wood*

Good Luck!

[pagekeeper]

thanks for your reply.....

i relised i was getting that error when i went to admincp but....

this is the error i get when i try to view the boards....

Parse error: parse error in /home/site/public_html/boards/includes/functions.php on line 1887

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: is_browser() in /home/site/public_html/boards/global.php on line 59

i've had this problem before when i installed the arcade last, when i replace it with the originals it all works again but it also means this hack wont work aswell obviously because the originals dont have the additional code.... i really want to get this to work.

heeeelp ??

[TRStealth]

Originally Posted by Oldfart

Hmm, do you have your debugmode turned on? If so try turning it off and see if you still get that error.

No, I don't have debug mode as far as I can tell. I haven't turned it on at least, and I'm the only admin. :/

[Oldfart]

Originally Posted by TRStealth

No, I don't have debug mode as far as I can tell. I haven't turned it on at least, and I'm the only admin. :/

What version of VB are you using? If you are using vb 3.0.3 I'll make the changes to a clean version of functions.php for the arcade and attach it here for you to try. If you have any other hacks installed you'll have to make the other hack changes yourself if they alter the functions.php file.

[TRStealth]

Yeah, I'm using version 3.0.3, and no, this is the first hack I'm installing on this particular vB, so all the files should be fresh.

[GoTTi]

what do u mean old fart??? where is that command and whats it do

[sarge0087]

Originally Posted by Oldfart

Ok I'm not sure but it seems to me there is a problem somewhere in one of your php files or templates and its causing this problem with your install. When I click on a game the URL up above points to here: http:///forum/arcade.php?do=extendsession You notice the /// there it seems you're missing your domain name in the line. If I were you I'd go over my install again very carefully.

That's exactly what I was thinking... but where would I put in my url so it knows where to go?