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:

[Rahzel_hx]

This hack owns i can spend.. forever playing all the games, where do i go to get other games?

[Rahzel_hx]

I have some new troubles with this hack i had to reinstall the whole forum so i re did the hack now it says this when i goto arcade.php "Rahzel, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
"
Edit It was something in the global.php i fixed it ^__^

[Loki12]

How taxing is this arcade hack on the server? Is it likely to slow down an already slowish server?

[Rahzel_hx]

hmm its not bad at all mine doesn't slow down

[pjdaley]

well, thanx God these flash games are pretty small... and you gotta love flash... "once loaded, you dont have to load it again"... so the only thing slowing down your server after the first run would be to update the scores... which is very small bandwith... so i say... you'll never noticed a slow down on your server...


by the way, you can get more games at www.v3arcade.com

[Loki12]

Originally Posted by pjdaley

well, thanx God these flash games are pretty small... and you gotta love flash... "once loaded, you dont have to load it again"... so the only thing slowing down your server after the first run would be to update the scores... which is very small bandwith... so i say... you'll never noticed a slow down on your server...


by the way, you can get more games at www.v3arcade.com

Thanks for the answers

[Cocytus]

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.3:

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

HELP!!!! Someone, anyone!

I have lastest verstion of arcade and VB 3.0.3. I just recently upgraded the site and had to reinstall the arcade.....

Seems that some of the left over databases are messing things up.

I tried to wipe all the databases but then get this error:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO datastore VALUES('arcadesettings', 845)

mysql error: Duplicate entry 'arcadesettings' for key 1

mysql error number: 1062

[ogden2k]

I installed 14 new games, and only those 14 are now showing up now. If I type in the url to the game that is not showing, I can play it. In the ACP I can see the games as enabled as well....

What can I do to show the hidden games?

Latest version of v3 arcade and vB 3.0.3

[pjdaley]

Originally Posted by ogden2k

I installed 14 new games, and only those 14 are now showing up now. If I type in the url to the game that is not showing, I can play it. In the ACP I can see the games as enabled as well....

What can I do to show the hidden games?

Latest version of v3 arcade and vB 3.0.3

and @ Cocytus


i would suggest you make you sure, you following instructions... and then post your error... you must of done something wrong

[ChaoticMageDDC]

I'm wondering why my arcade works fine but i don't see anything in the admincp to make the neccessary changes?