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:

[Mark Vick]

hi there,
this is a great hack and I would love to get it working

I installed is as you said, I have vb 3.0.3
Running on windows 2003 server

After the install, I get no error,
In my admin cp when I click on Arcade, I get the following.

Just a blank page as per image (Untitled-1.gif)

Then when I login and click on arcade in the top links menu, I just get Untitled-3.gif)

Any help would be much appreciated

[Mark Vick]

hi there,
this is a great hack and I would love to get it working

I installed is as you said, I have vb 3.0.3
Running on windows 2003 server

After the install, I get no error,
In my admin cp when I click on Arcade, I get the following.

Just a blank page as per image (Untitled-1.gif)

Then when I login and click on arcade in the top links menu, I just get Untitled-3.gif)

Any help would be much appreciated

[ChuanSE]

Recheck your copied code

[Farox]

Some people are having the problem that the highscores aren't updated on their forums. After some candlelight debugging via email I found the fix for that:

In Arcade.php
Find:

PHP Code:

    $DB_site->query("INSERT INTO " . TABLE_PREFIX . "gamesessions (sessionid,gamename,userid,start,sessiontype,challengeid) VALUES ('','$shortname','$bbuserinfo[userid]','$gametime',$sessiontype,$challengeSQL)");
    $lastid = mysql_insert_id(); 


Replace with:

PHP Code:

    $DB_site->query("INSERT INTO " . TABLE_PREFIX . "gamesessions (sessionid,gamename,userid,start,sessiontype,challengeid) VALUES ('','$shortname','$bbuserinfo[userid]','$gametime',$sessiontype,$challengeSQL)");
    $lastid = mysql_insert_id($DB_site->link_id); 


[Mr.Haze]

I love this hack!!!

I also have the vShop installed, can anyone tell me if there is a hack/mod so that users can win vCash by getting a top score?

I'm not talking about the Arcade Pass hack, more like the oposite, so they get paid to play, rather than have to pay to play?

[kall]

Originally Posted by Mr.Haze

I love this hack!!!

I also have the vShop installed, can anyone tell me if there is a hack/mod so that users can win vCash by getting a top score?

I'm not talking about the Arcade Pass hack, more like the oposite, so they get paid to play, rather than have to pay to play?

You could probably still use the Arcade Pass hack...just set the cost per game to 0 and the jackpots should still function.

[zephy]

Some people might find this file useful. Its an XML file with all of the Arcade templates in it, you just append it to existing Style template and it will add the arcade template, useful if you've got lots of forum styles like mine!

HTH

Thanks very much for the hack!!!

[RichieBoy67]

I know this has probably been covered but I cannot find it.

Right now my arcade has 122 games all on one page. How can I get them listed maybe 15 games per page???

Thanks,

Rich

[Reverend]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

I know this has probably been covered but I cannot find it.

Right now my arcade has 122 games all on one page. How can I get them listed maybe 15 games per page???

You must have already edited the setting for it to list 122 on one page.The default is 10.

in arcade.php look for: $perpage = x; (replace x with 15)

[peterska2]

The original version listed them all on one page. There's a pagination mod out. I'll see if I can find the link for you.