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
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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:

[PixelFx]

Originally Posted by Conlons

Hi there

I previously installed Arcade on 3.05 and subsequently upgraded by VBulletin to 3.08 and Arcade does not seem to work now - Is there a new version of Arcade due out for 3.08. Please help my community members are gunning for me... need help

These are the error messages I am receiving

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.8:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE vb3_games SET highscorerid=,highscore=2461 WHERE shortname='snake'
mysql error: You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'highscore=2461 WHERE shortname='snake'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Friday 19th of August 2005 12:33:31 PM
Script: http://www.conlons.co.uk/forum/cron.php?&rand=212600
Referer: http://www.conlons.co.uk/forum/showt...php?t=3&page=2
Username: ALLY
IP Address: 81.86.65.166

Cheers

Alan

the arcade works good on vb 3.0.8, I have it working well on my localhost test site.

[mrpibbny]

I can't get it to work on my 3.0.8, but nobody seems interested in helping me, so I guess it's staying that way.

[Suiko Jin]

New problem. *Still working on my snake one* On the game screen when you are playing a particular game and it has the "Back to the Arcade" link and the "View High Scores" link it doesn't work. BUT I think looked at the url of each link and they seem to have a double "//" like one is....

http://guardiansanctuary.net//arcade...res&name=snake

See how on the .net part it has two slashes? How can I get rid of that... or is it something I did wrong?

Oh and I redownloaded snake and it still doesn't work... which sucks... I love snake.

[GoTTi]

john are u gunna bring back your games forums again where we are able to upload and download games??

[vphost]

Just wondering if this would work well on 3.0.8?

[SuperFly]

there should be no problem

[BlueHawk4u]

We had it installed on our forums on 3.05, when we updated to 3.08 we had to re edit all the files shown in the arcade insall instructions.

[Supes]

Originally Posted by BlueHawk4u

We had it installed on our forums on 3.05, when we updated to 3.08 we had to re edit all the files shown in the arcade insall instructions.

Correct, when I upgraded from 3.0.7 to 3.0.8 I had this problem. All the vb files that were editted before had to be editted again. Only takes a bout 10-15 mins.

[Suiko Jin]

Many games I download and try to install don't play... what can be causing this? Snake doesn't play, miniclip snake doesn't... and some others. Anyone know what could be causing this?

I am using vB 3.0.7

[jellybaby]

can the games for this still be downloaded?