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:

[psoexplorer]

Originally Posted by John

It's the first time I've every heard of this happening. Have you made any code changes recently or altered permissions?

Nope, the last thing i did was upload some more games....check your pm's in a minute...

[John]

pso, I can't access your site at all...

[fasteddie]

works great on my board. Thanks John! Much appreciated!

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/arcade.php?

[Flow Fusion]

OK I just installed the Awards hack will this conflict with that? I ask cause I see the $awards text in this.

[Symen_4ab]

I just would like to thank John

Keep up the good work !

[BlackxRam]

Originally Posted by BarBeQue

Or you edit your own post and delete it, leaving a msg that you deleted it... instead of making mods spend their time doing it for you


Now to get back to the TOPIC.

I still have the highscore prob i explained in these 2 posts
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=1532
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=1533

2 installs on 2 forums, both smooth, 1 works 100% and one forks on highscore submit at random games/plays. So it's not the "i can never submit or do not have permission" prob that some users have and that has been tracked down and solved! It's the same problem 3 other users had and which none weren't able to track down (one fix with a vbb upgrade, one fix with that weird language change, but neither found out why it forked, and one who never was able to fix it)
Been looking at it for a week now, read the instructions over and over but still can't find it.
Could it be a conflict in php version or mysql version that causes this? Or the webserver software?

I'll prolly make a clean install of vbb once vbb3 gold is out, and apply the hack from scratch again, but since i can't figure the error out it's like the casino... gamble if that solves my problem. And even if it does i still won't know the casue hence another user faces the same situation of no solve if he faces this problem.

If anyone has any suggestion besides checking my code for the 10th time then please tell me!

That sounds like a problem with the FLASH not the programming since the PHP can't submit for you you need the flash to initiate it bro. Perhaps something on your computer is screwed up. But that couldnt be... it could never be your computer right..

heh anyways i would look at your BROWSER your using, then the flash your using. If anything, instead of reinstalling the hack.. try reinstalling your browser and flash version. Give that a shot. If all else fails, shoot your computer.

[BlackxRam]

Originally Posted by psoexplorer

Nope, the last thing i did was upload some more games....check your pm's in a minute...

I tired looking as well, this looks like a MYSQL problem not a V3ARCADE problem. Perhaps your mysql has reached its limit bro, i have seen it many times when hosts put caps on queries and storage, better check to make sure you havent made any database changes.

[psoexplorer]

Originally Posted by BlackxRam

I tired looking as well, this looks like a MYSQL problem not a V3ARCADE problem. Perhaps your mysql has reached its limit bro, i have seen it many times when hosts put caps on queries and storage, better check to make sure you havent made any database changes.

But they upload when using Netscape or Opera....just not for IE users :ninja:

[BarBeQue]

Originally Posted by BlackxRam

That sounds like a problem with the FLASH not the programming since the PHP can't submit for you you need the flash to initiate it bro. Perhaps something on your computer is screwed up. But that couldnt be... it could never be your computer right..

heh anyways i would look at your BROWSER your using, then the flash your using. If anything, instead of reinstalling the hack.. try reinstalling your browser and flash version. Give that a shot. If all else fails, shoot your computer.

Lol, actually i can't be my computer, cause i don't have this problem myself :P
Not on my site and not on other peoples sites.

But a few of my users have it, and a few don't.
Hence your suggestion of browser and flash version may be good points.

I'll start a inquiry among my users how often it happens and what browser and flash version they use. Maybe i can track down the problem.

I'll even have some of the problem users try the arcade on John's site, and see if they experience the same problems there too. Cause his install is fine so if they get the same prob there then i know it's not my install.
Although it happens mostly on new highscores and john's site has quite high scores making it difficult to beat Guess i'll look for a more inexperienced site's arcade instead, hehe.

[scottct1]

Is this running ok on the Gold Release?