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:

[Ian Emu-UK]

After updating to VB3 gold I've noticed my latest arcade score isn't updating any longer.

I have emptied the contents of the gamesession table, and it works from that point on, but when I put all the old information back in, it appears to select a random score from the Alien Clones game.

All the new scores are being added to the table, just the latest score thing isn't getting the right information.

The session id is upto 2100 if that helps.

[cybermomcafe]

Just upgraded to vB gold and everything is running great!

Thanks again to John and those that have released some of the games!!!

[SemperFidelis]

Once again, simply awesome job
Totally flawless install routine too
Thankyou very much

[djohn]

I have a problem, I've installed Alien Attack twice, and now it shows up twice everywhere - in settings and in arcade home. How can I remove it safely without screwing anything up?

[John]

You need to go into the database and remove it manually. How did you manage to install it twice, by the way?

[djohn]

I was installing games, and thought that i forgot to click Install on one of them, so i went back, and Internet Explorer said the the page has expired, and that i need to resend the data, so i did, and now I have 2 Alien Attack games

Right, so i went to phpMyAdmin, table games, clicked browse, found the dupe entry, removed it. Everything seems fine now, just the game id's a bit outta order.

[stonecold1203]

Originally Posted by John

You need to go into the database and remove it manually. How did you manage to install it twice, by the way?

I tried looking in the templates but it wasn't there. Where in the database should i look?

The first time i ran the install_arcade.php it did the templates, and then i got a 404. So i refreshed and tried to do it again. I couldn't get past the template additions.

[djohn]

stonecold1203, John posted that as reply to my message.

Now that's another strange thing i've found. Let's say i play some game and get a new high score. I can then add a comment. I enter one, and click add, but the weird thing is that whenever i click add, i get the "Thank you for updating your profile" redirect screen, after which I am returned back to arcare page with game scores, where I can see my comment added successfully. Is this right that I have the "Thank you for updating your profile" redirect screen?

[tschitschi]

First of all: Thanks for this great hack!

I've installed it and wanted to try it out, but it always displays a no permission error, when I'm clicking onto the link in the navbar. I can't explain why!

Would be great if anyone could help!

[John]

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