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:

[Oldfart]

Originally Posted by Flow Fusion

I added like 80 games and only 7 are showing what do I need to do?

You need to install them.

copy each file to their proper folder and run the .game.php file in your admincp folder

images go to images/games
xxxx.game.php goes to your admincp folder (xxxx is the game name)
.swf goes to your game folder

then point your browser to the xxx.game.php file and follow the instructions.

Hope this helps

[Bryan Ex]

Originally Posted by neocorteqz

Is anyone's Cron script working?? I just ran the script and it's not removing all the scores. Not too mention the adminCP says it was ran, but nothing is happening.

Only works for me if I run it manually.

[mgcmike19]

OK.. I have looked and looked at line 2871.. I see nothing wrong with it.. its not even a line I edited.. I have reloaded a new functions.php file and made the required changes in it and still nothing.

I added a coma to the end of line 2871 and got this:
Parse error: parse error in /home/atlantaw/public_html/forums/includes/functions.php on line 2871

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: is_browser() in /home/atlantaw/public_html/forums/global.php on line 59

Anyone help? I'd like to get this going.

[mgcmike19]

Now my private messaging features are gone from the forums as well? What the freak is wrong?

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by Bryan Ex

Only works for me if I run it manually.

doesn't even work for me when i run it from the admin panel.

[Silverstangs]

I have it installed, works well now. I had a issue with no permissions, so I tested it out on 7 other computers. Out of 7, it worked fine on 5 of them. When I took a closer look, those 5 test machines was running VB RC3. The two that failed was GOLD, and the forum is also gold. I also noticed that all the templates was created when I had installed them on rc3 for all style sets. It didnt do that with the gold version. Is there a extra step I am missing with the gold version?
I did manage to get it to work after I re-edited the Global.php in the root directory, and set the permissions in the ACP.


I don't know if the problem I had was with the arcade hack, or a conflict with a few other hacks I had. I just wanted to let you know.

I also wanted to say this hack kicks butt!!! :up:

Here is a link to the arcade at Stang Country
http://www.stangcountry.com/vb34sc/arcade.php?

[Giveit2u43]

Originally Posted by mgcmike19

OK.. I have looked and looked at line 2871.. I see nothing wrong with it.. its not even a line I edited.. I have reloaded a new functions.php file and made the required changes in it and still nothing.

I added a coma to the end of line 2871 and got this:
Parse error: parse error in /home/atlantaw/public_html/forums/includes/functions.php on line 2871

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: is_browser() in /home/atlantaw/public_html/forums/global.php on line 59

Anyone help? I'd like to get this going.

this error is due to using dreamweaver to edit the phpfiles.. use notepad instead and things will be fine

[dssforum]

I am having some problems, tetris and snake never loads it just says loading what is the problem?

[Intex]

Is it just those two games or all games? If it's all games, you should check your path to your actual games and of course make sure you have the .swf files in that directory.

[dssforum]

just those 2 games, I installed another one (pac man) works fine.