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:

[MikaK]

Originally Posted by DRJ

Go to the user group manager in the admin cp. Then click on unregistered / not logged in

Scroll down to arcade options

Can View the Arcade?
Allows usergroup to view the arcade, including high scores and leaderboards

Can Play Games in the Arcade?
Allows usergroup to play arcade games

Thanks DRJ. I had palying already disabled. Now set the viewing to No as well. Let?s help it helps.

-Mika

[Vizionz]

perfect hack great job on it

[silent.dr3am]

hey love the hack

I've got a bit of a problem tho..

when i add this:

	// declares the arcade image directory
	$stylevar['imgdir_arcade'] = "images/arcade";

to the functions.php, it comes up with a error :

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING in /home3/agersgui/public_html/forums/includes/functions.php on line 1916

When i use the original functions.php, it works fine expect that the images on the arcade arnt displayed..
whats gone wrong?

line 1916 is

$debughtml .= " (<a href=\"" . htmlspecialchars_uni(SCRIPTPATH) . iif(strpos(SCRIPTPATH, '?') '?')'?')'?')'?')=== false, '?', '?','?','?','?','&amp;') . "tempusage=1\">Template Usage</a>) (<a href=\"" . htmlspecialchars_uni(SCRIPTPATH) . iif(strpos(SCRIPTPATH, '?') '?')'?')'?')'?')=== false, '?', '?','?','?','?','&amp;') . "explain=1\">Explain</a>)<br />\n";

[Olli460]

Hi im a bit consufed it says Edit the templates

Template Modifications
======================

Make the following alterations to these existing templates, and save them.

it dosent say which files to open... where are the templates ive done everything else but this wasent very clear anyone please help!

[silent.dr3am]

go into your style option (via admincp), then click edit templates.

[spl33nboy]

Hey guys,

I've encountered an error, not a major one, but still a pain.

It seems most of my images won't display

http://forums.dvdork.com/arcade.php

Cheers,

Chris

[silent.dr3am]

Exact same thing is happening to me, http://www.aoe3planet.com/arcade.php

Are you have the same problem?

Originally Posted by silent.dr3am

hey love the hack

I've got a bit of a problem tho..

when i add this:

Code:
// declares the arcade image directory
$stylevar['imgdir_arcade'] = "images/arcade";
to the functions.php, it comes up with a error :

Code:
Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING in /home3/agersgui/public_html/forums/includes/functions.php on line 1916

When i use the original functions.php, it works fine expect that the images on the arcade arnt displayed..
whats gone wrong?

line 1916 is

Code:
$debughtml .= " (<a href=\"" . htmlspecialchars_uni(SCRIPTPATH) . iif(strpos(SCRIPTPATH, '?') '?')'?')'?')'?')=== false, '?', '?','?','?','?','&amp;') . "tempusage=1\">Template Usage</a>) (<a href=\"" . htmlspecialchars_uni(SCRIPTPATH) . iif(strpos(SCRIPTPATH, '?') '?')'?')'?')'?')=== false, '?', '?','?','?','?','&amp;') . "explain=1\">Explain</a>)<br />\n";

Could someone please give us some help?

[jd-inflames]

I'm having the same problem as well...I figured there would be an update with 3.0.6 but I haven't found one, and the site seems to have dissappeared.

[djjeffa]

had a few probles caus of all the hacks I had but I think I got it but for some reason in one of my styles when I try to veiw it it goes to a blank page ? any ideals?

[sim tech]

Has anyone ran into this problem? It's not a major one but it sure is a head scratcher...

First of all, I installed the v3Arcade on vBulletin 3.0.6 (purchased on 01/21/05) and it runs fine. I have around 70 games listed on my site & they are doing well.

Now - I am running WinXP here with all the proper XP upgrades & I am using Internet Explorer 6.0.
The site looks fine here on my PC (my site is www.simtechonline.com/forums - it's a site dedicated to actual flight simulator technicians who work for the military and airlines) but when I go to work and call up the Arcade page on any of their PCs (which is using Win NT & IE 5.5) I get an image that is a expanded menu of the 'quick links' on the left side of the screen.

Besides the fact that a major airline can't upgrade their PCs to the proper browser I was wondering if older browsers cause errors with v3arcade?

I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post this, but I've been digging thru countless forums for 2 days on this error.

Thanks-