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:

[sim tech]

Thanks for all your hard work John... you should have a "PayPal Donate" button so we can throw a few bucks your way for beer for all your hard work!

[mr. visual]

Originally Posted by mbracing

ok i followed the directions word by word. now when i click the arcade button on top, it says...

Warning: main(./includes/functions_arcade.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /arcade.php on line 155

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './includes/functions_arcade.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/.jazzlefrazzle/globalmo/globalmotorsonline.com/forums/arcade.php on line 155


HELP ME PLEASE WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR IT TO WORK?????

I'm getting this same error as well, anyone have any ideas as to the cause of this?

EDIT: Here is the actual error that I am receiving.

Warning: main(./includes/functions_arcade.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /arcade.php on line 155

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './includes/functions_arcade.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /www/r/railorfailc1/htdocs/forum/arcade.php on line 155

[johnbruce71]

Is there a planed date to release the arcade or just seeing how it goes?

[aberg]

Originally Posted by sim tech

Thanks for all your hard work John... you should have a "PayPal Donate" button so we can throw a few bucks your way for beer for all your hard work!

Good a idea!
John take a Paypal and i also donatie money for your excellent work!

[John]

Originally Posted by rjordan

John, what are the chances of putting hooks into the arcade? If that would actually work (not sure if it would), it would allow for some great modding!

There are hooks in the Arcade, I'm putting them in throughout.

[John]

Originally Posted by sim tech

Thanks for all your hard work John... you should have a "PayPal Donate" button so we can throw a few bucks your way for beer for all your hard work!

My PayPal address is john@eovie.com, if you feel so inclined. Many thanks!

[John]

Originally Posted by johnbruce71

Is there a planed date to release the arcade or just seeing how it goes?

Probably a day or two after 3.5 goes Gold.

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by John

There are hooks in the Arcade, I'm putting them in throughout.

WooHoo! Awesome! Definely nice to have, especially when you upgrade the arcade in the future! Thanks!

[Vindicare]

Uh, let's hope there won't be a RC 3... and a Gold Release in October or later.

Otherwise I'm gonna downgrade manually to 3.0.8 just for my arcade

[thephonemall]

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.8:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE games SET highscorerid=,highscore=500 WHERE
shortname='ninjakid'
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=500 WHERE shortname='ninjakid'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064
Date: Wednesday 17th of August 2005 01:27:19 P
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