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:

[Vindicare]

Unfortunately it won't work with vB3.5

A 3.5 version will be rekeased once 3.5 goes gold (which may take a while)

[alyster4k]

I don't think I'm searching for the right phrase so I'm posting here.

In my old phpBB install, we had people who had Arcade trophies and that # of trophies was posted under their name in the left side block in each of their posts. For example, on here the block has the Name, Member, Join Date, Posts, and (theorectically) then it would say Trophies or something similar and the # of games they have top scores on. Does this hack exist? Thanks!

[OllieRocks]

Right, I have a problem with my Arcade.

Some people dont have permissions to submit their score, as they see the
'No Permissions To View This Place'

But, other people can.....

I have made sure the arcade is open to everyone.

[Forumi Shqiptar]

thanks anyway great hack anyway one of the bests since now with what ive seen hope u enjoying it

Thanks Again and clicked install

[thephonemall]

Anyone know why I am receiving this automatic error message in my email daily:

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

[Jenkins]

this looks awesome, but I'm having a little trouble. I got as far as editing all the PHP files, but I'm not sure where to make the "Template" changes, the part in the instruction where it talks about "postbit" and such. I tried going into my admincp but i get this error

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: construct_nav_option() in c:\x\x\admincp\index.php on line 454

can somone please help. I'm very new to vbulletin I just got my first bulletin working about 2 days ago.

Thanks,

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by John

When 3.5 goes Gold? Or I might release it earlier, if it doesn't look like it's going to go Gold any time soon.

i hope soon! i didnt go 3.5 yet just caz of that arcade and in no way i was gon go to the arcade

High Five guy!!

[Mer]

Hi. First off, I must say that this is a great hack. Thanks for the great work John.

I've been looking through the discussions and haven't been able to find a way of setting permissions for the games by rank or title instead of usergroup. This would encourage users to be more active on the board in order to gain access to more games. Does anyone have a mod for this? I would love to set this up before the board gets populated too much.

Thanks.

Mer

[MThornback]

I just tried to fix my arcade high scores and I pulled up an error...help!

Invalid SQL: SELECT gamename, MAX(score) AS score

FROM gamesessions

WHERE valid=1

GROUP BY gamename
mysql error: Table 'dbeel_forum.gamesessions' doesn't exist

mysql error number: 1146

[thenetbox]

Is there a possibility for the arcade 3.5 to be released as an RC before vB goes gold?