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:

[digitalSite]

Well, it's "almost" what I'm looking for....I think wasn't clear in my previous post. What I am looking for is, if I have 20-30 games, but only 10 are showing, how do I navigate to the next page? So although i have more than 10 games installed, I am only able to view the first page. Several people in the forums have asked this question and they either did not get a response, or was referred to search the forums. I have been searching for two hours now, and cannot find the answer. I also reviewed my arcade files to make sure everything was installed correctly. The games work perfectly, but I am stuck on the first page only, I would like to be able to see the rest of the games.

I do not see a "Next Page" link anywhere. I've checked settings in admincp and user settings, etc. Am I missing a link somewhere?

Thanks.

[SupraT]

Originally Posted by digitalSite

Well, it's "almost" what I'm looking for....I think wasn't clear in my previous post. What I am looking for is, if I have 20-30 games, but only 10 are showing, how do I navigate to the next page? So although i have more than 10 games installed, I am only able to view the first page. Several people in the forums have asked this question and they either did not get a response, or was referred to search the forums. I have been searching for two hours now, and cannot find the answer. I also reviewed my arcade files to make sure everything was installed correctly. The games work perfectly, but I am stuck on the first page only, I would like to be able to see the rest of the games.

I do not see a "Next Page" link anywhere. I've checked settings in admincp and user settings, etc. Am I missing a link somewhere?

Thanks.

It should be located on the lower right of the main arcade page and would display page 1 2 3 etc.

[digitalSite]

Yup, I read that I should see that...unfortunately, it doesn't show. I checked in IE and Firefox, nothing. I even opened up my arcade.php and checked the code to see if I changed anything...i replaced my arcade.php with a fresh copy from the zip file - still nothing. Any ideas?

Thanks

[SupraT]

Originally Posted by SupraT

I can't seem to figure out where I have gone wrong. I check the file and see nothing wrong with edits..... when I replace with original functions.php file forums and arcade works with the exception of the images.

PHP Code:

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING in /home/clanspy/public_html/forums/includes/functions.php on line 2018 


Any help on this??? Could use some, thanks !

[adill420]

ok so i added a new template..did the install so it would install templates but it appears the templates haven't been install..arcade.php shows a blank page..any ideas guys?

[digitalSite]

Yup, I read that I should see that...unfortunately, it doesn't show. I checked in IE and Firefox, nothing. I even opened up my arcade.php and checked the code to see if I changed anything...i replaced my arcade.php with a fresh copy from the zip file - still nothing. Any ideas?

Thanks

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I figured it out!!!!

For those of you who don't see the page navigation at the bottom of the Arcade pages it's because of the following:

I used to have the previous version of the arcade and *thought* I deleted all the files...and then I had followed the "fresh install" instructions. Well, looking around some files i decided to read what the upgrade instructions had and decided to follow those intead. After applying ALL the changes of the upgrade instructions, my Arcade finally showed the page navigation...

So I guess even though I did a fresh install, I still had a partially-old arcade and that's why I didn't see the page nav.

I hope this helps someone else in the future...man, I'm glad this is over.

[digitalSite]

Originally Posted by adill420

ok so i added a new template..did the install so it would install templates but it appears the templates haven't been install..arcade.php shows a blank page..any ideas guys?

Try running the install again, that happened to me too

[adill420]

Originally Posted by digitalSite

Try running the install again, that happened to me too

tried several times nothing..i just rechecked and it appears that the templates are not being installed for some reason..

[Gunshot]

Originally Posted by adill420

tried several times nothing..i just rechecked and it appears that the templates are not being installed for some reason..

open up the install file and manually install the templates

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