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:

[juanchi]

Originally Posted by MetalGearMaster

Juanchi, I think that not everything is phrased and some things are in the templates, try looking in the Arcade Hack's various templates for those words. (And then try phrasing them yourself)

MGM out

Thanks MGM but I already look for them at the templates but this an another phrases where not there either, I know this is weird but unless I'm doing something wrong, I have no idea where this phrases could be.

[MGM]

In Arcade.php, search for:

PHP Code:

$arcadeintro = "Welcome back, <strong>$bbuserinfo[username]</strong>!<br>
            <font size=1>So, you think you're the best!?! Prove it! Earn your trophy!<br>&nbsp;</font>"; 


There goes your text

MGM out

[tanhadil]

how do u show medals for number of games high scores in post bit? its already activated in arcade panel

[juanchi]

Originally Posted by MetalGearMaster

In Arcade.php, search for:

PHP Code:

$arcadeintro = "Welcome back, <strong>$bbuserinfo[username]</strong>!<br>
            <font size=1>So, you think you're the best!?! Prove it! Earn your trophy!<br>&nbsp;</font>"; 


There goes your text

MGM out

Thanks!!!

[LadyBeth]

Hi Boofo,
Yes, it is. I spoke to the Host on the phone for an hour, and he says it has to be in the install script or something. I can connect to the database with VB3, but for some reason this automated process won't do it. Also I'm new so be gentle guys. I really need to finish this installation.... right now the forums are opne, the link is on the main index, and people click it and get errors but no games.

Please help someone....
Beth

[Boofo]

LadyBeth, are you having any problems with any other hack installs like this or is this the only one?

[John]

Originally Posted by Boofo

LadyBeth, are you having any problems with any other hack installs like this or is this the only one?

I was going to say, it seems like a server setup problem. (I.e. nothing code related.) :ermm:

[Bane]

Fantastic job on this hack John. Very well done.

One small note. When the board is turned off in vb3 Gold, attempting to access the arcade results in an error.

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: print_no_permission() in /pathto/arcade.php on line 1352

Again.. Well done.

[CricketWeb]

I'm trying to order my games in alphabetical order. I've added this:

	// Selects all games from the database
	$result_allgames = $DB_site->query("
		SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "games $searchclause ORDER BY shortname asc
	");

but the "ORDER BY shortname asc" orders them in descending order and when I use desc it does the same thing.

Any ideas guys?

My arcade can be viewed here - http://forum.cricketweb.net/arcade.php?

[LadyBeth]

The host suspects that because the username and password are not the same for the database as my admin user name and password, it's an issue. Also it is a very secure server and database and the host is not willing to open it up anymore to install this. (he's also not a VB fan) So....it boils down to having the thing half (or 3/4) installed and people click the link and I get an inbox of error emails. I really need to get this installed. Can anyone help?

I am running vb 3.0 Gamma. I could upgrade to vb 3 gold but I don't see what good it would do for this install. (but if it would I can do that) Also I am relatively new to databases so be gentle.

The install tries to run, but it can't create the table or whatever in the database which is goofy since VB3 knows it has access, but for whatever reason the install script for Arcade doesn't work - the host thinks if the script was modified it would. That is way beyond me at this point.