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:

[DavidatMPA]

Ok, my board is: http://forums.mpanetwork.com (still under development)
user=dev
pw=oo1986july

Everything is working FINE and i receive no errors with the arcade on the forum.

however i generally get a good deal of THESE emails each day:

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.3:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE games SET highscorerid=,highscore=2230 WHERE shortname='spyhunter'
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=2230 WHERE shortname='spyhunter'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Thursday 06th of January 2005 12:23:11 PM
Script: http://forums.mpanetwork.com/cron.php?&rand=868982
Referer: http://www.forums.mpanetwork.com/arcade.php?do=stats
Username: OddLaW
IP Address: 68.12.113.147

Sometimes it varies and says tetris, or another game.

Not sure why i'm receiving this, nor how to fix it. It could be said I am stupid, and I wouldn't bother to disagree! :P

thanks for the help guys (Great mod, appreciate the good support as well)

[Dechevious]

Originally Posted by DavidatMPA

however i generally get a good deal of THESE emails each day:

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.3:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE games SET highscorerid=,highscore=2230 WHERE shortname='spyhunter'
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=2230 WHERE shortname='spyhunter'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Thursday 06th of January 2005 12:23:11 PM
Script: http://forums.mpanetwork.com/cron.php?&rand=868982
Referer: http://www.forums.mpanetwork.com/arcade.php?do=stats
Username: OddLaW
IP Address: 68.12.113.147

"games SET highscorerid=," this is your problem.

If your allowing guests to play, it cannot register a highscorerid because they have no id. You can either disallow visitors from playing, or, you can place an id check prior to the score write, to fix that.

If their not logged in, they shouldnt be able to play anyway. Thats your best bet.

[internetjunkie]

I have uploaded around 400+ games and continue to add more. You can download them at

http://internetjunkie.org/forumdisplay.php?f=58

or go to http://www.internetjunkie.org/ and click on Download Games.

[NS_007]

Anyone get this runing with the vB 3.0.5 init.php yet?

Also, if you fully upgraded to the 3.0.5 vB, did the rehack go smoothly? And is it working?

[Beav`]

code modifications went just as smooth on 3.0.5 as the others, and seems to be working fine

http://www.halo2hq.org/forums/arcade.php?

I used the upgrade.php to upgrade, if you just patch up the init.php, remember to make the arcade changes to it first, or all kinda strange things start happening

[pelican]

after i patch with init.php i get this error from v3arcade.

Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line 2860

How to fix this problem?

[Beav`]

you have to re-apply all the code changes for the arcade mod to the new init.php file.

[NS_007]

I get that error to. It seems to be something to do with Petz on my end ... will have to try and figure this out I guess. Or get rid of the petz

[SupremeWeapon]

Originally Posted by flypaper

So I can distribute copies of Half Life 2, as long as I don't charge for them?

no. that is pirating. you will have to look up what is defined as fair use. anything web made like flash games etc fall under this catagory. same goes with private servers/emulators for games.

the law is kinda iffy on some things anbd some things are protected under the DMCA, but flash games like mini clips and so on fall under fair use.

and any creator of such items if they were to sue you would lose. look at the sony case when they lost against the first emulator creator

[UnknownServices]

I'm having the permission view problem. I updates I do to activate the aracde don't work, they stay the same but it says that it saved. I check all the posts about the global.php and functions_showthread.php but they are both fine. I copied the database and the files from a diff host b/c I moved. On the other host everything works fine.