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:

[Zelda-King]

I ran into an issue with tied champions where the trophy would get shared around in posts (I have a 4 way tie on Penguin Bashing). One day the original champion would have the trophy then on another someone else would. The stats in the actual arcade don't change of course.

[fasteddie]

New install, installed fine, copied the tutorial in every way. But I have no permission to access the actual game when I try to play it. HELP! :P

I have checked and Arcade is open, and registered users and moderators have access to Arcade. Anything else I can check? Thanks

I get this:
fasteddie, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
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EDIT: oops, missed an edit. ALL IS WORKING! GREAT MOD! Thanks!

[John]

fasteddie, check your global.php for mistakes.

[fasteddie]

yes, thanks John, it was global.php! :P

[John]

Originally Posted by fasteddie

yes, thanks John, it was global.php! :P

<shocked>

[Roxie]

I see other people had problems with thier postbit. Did anyone ever find a fix. Nothing shows in my postbit and I've edited the postbit template correctly. Is this something that could have been effected by a file edit?
Thx.

Actually, it's just the challenge link because I don't have awards enabled.

[BillaBongUSA]

Are you using the default vB3 postbit layout, and if not, did you edit the postbit_legacy template?

[Roxie]

I use the default. All of my postbit templates are edited with the proper code, but I still see nothing. Do I need to have awards enabled in order to see the challenge options?
Thx.

[dmogg]

help me I am gettin this error

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.0 Release Candidate 2:

Invalid SQL: SELECT gameid, shortname, gamesettings FROM games
mysql error: Table 'conso46_vbulletin.games' doesn't exist

mysql error number: 1146

Date: Wednesday 11th of February 2004 12:54:12 AM
Script: http://www.console-crazy.com/vb/arcade.php?
Referer: http://www.console-crazy.com/vb/index.php
Username: [katerina]
IP Address: 211.28.114.64

and also

all over the top it says

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/conso46/public_html/vb/includes/functions.php on line 2801

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/conso46/public_html/vb/includes/functions.php on line 2801

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/conso46/public_html/vb/includes/functions.php on line 2801

Please let me know how to fix this, thank you

[C.Birch]

Originally Posted by dmogg

help me I am gettin this error

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.0 Release Candidate 2:

Invalid SQL: SELECT gameid, shortname, gamesettings FROM games
mysql error: Table 'conso46_vbulletin.games' doesn't exist

mysql error number: 1146

Date: Wednesday 11th of February 2004 12:54:12 AM
Script: http://www.console-crazy.com/vb/arcade.php?
Referer: http://www.console-crazy.com/vb/index.php
Username: [katerina]
IP Address: 211.28.114.64

for starts if you look at the first error its telling you that the database table its trying to call is not there that being 'conso46_vbulletin.games' so check your database settings are pointing to right database with the right login info, if you feel they are doing so login to your database useing phpmyadmin if you have it and check that the table is infact in the database with that name.