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:

[swissknife]

Sorry....Thread #109

[LadyBeth]

Everything works fine right up until this... I spent over an hour onthe phone with my host trying to sort this out. If I already have access to the database what's the problem here?

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.0 Release Candidate 4:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE gamechallenges (
challengeid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,
type tinyint(1) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengerid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengedid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
game varchar(30) NOT NULL default '',
status tinyint(1) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
datestamp int(13) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengersession int(20) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengedsession int(20) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (challengeid)
) TYPE=MyISAM

mysql error: Access denied for user: 'pwna1b_vbbs@localhost' to database
'pwna1b_vbbs'

mysql error number: 1044

Date: Friday 09th of April 2004 12:14:54 PM
Script: http://pwnabbs.org/admincp/install_arcade.php
Referer: http://pwnabbs.org/admincp/install_arcade.php
Username: (removed for sake of post)
IP Address: (removed for sake of post)

[Boofo]

Is that the right db name?

[cLord]

Originally Posted by Xyphen

I found a problem... when you disable the arcade in the settings.. or disable a game.

"Is the Arcade Active? If not, only Administrators will be able to view the arcadeIs the Arcade Active? If not, only Administrators will be able to view the arcade"

If admin should be allowed to view the game/arcade still, then why do I get a permission error?

Anyone?
I have the same problem....

cLord

[deaconxgp]

seems like a good hack but should i install this one or the latest version?

[blubber12]

everythings been working fine but today we received an errror. Running Gold and using latest arcade version. Here is the error

Error

SQL-query :

SELECT COUNT( * ) +1 AS scoresAbove
FROM gamesessions
WHERE score > AND valid =1 AND gamename = ''

MySQL said:

#1064 - 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 'AND valid =1 AND gamename = ''' at line 3

[MGM]

I'm having a small problem, whenever I finish a game and it's loading to take me to the comments page, it just returns me to Arcade Home and it says this at the very top:

Warning: No content-type in POST request in Unknown on line 0

Warning: Cannot add header information - headers already sent in Unknown on line 0

Any reason why?

MGM out

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by MetalGearMaster

I'm having a small problem, whenever I finish a game and it's loading to take me to the comments page, it just returns me to Arcade Home and it says this at the very top:

Warning: No content-type in POST request in Unknown on line 0

Warning: Cannot add header information - headers already sent in Unknown on line 0

Any reason why?

MGM out

Hi,

this sounds like a typical PHP Error where someone did not put the session variables into the right order. They have to be placed directly after <?php. If there is something between the header is already placed and cannot be redefined twice. I am not sure if this applies here but please have a look at the beginning of your PHP file. Just a hint.

Cheers,

Pseudomizer

[juanchi]

I'm trying to translate and I almost near the end but I can find this phrase:

Welcome back, admin!
So, you think you're the best!?! Prove it! Earn your trophy!

In fact I'm missing other phrases but I guess that If I find where is this one I can find the other ones missing, thanks to anyone who can help me with this.

[MGM]

Originally Posted by Pseudomizer

Hi,

this sounds like a typical PHP Error where someone did not put the session variables into the right order. They have to be placed directly after <?php. If there is something between the header is already placed and cannot be redefined twice. I am not sure if this applies here but please have a look at the beginning of your PHP file. Just a hint.

Cheers,

Pseudomizer

What do you mean by "session variables"??

Are you saying I should look through and see if something is written more than once in the beginning somewhere? And which PHP file?

I've been totally stumped by my error.... I mean..... an Unknown file on Line 0 is causing an error..... how do I go about troubleshooting that :P

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

[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