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:

[Bryan Ex]

Originally Posted by baqai

fixed it ..

What was causing the problem baqai?

[astra-sri]

Can anyone help me??? I've "scanned" through the thread but I don't have time to read all 140+ pages of posts.

I need to reinstall the arcade but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to get rid of all the entries that are there already.

Any help will be greatly appriciated.

Thanks
RiK

[baqai]

Bryan i just replaced all the php files back which i backed up before applying this hack and did the editing all over again, i guess i made some mistake in editing

astra-sri well technically i "re installed" arcade myself, since i didnt made any changes to template or database or anything, i just replaced the php files and edited them again and it was working fine for me, hope that works for you

[astra-sri]

Right... I managed to delete all the database entries and run the install script, which went well. But now it says I don't have access to the arcade?!?! :S

[nektar]

Hi!

I have installed the latest v3arcde version and from what I have read here I'm supposed to have a link in the drop-down menu of the user in postbit, so that I can challenge!

Why am I missing this?

Any ideas?

P.S. All of the them have permission 15 which means they can be challenged. I have followed the intstuctions but it just doesn't show!

VBulletin 3.0.1

Thanks a lot.

[Lurk]

I have uCash & uShop installed..
how do i install v3 arcade after? am i missing anything? i got an error when i installed it...

[baqai]

astra i think so you would want to edit the php files again and upload them to the server

[astra-sri]

I've re-edited all the PHP files. All working now.

I just need help with one more thing....

1.0.2 - Game listing changes
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 also includes a
page navigation box. By default, 10 games appear per page.

How do I change that so all the games are displayed on the front page, not just 10.

I don't seem to have a page navigation box

Test Login...
username: ArcadeTest
Password: v3arcade

Thanks
RiK

[Bryan Ex]

For those of us that were interested in some adult oriented type games to add in to our arcades... I've found many freeware versions in a variety of formats but not sure what I'm looking for. I saw the details posted somewhere on what's required - can someone recap file formats again?

[dina]

When you complete the game tetris you get sent to a page where you get access denied (for admin only included in config.php I guess). What page is this and why is this set up this way? Because users who finish the game and get sent to this page will not get their score saved.

[Darnell 0216]

Originally Posted by astra-sri

I've re-edited all the PHP files. All working now.

I just need help with one more thing....

1.0.2 - Game listing changes
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 also includes a
page navigation box. By default, 10 games appear per page.

How do I change that so all the games are displayed on the front page, not just 10.

I don't seem to have a page navigation box

Test Login...
username: ArcadeTest
Password: v3arcade

Thanks
RiK

You should have a small navigation box at the bottom right corner of the games list. To change the amount of games shown, find in arcade.php (around line 341):

PHP Code:

$perpage = 10; 


Change 10 to a large number to show them all on the main page.

[pgowder]

Originally Posted by nektar

Hi!

I have installed the latest v3arcde version and from what I have read here I'm supposed to have a link in the drop-down menu of the user in postbit, so that I can challenge!

Why am I missing this?

Any ideas?

P.S. All of the them have permission 15 which means they can be challenged. I have followed the intstuctions but it just doesn't show!

VBulletin 3.0.1

Thanks a lot.

I'm having the same problem.

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by pgowder

I'm having the same problem.

Hi @LL,

in the postbit template search for:

PHP Code:

<if condition="$post['rank']"><div class="smallfont">$post[rank]</div></if> 


and below put this:

PHP Code:

<if condition="$post['arcadesettings'] & 4 AND $post[userid]!=$bbuserinfo[userid] AND $bbuserinfo[userid]!=0">
<b><br /><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newchallenge&userid=$post[userid]" target="_self"><div class="smallfont">Challenge $post[username] in Arcade</div></a><br /></b>
</if> 


This will add the challenge below the users rank. If you want to have it in the drop down menu please feel free to insert the code at the appropriate place.

Cheers,

[NarutoX]

req... tanks @ http://www.flashplayer.com

[TechGuy]

In my global.php, I put the new code above the ending }... took me about an hour to find that, but works great now!