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:

[mickmel]

Originally Posted by cybermomcafe

One question...

When I change settings for the Arcade in the Admin CP, after clicking "Submit" it comes up and says "Could not find phrase: 'arcade_cp_settingssaved'." Then it redirects back to the settings page... but the changes are saved...

I double checked and that phrase has been added...

Just wondering Great Hack BTW!

I had the same problem. The fix was pretty easy - read the install instructions more carefully. I spent hours trying to figure this one out...

Most of the phrases need to be added as GLOBAL. Some, though - like this one - need to be added as a different type. Delete the phrase from your system, and re-add it as the type of phrase they say in the install instructions and it should work.

Mickey

[Owen]

Originally Posted by Owen

<if condition="$award[icon]!=''">
<!-- arcade awards -->
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]" border="0" width="100%" align="center">
<tr>
	<td class="thead">Arcade Awards</td>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td class="alt1">$arcadeawards</td>
</tr>
</table>
<!-- / arcade awards -->
<br />
</if>

What do I need to do to get the IF thing working?

could someone help me out with this?

[Roody]

Let me ask something. Is there a way to implement some kind of system that a member would have to make 3-5 posts when they sign onto the boards before they could play arcade games?

[Owen]

you could just make a new group that registered users promote to after 3-5 posts.

[John]

Originally Posted by Roody

Let me ask something. Is there a way to implement some kind of system that a member would have to make 3-5 posts when they sign onto the boards before they could play arcade games?

If you want a crude way to do it...

Find:

PHP Code:

// Checks to see if GET variables are valid 


And above this, add:

PHP Code:

if ($bbuserinfo['posts']<10){
    print_no_permission();
} 


Where in this example, 10 is the number of required posts to be able to play in the Arcade. People with post counts lower than that will be shown a "no permission" page.

[Owen]

Hey could you help me out? With that last post of mine?

[ogden2k]

Originally Posted by PiotrasG
this is a first version of the hack... wait dont be such a jackass...

I wasn't being one actually. I just see a lot of good hacks that don't have uninstallers. Nothing against this hack, I'm actually going to be installing it. I just want to know that there will be an uninstall script if something goes wrong.

So, is there a plan for an uninstaller?

[John]

Originally Posted by ogden2k

I just want to know that there will be an uninstall script if something goes wrong.

So, is there a plan for an uninstaller?

Maybe there is, maybe there isn't.

Although anyone with a couple of braincells can figure out how to uninstall it. IIRC I've already been over the procedure once or twice.

[John]

Originally Posted by Owen

Hey could you help me out? With that last post of mine?

You've just pasted a bit of code... :\

[ogden2k]

So you choose not to add an uninstaller because it may be simple remove tables from a database... Some people may not be well versed in phpmyadmin...