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:

[the Sandman]

Originally Posted by cybermomcafe

I just upgraded to 3.0.2 and I'm only having problems with one part....php

I get the following errors:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/bundesen/public_html/testvb/includes/functions_showthread.php on line 675
Unable to add cookies, header already sent.
File: /home/bundesen/public_html/testvb/includes/functions_showthread.php
Line: 675

I know how to fix this one - I just had to do it. In the file edit instructions, the first edit in /includes/functions_showthread.php is supposed to go above

PHP Code:

// ###################### Start getreputationimage ####################### 


...which doesn't exist in the vB 3.0.2 version of the file. I originally put it above

PHP Code:

// Generate Reputation Power 


but if you put it there is causes the errors you describe. Instead, put it above:

PHP Code:

// ###################### Start doimicons ####################### 


Now, complete the second and third edits in /includes/functions_showthread as instructed and it should work fine.

[cybermomcafe]

Awesome! I could have swore I tried that LOL

Thanks!

[jonpanky]

I'm on 3.0.2.

It took a few atempts to get it to work and it does now. Trouble is I now have a 'blank' arcadeadmin.php so I guess I cannot add any new games? Or do I just upload them to the server and leave it at that? If someone could give me a clue on how to get the admin page to work that would be cool.

I have tried to install several times and failed, but the arcade now works on the forum fine!? But the admin section does not?

Any help would be nice.

It's the best hack ever!

[BATechie]

hack installation was perfect. I searched the thread for possibly anything that would help me find where to get more games with it.

I couldn't find anything to help me . Is there a pack of games i could download for it or do i have to do all of them manually?

[Beth]

Thanks The Sandman.

[platnum]

I was wondering the same BATechie

Is there a big pack anywhere?

Thanks.

[Beth]

Originally Posted by Beth

Thanks The Sandman.

Can someone offer assistance? I just get a blank page when i click on the Arcade link on my forums.

[the Sandman]

Originally Posted by Beth

Can someone offer assistance? I just get a blank page when i click on the Arcade link on my forums.

Did you upload the installer and run it (choose the install templates only option!)?

[Beth]

Originally Posted by the Sandman

Did you upload the installer and run it (choose the install templates only option!)?

Yes Edit: I wasnt very clear at all there was i. I didnt get an option of just templates.
there are no templates in the admin cp, but i do have the arcade option on the left of the admin cp.

[Pixelgrounds]

another vB upgrade... 3.0.3

So, will this hack work in 3.0.3???

[Beth]

I'm now getting the no permissions page with:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home3/me/myname/www/forum/includes/functions.php on line 2853

but thats without the proper files.

Originally Posted by Pixelgrounds

another vB upgrade... 3.0.3

So, will this hack work in 3.0.3???

i do give up.

[Beth]

Success. it installed templates to styleid 1 but not the rest. i had not got my styleid 1 set to show up.
Thanks for trying to help The Sandman

[weitalia]

Best hack i ever had on my forum,great job!!
The only negative is the phrasing,++++ i'm trying to do this by myself,but needs many time to spend....

[Limey-YMR]

This is a fantastic mod

I have Vbulletin 3.0.3 up and running and the only hitch was in the file includes/showthread.php the following is not there anymore
"// ###################### Start getreputationimage #######################"

Inserting the necessary code in where I next saw "reputation" code blew up cookies and all threads were not accessible.

So I used a little common sense and looked again, the code insertion was near the top so I popped it in above what looked like a new external function call for the reputation image.

here is what my file looks like that works fine with 3.0.3 now - note the // hack and // hack end comments delimiting the inseted arcade hack code.

require_once('./includes/functions_bbcodeparse.php');
//hack
if ($arcadegeneral['awardson']==1) {
// declares the arcade image directory
$stylevar['imgdir_arcade'] = "images/arcade";
$arcade_result = $DB_site->query("SELECT shortname,title,gamesettings,highscorerid,highscor e,miniimage,gameid FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "games ");
while ($arcade = $DB_site->fetch_array($arcade_result)){
if (($arcade[gamesettings] & $_GAMESCHECK['showaward'])){
$awards[$arcade[shortname]]['userid'] = $arcade['highscorerid'];
$awards[$arcade[shortname]]['gametitle'] = $arcade['title'];
$awards[$arcade[shortname]]['icon'] = $arcade['miniimage'];
$awards[$arcade[shortname]]['highscore'] = $arcade['highscore'];
$awards[$arcade[shortname]]['gameid'] = $arcade['gameid'];
}
}
}
//end hack
require_once('./includes/functions_reputation.php');

[yinyang]

i'm having a problem with individual game installations. since i've upgraded, i've been getting this error when i try to install a new game:

Warning: main(./global.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /forum/games/zookeeper.game.php on line 13

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './global.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php:/tmp:/home:/usr/home:/usr/local/bin:/usr/share/') in /forum/games/zookeeper.game.php on line 13

perhaps i'm just installing it wrong. can someone give me a quick reply on exactly where to put the files?

so far, i put the images files in the /images/arcade folder (the .gifs)
i put the .swf and .php install file in the /games folder and run the .php from the browser.

it doesn't work and i get the above error. anyone have any ideas?

-yinyang