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:

[Schorsch]

Originally Posted by KuraFire

is that including or excluding vBulletin's own queries?

I have Erwin's Microstats installed and it shows the following on the arcade main page:

Page generated in 0,11157 seconds with 14 queries [Server Loads: 0.06 ? 0.03 : 0.00]

[Davey-UK]

Originally Posted by anabolicedge

Thank you SO much... worked like a charm... how come dreamweaver does this??? Can you recommend another text editor, something with a good "FIND" ?

UltraEdit is the best text editor that i have come across.

It has a great little tool for comparing files, and a good easy search feature.
:nervous:

[dede1]

not games for Admin or User??????

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[KuraFire]

Originally Posted by Davey-UK

UltraEdit is the best text editor that i have come across.

It has a great little tool for comparing files, and a good easy search feature.
:nervous:

I prefer EditPlus 2, just works better in my experience. I've used UltraEdit for like 1.5 years, then I found EditPlus and have been using that non-stop for like... 2 years straight now.


Schorsch, thanks guess it's including then, good ^_^

[John]

Originally Posted by KuraFire

is that including or excluding vBulletin's own queries?

Yes, including.

[John]

Let me just point out, that all problems with permissions not working or scores not being submitted have been because the hack was not installed according to the instructions.

If this doesn't work, check the instructions twice over. The problem is almost always the code being pasting in the wrong place. (Or something being added instead of replaced.)

[John]

Originally Posted by LightBringer

Hey John, any advice as to why I don't see high scores, time played, personal stats, etc? It's almost as if the numerical values of those items aren't getting set in the db tables properly.

example:
Number of game sessions recorded: 0
Total time spent playing in the Arcade: 0 minutes
Recent Arcade scores: No Scores Recorded
Arcade Awards: Asteroids Champion, with a score of 5750
Average Ping: 0 milliseconds

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=261

If necessary, I can give you a test account to play around with.

PM me with a test login account?

[Blackbeard]

Thanks alot for this, my members have been asking for this for some time.

[LightBringer]

PM me with a test login account?

done.

[GamerzWorld]

So no help available >-<

[Blackbeard]

Originally Posted by badboy1

Well I did a minor template change on my forum because the award_postbit was just to big. I also did a bit of table changing(rowspan). if any one would like there arcade_postbit like this just say so and ill post the edited template :speechless:

Btw LLFan did you edit your into.php or do the phrases correctly? :nervous:

can you tell me how you did this please

[msimplay]

tru i installed the hack ages ago and i've had no problems with it

[John]

Originally Posted by GamerzWorld

So no help available >-<

What's the problem?

[dede1]

Great hack, but this is a problem for me

The permissions to view and play the arcade for the administrator is set to yes and yet I get 'invalid permissions' when I click on the Arcade link in the nav.

[John]

Originally Posted by dede1

Great hack, but this is a problem for me

The permissions to view and play the arcade for the administrator is set to yes and yet I get 'invalid permissions' when I click on the Arcade link in the nav.

You haven't installed the hack correctly. (You've probably made a mistake in init.php or global.php)