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:

[csrs]

I installed the arcade mod and it works fine with the default skin , however, when I make the modifications to the skin that I want to use, it never works ...just blank page.....can someone help me ? It would be greatly appreciated

Regards,
Steve R.

[Metropolitan]

*installed*

and it works like a charm

Is it possible to add new games with the default installation description for each new game?

[mavrick]

Originally Posted by frankenberrie

[ALERT] Games that cause errors in ADMINCP

Have you ever noticed when you enter your AdminCP and goto to game settings that at the bottom of your browser you get a:

Page error.

2D Knockout
3cardpoker
5milestogo
these3guys

This is a bug in the arcade hack. If the "shortname" of the game in the database starts with a number (ex:1,2,3,4,5,etc...) you will get that error. There is nothing wrong with the game itself.

Temp Solution..... use phpMyAdmin and change the number (1,2,3,etc..) to (one,two,three,etc...) and the error will go away.

[Datenpapst]

Anyone got v3arcade 1.0.1, 1.0.2 so I can update my Arcade? Thx

[Shill2]

Hi,

I have VBulletin 3.0.3 (fresh install) and I have just installed v3arcade. Everything works fine apart from a small error in IE which shows in the bottom left done but with errors on page.
The error is as follows

Line: 351
Char: 12
Error: Invalid Character
Code: 0
URL: http://www.deathindouglas.com/forum/index.php

This error appears over every page in my forum showing sometimes different line numbers, for example.

Line: 346
Char: 12
Error: Invalid Character
Code: 0
URL: http://www.deathindouglas.com/forum/...?do=editarcade

My hosting server is using PHP 4.1.2

Can anyone shed some light on this please.

Many thanks

[Rick Sample]

can this hack be set for a specific usergroup (ie, premier members) or no?

thanks,

[rikku3978]

Installed the hack, but when I go to edit the settings, all are set to no. When I updated them to "Yes" they are still set to no. Anyone have a solution? >>;

Thanks!

[Yuneek]

Originally Posted by FastAttack

almost done with the install great hack.. easy to follow instructions

I have members of a custom usergroup complaining that they cannot use the arcade, why is this?

My moderators, me, and my default regular users can use it, but the custom usergroups can't get on it.

How do I adjust this?

[bendigo-tech]

Originally Posted by Yuneek

I have members of a custom usergroup complaining that they cannot use the arcade, why is this?

My moderators, me, and my default regular users can use it, but the custom usergroups can't get on it.

How do I adjust this?

I had a similar problem not long ago and upon checking the Usergroup permissions, I noticed that no body had access to use the Arcade. It could be a different problem for you but worth a look anyway.

[paulyy]

Amazing hack, I ran into the functions.php problem to (used DreamWeaver) but soon sorted it out All I'm worried about is my bandwidth costs lol

[94DROPTOPZ]

Originally Posted by Rick Sample

can this hack be set for a specific usergroup (ie, premier members) or no?

thanks,

Yes Rick it can be. Once you install the hack you will see permissions for each individual usergroup and that is where you set the permissions...

[DudeSicko]

OMG OMG, how can so many get this to work and not me

I can play the game, i get NO error but the high score wont save, i have tryed reinstall it 6 times now, and everytime it is the same NO save of the highscore.

Some post back i saw this:

HA HA! I have fixed the problem! heh

The issue was I did not have a language setting set up in my Internet Exploder.

Once I set up the appropriate language setting, all was well!

Thanks for your patience!

Well i tryed that aswell, tryed around 20 language and dident work, well now afther 5 hours i give up, and have to ask someone for help :ermm:

I run a Danish translation of vB3.0.3 (translated by me and my GF).

Please help befor i take my server and trow it out the window :nervous:

Thx

Forgot to mention that we got no other hack installed.?
http://www.mor-far.dk/forum/arcade.php

[ChuanSE]

what seems to be the problem then?
i have to register to see your arcade.php working :s

[Jesse Jericho]

I tried searching for this, so many posts...

Is it possible to only keep the top 10 or 20 scores for games? Some of my games already have 15 pages of scores and its only the 3rd day :P I'm guessing its necessary to keep all scores to keep the "Personal Best" scores in place...?

[DudeSicko]

Originally Posted by ChuanSE

what seems to be the problem then?
i have to register to see your arcade.php working :s

Problem is that it do not save the highscore, else everything works.

Tine
with a score of 0
[High Scores]

And its the same all the way down.

http://www.mor-far.dk/forum/arcade.php
Name: ArcadeTest
Password: arcade