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:

[MissKalunji]

oops wrong thread

[Chrissicom]

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

The same as you would any other game..

Upload the .swf files to your /games directory.
Upload the .gif files to your /images/arcade directory.
Upload the .game.php file to your /admincp directory.

Then run the .game.php file in your browser via http://www.yoursite.com/forums/admincp/x.game.php, replacing x with the gamename. For example: pacman.game.php

thanks I didn't upload the php files to admincp but games dir accidently

[Drew]

http://doubleminor.net/forums - running awesome after just installing....

[womensden]

I just upgraded my board to 3.0.7 and the arcade isn't working. Any idea? There is a link to it on my forums, but I get an error

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line 2997

[atrljoe]

Can anyone help me this error message any user gets it once the game is completed, when the game is over it wants to load the next page but then this happens any ideas?

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.6:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE user) SET uttpoints)=uttpoints)+25 WHERE userid='1'
mysql error: You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ') SET uttpoints)=uttpoints)+25 WHERE userid='1'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Sunday 20th of February 2005 07:49:27 PM
Script: http://www.theURLofmyforums.com/forums/arcade.php
Referer: http://www.theURLofmyforums/forums/...o=play&gameid=6
Username: myuser
IP Address: xx.xx.xx.xx

[womensden]

Originally Posted by womensden

I just upgraded my board to 3.0.7 and the arcade isn't working. Any idea? There is a link to it on my forums, but I get an error

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line 2997

Nevermind. I edited those files again (those that were replaced during the upgrade) and it's working file now.

[YLP1]

I upgraded to version 3.0.7 and had to reinstall the arcade. I have double and triple checked all the modifications but there is how the arcade info shows on the poster's area.

I tried to redo the arcade install_arcade.php but I got this db error. Could this be what is causing this poster/awards area to be messed up? I have also completed a complete reinstall of the vb forum and then installed the arcade. I recieved the same error in db during the install_arcade.php.... it adds the templates but when I click to apply database modifications I get this error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.7:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE vb3_gamechallenges (
challengeid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,
type tinyint(1) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengerid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengedid int(10) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
game varchar(30) NOT NULL default '',
status tinyint(1) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
datestamp int(13) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengersession int(20) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
challengedsession int(20) unsigned NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (challengeid)
) TYPE=MyISAM

mysql error: Table 'vb3_gamechallenges' already exists

mysql error number: 1050

Date: Sunday 20th of February 2005 09:20:12 PM
Script: http://www.yourlincolnpark.com/LPSFo...all_arcade.php
Referer: http://www.yourlincolnpark.com/LPSFo...all_arcade.php
Username: Robin
IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (removed IP)

[Jason McConnell]

Is there a way to uninstall the database changes this hack has made? As the original v3arcade.com has shut down, and v3arcadegames.com charges a monthly rate for downloading new games, I can't see using this hack anymore.

[nintendo]

To kill the arcade using phpMyAdmin...

MAKE A BACK-UP FIRST!!!

DELETE FROM `datastore` WHERE `title` = `arcadesettings` LIMIT 1,
ALTER TABLE `user` DROP `arcadesettings`,
ALTER TABLE `usergroup` DROP `arcadepermissions`,
DROP TABLE `games`,
DROP TABLE `gamechallenges`,
DROP TABLE `gamesessions`,
DROP TABLE `gamenews`
DELETE FROM `datastore` WHERE `title` = `arcadesettings` LIMIT 1,
DELETE FROM `datastore` WHERE `title` = `scoresettings` LIMIT 1,

And the same with any hack you installed that added anything else, such as best score of all times hack.

I take it you didn't even read through just one page of this thread, otherwise you would know where to get over 1,000 'copyright free' games!!!

psst, note the ' around 'copyright free'!!! That's the 'voltures' clame!!!

[FatalBreeze]

hey i installed the hack but when i try to get into it i'm blocked. ive checked the settings but i didnt see any mistakes there.
here's what i get:

FatalBreeze, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system? 
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

and i dont know what to do. please help me.

[Drew]

Everything is working great. However, I want to show individual user's awards either below their user profile or in their signature.

Anyone have a clue how to do this?!? THANKS IN ADVANCE!

[kj_ugs]

Originally Posted by FatalBreeze

hey i installed the hack but when i try to get into it i'm blocked. ive checked the settings but i didnt see any mistakes there.
here's what i get:

FatalBreeze, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system? 
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

and i dont know what to do. please help me.

i have this issue also. it occured when using 3.0.3 and then resolved itself when i upgraded vbulletin to 3.0.5 and now it has come back with 3.0.7. i dont know why. all the file edits were done in wordpad because i had some issues with dreamweaver making changes to the files. *frustrated*

[rjordan]

Wordpad? Eek! Use something else like Crimson Editor. Also make sure your closing "}" tags are there. I have a tendency to forget those...

[Lauren]

I'm having a problem. I have vBulletin 3.0.3. I installed everything correctly, pretty sure.

Lauren, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Not sure what the problem is

[kj_ugs]

Originally Posted by rjordan

Wordpad? Eek! Use something else like Crimson Editor. Also make sure your closing "}" tags are there. I have a tendency to forget those...

Thanks for suggesting Crimson Editor, i downloaded it and noticed i had put a '}' in the wrong place. Thanks very much the colour coding of the code in Crimson Editor helped alot. No more notepad / wordpad for me lol.

I suggest those who are having the same problem as me try this out also, because it really can be as simple as a misplaced / missing '}'.

KJ