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:

[FoxFire2]

Everything works great except that none of the trophys will display when a user posts. I've checked the code but haven't found anything wrong. Any suggestions?

[techoz]

great hack... love it

just one little thing... how on earth do you challange some one?

[Maverick2k4]

Alright, I just got back from this hacks officialy forum and I tried to post my problem there but I keep getting a "you don't have premission" error when I try to post. Anyways, I've had this hack installed for a couple weeks now and its a great addition to my community, BUT ever since I installed it a handful of my users (40-50 people) have reported that they get a "no premission" error when they try to access the forum. Now they have the same premissions as the rest of the users, but for some reason they can't see the arcade.

I have no clue how to fix this cause I've looked through all the usergroups and everyone has permission to view the arcade. If someone could explain why this is happening please let me know as I would like EVERYONE to view the arcade since its a fun way to kill time.

Any help is appreciated.

[Wally-mg]

Hi,

I have tried to install the 1.01 version of this Hack. All seems ok but I dont have access to the Arcade games. When I click on ARCADE in the navbar the Board says that I dont have permission to access the page. I double check the init.php and globel.php with no result. All seems ok.

What is going wrong or where should I search for possible errors ?

BTW:
In the Usergroup everything is fine to. Admins and normal Users normally have permission. But it dont work.

[Seany]

Well it was working for me perfectly before, but when I changed the avatar size from 150x150 to 200x200, the arcade stopped working. It says I don't have permisions... what's wrong?

[theo]

where do you find the files such as admincp/index.php???????????????

[the Sandman]

On your server. It's usually cPanel > File Manager > public_html > forums or something like that.

[theo]

i can only find:
admincalendar.php
adminlog.php
adminpermissions.php
adminreputation.php

help i'm a vb dunse

[the Sandman]

Originally Posted by theo

i can only find:
admincalendar.php
adminlog.php
adminpermissions.php
adminreputation.php

help i'm a vb dunse

Hmm - I have approximately 45 files under the /admincp directory...

[the Sandman]

Originally Posted by theo

where do you find the files such as admincp/index.php???????????????

OK - wait a minute. You're looking for the index.php file in your /admincp directory, right? Thats what admincp/index.php means, not a file named "admincp/index.php" in your /admincp directory.