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:

[RichieBoy67]

A friends site I installed this on is having what looks like a template problem.... On the arcade.php page everything shows up but the games.....


I have read the posts on this where most say it is usually a template issue but I do not believe it is in theis case. Is there any thing else that could cause this....


There will be a small reward for an answer leading to a solution

[Kila_Bite]

As long as people do not forget my request for help. I have seen a few people get ignored with this issue. Its clearly a problem and i'd really like to sort it.
Is there anywhere in this thread that tells me what to do?

[RichieBoy67]

I have figured out the problem my friend was having... maybe this can help someone else...

When you install the other arcade it tells you to create a template called arcade.... you must delete this and any other templates that the other arcade installs before installing this version..... if you simply uninstall the other one it will not work.....

[Gottcha]

thankl you for all the hours you put in on installing this for me...great job and thank you once again

[Kila_Bite]

Its a fresh install. Create a template called Arcade? I assure you there is no mention of that in the guide. All I see in the template alterations and modifications is:

Template Modifications
======================

Make the following alterations to these existing templates, and save them.

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postbit
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Find:
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<if condition="$show['pmlink']">

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Above this, add:
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	<if condition="$post['arcadesettings'] & 4 AND $post[userid]!=$bbuserinfo[userid] AND $bbuserinfo[userid]!=0">
		<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newchallenge&userid=$post[userid]" target="_self">Challenge $post[username] in the Arcade</a></td></tr>
	</if>

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Find:
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<if condition="$post['rank']"><div class="smallfont">$post[rank]</div></if>

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Below this, add:
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$post[arcadeawards]

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navbar
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Find:
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<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="calendar.php?$session[sessionurl]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td>

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Below this, add:
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<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]">Arcade</a></td>

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Find:
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		</table>
	</div>
	<!-- / header quick search form -->

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Above this, add:
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		<tr>
			<td class="thead">Arcade Game Search</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td class="vbmenu_option" title="nohilite">
			<form action="arcade.php" method="post">
				<input type="text" class="bginput" name="search" size="20" />$gobutton<br />
			</form>
			</td>
		</tr>

[smacklan]

Originally Posted by Kila_Bite

Its a fresh install. Create a template called Arcade? I assure you there is no mention of that in the guide.

If it's a fresh install and you have no other arcade hacks installed such as IbProArcade, then all templates are installed except for the modifications listed in the instructions.

[kobescoresagain]

"could you add an addon to this where people could become points in the ucash system on challanges? I think alot of people would like that."

Or has this already been accomplished? I would like to find a way to get this done. Thanks. I bet it wouldn't be that much code. It already returns a winner. Would just have to put a place to bet your points. Thanks

[m0nde]

Wonderful hack, too bad it's not being developed any more

- Sid

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by m0nde

Wonderful hack, too bad it's not being developed any more

- Sid

That's the great thing about this mod. It is great as it is and there are modifications to do more stuff out there. I am still waiting to see what the new version will have... if it ever comes out... :nervous:

[m0nde]

Originally Posted by rjordan

That's the great thing about this mod. It is great as it is and there are modifications to do more stuff out there. I am still waiting to see what the new version will have... if it ever comes out... :nervous:

Is there a new version of this hack coming out?
If so, I hope the netplay portion is completed. That would make this a very powerful system!

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by m0nde

Is there a new version of this hack coming out?
If so, I hope the netplay portion is completed. That would make this a very powerful system!

Not to sound stupid but whats net play?

[plateau]

Hello,

A. In the usergroup manager, I have set YES for:

Can Post Comments?
Allows usergroup to post comments when they achieve a high score

However,

I found the user still cannot add comments after they have finished the game. A logged on user, whoever the Admin, Moderator, or General Users, when they tried to add the comments, the following message appeared:

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You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

You are not logged in. Fill in the form at the bottom of this page and try again.

You 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.
===

B. How to Uninstall a Game? Thanks!!!

can anyone help?

Thanks a lot!!!

[iTaLiAnBoY165]

Originally Posted by iTaLiAnBoY165

my arcade was working for about a month then it restricted me from going in all members are restricted but in permissions everyones alllowed to go in

i had installed on vb 05 then upgraded to vb 07 then used upgrade file to upgrade my arcade didnt work then tried reinstalling arcade and got this

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.7:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE 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 'gamechallenges' already exists

mysql error number: 1050

Date: Saturday 30th of April 2005 07:38:37 PM
Script: http://www.****-***.com/forums/admin...all_arcade.php
Referer: http://www.****-***.com/forums/admin...all_arcade.php
Username: iTaLiAnBoY165
IP Address: ***.**.***.**

^ im also having the same problem as you

[Crypticel]

Originally Posted by iTaLiAnBoY165

i had installed on vb 05 then upgraded to vb 07 then used upgrade file to upgrade my arcade didnt work then tried reinstalling arcade and got this

I'm somewhat of a newbie, but from what I've seen and been told... you didn't need to reinstall. What you needed to do was redo ALL the file edits. When you upgrade vB it must overwrite a a lot of the files, and in doing so, kills any hacks depending on those files. Have you tried redoing all of the original file edits?

[iTaLiAnBoY165]

Originally Posted by Crypticel

I'm somewhat of a newbie, but from what I've seen and been told... you didn't need to reinstall. What you needed to do was redo ALL the file edits. When you upgrade vB it must overwrite a a lot of the files, and in doing so, kills any hacks depending on those files. Have you tried redoing all of the original file edits?

nope but i will thanks