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
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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:

[iTaLiAnBoY165]

Originally Posted by Razz

The answer to your question is in your post:

"mysql error: Table 'gamechallenges' already exists"

It has already created that table and wont let you create it again, if this is preventing you from continuing with the install then try uninstalling first to remove it.

how do i uninstall it?

[msimplay]

Originally Posted by iTaLiAnBoY165

how do i uninstall it?

do all the steps in reverse then go into phpmyadmin and delete tables that are associated with the arcade or use an uninstall script if its available for removing the arcade tables

[SasukeNC]

Anybody know where I can find more games? and when I add games do I only need to upload them?

[KTBleeding]

Originally Posted by lsmba

Can someone tell me how I could uninstall the games??? Do I just run the install script again and would that delete games?


Thanks

lsmba

You have to manually remove the game via PHPmyadmin.

[Bumblefeet]

Hey, I just now installed a new template and set it to default. Now my arcade page shows up as blank and its useless! What did I do? How do I fix this?

Thanks,
Bumblefeet

www.bumblefeet.com/v3/forums.php

I am running VBulletin v3.0.7

[Ninth Dimension]

Hi, sorry if this has been posted (I did have a look, but no joy), but does anyone have a resource of games that we CAN use? I know that a lot were converted without permission, and as such the main site was closed down, but surely there must be some out there that you're still allowed to use.

Thank you.

[Scooterpig]

@skenmy - are you clicking on the 'Submit' tab when the game is over?

@SasukeNC - go back 1 page.

@Ninth Dimension - go back 1 page.

[Ninth Dimension]

Originally Posted by Intrepid

@Ninth Dimension - go back 1 page.

Ah, thank you (for anyone else that missed it: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=60666)

I just hope the games listed on that thread are OK to use.

[javo]

I had this installed and it worked great.. But keeping it going after a vB update was a pain.
Is there a way to not make core vB file edits (with the exception of a link in the nav bar) and still have a functional arcade?

[Jenta]

just noticed something today with this hack
clear.gif is hard coded into the templates
if you move clear.gif from your forum root you will get a lot of 404's
if you have done this, edit the templates with the clear.gif variable and your done
search for

src="clear.gif"

replace with

src="$vboptions[cleargifurl]"

[RichieBoy67]

Something that has been bothering me is that people who endorse the other arcade have been bashing this one. This is a great arcade and if you read this entire thread like I have you will understand why John stopped supporting this!!! This is probably the best hack ever created and most problems have been cuased by either a faulty installation or a hack conflict....

I just think that it is extremly rude for people who like this arcade getting talked out of installing it by people bashing it. There are many, many people using this arcade without problems...
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To keep this hack alive I am offering my services to install this.

I have done this install over 25 times and I have repaired and troubleshooted install problems over 10 times. I have had this hack installed on 2 sites for well over a year.

If you are having a problem or if you need this installed I will do it for a very cheap and fair price.... This is a great hack!!! I also have almost all the zip files with the uncopyrighted games and I will ftp them for free as time permits...

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[Deimos]

I love the arcade, my users enjoy it

But, a user who had alot of high scores recently quit the forums and his user name was deleted, so all the high scores show up without a name
Is there anyway to remove all the entries without having to delve into the database itself?
I tried deleting them manually with the "Delete score" checkbox option and nothing happens.

[fly]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

Something that has been bothering me is that people who endorse the other arcade have been bashing this one. This is a great arcade and if you read this entire thread like I have you will understand why John stopped supporting this!!! This is probably the best hack ever created and most problems have been cuased by either a faulty installation or a hack conflict....

I just think that it is extremly rude for people who like this arcade getting talked out of installing it by people bashing it. There are many, many people using this arcade without problems...
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To keep this hack alive I am offering my services to install this.

I have done this install over 25 times and I have repaired and troubleshooted install problems over 10 times. I have had this hack installed on 2 sites for well over a year.

If you are having a problem or if you need this installed I will do it for a very cheap and fair price.... This is a great hack!!! I also have almost all the zip files with the uncopyrighted games and I will ftp them for free as time permits...

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How good of you to keep this hack going by making money off it! Awww

[Rukas]

Installed with no problem! FANTASTIC. My only question is where can I get more games?

THANKS JOHN, dont worry about the haters.

[Scooterpig]

Originally Posted by Rukas

My only question is where can I get more games?

Go back 2 pages..