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:

[bainsy]

Originally Posted by MarcoH64

If it say that it doesn't exist, then it doesn't exist. How you verified it exists?

I know because it appears in the database table as vbul1_gamesessions

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Then the table gamesessions does not exist, but the table vbul1_gamesessions does exist. There must be missing a table prefix in the source. I think the answer will already be somewhere in this thread.

[PowowVN]

I have create 2 tables same structure is gamesessions and vbb_gamesessions but still apear error above

Why's 2 tables empty?

Can you help me find the answer for this question?

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Please post the full error message including the scriptname that generates the error.

[d19113]

Just installed last night. Nice hack. Thx.

[Niceboy]

Originally Posted by d19113

Just installed last night. Nice hack. Thx.

Just read that he come back and know i'am Removing IBproArcade and installing v3arcade

[Mijae]

I've reuploaded all my files, and cleared all scores from the database, and now I get cron update errors!

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.7:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE games SET highscorerid=,highscore=512 WHERE shortname='sobersanta'
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 'highscore=512 WHERE shortname='sobersanta'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Monday 13th of June 2005 10:29:16 AM
Script: http://xxx/forum/admincp/cronadmin.php?do=runcron&cronid=13
Referer: http://xxx/forum/admincp/index.php?
Username: Mijae
IP Address: xx

[tidy_boy]

Hey guys great job with the arcade but how can I get it to do this please

I know that the forum in the link is a phpbb and not a vbulletin but I would really like to have my arcade show up like this on the forum home page.


http://www.4clubbers.net/modules.php?name=Forums


Andy ideas on how to do this :lick:

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Sorry this hack integrates with vB, not phpBB. Maybe you can ask at phpBB forums if a version for phpBB exist.

[tidy_boy]

Originally Posted by MarcoH64

Sorry this hack integrates with vB, not phpBB. Maybe you can ask at phpBB forums if a version for phpBB exist.

Yeah I know that this hack is for vbulletin I have installed it on mine

What I want is the arcade section on the forum homepage like the link I provided.

http://www.4clubbers.net/modules.php?name=Forums

Is there a hack for this for vbulletin

[tidy_boy]

Ok got a strange problem

When you click on currently active users I can see the users name and it says they are in the arcade but it then say that there is a guest in the arcade with the same ip.

Any ideas

[TunerNetwork]

Does anyone have the code to add to the "Forum Statistics" which will show how many games are installed, if you can, pm this to me, I know it's in here somewhere, but dont feel like going throuhg 250 posts on this thread,lol. THANKS!

ex: Threads: 2,397, Posts: 23,378, Members: 88 ****** <-- (want it to list Arade Games here)
check mine out: http://www.tunernetwork.com/forum/arcade.php?

[dsboyce8624]

Originally Posted by tidy_boy

Yeah I know that this hack is for vbulletin I have installed it on mine

What I want is the arcade section on the forum homepage like the link I provided.

http://www.4clubbers.net/modules.php?name=Forums

Is there a hack for this for vbulletin

I've not seen anything liket that, but it would be an interesting thing to do, add the arcade to the forums list on fourmhome.

[tidy_boy]

itr would be great if someone could make a hack to do this :-)

[sphinx]

installed no problem but when I clcik on the arcade no page loads,just a blank one pointing to arcade php which I have uploaded to the correct place,any ideas please I looked through this thread for what seemed like hours but coulsdn't find a reference any help appreciated.