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:

[Littlebit]

weird. And all the other vB pages are fine?

[amykhar]

Originally Posted by Littlebit

weird. And all the other vB pages are fine?

Yep. And she's not having problems when she uses a Windows computer.

[Celtic_Mad]

I had arcade working on 3.0.1. I upgraded to 3.0.3 and was making changes to the files until I got to functions_showthread.php, there is no '// ###################### Start getreputationimage #######################' What do I do?

[Malacia]

Edit : Sorry, i'm an idiot.

[Ordovicium]

I just update to vb3.0.3 and I get an error when I will start the arcade:

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.3:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE games SET bse=88000,bseid=3344,bsefinish=1085163162 WHERE shortname='ablast'
mysql error: Unknown column 'bse' in 'field list'

mysql error number: 1054

Date: Thursday 29th of July 2004 12:59:59 AM
Script: http://www.informatik-forum.at/arcade.php?
Referer: http://www.informatik-forum.at/
Username: Ordovicium
IP Address: **********

I hope you can help me
Thanks a lot.

[flstreetscene]

Arcade still not working...

Could you double check if I'm doing everything right?

I've deleted all my template additions, and reverted all documents to original 3.0.3 settings. As the instruction on v3arcade.com say I've deleted the following tables from my database (zeno_forums):

==========================================
gamechallenges
gamenews
games
gamesessions

the database table "datastore", browse it and find the titles "arcadesettings" and "scoresettings" - delete them both.
==========================================

I've also updated my install_arcade.php document where it asks me to change the '$styleid=' value to the proper style id (in this case $styleid=10

I then proceed to the 'http://www.floridastreetscene.com/forums/admincp/install_arcade.php' page to start installing the arcade. When I get to the 'Database Modifications' step I get the following...

==========================================
Database error in vBulletin 3.0.3:

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: Thursday 29th of July 2004 04:40:45 AM
Script: http://www.floridastreetscene.com/fo...all_arcade.php
Referer:
Username: zeno
IP Address: 64.8.219.569
==========================================

...but I am certain that those table were dropped. It seems they are restored or not deleted properly?

Once I figure this out I guess I've fixed my arcade.

Thanks!

EDIT: Ok it seems eventhough the installation didn't seem to go through completly my arcade (http://www.floridastreetscene.com/forums/arcade.php?) is still up and functioning... however as you can see the image path's are screwed as they are pointing to my forums root. I am pretty sure why this is happening; I've skipped the modification to my i'ncludes/functions.php' as that caused my forums stop responding. Is there any way to get around this conflict?

[dina]

I'm waiting to upgrade to 3.0.3 until most of the mods I use have been upgraded. I've read through the last pages of this thread and notice a few problems.
Can we get any hints on when the author is going to update the mod to work for 3.0.3? As in, realise an official installation file for 3.0.3.

[SnowBot]

Originally Posted by dina

I'm waiting to upgrade to 3.0.3 until most of the mods I use have been upgraded. I've read through the last pages of this thread and notice a few problems.
Can we get any hints on when the author is going to update the mod to work for 3.0.3? As in, realise an official installation file for 3.0.3.

I run the arcade on 3.0.3 and had no probs at all, if its installed correctly then your fine. As for John updating it, well he has been away and not active on his own site due to work load so dont expect it soon.

[SK]

Originally Posted by SnowBot

I run the arcade on 3.0.3 and had no probs at all, if its installed correctly then your fine. As for John updating it, well he has been away and not active on his own site due to work load so dont expect it soon.

Read the top two posts. This is the only thing thats wrong in 3.0.3 I found.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...page=171&pp=15

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by dina

I'm waiting to upgrade to 3.0.3 until most of the mods I use have been upgraded. I've read through the last pages of this thread and notice a few problems.
Can we get any hints on when the author is going to update the mod to work for 3.0.3? As in, realise an official installation file for 3.0.3.

YEp i installed it on vb 3.0.3 and it works perfectly....too