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:

[thenetbox]

Originally Posted by Willard Reece

Upgraded to 3.0.8 and now seem to be getting this, any thoughts for me...


Willard, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account 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.

Did you apply all the mods to the php files again?

[Willard Reece]

Originally Posted by thenetbox

Did you apply all the mods to the php files again?

Yes I reread the install and did all the mods again to the php files

[thenetbox]

I had that problem because I accidently forgot to upload the mod to the global.php file.

[Willard Reece]

Originally Posted by thenetbox

I had that problem because I accidently forgot to upload the mod to the global.php file.

was it the exact same problem?

[Willard Reece]

Originally Posted by thenetbox

I had that problem because I accidently forgot to upload the mod to the global.php file.

DUH

I went back to the gobal.php and saw that I edited it wrong,,,,

Thanks for the wake up... I feel dumb...lol

[lairnoc]

ow man i want it to go GOLD!!!! or just gime a test version for 3.5 rc2

[lairnoc]

arcadeadmin doesn't show so i cannot disble games.. but install them no problem anyone an idea how to repair it?
vbb 3.08

[sross]

Hi, just spent 2hrs going through this thread trying to figure out why my arcade will not submit scores, no luck

I have checked and rechecked my install about 10 times. Everything works except submitting scores. Either nothing happens or it just hangs. What files/code is involved with the submission process? I've tried on several pc's with several browser types. I'm getting desperate. If anyone can help me fix this I'll flick you a $10 paypal. Thanks!! :disappointed:

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by sross

Hi, just spent 2hrs going through this thread trying to figure out why my arcade will not submit scores, no luck

I have checked and rechecked my install about 10 times. Everything works except submitting scores. Either nothing happens or it just hangs. What files/code is involved with the submission process? I've tried on several pc's with several browser types. I'm getting desperate. If anyone can help me fix this I'll flick you a $10 paypal. Thanks!! :disappointed:

I just made myself a Arcade Page and alot of the games hold in the highscore.
Just added the arcade & I can fix your problem. I am going to make a different arcade that is easy to delete until john make an uninstall feature for vb 3.0.x :nervous:

http://www.theundergroundsource.com/forums/online_flash_games.php?

I was @ your site

http://www.itburnouts.com/arcade.php

& it seems that it works or did it stop working in july 2005

[sross]

different site is the one i'm having trouble with: http://www.apug.org/forums/arcade.php

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by sross

different site is the one i'm having trouble with: http://www.apug.org/forums/arcade.php

Are u sure u want v3 arcade or would you like my cheap and hard coded version.
Easy to do but it is your choice on something you can delete or something that has no uninstall info.

http://www.theundergroundsource.com/forums/online_flash_games.php?

or

http://www.theundergroundsource.com/forums/arcade.php?

I am going to take it offline since to many games have been altered for v3 arcade.

Do u have pop-up blocker on??

[geovadim]

This will also work with vb 3.5?

[michaelsilvia]

Is there any update on this for VB 3.5?

Mike

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by michaelsilvia

Is there any update on this for VB 3.5?

Mike

I think he was going to wait til vb3.5 goes gold.

Originally Posted by geovadim

This will also work with vb 3.5?

Not this version as is.

[Pete C]

Gee, I was hoping to find the info already here, and maybe it is - but 4000+ posts is a lot to look through :surprised:

Ok, well I've installed the V3 Arcade on my site - seemed to be no problems. The Arcade displays and works fine. Only problem is, since I installed it I'm getting the following message when I try to post, or view a profile: Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_GLOBAL, expecting ',' or ';' in /home/belder/public_html/includes/functions_showthread.php on line 103

I edited the "includes/functions_showthread.php" along with the other files (as per the instructions) but I've obviously got something wrong. Can anyone give me a clue where the error might be? - or if it's been posted already, a link - Please?