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:

[John]

Originally Posted by aloha

Could we possibly get a full out list of what games you have done so far? I'm just hoping I didn't miss any. Nice hack by the way.

All of the games that have been released are listed on the front page.

[John]

Originally Posted by futureal

Actually, I did not convert the games myself, many others from the community did. vbProArcade v3.0 (for vB3) will have a "legacy mode" that will allow it to work with all of the other vbProArcade games.

You sure that's a good idea? (Considering how easy it is to cheat)

[Detomah]

I don't think this is a bug as it's not causing a propblem for 99% of my users, but every now and then the odd user PM's me saying their score has not been added to the high score table, which is then follwed by me recieving an email from my server stating the following:

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.0 Release Candidate 2:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT COUNT(*) + 1 AS scoresAbove
FROM gamesessions
WHERE score > AND valid=1 AND gamename=''

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 'AND valid=1 AND gamename=''' at line 3

mysql error number: 1064

As I said, most of the time the scores are included and everything is fine, so i don't know if it's just th odd connectivity probelm or what?

Any idea what may be causing this and how I could possibly fix it?

Ohh and great hack, my users are well happy with it, although I do suspect the odd member of figuring out some way to cheat with the copter game as some rediculous scores like 3500+ have come in.

[John]

I'll add it to the list of things to check.

No, it's perfectly normal to get scores like that on the Chopper game... my personal best is 6100.

[Detomah]

Originally Posted by John

I'll add it to the list of things to check.

No, it's perfectly normal to get scores like that on the Chopper game... my personal best is 6100.

lol, I guess it just means I'm really bad at the game then, with a top score on it of 1500ish. >.<

To add to post above, the odd user it 's happening to, for me to get those emails, is saying they are not even getting the comments screen after finishing a game when it happens, they are bounced straight back to the main arcade menu. But once it happens to them once, it happens every time after. I believe there is 5 users out of 1400ish that this is happening to.

[SnowBot]

iv looked but cant find it with all the templates

Where can i delete the flash banner code? and the other, they look abit ++++ty on my skin.

Cheers

[John]

That's weird. None of the variables in that SQL query are coming through. Is there any connection between the users that this is happening to?

[John]

Originally Posted by SnowBot

iv looked but cant find it with all the templates

Where can i delete the flash banner code? and the other, they look abit ++++ty on my skin.

Cheers

ARCADE

[John]

New game: Helicopter
with thanks to www.seethru.co.uk

Installation
To install Helicopter, upload the following files to your forum:
copter1.gif -> /images/arcade/copter1.gif
copter2.gif -> /images/arcade/copter2.gif
copter.swf -> /games/copter.swf
copter.game.php -> /admincp/copter.game.php

Point your browser to /admincp/copter.game.php. (E.g. http://www.yourforums.com/forum/admincp/copter.game.php).
Don't forget to delete the script once you're finished!

[Detomah]

Originally Posted by John

That's weird. None of the variables in that SQL query are coming through. Is there any connection between the users that this is happening to?

None really to be honest, all from different places, all with different ISP's, all signed up at different times, etc.

[John]

New game: Curveball

Installation
To install Curveball, upload the following files to your forum:
curveball1.gif -> /images/arcade/curveball1.gif
curveball2.gif -> /images/arcade/curveball2.gif
curveball.swf -> /games/curveball.swf
curveball.game.php -> /admincp/curveball.game.php

Point your browser to /admincp/curveball.game.php. (E.g. http://www.yourforums.com/forum/admi...eball.game.php).
Don't forget to delete the script once you're finished!

[msimplay]

Thank u John Curveball was my absolute favourite on Futereals arcade

[VampireMan]

Upgraded to RC3 & installed the latest games ... absolutly no problems
Brilliant code

[John]

Originally Posted by VampireMan

Upgraded to RC3 & installed the latest games ... absolutly no problems
Brilliant code

Great, thanks for letting me know. If anyone else installs on RC3 without a problem, say something in the thread to let me know that there aren't any problems.

[msimplay]

Hmm ur version of curveball seems to missing some sounds check this version to see which ones