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:

[Zelda-King]

Yes, unlicensed members can download your games this way.

[John]

Because I feel better about mailing out email notifications for new batches of games there, I don't think people would appreciate it on here as games are only *optional* parts of the Arcade.

Unlicensed members can download those games, but the games aren't hacks themselves - and they don't do much without the Arcade, which can only be downloaded by licensed users.

And thirdly (and probably most obviously), it's to get people to sign up on the Arcade site - mainly because I'm going to need a lot of people to test the next release, which works best on a site where people are actually visiting.

[nemesis01]

Originally Posted by gogga

yes yes!!

thank you so much! that fixed it!

and here i though dreamweaver never changes code... eh oh

That's what happens when you use silly programs for the simple things, use Editplus next time, far easier and it's the first program I install when I format.

[deathemperor]

I've just restored my database because of being hacked, now when I access arcade.php? it shows I dont have permission T_T, how come ? Yet the permission is till fine in ACP. what do I have to do ?
before that there's nothing wrong with Arcade. Actually when install Arcade it didn't install templates for all styles so I've only jad to run the install file with the first step to make the templates of Arcade for others styles.

[mini2]

I've searched this thread and skim read it but I cant find this specific problem. Too much complaining about submit buttons and the like have make it tricky!

I wondered if anyone can help.

Some users are getting high scores in various games (so it's not game specific is what I'm highlighting here) and they cant submit there score. I'm guessing (as it takes a long time to get these scores) they're somehow timing out.

Could anyone offer a solution, or point me to where it's already been posted if it has already?

Thank you.



http://www.mini2.com/forum/arcade.php?

[mini2]

Just to add it's now happened to me too.

You get the vBulletin "no permission" error.

[Amzadi]

This is usually caused by a slow server or internet connection. A lot of my modem users reported this before I increased the bandwidth allowance on my local server.

[mini2]

It's happening to broadband users (myself included) from the USA, and from the UK (the server is in the USA). There's no bandwidth issues as far as the server is concerned either, and it happens at quiet as well as busy times.

The only pattern is it seems to happen when people are getting high(er) scores, so they've been on the flash game page for longer than average.

[ThePartyBorg]

The problem mentioned above occured at my forum to ("no permission"), perhaps it has something todo with the new patched files?

[idwf]

Originally Posted by ThePartyBorg

The problem mentioned above occured at my forum to ("no permission"), perhaps it has something todo with the new patched files?

yes. it IS to do with the new patch files. I can say that 99.9% sure!!!

I was playing all my games fine, then irealised the new patches, and uploaded...now it dont work. I tried installing an entire new board, which i could then just simply whack my skins and database onto, ... same error!

its the new files. anyone got a fix?

[John]

New files? What? You mean vBulletin upgrades?

[Natch]

Originally Posted by John

New files? What? You mean vBulletin upgrades?

Whenever you upgrade vB or install a patch, you MUST compare the updated files to your ciurrent file to check if you havd added any hacks ...

These ARE mods to the includes/init.php file in Kier's newly released patch, so if you simply uploaded the new file, you will need to re-apply the Arcade edits applying to that file.

[mini2]

I'd like to clarify that I've updated all files, there's no problem with this hack (or parts of it) missing.

Myself and my members only get the "No Permission" errors sometimes, but it always seems to be with high scores, and/or when a game has been played for a long time.

Any ideas?

[astra-sri]

I've got a problem with penguin bash. The top score on my forum is 3234 and my gf has twice beat that score with a score of 3235 but it won't let you submit the score for it to be put into the table. It's definately not a slow connection problem as we're on broadband and it's submitting all lower scores fine. I can choose try again no problem but after achieving a score of 3235 it will not let you submit anymore scores regardless of what amount they are. But on reloading the game it works fine. It's also not a timeout issue as she got it the 2nd time after only about 30-60 secs of trying.

Any ideas as this is stressing the hell out of her as she should be champ!

[idwf]

Originally Posted by astra-sri

I've got a problem with penguin bash. The top score on my forum is 3234 and my gf has twice beat that score with a score of 3235 but it won't let you submit the score for it to be put into the table. It's definately not a slow connection problem as we're on broadband and it's submitting all lower scores fine. I can choose try again no problem but after achieving a score of 3235 it will not let you submit anymore scores regardless of what amount they are. But on reloading the game it works fine. It's also not a timeout issue as she got it the 2nd time after only about 30-60 secs of trying.

Any ideas as this is stressing the hell out of her as she should be champ!

well, i cant get on cos my tetris top score is 75800....how stupid! its not that high?!