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:

[mossyuk]

cheers.

[idwf]

Originally Posted by mossyuk

cheers.

still having problems with permissions....:s

[Amzadi]

This hack is flawless if installed properly unlike some of the games (hehe). If anyone is having problems, I recommend removing it and starting over.

[PCaBoo]

I've installed the arcade and everthing went along seamlessly until I tried to access arcade.php.

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.


Even after setting usergroup permissions within CP, I was unable to gain access. I've tried reading through this post for possible solutions, but the 89 pages makes that difficult. Can anyone provide a solution? It would be greatly appreciated.

[Chris-FH]

@PCaBoo:

Are you sure, you read the thread?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...005#post474005

C.

[PCaBoo]

Originally Posted by Chris-FH

@PCaBoo:

Are you sure, you read the thread?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...005#post474005

C.

Thanks, I went back and saw my error. I had pasted the code too early in the line. Ran install_arcade.php again and it worked. Works great, thanks a lot.

[AutomatikStudio]

This issue might have been covered before but I can't find it in the posts. I've set a usergroup to not be allowed to play games until they make 2 posts which promotes them to the new user group. But many people in the first usergroup are still able to play games even though they have made no posts and haven't been promoted to the new usergroup.

[KamuiX]

Awesome hack, John. Can't wait for more games to be added!

Got it working perfectly on my board: http://www.AnimeGamer.com

[Chris|vB]

i added the same game 2 times now they both dont work how do i remove them ?

[sifuhall]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

This hack is flawless if installed properly unlike some of the games (hehe). If anyone is having problems, I recommend removing it and starting over.

I posted my hack info, feel free to point out my mistake.

I've had seven others review my files modifications and no luck yet.

[InsaneContender]

Well, I found my error. I think I accidentally deleted a comma somewhere. lol

So please disregaurd my post.

Thanks!

[mini2]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

This hack is flawless if installed properly unlike some of the games (hehe). If anyone is having problems, I recommend removing it and starting over.

You might not have experienced issues, but that's very blinkered of you to say so.

People are having very real problems with this hack on my forum and it is installed character and procedure perfect.

[AutomatikStudio]

Originally Posted by mini2

You might not have experienced issues, but that's very blinkered of you to say so.

People are having very real problems with this hack on my forum and it is installed character and procedure perfect.

There are VERY FEW people that have had real problems with this hack that wasn't due to their own careless mistakes...and every one of them said "I installed in perfectly...I know I did"...and then they go back and realize they didn't something wrong.

[John]

Originally Posted by AutomatikStudio

There are VERY FEW people that have had real problems with this hack that wasn't due to their own careless mistakes...and every one of them said "I installed in perfectly...I know I did"...and then they go back and realize they didn't something wrong.

So true... even those who swore blind that they didn't make a mistake have gone back to find that they did.

The fact is, any problems like this (permissions, errors, etc.) are because of file modification mistakes, other installation errors, or (very rarely) other conflicting hacks. It's impossible to support the first two... people just need to take more care when installing.

[mini2]

There are very few problems, but obviously (OK not obviously I know that, but I can assure you...) I have checked everything to ensure that I have installed the hack perfectly. No errors in my file hacks or template files.

It just seems like a sort of "time out" that gives people the "No Permission" screen. As I said, the arcade is great, and a lot of people on my site seem to use it, but that's causing a bigger headache with this issue that the "hardcore" high score group keep running in to.

www.mini2.com/forum/arcade.php

It's only happened to me once, but that's enough to know it's real.