Arcade

[Bob Bacon]

You should be able to access the Arcade now - a new arcade has been installed, which we will be testing for several weeks to see how well it works.
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
This new arcade version has been specifically written to work with vBulletin; the other arcade wasn't. In addition, the author of the ibPro Arcade is no longer updating the module. This means that whenever we update vBulletin, I have to make numerous changes to the code to get the old arcade working properly again.
<o:p></o:p>
This is only a trial; however, and if members don't like it, we can always re-active the old arcade system.
<o:p></o:p>
Please post any problems you might encounter when playing the games etc.<o:p></o:p>

[Lofty-25]

Works ok for me

[davidhuntley]

Still no joy Bob, will give it a rest and try again later.

[Bob Bacon]

You will find that on some of the games when you submit your scores it goes to a white screen. I am aware of this and will be looking at the problem later today

[Lofty-25]

Bob,

played mini pool, got the high score, submitted score, white screen which said: the files uploaded were to large to process

[Bob Bacon]

Hopefully, everything is now working properly.

[keithwill38]

Not wanting to seem a moaner Bob,ok i do lol,,with the new Arcade layout the option of playing a game in a larger screen has now gone,which i am afraid means no more arcade for me, as i cant see the smaller screens,and before some wag replies yes i do wear glasses but still cannot see the small screens ty

[Bob Bacon]

Keith,


On the right hand side of the screen, under the information about the individual game you are playing you should see the option Resolution:

This is a drop menu. Just select the size of screen that you want from the options shown


Resolution: 100% (http://javascript<b></b>://)

50% (350 x 200) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->
75% (525 x 300) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->
100% (700 x 400) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->
150% (1050 x 600) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->
200% (1400 x 800) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->
300% (2100 x 1200) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->
400% (2800 x 1600) (http://javascript<b></b>://)<!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_play_resolutionbits -->

[Bob Bacon]

When viewing the Arcade home page, the default tab is 'New'. What this means is that this will show all games, sorted by the newest games first. The latest games will also be shown in the News & Events section, in the left-hand column.

[Lofty-25]

Bob,

keep getting: Lofty-23, you do not have permission to access this page.

[Bob Bacon]

Is that for a particular game (Master Blaster)? I had the same problem and I am looking into it!

[Lofty-25]

It's ok now Bob, it is working fine (Maritime Channel)

[Bob Bacon]

I have created an account with Mochia Media, which is a*FREE* advertising network that offers thousands of *FREE* games! The downside of this is that some of the games come with a 10-15 second advert that plays before the game starts. Hopefully, you will agree, the better quality of the games they offer outweight the disadvantages of the adverts.

But it gets even better... by signing up as a publisher and hosting the SWF games files on our site we will receive earnings when members play the games. (Don't get too excited, it's hardly a king's ransom!) It is also easier for me as there is no more searching the Internet for games; all I have to do is just browse the catalogue and click to install new games.

[Bob Bacon]

When playing games in the Arcade, some of you might have found that some scores are saving for the game but not when you play the game immediately again afterwards; you get an error message saying you don't have permission to access this part of the forum.

Apparently, there is some code to attempt to stop people from cheating but submitting scores and part of it takes into account times; it might be getting caught up in that section. I am currently waiting for the developer to check this error to see if it can be fixed.

[Rog Ball 01]

Once again, you have come up trumps Bob.

One thing though, my Chris is not into computers in a big way, and used to have games stored in My Favourite. Can you tel me know if this is still available, or is another way of keeping games that are played on a regular basis?

Rog

[nasher546]

Bob,

Like the new format.

Just a point, when I get a high score and submit it tells me (nasher546 you do not have access to this!)

[Bob Bacon]

When playing games in the Arcade, some of you might have found that some scores are saving for the game but not when you play the game immediately again afterwards; you get an error message saying you don't have permission to access this part of the forum.

Apparently, there is some code to attempt to stop people from cheating but submitting scores and part of it takes into account times; it might be getting caught up in that section. I am currently waiting for the developer to check this error to see if it can be fixed.

Paul,

What game was it and were you playing it for a second time, immediately after the first go?

Roger,

After the game has finished and the score is shown, in the left hand column there should be an option to save it as a favourite game (favorite). After that, to get to the favorite games, just select the favorites tab on the categories tabs


<DD><!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_category_bit --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_category_bit_active --><DD class=selected>
</DD>

[Bob Bacon]

For those that are interested and who aren't already aware of it, in your own profile you will see another tab at the end called Arcade Statistics. This details your arcade activity and stats.

If you view another member's stats, you will see an option to 'Challenge' that person to a game of your choosing. To accept challenges from other members you need to make sure your arcade settings have been set up correctly. To do that, when in the Arcade select Edit Arcade Options (http://www.rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/profile.php?do=editarcade) from the menu, or click here (http://www.rwf-forum.co.uk/vBulletin/profile.php?do=editarcade)

[nasher546]

Paul,

What game was it and were you playing it for a second time, immediately after the first go?








Bob, Yes you are right I was playing it for a second time. It happened on more than one game. However, all seems to be OK now.

Roger,

After the game has finished and the score is shown, in the left hand column there should be an option to save it as a favourite game (favorite). After that, to get to the favorite games, just select the favorites tab on the categories tabs



<DD><!-- END TEMPLATE: v3arcade_category_bit --><!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: v3arcade_category_bit_active --><DD class=selected>

</DD>

[Lofty-25]

Bob,

Played 2 games and got the following:

Lofty-23, you do not have permission to access this page

Games were:

Moorhuhn Invasion

Mater Al Rescate

[nasher546]

Same for me Bob.


Bob,

Played 2 games and got the following:

Lofty-23, you do not have permission to access this page

Games were:

Moorhuhn Invasion

Mater Al Rescate

[Lofty-25]

Bob,

getting:

Invalid Game Specified

Mater Al Rescate<!-- END TEMPLATE: bbcode_quote -->

[Bob Bacon]

Both Moorhuhn Invasion and Mater Al Rescate have been removed<!-- END TEMPLATE: bbcode_quote -->

[nasher546]

Bob,

This is the problem as I see it. If you play a game for the first time when you log on that is OK and it will accept your score. If you then replay the game and then try to put in your score it gives you the message, (forum name, you do not have access to this page). You then have to log off and re-enter the arcade to play the game again for it to accept your score. This has happend to me on a number of the new games. Does this help?

[nasher546]

Apolagies Bob I have just seen the message in red that you have put on the Arcade.
Bob,

This is the problem as I see it. If you play a game for the first time when you log on that is OK and it will accept your score. If you then replay the game and then try to put in your score it gives you the message, (forum name, you do not have access to this page). You then have to log off and re-enter the arcade to play the game again for it to accept your score. This has happend to me on a number of the new games. Does this help?

[Bob Bacon]

Paul,

It's a bit hit and miss. I tried logging off and back in earlier to see what happened, but it still didn't accept the score. I even tried deleting the 'cookies' on my computer, which didn't help either. As far as I'm aware, it effects some, but not all, of the old games we imported across from the old IPB Arcade

[Bob Bacon]

The developer of the v3 Arcade has overnight updated our site with the most recent beta copy of v3A. He has then tried a few games, like Master Blaster, over & over again and he didn't get any errors.

This of course doesn't mean every game is the same, so please put the games through their paces and let me know if any of you are still reporting the 'No Permission' error after repeatedly playing a game.

[mick carnell 53]

lo bob, still having some problems with some of the games, but it is better. thanks

[Bob Bacon]

Cheers, Mick.

Can you remember which games they were?

[Lofty-25]

Lofty-23, you do not have permission to access this page (Take to the streets)


same with Robot Wars

same with Indestruct2Tank Endurance (damn it, with a good score too)

[Bob Bacon]

Noted - it is obviously the previous issue where you play the game again, immediately after the first go. I might remove them and stop loading games from IPB

[Lofty-25]

Bob,</PRE>
This was sent to me:</PRE>
every time i play the majong games i still cannot submit my scores after playing</PRE>
one of the games once and this is the same on the majority of games thanking you s smith</PRE>

[Rog Ball 01]

Bob

On two occassions this morning I hasve gone into my favorites and then into Cube O Logic, have lost the games and have had greater scores than is shown on the game site. I try to enter the scores and all I am getting is the following


Bertie Ball 01, 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

[Bob Bacon]

When playing games in the Arcade, some of you might have found that some scores are saving for the game but not when you play the game immediately again afterwards; you get an error message saying you don't have permission to access this part of the forum.

Apparently, there is some code to attempt to stop people from cheating but submitting scores and part of it takes into account times; it might be getting caught up in that section. I am currently waiting for the developer to check this error to see if it can be fixed.

Roger, we thought we had fixed this problem; however, it came back when we added two more of the IBPro Games some weeks ago (theses are the games that are causing the problem). I am waiting for the developer to take another look

[Lofty-25]

Bob,

New game "run baby run", will not let you submit your score