SMF Arcade

[jeza]

In 203 pages on this topic, my question has probably been answered, but the MOD page says Arcade is compatible with 1.1.10, but when I select version and click Parse, I am told it is NOT compatible. What's the real answer?

http://download.smfarcade.info/
Check you have downloaded the correct version.

[punktravis182]

Directory /home/creep/public_html/Games is not writable and chmod didn't succeed. Please make it writable manually.

I manually chmod the Games folder to 777 but still no luck. please help!

First try going to admin>packages>options and setting all files writable, dont forget to set back to standard afterwards.
If that does not work, I'm afraid you'll have to contact your host and explain the problem as you may have lost ownership of your files and folders.

Thanks for replying. It's weird that on one of my friend's site it's working without anyproblem but we have the same host.  Any suggestions please? I already tried what you said but still i cant install a game.

[ɔɔɔɔɔɔuɥoɾ]

Directory /home/creep/public_html/Games is not writable and chmod didn't succeed. Please make it writable manually.

I manually chmod the Games folder to 777 but still no luck. please help!

First try going to admin>packages>options and setting all files writable, dont forget to set back to standard afterwards.
If that does not work, I'm afraid you'll have to contact your host and explain the problem as you may have lost ownership of your files and folders.

Thanks for replying. It's weird that on one of my friend's site it's working without anyproblem but we have the same host.  Any suggestions please? I already tried what you said but still i cant install a game.

Try chmod to 755, as some hosts block 777 permission which can and will cause issues with anything set to 777

[punktravis182]

Directory /home/creep/public_html/Games is not writable and chmod didn't succeed. Please make it writable manually.

I manually chmod the Games folder to 777 but still no luck. please help!

First try going to admin>packages>options and setting all files writable, dont forget to set back to standard afterwards.
If that does not work, I'm afraid you'll have to contact your host and explain the problem as you may have lost ownership of your files and folders.

Thanks for replying. It's weird that on one of my friend's site it's working without anyproblem but we have the same host.  Any suggestions please? I already tried what you said but still i cant install a game.

Try chmod to 755, as some hosts block 777 permission which can and will cause issues with anything set to 777

I tried it but still no luck.. Please Help!!!

[BrianVB]

Thanks Alot , 1 of the best mods ever

[jeza]

Thanks for replying. It's weird that on one of my friend's site it's working without anyproblem but we have the same host.  Any suggestions please? I already tried what you said but still i cant install a game.

Check your game directory settings, it should end with /Games capitol G and no end slash.

[ɔɔɔɔɔɔuɥoɾ]

also, make sure that your server settings (forum) match the server settings on arcade settings.

eg. path to ...

"www.mysite.com" and just "mysite.com" they must be the same

[snakemannva]

I am having a issue with the arcade, I am using SMF 2.0 RC1.2 version for my forum and the arcade version i am using is SMF Arcade 2.5 Beta 7. Ok i can download it fine, Then it apply the mod, And the test instalation went perfect everything worked, Then I went to install and it just comes up with a white screen nothing else happens and it just goes back telling me i need to apply the mod again. Why is this? Can someone help me out on installing this, Because it was great to have on my forum until i upgraded and i lost it i just want it back thank you so much

[punktravis182]

Thanks a lot ♪ JohnCcCcCc ♫ and Jeza!! I can now install games!!!

[Skhilled]

I am having a issue with the arcade, I am using SMF 2.0 RC1.2 version for my forum and the arcade version i am using is SMF Arcade 2.5 Beta 7. Ok i can download it fine, Then it apply the mod, And the test instalation went perfect everything worked, Then I went to install and it just comes up with a white screen nothing else happens and it just goes back telling me i need to apply the mod again. Why is this? Can someone help me out on installing this, Because it was great to have on my forum until i upgraded and i lost it i just want it back thank you so much

Any errors in the logs? I assume that you have the correct urls for the arcade and its games.

[BrianVB]

Beta 7 works fine on rc1.2

[snakemannva]

Skhilled No i do not get no errors at all it just goes to a blank screen after i install it and it will not do anything then i go back to browse packages and it saying i got to apply it again and it does it all over again

And briapv i would love to know how it is working for you and not for me it is wierd on how some people it does work some people it does not lol

[Kimmen]

5.     Execute Modification     ./Themes/default/index.template.php     Test failed

I get this error when i want to apply mod, what to do next?

Greets
Kimmen

[Skhilled]

Skhilled No i do not get no errors at all it just goes to a blank screen after i install it and it will not do anything then i go back to browse packages and it saying i got to apply it again and it does it all over again

And briapv i would love to know how it is working for you and not for me it is wierd on how some people it does work some people it does not lol

Sounds like you have server issues. Try changing your file/folder permissions. You'll have to ask your hosting what they should be. If you cannot change anything yourself then ask them to chown and chmod your files for you.

5.     Execute Modification     ./Themes/default/index.template.php     Test failed

I get this error when i want to apply mod, what to do next?

Greets
Kimmen

Please state which version of smf and the arcade you are using. If using smf 2 then click on the little pencil next to the Test Failed at the beginning of the line and it will tell you what to do.

[Kimmen]

I am using Arcade      2.0.18
SMF: 1.1.10
TP: 1.0 Beta 4
MODS:
Contact Page      1.1
Aeva ~ Auto-Embed Video & Audio      6.2.75
Regular smileys to dark background smiley set      1.0
MCLegendII.2      3.0
Anti-Spam Verification Questions      1.02

[Chen Zhen]

5.     Execute Modification     ./Themes/default/index.template.php     Test failed

I get this error when i want to apply mod, what to do next?

Greets
Kimmen

During install.. the arcade-mod can not find the place it wants to place its modification to that file so it fails to do so.
You must edit that file manually and add what is required.
(public_html / Themes / default / index.template.php).

Here are the edits:
Note: Only add the following edits if they are not already there. Some of them might already be added properly - but at least one of them has not been.

Find:

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if (in_array($context['current_action'], array('admin',


Copy and paste this right after the above if necessary(on the same line):

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'managegames', 'arcadesettings', 'arcadecategory',


Find:

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if (in_array($context['current_action'], array('search',


Copy and paste this right after the above  if necessary(on the same line):

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'arcade',


Find:

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// How about the [search] button?


Add the following BEFORE the above code( if necessary):

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echo ($current_action == 'arcade' || $context['browser']['is_ie4']) ? '<td class="maintab_active_' . $first . '">&nbsp;</td>' : '' , '
<td valign="top" class="maintab_' , $current_action == 'arcade' ? 'active_back' : 'back' , '">
<a href="', $scripturl, '?action=arcade">' , $txt['arcade'] , '</a>
</td>' , $current_action == 'arcade' ? '<td class="maintab_active_' . $last . '">&nbsp;</td>' : '';



UD

[Kimmen]

Thanks for the help and reply.

I have tested this on another site + SMF arcade site. It is to much errors going on so i wont install this in my site anytime soon. It looks like a fun and handy project that needs some bug research and fixing before 100% complete.


Greets
Kimmen

[Chen Zhen]

Thanks for the help and reply.

I have tested this on another site + SMF arcade site. It is to much errors going on so i wont install this in my site anytime soon. It looks like a fun and handy project that needs some bug research and fixing before 100% complete.


Greets
Kimmen

Basically what happens is that the install files are written to find markers (certain lines of code) that are in the default theme. Other themes have some code changes in their php files and therefore the install file(s) can't find the correct area in the file to place the edit. Using custom themes, you will find this happens with a lot of mods. These are not bugs.

The only way around it is to unzip the mod on your computer and peruse the install files and edits. Then you must add the edits manually using FTP or an app such as FileZilla (<== suggested). If you write down (or do a screen print) of the files that flagged an error during install - you should only have to edit those particular files after installing the ones that worked.
Note:
Some of the time - if your forum is not english (or if you use english-utf8) even though the install flags a mods language files as ok, you must add the language edits to your forums specific language files.

Also: For flash games you can find a lot that have already been modded to save scores on your arcade. Some games that you want in your arcade have not been modded but there are tuts to do this if you know where to look. (Ahem! => )

UD

[Skhilled]

You get "Test Failed" when installing any mod because a mod that you have already installed has modified the same line of code that this mod is looking for. Mods look for fresh SMF code. If it has been altered by you or another mod it will give a "Test Failed". This is how all mods work. Sometimes the order in which you install most will help them to install without any "Test Failed's".

This is not a bug in SMF Arcade or any other mod. The first or second line of "find" code that  01_Underdog posted is most likely the culprit cause most mods modify those lines of SMF code.

[Blah blah]

This may be too big of a question but, what does it take to fully integrate any Flash game in to the SMF Arcade?