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:

[Amzadi]

Originally Posted by BillaBongUSA

LOL!!!1 Ah, man, that's great.

I'm still trying to figure out what it's purpose is.....

[John]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

I'm still trying to figure out what it's purpose is.....

This is just for testing. (I.e. bandwidth usage.) The functionality will be revealed later.

But the one function you can see now is a chat room, obviously.

[Amzadi]

This might be of more interest after 100 games or so are available. I found the swf chat on the net, but you did a nice job of integrating it into the page. I didn't have the interest in developing it since we already have another chat room that's java-based.

[mitomcua]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

This might be of more interest after 100 games or so are available. I found the swf chat on the net, but you did a nice job of integrating it into the page. I didn't have the interest in developing it since we already have another chat room that's java-based.

This is great, one question :

How do i make this for registered users who loged in with their nick to use this chat ?

[Allan]

Originally Posted by Socrate

hello all

everything works well except only one thing, I have always the date like this in the scores:

PHP Code:

g:ia M J 


it is not posted, have an idea please?

does nobody have this problem on the rc4 ??

[mitomcua]

Originally Posted by Socrate

does nobody have this problem on the rc4 ??

It works fine for me on RC4 .

I have a quick question , If two users have the same score , the first user always the champion...and the second user is in 2nd place ....Should the "Top Scores Board" show both users in the 1st place ? is that possible to fix that ?

thnks

[theXME]

The Cron of the Arcade Hack crashes my own server. High Loads in the vB 3 ACP and high page loads are caused by the Cron. It took many CPU Power and there were many PHP processes.

ps: sorry for my bad english

[John]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

This might be of more interest after 100 games or so are available. I found the swf chat on the net, but you did a nice job of integrating it into the page. I didn't have the interest in developing it since we already have another chat room that's java-based.

No, that's not it.

[John]

Originally Posted by mitomcua

It works fine for me on RC4 .

I have a quick question , If two users have the same score , the first user always the champion...and the second user is in 2nd place ....Should the "Top Scores Board" show both users in the 1st place ? is that possible to fix that ?

thnks

Yes, there are a few small bugs which will be fixed in the next release.

[astra-sri]

Thanks for a great hack with easy to follow instructions!!

Cheers!