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:

[Kamex]

I haven't read the whole thread, because it's quite long, but I wonder if someone could help me out here.

I have installed this hack, and I have in the list of games, Chopper Attack, and Copter. What I didn't know when I installed them is that these contain porn links in them, which does not go well with my site. I would like to completely remove these games, is there any way to do this, or am I out of luck?

[ChuanSE]

Porn links????????
I never saw pornlinks...

but you can remove games indeed... Just go to admincp... arcade=>gamesettings
you can (de)activate each game separatly

[ChuanSE]

Tru Smiles & nycunderground:

It's hard to tell what could be wrong according to the info you both provide...
Best suggestion i can give is to convert the init.php file to the original state and start over again. Beware: a little "," or "}" to less or to many could mess up the whole thing

success

[Kamex]

Originally Posted by ChuanSE

Porn links????????
I never saw pornlinks...

but you can remove games indeed... Just go to admincp... arcade=>gamesettings
you can (de)activate each game separatly

I tried setting everything to no, but that didn't remove the specific championships when shown in the arcade profiles. It did remove them in the postbit though.

[nycunderground]

Originally Posted by ChuanSE

Tru Smiles & nycunderground:

It's hard to tell what could be wrong according to the info you both provide...
Best suggestion i can give is to convert the init.php file to the original state and start over again. Beware: a little "," or "}" to less or to many could mess up the whole thing

success

i tried a few times.. i dont know i must be missing something somewhere.. can anyone send me their init to compare it to mine.. email dew@nycfragginfiber.com

its driving me nuts that i cant do this.. i installed some stuff already i just got vb3 the other day.. love it

[Loyalty4Life]

Originally Posted by John

Thanks Detomah.

I've had a lot of rude emails from people (all of them anonymous, I might add) - a lot of them *demanding" changes, new additions, and new games. That's where things start to annoy me. When people go so far as to make demands (and in one case, a threat) for work to be done, I lose all interest in what I'm doing here.

I would love to convert games, code free addons, etc. for a living - but since that isn't an option, I have to earn money another way. Please be patient, this whole thing is give, give, give. I don't get anything back, and I don't expect to - I'd be happy with just a little more consideration from some people!

I'm sorry to hear about the emails you've been receiving. I remember getting your email address a couple months ago, and emailing you a couple questions. Who in their right mind would demand more games, add-ons, etc? I hope you don't hault the converting of more games just because of a couple people that chose not to be polite.

I appreciate the work you've put into it, John. I really do. And my members love the arcade hack! If you choose to, I look forward to seeing some more games. Take your time, though.

[Rocol]

Agree with the above statement .. you have done some excellent work on the Arcade and Games John, and it is very much appreciated by many, I am sure . so don't let a few mindless morons dampen your enthusiasm M8 .. keep up the excellent work

[mharmon]

John -- You're doing a great job..... don't listen to these guys. The Arcade is inredibly popular on my board -- and I have close to 200 online users at a time. They love it!

The only gripe I had -- I came up with my own solution. It was with the high scores. The people who were champions were getting angry that they were losing their spot after a prune.

I just redid the code a little bit where I manually change these myself if someone breaks a score. The scores are so high anyhow -- I rarely have to change anything. It's a quick workaround until a better solution is in place. Mine is very "crude" to say the least.

I would personally be willing to donate or use my board as a testing ground for NetPlay.

If you can't go backwards and uninstall a hack -- you probably shouldn't be making modifications to your board anyhow.

Great work John!

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by Kamex

I tried setting everything to no, but that didn't remove the specific championships when shown in the arcade profiles. It did remove them in the postbit though.

You maybe have to delete some chars in the sql table for that, but i'm no sql expert...

I'm afraid some of the guru's here need to help you out with this

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by nycunderground

i tried a few times.. i dont know i must be missing something somewhere.. can anyone send me their init to compare it to mine.. email dew@nycfragginfiber.com

its driving me nuts that i cant do this.. i installed some stuff already i just got vb3 the other day.. love it

Hmmm, my init.php is modified in different ways, that wouldn't help you out,
but i could take a look at yours if you wanna...
Put it in a txt file, set it online somewhere and mail me the link maybe...

cheers