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:

[SmasherMaster]

Awesome great job dude. Easy installation intructions, not 1 single problem along the way! This hack rules and will provide a great addition to my forum! good job!

/me hits install

[corsacrazy]

john how about getin the NEW yetti sports game !!! the throwing pengiun one

[Ogmuk]

ptbyjason, do you have other hacks installed? I find it typical that I can get this hack to work without a problem on my unhacked vbtest forum and that it won't save the scores on my live forum on which I installed vbadvanced, nntp gateway and vbxirc (and an unused and uninstalled version of vbindex).

[ptbyjason]

Originally Posted by Ogmuk

ptbyjason, do you have other hacks installed? I find it typical that I can get this hack to work without a problem on my unhacked vbtest forum and that it won't save the scores on my live forum on which I installed vbadvanced, nntp gateway and vbxirc (and an unused and uninstalled version of vbindex).

This is the only hack on my board.

It seems to be working fine for everyone else on my board, just not me. lol

[Ogmuk]

Oh, it's showing "score: 0" to everyone so it appears we have different problems.

Can someone tell me how I can find out if these problems are related to the database?

[calvinnguyen]

The attachment below is working very perfectly with my style. However, with the GOld version default style, it is just come out is a blank page because 26 templates CAN"T to be added in an automated process in default style.

Why is this happen? Anyone has any ideas about it?

[John]

Originally Posted by calvinnguyen

I have successful testing it on my at my testing forum. see the attachment here

However, when I run install_arcade.php for my main forum
I got this blank page: http://www.vietsupermodel.net/arcade.php?

Can you tell me why? How can I fix it? Or How Can I unstall so I will try to install it again to see what happen.

Please search the thread.

[Hurricane]

I don't want to be a pain, but is there an update as to a HTL release for this glorious hack? I REALLY want to install it, but I would rather wait a bit for a HTL release.

Great work John!

[Skyline_GT]

I wonder is it possible to only let a specific group to use the arcade?

[Ogmuk]

Originally Posted by Skyline_GT

I wonder is it possible to only let a specific group to use the arcade?

Yes, you can set rights in usergroups.