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
==========================
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]

Your websites are kind of timid compared to what's on mine.

[cerebro]

this hack is great...have to find something to fix the "Memory change" hack...i think that ll fix in ProArcade (Pay Release).

John, tell more about it.

[insanctus]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

Since I run an adult board, adult games would be nice.

I agree, although my board is not of an adult nature it has some adult content, so adult games would go over great.

[mobilephonegame]

Hi, Looks a gr8 peice of work, but as a newbie to php, is there a self installer for this coming soon.?

Excellent plug in folks.

[NarutoX]

*clicks install* this is great john id like some games like that pool game at candystand or something.

[nintendo]

At
admincp/index.php
the search and replace code doesn't exist there.

if (can_administer('canadminstyles'))

isn't in the file.

For
construct_nav_option("General Settings", 'arcadeadmin.php?do=general', '<br />');
the lines closest to that start out differently....

makenavoption("Download Set","template.php?action=downloadset","<br>");

Am I using a wrong version of the board, 3.0.1, or an older version of the hack?

[Triality]

when i upgraded to 3.0.1 arcade.php is just a blank white page. does anyone know why?

[nintendo]

Check your templates. This is because you need to add the arcade templates to each style on your forum. When you have a white page you either don't have any templates in your current style or you did not install them correctly.

(No, I havn't got it working on my site yet.)

[GoTTi]

problem:

when in "showthread.php?p=xxx", and i click on Search, the Arcade search is not there, its only showing on the main forum page. any ideas.

[Cmdr LaForge]

v3 Arcade is a wonderful hack and brings a new alternate life to the forums. With challenges and competitions.

The problem I face though is members sign up and only play the games. Where they have no activity in the forums. So what I'd like to do is find out about limiting play time.

First off I'd like to define that if you are under so many posts you can't play in the arcade period.

Also... people who are in a specific usergroup only get a certain alottment of time per day.

Maybe like an if / else statement for usergroupid

if
/* 30 minutes playtime daily */
usergroupid playtime => 1800
display $arcadetimesup

else

(regular arcade code)

I am not sure if this would require a cron job or not. Furthermore... being a PHP Novice I don't know exactly what would need to be edited and defined. If I could get some help with this I'd be greatly appreciative.