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:

[Reverend]

Originally Posted by peterska2

The original version listed them all on one page

ahhh OK,i'm using 1.03

[RichieBoy67]

Thanks,

Already tried that reverend....

I appreciate the link if you can find it.. Thanks

Rich

[thephonemall]

The installation file mentions modifying templates.. postbit, navbar etc..
Where are these template files that I am supposed to modify?
Please PM me if possible.
Thanks so much!

[onetwothree]

I created a new usergroup. I allow users in that usergroup to view the arcade but disallow them to play or send Private Messages. However, they can still challenge other users in the arcade.

Is there a way to prevent them from having the capability to challenge other users? I don't want them to challenge other users because first of all they can't read their private messages (telling them about the arcade challenge) anyway. Second, when they challenge somone a private message is sent to that person and I don't want that. This can cause a flood of unwanted private messages about arcade challenge.

Thanks in advance!

[bendigo-tech]

Forget it. I figured it out!

My bad :disappointed:

[RichieBoy67]

Originally Posted by thephonemall

The installation file mentions modifying templates.. postbit, navbar etc..
Where are these template files that I am supposed to modify?
Please PM me if possible.
Thanks so much!

They are in your admin cpanel...

[Yuneek]

Parse error: parse error, unexpected $ in /home/yuneek/public_html/forum/profile.php on line 2650

The last line of the file is 2649. What's wrong?

[frankenberrie]

[ALERT] Games that cause errors in ADMINCP

Have you ever noticed when you enter your AdminCP and goto to game settings that at the bottom of your browser you get a:

Page error.

Well I noticed it and found the problem. There are a few games that are giving this error. I cannot tell you why but here is how to find them. Click on all the games in your Gamesettings. If the game does not allow you to edit it, then it is part of the problem. Here are games I found and removed from my site (fixed problem)

2D Knockout
3cardpoker
5milestogo
these3guys

[TruthElixirX]

does anyone know where I can get some more games for the v3 arcade? Or better yet a master list someone has put together?

[venomx]

Check out the link in the first post in this thread.. theres a lot of them on their forum