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:

[wolfe]

what you think of my new postbit layout for the awards

[Magical1]

V3arcade With Enhance Monopoly Card Layout!

The V3arcade with the Newly Improved Look and Feel IS NOT FREE under no circumstance does Magical Software or V3arcade.net authorize the vBulletin
company or anyone else to distribute, Display of Code or Offer it available weather the person is on some SUBCRIPTION PLAN or NOT! here or elsewhere!
The orignal V3arcade is available for free at my domains or theres and was created by John.

Magical One
Magicalsoftware - Founder
V3arcade.net - Founder

P.s. John if you have a ligitamate copywrite and insist on my company selling Our product under another name just let us know, out of respect i left the name the same EXCEPT different version numbers and product number! and am the owner of the versions containing Monopoly Card Layouts.....

Screen Capture Taken and Archived By Magicalsoftware of all threads regarding this issue.

As of this thread/post date no such modifactions are available on this forum for the Improved V3arcade. as such magicalsoftware asks that the orignal Author to support Magicalsoftwares versions of the v3arcade since his orignal copyright does not include such layout!

Improved v3 Arcade - Copyright ©2005 Magical Software, All Rights Reserved.

[wolfe]

m8 what you talking about if you are talking about the arcade layout on magicalsoftware that just layouts nothing more anyone could do that.

[mystery250]

Okay... I've installed it, and I'm having one small problem.

I don't see where to challenge someone on the dropdown menu, on their name.

Did I miss something?

(vbulletin 3.0.6)

[kall]

Originally Posted by Magical1

The V3arcade with the Newly Improved Look and Feel IS NOT FREE under no circumstance does Magical Software or V3arcade.net authorize the vBulletin
company or anyone else to distribute, Display of Code or Offer it available weather the person is on some SUBCRIPTION PLAN or NOT! here or elsewhere!
The orignal V3arcade is available for free at my domains or theres and was created by John.

Improved v3 Arcade - Copyright ?2005 Magical Software, All Rights Reserved.

So...you are releasing John's code, charging people for it, and you don't have his permission?

We don't take kindly to piracy round these parts pilgrim.

[mystery250]

Originally Posted by mystery250

Okay... I've installed it, and I'm having one small problem.

I don't see where to challenge someone on the dropdown menu, on their name.

Did I miss something?

(vbulletin 3.0.6)

Fixed.

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by Magical1

The V3arcade with the Newly Improved Look and Feel IS NOT FREE

... blah blah ...

Reserved.

What about the hack authors? Copyrights? How about previous works? I can see selling styles (original, mind you), but what I saw was trying to sell what is freely available.

Good luck.

[RetroDreams]

Originally Posted by Magical1

V3arcade With Enhance Monopoly Card Layout!

The V3arcade with the Newly Improved Look and Feel IS NOT FREE under no circumstance does Magical Software or V3arcade.net authorize the vBulletin
company or anyone else to distribute, Display of Code or Offer it available weather the person is on some SUBCRIPTION PLAN or NOT! here or elsewhere!
The orignal V3arcade is available for free at my domains or theres and was created by John.

Magical One
Magicalsoftware - Founder
V3arcade.net - Founder

P.s. John if you have a ligitamate copywrite and insist on my company selling Our product under another name just let us know, out of respect i left the name the same EXCEPT different version numbers and product number! and am the owner of the versions containing Monopoly Card Layouts.....

Screen Capture Taken and Archived By Magicalsoftware of all threads regarding this issue.

As of this thread/post date no such modifactions are available on this forum for the Improved V3arcade. as such magicalsoftware asks that the orignal Author to support Magicalsoftwares versions of the v3arcade since his orignal copyright does not include such layout!

Improved v3 Arcade - Copyright ?2005 Magical Software, All Rights Reserved.

You need to hit yourself in the face with a tack hammer.

[fly]

Originally Posted by Magical1

V3arcade With Enhance Monopoly Card Layout!

The V3arcade with the Newly Improved Look and Feel IS NOT FREE under no circumstance does Magical Software or V3arcade.net authorize the vBulletin
company or anyone else to distribute, Display of Code or Offer it available weather the person is on some SUBCRIPTION PLAN or NOT! here or elsewhere!
The orignal V3arcade is available for free at my domains or theres and was created by John.

Magical One
Magicalsoftware - Founder
V3arcade.net - Founder

P.s. John if you have a ligitamate copywrite and insist on my company selling Our product under another name just let us know, out of respect i left the name the same EXCEPT different version numbers and product number! and am the owner of the versions containing Monopoly Card Layouts.....

Screen Capture Taken and Archived By Magicalsoftware of all threads regarding this issue.

As of this thread/post date no such modifactions are available on this forum for the Improved V3arcade. as such magicalsoftware asks that the orignal Author to support Magicalsoftwares versions of the v3arcade since his orignal copyright does not include such layout!

Improved v3 Arcade - Copyright ?2005 Magical Software, All Rights Reserved.

I think SCO will sue you.

[kall]

Originally Posted by flypaper

I think SCO will sue you.

What about Parker Brothers?