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:

[Oblivion Knight]

Originally Posted by kay9

hello, anyone with any advice on this would be a great help it has been a 2week on going problem for me now

I added the [MOD] A - Z Navigation it displays fine, but for some reason it does not allow users to post/record scores. I have tested it out, I have even asked different user to test it out, but it just will not record the scores with that mod in place.

When I remove th a-z mod, it starts to works fine again oddly.

I do have other hacks/mods installed and they all work fine,

any suggestions?


thanks in advance.

If you have the category hack installed, there are a few addons which need alternative instructions to work with it. In quite a few instances, there is code that clashes..

[CyberLiesh]

Originally Posted by John

I hope that anyone who sells games they didn't create without permission gets sued.

Besides, the site isn't down for good. It'll launch with the next version, but with much tighter checks on game releases.

I agree John - only issue I have is that by closing one of the places people can get games for free you drive more money into the pockets of those charging for them.

[kay9]

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

If you have the category hack installed, there are a few addons which need alternative instructions to work with it. In quite a few instances, there is code that clashes..

Thanks for the reply :laugh:

I do not have the catergory hack installed.
I have
1)news scroll
2)top 5 champs/kings with 5 latest/random/installed games mods etc

At the moment everything is working fine and stable, the only problem is, that that page (arcade.php) loads up with all the games on 1 page, when i add the a-z mod, it spreads out , but the scores dont save.

If someone reliable (no cowboys , no offence) can have a look at it for me it would be a great help, I dont mind donating or paying for your time, long as it works, I would rather someone have a look at it that knows what they are doing then make a mess of it myself.

i have used a fresh copy of the arcade and tried different things, but the problem just stays the same.

pm if you can help.

Thanks

[Magical1]

Deep South Entertainment
Illegally codes v3arcade games!
They also have custom scripting code in there arcade thats not theres!
There arcade does not comply with 100% Mozalli per John's v3arcade copyright!
Do-not buy there games or coding!

[rjordan]

Not saying I agree in any way, but how are some others (I won't mention v3arcade.net) much different than the "mysterious" site you are accusing? The hacks in question are free, they do not sell John's arcade as their own, and as for the games, they stop coding certain games after it is known the author does not want it done... unless you have proof otherwise.

Dang, when did this turn into a arcade bashing free for all?

[Dechevious]

" Mozalli " ... LMAO. :dead:

[wynode]

Damn I wanted to get some more games.......but that link in the first post to more games doesn't work

ANy other way of gettting some games (the legit way) ?

[sitka]

i have ibproarcade installed. is there a way to install v3arcade as well or if that isn't possible ditch ibpro for v3arcade

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by sitka

i have ibproarcade installed. is there a way to installv3arcade as well or if that isn't possible ditch ibpro forv3arcade

I thought I saw someone post that they had bothrunning on the same board.. at least I though i saw it somewhere.

[Chrissicom]

I just re-installed this hack just to notice that v3arcade.com is gone is there any other place for games now?