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:

[dsboyce8624]

Originally Posted by Injektilo

on a main page, not on my vbulletin.. The thing is, i already have ibproarcade on my vb and i dont know if i can install vbarcade (also on forum) so i am thinking to set it up for my main page, were users will be able to play arcades without login in (guests) and without submiting score

Sorry, that sounds awfully messy. First, two arcades, then set it up outside vB.

I don't think the first is advisable, and I don't think the second is doable.

Of course I could be wrong.

[Niceboy]

I have installing the vB3Arcade today and everything was fine

i have edit this template file postbit

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<if condition="$show['pmlink']">

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Above this, add:
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	<if condition="$post['arcadesettings'] & 4 AND $post[userid]!=$bbuserinfo[userid] AND $bbuserinfo[userid]!=0">
		<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newchallenge&userid=$post[userid]" target="_self">Challenge $post[username] in the Arcade</a></td></tr>
	</if>

When i go to the Usernamei n the postpit i dont see the Challenge USer In the Arcade any idea why this ?

Thankyou

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by Niceboy

I have installing the vB3Arcade today and everything was fine

i have edit this template file postbit

___________________________________________________________________________________________

<if condition="$show['pmlink']">

???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Above this, add:
___________________________________________________________________________________________

	<if condition="$post['arcadesettings'] & 4 AND $post[userid]!=$bbuserinfo[userid] AND $bbuserinfo[userid]!=0">
		<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newchallenge&userid=$post[userid]" target="_self">Challenge $post[username] in the Arcade</a></td></tr>
	</if>

When i go to the Usernamei n the postpit i dont see the Challenge USer In the Arcade any idea why this ?

Thankyou

perhaps u need to use ur posbit legacy?

[Outdoor]

ran into a little problem. a user challenged me, he won but on the challenges page he got a 0 while I got my score and it says I won in the postbit even though he beat me.

He challenged me to a second game which he has not played yet but it already says I won.

Is there a wait before the scores show up?

[Oblivion Knight]

I just figured I'd pass on a message..

It's up to you whether or not to take the advice, but I suggest you do so.

Well guys, this is what I have done after a recent local issue: I have disabled my arcade and recommend all others do the same. Why? It is pretty obvious after a recent string of US court actions, including one here locally:

Guy was found with copyrighted games and images on his IPB site. Small site, with about 500 regular members. The guy claimed most of the games and images he picked up off of download sites. Several of the games listed were the games provided with the ORIGINAL arcade hacks. He had ads and donate links on his site, therefore the court felt he was making a profit off of the display of games/images. Guy had nothing signed in PAPER; no PRINTED agreement from the MANUFACTURER or an AUTHORIZED distributor of the materials. Records and backup files from his ISP were used.

1 year probation
No online site creation or hosting while on probation
$5000 fine plus $10 per game/$2 per image involved
Forfeiture of his online forum licenses.

John would need to enter into an official agreement with these providers as a distributor, with the games having hard-coded copyright data. Then John would have to provide indemnifying software and license agreements to all users of the software.

The above court issue came about because one company complained about use of their games - that company's games are included in the basic install of v3Arcade.

This tells me that John knows enough about copyrights to get us all into trouble.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

I just figured I'd pass on a message..

It's up to you whether or not to take the advice, but I suggest you do so.

That is only if u did not get permission to display flash games from the orginal maker of the game. I can get permission for dozen of my games but those who do not want the games displayed @ others site should be in a banned list so ppl do not get in trouble for free games. I can see that for paid.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by Injektilo

on a main page, not on my vbulletin.. The thing is, i already have ibproarcade on my vb and i dont know if i can install vbarcade (also on forum) so i am thinking to set it up for my main page, were users will be able to play arcades without login in (guests) and without submiting score

Yes u can do this by a template that has buttons with the url link to game.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by Davey-UK

Curveball and Breakout are being requested on my forum........

Any chance of finding the authors of these games.?

I have this game and will ask the creator, only if still around if this game could be released but u have to get the email if that person agrees to it.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by MaDCaT75

I e-mailed the author for the fla file for http://www.seethru.co.uk/zine/south_...opter_game.htm but the e-mail bounced back to me.... please can anyone help me find this copter fla file!!!!

Do not download anything u do not have the permission from author. Unless u want to be the next John that gets busted.

[Jenta]

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

I just figured I'd pass on a message..

It's up to you whether or not to take the advice, but I suggest you do so.

sounds like a false rumor