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:

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Originally Posted by Jenta

sounds like a false rumor

Yah, like the ppl with StarWars Movies for download is bogus

[steadicamop]

So where do we stand with V3 Arcade, games and copyrights?

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Originally Posted by steadicamop

So where do we stand with V3 Arcade, games and copyrights?

If u got an e-mail from the game creator then u are alright with the copyrights of that game but if it is a variation of the orginal then u have to see if that has been given the permission to alter & ask the orginal creator if u can display it if u do not get an answer then delete that game and all others that u do not have the permission to display. I guess v3arcade.com is making sure that the creator's copyrights are followed since they are updating the way u can get their games or something. Most likely they view the ppl here & who makes a post. aranoid:

[DRJ]

do we have a list of games that authors have already given permission to use?

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Originally Posted by DRJ

do we have a list of games that authors have already given permission to use?

Yea I do but u need to get them from the author , I can not help u in that. I got the authorization e-mail but u have to contact them yourselves & get permission. U need to keep the e-mail in a safe place or they can turn-around and say u do not have the rights to place it in your FORUM.

Here is the list of games u need to get the perm. from author before u install it as for uninstalling it uff!
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...light=v3arcade

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I am going to make my own games so nobody will get any problems with copyrights as long as u do not change anything without prior appovel. I seen what ppl do to the orginal game after they modified it. I will be stricted on my games.

[Tammy05]

Problem: I seem to be having a permission denied when ever I try access the arcade. Yes it is happening for all users including admin. I have checked the user permission and it's all correct.

Yes I looked at the FAQ and checked to make sure my init and global php files were modified correctly. I'm running vb 3.0.7

I don't have any other hacks on the forum besides a small forum statistics hack. Could someone maybe send me their modified php files if they haven't done many other hacks changes to it?

[aberg]

Since i have update my license ( new number) i get this error:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE games SET highscorerid=,highscore=56169 WHERE shortname='tetris'
mysql error: You have an error in your SQL syntax near 'highscore=56169 WHERE shortname='tetris'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Saturday 25th of June 2005 03:24:13 PM
Script: http://www.bert.nl/cron.php?&rand=65687

Anyone i idea what this could be ???

[MichaelJM13k]

How can i uninstall v3 Arcade?

Thanks.

[Conlons]

Hi there

Installed the Arcade. Absolutely fantastic..

Just wondering once my members get bored with some games how can I install some new games

Alan

I have downloaded a few swf games