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:

[RichieBoy67]

You cannot have both arcade installed at the same time........


If anyone would like help I will do whatever I can depending on time. Of course I will make more time available for small donations

[RaceJunkie]

So is the v3arcade dead.?
Can it still be installed?
Does it have any games with it?

[Scooterpig]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

You cannot have both arcade installed at the same time........

Sorry but you are wrong as you can have both of them installed and there are many sites around that do. Soemwhere in this long thread there is a couple of links showing just that..

[m0nde]

Originally Posted by Intrepid

Sorry but you are wrong as you can have both of them installed and there are many sites around that do. Soemwhere in this long thread there is a couple of links showing just that..

Yes, I'm about to run both side-by-side since I'm going to have to move to ibProArcade to have it work with vBulletin 3.5.x. I'm happy to see that there's no problem in doing this and that games that have been modified for v3Arcade are readily portable to ibProArcade.

- Sid

[Skaterscafe.com]

Originally Posted by 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.

I posted the same question a few pages ago and I see several others are having the same problems. I have the arcade turned on and it was working fine, does anyone know how to fix this?

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by m0nde

Yes, I'm about to run both side-by-side since I'm going to have to move to ibProArcade to have it work with vBulletin 3.5.x. I'm happy to see that there's no problem in doing this and that games that have been modified for v3Arcade are readily portable to ibProArcade.

- Sid

that means all the scores etc....are portable to ib?

[Shill]

What I am after is when you view a members stats and it shows there awards (if any) I would like to be able to click the image or the name of the game they are champion so that it takes me straight to the game.

I have looked at the code but I am wary of messing about with it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Shill

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by Skaterscafe.com

I posted the same question a few pages ago and I see several others are having the same problems. I have the arcade turned on and it was working fine, does anyone know how to fix this?

Recheck your modifications to files. Make sure you did not forget to put in a closing bracket or put one too many in. This happened to me and I screwed up by missing a closing bracket in one of the files (init.php or global.php I think).

v3arcade is not dead, but it is definitely slowed down right now. John is working on the new version that will port into vB 3.5. No release dates from him and I do not think he is answering any questions about it.

[RevX]

I installed the Arcade and it works great, but on my main page I've lost the search function. I would also like to have a link to the arcade in my navigation bar.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you in advance.

http://www.revxtreme.com/forums/

[dsboyce8624]

Originally Posted by RevX

I installed the Arcade and it works great, but on my main page I've lost the search function. I would also like to have a link to the arcade in my navigation bar.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you in advance.

http://www.revxtreme.com/forums/

You probably made a bad edit in the navbar. Check it.