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:

[Marco van Herwaarden]

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[Gutspiller]

Does this hack work as is with 3.0.7 or are there fixes for it to work with 3.0.7?

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by Gutspiller

Does this hack work as is with 3.0.7 or are there fixes for it to work with 3.0.7?

On the previous page you asked if it works with 3.0.7. Now you ask for any modifications.

Your question should be if it works with 3.0.8 and the answer is yes. Do you need any special fixes? No. Since the upgrade to VBulletin 3.0.5 and the fix of the init.php you shouldn't worry about anything else.

Now go for it.

Cheers,

[Lionsault]

I know this has already been posted but 266 pages is alot of reading. I downloaded the original Package and all i got was 6 games, how do i go about adding more?

And will this work on 3.0.7?

Thanks!

[Skaterscafe.com]

I asked this before but it was like 15 pages ago..lol

I installed the arcade and everything looks great...except the games are not showing up. Here is a screen shot, any ideas why everything works except the games showing up?

[Scooterpig]

Originally Posted by Lionsault

And will this work on 3.0.7?

Why read all the pages when it's been answered on this page already! As for the games, try a search within this thread, plenty of questions = plenty of answers.

Originally Posted by Skaterscafe.com

I asked this before but it was like 15 pages ago..lol

I installed the arcade and everything looks great...except the games are not showing up. Here is a screen shot, any ideas why everything works except the games showing up?

Have you checked your Usergroup permissions just in case it's turned off?

[Skaterscafe.com]

User permissions are good and the arcade is open. I went thru the entire install again and can't see what will prevent the games from showing....

[thenetbox]

No arcade on 3.5 then?

[rjordan]

As it stands this instant, not v3. It will come, just not sure when.

[Warz]

I installed this on my test forums and found this.

It works fine on the default styles page, but any of the other stlyes that I have installed it does not work. What I get is, click on the arcade button on the navbar and you go to a white page. Same result on each of the other styles.

Is ther a fix for this?