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:

[thenetbox]

wow!! thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

I wasn't going to upgrade to 3.5 because II thought arcade wouldn't work. but wow really great news!! thank you!

[GoTTi]

John, are u gunna restart your site and allow sharing of the flash games again????

also, i am in need of some modifications off your site that i dont have saved onto my computer, if you can re-open your site to us so i, as well as im sure alot of other people, can get those custom codes and template mods, we would all appreciate it.

[hydrostatic]

Originally Posted by John

If anyone wants any other features, now is the time to request them...

Ok, there were a few things I'd like to add, if these are not added already:

1). A game-file protection system that will get rid of hotlinking, file stealing, and members going directly to the URLs to play games. Some of my troublesome users found the games by URL and just went there and played the game so they can bypass the 3 post per 24 hour hack. Then they posted the links up in the forums and everybody ended up just going to those URLs and played the games. It was disasterous trying to sort out all 300 games and giving them names like "pacman4skdrhs3f" While I know this might take a bit of work... :nervous:

I'm a novice a php and I don't really know if ^ that's possible so somebody correct me if its not

2). A simple hack that can limit the use of the arcade. Like the X post in Y hours hack.

3). The last challenge system was a little confusing. It's been a while since I used 3.0.x series, so I don't really remember what exact was wrong with it. It had something to do with the "back" button or something that allows the users to re-take the challenge without losing.

Thanks.

[fanzone]

I know there is a place to do this but I can not find it at all... I want to let guests SEE the arcade but not play.. where is this control at?

[fanzone]

Originally Posted by gio~logist

Make sure that you added the templates to the new skin as well. I am almost sure that this is what it is.

Can anyone tell me which templates needed to be added to the skin for it to work? Little help!!

[thenetbox]

Will the 3.5 version have tournaments and stuff?

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by fanzone

Can anyone tell me which templates needed to be added to the skin for it to work? Little help!!

Just do install for that style/skin or make one style a default and add the other styles under it.


more games....

http://mohsye.com/

Originally Posted by John

I'm waiting for 3.5 to come out of beta to release it. (I just moved house so I'm on dial-up at the moment, if I released it now it'd be tricky to give enough support.)

Good your back again. I hope an uninstaller could be added to version 3.0.x

[nymyth]

Where can we get new games from now??

Peace

[b6gm6n]

check my sig!

-b6

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by b6gm6n

check my sig!

-b6

lol ... ibPro games in the v3 thread. Hey, it could be useful when the new version comes out!