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:

[rjordan]

John, I have two improvement requests that I am sure a lot can relate to.

1- When you have an insane number of games installed, v3 v1.0 takes forever to load the games list. Then, once you make a change to a game, that list reloads and takes forever again. Could you possibly paginate the list or make it selectable by first letter, or both? Something else on this is maybe it would be possible to edit game setings in a new window instead of changing the initial selection page.

2- Games that have a number for their first character and the javascript error. Is this fixed in the new version?

[Lionsault]

Originally Posted by gio~logist

How can you be sure it was installed correctly if it doesn't work o_0?

DO you get a blank page, error, or what?

When you go to activate it in the Admin CP, I switch it to on, but it resets to Off after I click Save. No worries, We cleaned out hacks to update to 3.0.8 and now it works.

[John]

Originally Posted by rjordan

John, I have two improvement requests that I am sure a lot can relate to.

1- When you have an insane number of games installed, v3 v1.0 takes forever to load the games list. Then, once you make a change to a game, that list reloads and takes forever again. Could you possibly paginate the list or make it selectable by first letter, or both? Something else on this is maybe it would be possible to edit game setings in a new window instead of changing the initial selection page.

2- Games that have a number for their first character and the javascript error. Is this fixed in the new version?

1. I'm thinking about using AJAX for game navigation, in both the admin CP and the front end. Something like Google Suggest. (Although I haven't put a lot of thought into it at this stage.)

2. Yep - none of the old code from the 3.0.x version is in the new version. They're completely different things.

[Scooterpig]

Like the idea of the AJAX system there John, that would be cool..

Have you changed the way the Arcade Home page looks like as in the way the games are displayed and/or selected and played etc?

[PixelFx]

wish list,

1) I'd like to see improved challenge/tiered tournament system, with support for ushop/ucash for members to enter tournaments etc. in admincp make it possible to set how many players and tier for tournament, and or possible make it possible to run up to 3 or as many consecutive tournaments as an admin wants at one time. Also user group access etc.

2) System like the avatar system, where after so many posts made on site a new game unlocks for players/members. Make it possible in the game listing to choose what order games are in as well as how many posts needed to play the game. You could use the large game icon in similar spot as avatar in similar system. thats in vbulletin now..

3) I like the idea of having commands or menus in side bar menu for arcade, maybe have something like vba cmps where you can choose which side of the arcade the menu is on, and possibly add modules to the side nav, aka sponsors, extra game addon lists, etc.

4) multi player support, aka checkers, chess, etc. Maybe memory system to pick up game you left off or something.

I have other ideas, but those would be cool to start.

[John]

PixelFX, I really like 2) - suggestions for potential critera for games are welcome.

So far:

- Post counts
- Length of time a user has been registered
- Reputation

[rjordan]

I have one! Game permissions based on primary/secondary groups! This way, we can keep (for instance) adult games out of the hands of young `uns!

[John]

If you've got a moment, pop your head in here and give your opinion?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=94106

[John]

Just a quick update...

First of all, a bit of a layout change. Because I have plans to make more use of the "news & events" section, it had the potential to get too long making the top part of the page huge.

Instead, I've shifted the news and "logged in as" areas into a right column, keeping everything else on the left. If people hate this too much I'll include a legacy template for those who want to stick with the old layout.

One other thing is the cookie-based "Viewing Mode" - nothing too fancy, but it enables you to choose to see a more streamlined version of the games list if you don't want all the extra info for each game. (As seen in the screenshots below.)

Edit: The category navigation isn't in those screenshots, I'm still working on it.

[nymyth]

^^That looks freaking awesome.....do u have release date for this??

Peace