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:

[b6gm6n]

Could you confirm John that with this arcade you can use .tar files as used in IBpro-Arcade? cheers ears!

-b6

[nymyth]

i do believe it should read

/home/.jazzlefrazzle/globalmo/globalmotorsonline/forums/arcade.php

Peace

[mbracing]

Originally Posted by nymyth

i do believe it should read

/home/.jazzlefrazzle/globalmo/globalmotorsonline/forums/arcade.php

Peace

ok, so thats my problem? If so then how do i edit it? BTW thanks for the reply.

[lair]

Originally Posted by John

If it was finished I would.

hehe i am waiting first in line

but i rather have you doing it good so take your time m8

[PixelFx]

Originally Posted by John

Here's what I'm thinking of sticking with at the moment, tabular categories. (All the rounded edges are javascript based, and use the colours in your style.) It's easily switched for a more standard navigation bar, of course.

Oh, and all those right column elements are collapsable now.

that looks wicked .. I got my test vb3.5 up so I can test it once you release it

[nymyth]

Originally Posted by Neutral Singh

Here lies the prob. doesnt look like a valid address to your arcade...

But how is his board running fine, but the arcade isnt, it calls from the same init files and global file??

Peace

[rjordan]

John, what are the chances of putting hooks into the arcade? If that would actually work (not sure if it would), it would allow for some great modding!

[Neutral Singh]

Originally Posted by nymyth

i do believe it should read

/home/.jazzlefrazzle/globalmo/globalmotorsonline/forums/arcade.php

Peace

You can checkout the actual path by going to the bottom of vB admin panel --> Maintenance --> View PHP Info

There you can find the exact path to your forums.

[Lionsault]

Originally Posted by Lionsault

I have a problem. When a user on my forum wins a game, the award doesn't appear underneath their Custom Title. I have no idea if that is custom or standard, but could someone please help?

Anyone?

[Paul_Hollibone]

Hello All.

It will be good when the version for 3.5 will be out. As this addition was very handy to my forums & site.

I recently upgraded my forums to 3.5, and think it is awsome. So at this stage, the Arcade is tempoarily offline for some testing of a newly released version.

I reckon john it would be great John if you could release a beta of it for 3.5. That would infact be excellent.

Please consider it John.