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:

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

I agree but we can't make him release the beta... :/

Not make him release beta to everyone, just to ppl that he knows that can properly know how to test his hack?

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Not make him release beta to everyone, just to ppl that he knows that can properly know how to test his hack?

How can he know if somebody is able or not? Accodring to which criteria?

[John]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Like what other coder's seem to do is release it to members that can do the testing and report exactly what happen and which browser they were using? Why pay for testing when you can charge for installation and if members have error's you can offer them your professional installatoin fee? As you can see 4000 posts in your thread you would be happy in your new car.

Because this is a closed beta. The public beta comes later, and then the final release. Most hacks go straight into a public beta or to final - but when you've got a hack that's likely to be installed on thousands upon thousands of sites, you want it to be bug free.

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Not make him release beta to everyone, just to ppl that he knows that can properly know how to test his hack?

Right, which is exactly what I've done.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

Because this is a closed beta. The public beta comes later, and then the final release. Most hacks go straight into a public beta or to final - but when you've got a hack that's likely to be installed on thousands upon thousands of sites, you want it to be bug free.



Right, which is exactly what I've done.

Just release the finish version on you site for Branding free members then later here. I just think you make more installing this to other and offering support for branding free members than here. If you will see that alot of ppl ask alot to fix thier errors and help in installing. Your time will be better spent creating newer version than relpying to all error's?

[John]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Just release the finish version on you site for Branding free members then later here. I just think you make more installing this to other and offering support for branding free members than here. If you will see that alot of ppl ask alot to fix thier errors and help in installing. Your time will be better spent creating newer version than relpying to all error's?

Release a few more hacks into the community, then I'll pay attention. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but the LEAD_WEIGHT contributed hack count currently stands at a big fat zero.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Just release the finish version on you site for Branding free members then later here. I just think you make more installing this to other and offering support for branding free members than here. If you will see that alot of ppl ask alot to fix thier errors and help in installing. Your time will be better spent creating newer version than relpying to all error's?

That would be worse. Non-paying members should also receive support.
Lead, there is no need to think to realise that obviously releasing the beta to paying customers tempts more ppl to buy a branded free options. this is why he did that and obviously he wouldn't want to lose that money, no matter what we are telling. So we can't do anything about it, just wait for the final.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

Release a few more hacks into the community, then I'll pay attention. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but the LEAD_WEIGHT contributed hack count currently stands at a big fat zero.

I do tutorials not hacks? So why flame me when I am only giving you suggestion?

I think that having you responding here does not help you in creating any future version. What you have @ your site seems to be good enough but also the support should be only offered @ your site instead of here. I just saying your time is worth money and member's here can support each other if needed. I still think you should offer pro. install as well.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by John

Release a few more hacks into the community, then I'll pay attention. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but the LEAD_WEIGHT contributed hack count currently stands at a big fat zero.

Huh? So you are saying that you tend to ignore people that don't have the knowledge to make a hack??? Bad for you...

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

Huh? So you are saying that you tend to ignore people that don't have the knowledge to make a hack??? Bad for you...

Never you mind him? I made my own simply arcade page cause I did not like hacks that did not have instruction in how to uninstall. :chinese: Just hope the next version will have instructions or an auto feature.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Never you mind him? I made my own simply arcade page cause I did not like hacks that did not have instruction in how to uninstall. :chinese: Just hope the next version will have instructions or an auto feature.

If you have the knowledge to make that why wouldn't you make a hack???
If I had php knowledge I would have released a ton of hacks!!!