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:

[rb290]

Originally Posted by AlexUK

It wont work.
John is releasing a 3.5 version soon.
This is the official site:

http://www.v3arcade.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27

ah man i messed up
when i go to my homepage it brings up:

"Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line 3073

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line 3073

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line 3073

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: log_admin_action() in /home/thug/public_html/index.php on line 32"

i cant even get on anymore anyone know whats wrong????

[rb290]

NEVERMIND! I fix that

but I need to know is their any way to completely undo this whole installation ?

[fcherub]

Hello,

I have the following problem:

Users don't have permission to post comments even though all arcade permissions for the usergroup are set to "yes".
What seems to have happened is that users were able to insert a comment for the first 10 scores ever. After that, no permission.


Others have run into the same problem ->
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ion#post740946
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ion#post616010


Is there a solution to this issue ?

Many thanks!

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by sim tech

This is probably the best hack out there, so if he wants to charge an amount then he's entitled to. Heck, he's offering it for free as well, so I can't see why you would be complaining.

If he wants to charge for the countless hours that it took to create v3arcade, so be it. I see no problem for paying a little for a hack as well liked as his.

If this was directed at me, then you have only skim the post instead of reading them.

It seems you do not know that I was making a suggestion and not complaining? You need to read all of the post before defending something that was not in the post. Please read all! :disappointed:

[John]

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...

No. Lead isn't suggesting anything, he's telling me what to do - he's implying that it's wrong for me to provide any sort of benefits to people who have supported the Arcade.

My comment was made to suggest this - if someone demands a hack author releases and tests their code their way instead of their own, I would like to see what gives them the right to do so.

A footnote to this: for the past 5 days I've had 4 hours of sleep each night, yesterday I worked from 2pm up to 11am through the night, coding the new Arcade non-stop. So when I come into this thread and see people like Lead telling me that it's wrong to do this and that and demanding everything under the sun, it's frustrating.

Also, I'd like to make a request that we stay on-topic from now on, i.e. questions/discussion regarding the 3.0.x hack.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

No. Lead isn't suggesting anything, he's telling me what to do - he's implying that it's wrong for me to provide any sort of benefits to people who have supported the Arcade.

My comment was made to suggest this - if someone demands a hack author releases and tests their code their way instead of their own, I would like to see what gives them the right to do so.

A footnote to this: for the past 5 days I've had 4 hours of sleep each night, yesterday I worked from 2pm up to 11am through the night, coding the new Arcade non-stop. So when I come into this thread and see people like Lead telling me that it's wrong to do this and that and demanding everything under the sun, it's frustrating.

Also, I'd like to make a request that we stay on-topic from now on, i.e. questions/discussion regarding the 3.0.x hack.

Was on topic of your fee and it was only suggestion I was giving you? If you do not like my suggestion you can say so but not grill me for what I think since ppl ask you for upgrades, auto uninstall, remove & replace games, alphabetize list, game catagories and much more but then you think it is a demand instead of a suggestion You are tired so I would not mention more on this and this is a suggestion for you to stay away from this forum until you are finish your product.

[John]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Was on topic of your fee and it was only suggestion I was giving you? If you do not like my suggestion you can say so but not grill me for what I think since ppl ask you for upgrades, auto uninstall, remove & replace games, alphabetize list, game catagories and much more but then you think it is a demand instead of a suggestion You are tired so I would not mention more on this and this is a suggestion for you to stay away from this forum until you are finish your product.

When people ask for add-ons, those are suggestions. They're to do with the hack.

Nothing you've said has been constructive in any way - that's the difference. If I was charging for the hack I'd by sympathetic. But seeing as it's a free release, I have no idea what your problem is.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

People who have purchased the branding free option will be able to beta test it initially. Within a week, anyone will be able to test it when we've established there aren't any major bugs.

Originally Posted by John

Extra support and access to early betas that are in development.

I was replying to your post as you started this and it seems you do not get it Lamo to flame people as well.
I hope you provide legitimate games with the author's permisson this time? As you do not seem to tell everyone that previous altered games that you made fit into arcade system had no author permission to be on people's forum.

[John]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

I was replying to your post as you started this and it seems you do not get it Lamo to flame people as well.

You are thin skinned indeed if you call that a flame. And if you think that people are paying $60 to have access to a buggy release a few days before anyone else you're entitled to believe so, even if no-one else can make any sense of it.

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

I hope you provide legitimate games with the author's permisson this time? As you do not seem to tell everyone that previous altered games that you made fit into arcade system had no author permission to be on people's forum.

Research it, you'll find plenty on the license policies for the new release.

[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.

Thin skin? Do you even know what you say to people or are you still in sleep mode? This discussion is going nowhere so I not going into it on this thread?