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:

[theArchitect]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

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.

I haven't used the arcade in the past, but intend to once it is released for 3.5.0 (assuming I can install it, for some reason my hacked board seems to be incompatible with an increasing number of new hacks). But I digress.

I am amazed that people (such as John, Kirby DE and all the other cool people who are too numerous to mention) put so much time and effort into releasing free (or at minimal cost) modifications.

It is the height of rudeness to criticize the manner in which these modifications are released.

Keep up the great work John and co.

[John]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

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?

Enjoy. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...2497&dict=CALD (You might want to consider spending some time there.)

I'd appreciate if you stopped wasting everyone's time by posting in this thread. Regardless, at least one more person will be ignoring you.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

Enjoy. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...2497&dict=CALD (You might want to consider spending some time there.)

I'd appreciate if you stopped wasting everyone's time by posting in this thread. Regardless, at least one more person will be ignoring you.

Like I said before I hope you release legal games or your site will be shut down like it was before. If you did not learn the first time I be happy to make you learn it the second time. Enjoy your short time online

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Can the 2 of you please take your dispute into PM's.

No need to have a flame war started here on the board. Both sites had their chance to make there point.

[John]

Originally Posted by MarcoH64

Can the 2 of you please take your dispute into PM's.

No need to have a flame war started here on the board. Both sites had their chance to make there point.

Much appreciated.

[Lottis]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Like I said before I hope you release legal games or your site will be shut down like it was before. If you did not learn the first time I be happy to make you learn it the second time. Enjoy your short time online

Is that a warning?
Lead Weight, i cant find any other options here from you to the arcade.
I must say, you remind me of a jeallus litle kid.
I would like to say thank you to John, who takes the time to make us users happy. Looking forward to your new Arcade John, good luck.

[wolfyman]

ok, how do I make this work in 3.5?

[SuperFly]

currently there is NO arcade for vb 3.5, though if you go to www.v3arcade.com
John is working on the newest release, for vb 3.5. Patience and time is what is required here.

[wolfyman]

As long as it is in the works - I'm happy. Thanks for the reply

[lairnoc]

[on-topic] arcade running perfect on 3.0.7 thnx for that John

[off-topic] John get some sleep m8 we can wait and we will be patiently. keep up the good work.

Thumbs-up!!!! For this arcade hack!!!