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:

[Schorsch]

Originally Posted by corsacrazy

I KNOW U NEED THE SOURCE BUT THIS GAME IS JUST THE FUNNIST I HAVE EVER SEEN

http://ogc.ath.cx/files/tmp/pingu.htm

I agree, that is funny :nervous:

John, one other thing, how can I add the challenge link into the members profile?

[John]

Originally Posted by Alien

[high]* Alien feels embarrassed that he didn't click install.[/high]

[high]* Alien clicks install and feels better![/high]

Heh, thanks.

Hopefully we'll hit 100 by the end of the week!

Schorsch, I'll probably add it as an extra later on.

Why doesn't that pingu link work for me? :/

[LightBringer]

Originally Posted by Gio Takahashi

Lightbringer, do you have a router or firewall?

One of my admin on my forums mentioned that those with firewall and router could ruin the highscore sent to the forums. Could it be something like that?

Yes Gio, I am behind a router/firewall.
I just set myself up as a DMZ host and the issue still remains.

Any ideas from John and others?

[John]

LightBringer, I can't see why a router or a firewall would cause problems - it's all standard port 80 internet traffic.

To test the connection theory, you could always try logging in and testing it somewhere else...

[LightBringer]

Originally Posted by John

LightBringer, I can't see why a router or a firewall would cause problems - it's all standard port 80 internet traffic.

To test the connection theory, you could always try logging in and testing it somewhere else...

I guess it's just frustrating because I can't seem to nail down the resolve for this problem. Floors me that others can play on it just fine, but apparently the arcade knows it's me and doesn't like me even on my own forums *sniff*.

Newfound information!

I just tried playing on another individuals arcade and VOILA! The issues are there as well so I am 100% confident that it has something to do with ME.

[AutomatikStudio]

Originally Posted by John

We covered this earlier on in the thread.

Well...I searched for "netplay" and just found people asking what it was but never could find the answer....i guess I'll have to ready 28 pages of posts....

[AutomatikStudio]

Ah..another thing....to keep people from playing in arcade without having a certain number of posts I could just create a new user group...but how would I display a message saying "you must make 10 posts before playing"...

[John]

Originally Posted by AutomatikStudio

Well...I searched for "netplay" and just found people asking what it was but never could find the answer....i guess I'll have to ready 28 pages of posts....

It's live multiplayer gaming.

[LightBringer]

HA HA! I have fixed the problem! heh

The issue was I did not have a language setting set up in my Internet Exploder.

Once I set up the appropriate language setting, all was well!

Thanks for your patience!

[Smirks]

Originally Posted by LightBringer

I guess it's just frustrating because I can't seem to nail down the resolve for this problem. Floors me that others can play on it just fine, but apparently the arcade knows it's me and doesn't like me even on my own forums *sniff*.

Newfound information!

I just tried playing on another individuals arcade and VOILA! The issues are there as well so I am 100% confident that it has something to do with ME.

Are you using IE? If so, I'd check the security settings/levels. I know I've had many problems with websites and then upon setting the security settings to default all my problems go away.