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:

[djnoz]

Superb hack. When VB goes gold, I'll be installing it.

/me clicks install

[Detomah]

I guess perhaps I am being a little paranoid or crazy or both then... >.< Ooh well always better to be safe thn sorry.

Uploaded the new Maede file anyway, working great.

Also uploaded the new files with no probs, but, I won't know if my mystery problem vanishes or not till the forum gets busy again in the morning now though.

A few of my users have been nagging me for a drving game, is there any on the horizon.

Regarding .fla files for games, can it be any .fla game file so long as it's good? There's no special requirements is there?

[Big Jim]

Hi John, great hack, got it up and running no problem now (multi-style blank page issue).

I'd like to know what I'd need to change in postbit_legacy so that the winners don't have their trophys and text trailing right after their user title? I think if I just put a <br> in, I'd have an extra line for no reason if that person wasn't a champion of a game.

Thanks..

[MaDCaT75]

I wish the copter game had a submit button.... I hate this!!! :cry:

[Littlebit]

I'm giving this a spin now and all seems to be working wonderfully on OSX and latest Mozilla! :bunny:

[Curll]

Amazing, amazing hack. Tons of fun!

But, there's gonna be a lot less posting on my boards now :'(

Now, we need an Excitebike and Paperboy flash port!

[NuclioN]

Is it possible to place the part of code that is launched after game over under a button?

B.t.w. i've installed it on RC3 and it looks great. When i have time i shall try to modify as many as possible games for this addon.

[mini2]

Installed on RC3 last night, seems to be working I did have ONE problem with the display on the profile page.

Under ***Arcade User Options*** in profile.php it would be good to add this:

PHP Code:

construct_usercp_nav(); 


Before the $template_name line, to prevent layout/display issues.

[John]

Originally Posted by mini2

Installed on RC3 last night, seems to be working I did have ONE problem with the display on the profile page.

Under ***Arcade User Options*** in profile.php it would be good to add this:

PHP Code:

construct_usercp_nav(); 


Before the $template_name line, to prevent layout/display issues.

Well spotted!

Zip file updated. If you've already installed it,

in profile.php
FIND:

PHP Code:

$templatename = "modifyarcade"; 


ABOVE THIS, ADD:

PHP Code:

construct_usercp_nav(); 


This fixes those Arcade Settings colour issues.

[GamerzWorld]

How do i clear scores? I want to clear the game score Maeda Path as obviously i tryed the bug and score is stupied....