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:

[M1th]

lol John, you got my members addicted to this hack. upgraded my board to RC3 and installed this. Just 3 hours after the installation, I've had over 100 score submissions.

Working wonderfully. Keep up the great work!

[Detomah]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

Set your language in IE to "English-USA" and you'll be fine. (To get to that just go to Tools >> Internet Options >> Languages (Button))

Gonna try this to see if it makes any difference to the similar problem my users are having.

Why would the choice of language make a difference though? Just curious TBH.

Thanks for the new games, my users especially love Curveball, shame the bonus feature is missing, but hey, it's curveball, good enough for me.

EDIT: Oh well it was worth a try, that doesn't fix my problem though, so i'm still stuck with several users, scores not being submitted unfortunately (it's starting to do my head in). :/

[Xyphen]

Can anyone get the .fla for this game? http://www.miniclip.com/acno/acno.htm

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by Xyphen

Can anyone get the .fla for this game? http://www.miniclip.com/acno/acno.htm

ok, while i have no direct relation to this hack im going to tell everyone DONT POST REQUESTS FOR US TO GET SOURCES. it is almost impossible, try contacting the author your self and see what they say

[zeeg99]

If this isn't against violations, would someone be able to do a couple games..

Candystand.com, Classic Mini-Golf: http://candystand.com/games/cs_shock_csmg.htm <- I think the terms won't allow this
Miniclip.com, Heli Attack: http://www.miniclip.com/heli2.htm

I'll post some more, I wanna find a good Mini-Golf game like that candy stand one =)

And if someone wants to teach me how to do this, I'm willing to learn

(EDIT)
I didn't see the above post :P Ill contact the authors

Something I would like to request though, is some netPlay games to try out =)
(/EDIT)

[zeeg99]

Ok then why does chopper challenge have a page when the game is over that lets you play again or submit score? Isnt that defeating the purpous too!??!?!?!?? I think helicopter should have the same thing so that I dont have my arcade page filled with 100 pages of scores!!!!

Ignore this guy, you don't need a Submit button, and you did an excellent job with this.

[Castel]

Originally Posted by Xyphen

Can anyone get the .fla for this game? http://www.miniclip.com/acno/acno.htm

I very much doubt it. A long time ago when John released first first arcade hack I contacted UseLab about what it would cost to get Acno on my site. And I got a nice PDF files with the sale agreement and price for a full version of Acno (with level editors etc) ... are you sitting down??? 7000 Euro :surprised:

And that still didn't included the .fla which needed to be modified in order to work with the hack.

[FlyingDutchman]

AWESOME!

/me clicks install

works 100% fine!

[John]

Originally Posted by Nam

Just sent some drinking money too, really appreciate this wonderful hack.

If any of you found this hack useful, sending this guy some drinking bucks would be a good way to appreciate him, also give him some coffee to awake a better release .

Thanks Nam.

[John]

Originally Posted by zeeg99

If this isn't against violations, would someone be able to do a couple games..

Candystand.com, Classic Mini-Golf: http://candystand.com/games/cs_shock_csmg.htm <- I think the terms won't allow this
Miniclip.com, Heli Attack: http://www.miniclip.com/heli2.htm

I'll post some more, I wanna find a good Mini-Golf game like that candy stand one =)

And if someone wants to teach me how to do this, I'm willing to learn

(EDIT)
I didn't see the above post :P Ill contact the authors

Something I would like to request though, is some netPlay games to try out =)
(/EDIT)

netPlay isn't a public service.