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:

[John]

Yep, but it's a fixed bug.

Replace includes/cron/arcadeupdate.php with the one in the newest zip.

[futureal]

Originally Posted by John

First of all, I got nothing for this hack. I did all the work,and released it to the community for no reason other than wanting to share something. Yes, I've offered to give support for this hack. But my life is not solely dedicated to providing support for people who want everything handed to them on a plate.

And here you thought writing an arcade hack was all fun and games.

To those complaining about no publicly available netplay, you have to realize that you can't get everything for free. These arcades are, quite honestly, already a pretty cool thing that somebody could probably charge $10-$20 for and make a decent amount of money. If you want to provide cutting edge features on your website, you ARE going to have to open your wallet sooner or later.

At least, that's how I look at it.

[John]

Originally Posted by futureal

And here you thought writing an arcade hack was all fun and games.

There are those (and it's certainly a minority) who care about themselves and nothing else... as long as they get what they want, they don't care or realise that people are not obliged to help them - that's the point I was trying to make.

And let's not forget the order of things... John's v2 Arcade > futureal's proArcade > John's v3 Arcade - I was one ahead of you from the start, grasshopper!

But yeah, definitely. People can't expect multiplayer gaming for free. There are costs involved.. but it will be available.

[futureal]

I guess I should have said "supporting an arcade hack" ...

I was going to rush my v3 arcade out the door but you did yours, so I went back to rewrite mine from scratch. It's now 100% new code for vB3. I doubt it will be used as widely as yours but I will release it eventually. I am actually working on writing a Java applet frontend for old BBS-style door games, integrated with vBulletin. If that ever works right, I will be stoked.

[John]

Originally Posted by futureal

I guess I should have said "supporting an arcade hack" ...

I was going to rush my v3 arcade out the door but you did yours, so I went back to rewrite mine from scratch. It's now 100% new code for vB3. I doubt it will be used as widely as yours but I will release it eventually. I am actually working on writing a Java applet frontend for old BBS-style door games, integrated with vBulletin. If that ever works right, I will be stoked.

Sounds good... used to enjoy the old BBS classics.

[John]

New game: Penguin Bashing
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....9&postcount=72

[SnowBot]

woohoo the game is so adictive

Penguin Bashing

[Seby]

We need Hexxagon badly, it is my fav game!!!

Thank you in advance

[PiotrasG]

after installing penguin game, i have two instances of the game in my arcade and for some reason it doesnt submit the scores any idea what i did wrong? i have the latest version

[PiotrasG]

i dont use netplay?