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:

[InsaneContender]

Well, I found my error. I think I accidentally deleted a comma somewhere. lol

So please disregaurd my post.

Thanks!

[mini2]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

This hack is flawless if installed properly unlike some of the games (hehe). If anyone is having problems, I recommend removing it and starting over.

You might not have experienced issues, but that's very blinkered of you to say so.

People are having very real problems with this hack on my forum and it is installed character and procedure perfect.

[AutomatikStudio]

Originally Posted by mini2

You might not have experienced issues, but that's very blinkered of you to say so.

People are having very real problems with this hack on my forum and it is installed character and procedure perfect.

There are VERY FEW people that have had real problems with this hack that wasn't due to their own careless mistakes...and every one of them said "I installed in perfectly...I know I did"...and then they go back and realize they didn't something wrong.

[John]

Originally Posted by AutomatikStudio

There are VERY FEW people that have had real problems with this hack that wasn't due to their own careless mistakes...and every one of them said "I installed in perfectly...I know I did"...and then they go back and realize they didn't something wrong.

So true... even those who swore blind that they didn't make a mistake have gone back to find that they did.

The fact is, any problems like this (permissions, errors, etc.) are because of file modification mistakes, other installation errors, or (very rarely) other conflicting hacks. It's impossible to support the first two... people just need to take more care when installing.

[mini2]

There are very few problems, but obviously (OK not obviously I know that, but I can assure you...) I have checked everything to ensure that I have installed the hack perfectly. No errors in my file hacks or template files.

It just seems like a sort of "time out" that gives people the "No Permission" screen. As I said, the arcade is great, and a lot of people on my site seem to use it, but that's causing a bigger headache with this issue that the "hardcore" high score group keep running in to.

www.mini2.com/forum/arcade.php

It's only happened to me once, but that's enough to know it's real.

[mini2]

Surely if it were an error it would do it all the time anyway, not just on the occasional high score/long game, and not across games (that pretty much rules out an error in the flash files).

As I say, SOME people have encountered this on Space Invaders, Hexxagon, Monkey Lander, Pac Man and I'm pretty sure other games, but ALWAYS when they've got a high score.

[TerroRize]

Thank you for the great Hack. I had the same functions.php pars issue as everyone. I'll remember not to use Dreamweaver for editing anymore.

[mini2]

Well, I just played Space Invaders on your site for FAR too long, got completely bored and killed myself.........

And it recorded the score.

I'm wondering if it has to do with the "sessions time out" option thingumy in the vBulletin control panel?

What is yours set to?

(See attached)...

[Amzadi]

Cool, those pics show my high score in them! I'm immortalized!

[mini2]

Ex-high score.