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:

[calvinnguyen]

Originally Posted by deathemperor1st

some more games that may need ^ ^
this is a great hack. gonna install it.
5 games arent enough yet, I'll try to find out more for me and others ^ ^.

How can we install those flash game in this great hack.

[cybermomcafe]

You can download the ones on the list at the beginning of the thread...

Upload the two images files to the ...forum/images/arcade/ folder
Upload the ****.game.php file to the forum/admincp/ folder
upload the ****.swf file to the forum/games/ folder

go to yourURL/forum/admincp/****.game.php to install the game and then delete the file...

If you mean other flash games that haven't been made to work with the Arcade, there is a whole other thread about that... https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=60666

[calvinnguyen]

Had anyone here have a problem with Hexxagon game. Actually it is install very perfect to my board, but when I click to play to load to 99% then stop....never get to be 100% so I can play.

Do you have any ideas about it, John?

[cybermomcafe]

it loads fine for me

[Kamex]

I noticed something today that I didn't before. One of my members holds the championship title for simon, but in the postbit, that title is not appearing. It is instead appearing for another member, who has not even played simon. Is there a way to fix this?

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by Nikodemeus

If you could do that, I'd appreciate it.
[high]* Nikodemeus waits.[/high]

And all your posts before Nikodemeus...

It is maybe a late reply, but never the less...
I was wondering what your intention was by posting those msgs.
Somewhere deep down, you want to point out that many ppl are not php guru's and could need a little help or more support from the hack authors.
For that i can only admire you, as i am not a guru myself and needed some help before 2...

BUT... With all due respect, the way you are writing those post doesn't really follow your own filosophy... This is not a respectfull way of communicating and i am wondering if you didn't blow up your emotion in a childisch way to make credits behind your name....

I hope you can see this 2... You will have to deal with much bigger problems in life m8. Relax and try to relativate more man. The only other way is beeing killed by a hart stroke.

Take it from a nurse

Thumbs up again for John

[LostStyles]

im having a small showing the items on the postbit... as in chalenge... and the champion awards...... ive done what it said on the postbit ... anything else i need to check?

[LightBringer]

I also upgraded to Gold and re-installed the arcade by simply editing the php files again.

[manguish]

Originally Posted by LostStyles

im having a small showing the items on the postbit... as in chalenge... and the champion awards...... ive done what it said on the postbit ... anything else i need to check?

Edit the postbit_legacy template too if you are using legacy....

Exactly the same instructions, but edit the postbit_legacy template

[LostStyles]

you are a life saver.. .thanx alot bro