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:

[sbryan]

Originally Posted by Pseudomizer

Yeah. Right. And to add a game it will take you about 20 secs if you have done it some times.

Cheers,

are there any performance hits on the server/forum after its installed?

[Amzadi]

Yes, every time a game is selected the swf is transferred to them. Since they are different sizes, the bandwidth and cpu usage is different each time.




http://www.sizefetish.com/arcade.php

[sbryan]

Thanks heaps Amzadi. Would you say that the Arcade is a worthwhile hack? Do users appreciate it and actually use it?

[Amzadi]

I really respect John for the creation of it and the numerous converters who have so graciously provided their time. There are over 200 games now. As for the members, well....it depends on them. Mine loved it for the first 2 weeks and now we barely get any people playing it anymore. The sad thing is, my equipment is faster than 90% of the VB Forums out there and it helps when playing the games. I host my own servers and have a dedicated T-line.

Your welcome to see mine if you want a look see. You can view it as a guest, but if you want to play you'll have to register so it can record your name for scoring.

http://www.sizefetish.com/arcade.php

[dina]

Hi,

I got a strange problem. The arcade won't load in any other templates than the default one. Yes I have altered the template files and everything.

Any ideas?

[MindTrix]

do you definetly have the templates installed in each style you have? If i remember rightly this hack only installs the templates in the default file, in which case u need to go to your vbulletin options and change the default skin too another one, then re-run step 1 ( i think ) of the installation again

[ChuanSE]

Yeah, it only installs in style id:1 not just the display order 1, but ID 1

[redlabour]

Hi John,

there are some rumors on http://www.vbulletin-germany.com/ that two or three members have made a german translation.

They say they send you PM?s but they getting no Feedback.

Can they post it here or at the German Dependance ?

Thanx for a fast anwer !

http://www.vbulletin-germany.com/for...ad.php?p=69691

Maybe there is a possibility to add it selectable in your official Download ?
I think you know that "german" is a own official dependance of vbulletin ... !?

[dina]

Originally Posted by MindTrix

do you definetly have the templates installed in each style you have? If i remember rightly this hack only installs the templates in the default file, in which case u need to go to your vbulletin options and change the default skin too another one, then re-run step 1 ( i think ) of the installation again

Ah.. No, I haven't checked that. I'll try that. Thanks

[MrZeropage]

The german version of v3arcade 1.0.2 is now available here:
http://www.v3arcade.com/play/showthread.php?t=294

If you want to read some german information about this version, look here:
http://www.vbulletin-germany.com/for...ad.php?t=11886