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:

[Marco van Herwaarden]

If you have more then 1 style installed on your board, then let those users try using a Style that you know is working with the arcade.

It could be that the templates are not (correct) installed for the Style they are using.

[Oblivion Knight]

The last time that I spoke to John a couple of months back, he was planning on a new version of v3arcade.. Though a pro version has supposedly been in the pipeline since the first release, so I don't know where that stands. As for the suggestion of removing it from vbulletin.org or moving it to an "inactive hacks" forum, I simply laugh at those who suggested it..

v3arcade is a supported mod, perhaps not by the author but there are coders out there that continue to release addons and fixes for it. With any Arcade system, unless done in full cooperation with game authors (such as pnflashgames.com) there is going to be issues with copyright laws and such. I even offered to start up such a site some time ago, but nobody was interested and it never went ahead - and I don't have the time to spare anymore.

I'm sure people want something for nothing these days.. There are nearly 1,000 games available and people still want more? Just how much bandwidth do you want to eat up?

[khaleel]

I get this error delivered to my email everyday (145) messages in my inbox

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.6:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE vb3_games SET highscorerid=,highscore=580 WHERE shortname='target'
mysql error: You have an error in your SQL syntax.  Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'highscore=580 WHERE shortname='target'' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064

Date: Thursday 14th of April 2005 08:32:19 PM
Script: http://www.death-eater.net/forum/cron.php?&rand=51616
Referer:
Username: Unregistered
IP Address: 68.142.249.181

[Marco van Herwaarden]

@khaleel

Think i read a bit back in this thread that this is an error you can get if a deleted member is on the topscorer list. Please read back for a solution.

[Nixpeiler]

hi,

on search for games i found many dead links or must register and pay for traffic and so on
therefore i want my collection make available i hope that is not forbidden here
there is 590_v3arcade_games it can have everyone but do not link to other sites (hold back you fair)

completely or also individually

have fun

[albibak]

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

The last time that I spoke to John a couple of months back, he was planning on a new version of v3arcade....

Have you got any informations about this versions ? She's comming soon ?

[Oblivion Knight]

No timescale was mentioned, but he did say that game installations would have tighter controls on them..

[albibak]

OK, thx for this information.
I will try to contact him, because I have some idea

[khaleel]

Originally Posted by MarcoH64

@khaleel

Think i read a bit back in this thread that this is an error you can get if a deleted member is on the topscorer list. Please read back for a solution.

Is there a quicker way of doing this rather than reading back to 223 pages :ermm:

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Yup just go back to page 225