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:

[Justdave]

OK I've made progress in the last 5 minutes.

I changed the name of arcade.php to Arcade.php and I now have a complete Arcade screen!

Just a little matter of keeping my capitals and lowercase straight!

:squareeyed:

JustDave

[David_R]

Originally Posted by John

Yep, it will be. It'll be very different, but it'll still use the same score data.

good to see you are still on project John

[SnowBot]

Originally Posted by John

Yep, it will be. It'll be very different, but it'll still use the same score data.

Any screenshots or anything John?

[Lexina]

Just letting everyone know I fixed my problem... ended up being a script problem. Thanks for your help!

[Turbo_WRX]

quick question, how do you delete the scores and start the arcade fresh?

[Lizard King]

Originally Posted by John

Yep, it will be. It'll be very different, but it'll still use the same score data.

It is really good news John. This is the greatest hack ever been released on vb.org for vb 3.0.x i never see a hack that is installed this much.

If you are planning any new features can I suggest one Is there a way to add some javagames like backgammon and chess that members can play each other ? If it is possible it will be perfect for the boards.

[skenmy]

@Intrepid - sorry for the slow responses i've been extremely busy.

It happens on all the games.

[asasi]

[COLOR=RoyalBlue]Hi!
Thanks For Your Nice Modification. :nervous:

I have 2 problems:
1) My users Say somtimes when they submit a new score in the page appear "You Do not Have Permission to acces this page"! :disappointed:

2) I want to change news and allert tgezt to my language! but not found in the phrases and templates!

thanks!

[Justdave]

I'm realizing now, just how great this hack really is.

John, thanks for this!!!

I want to appologize for venting my frustration in some of my previous posts. The real fault was all mine in the installation, and I didn't mean to offend anyone.

JustDave

[RichieBoy67]

John is back on this!!!!


Awesome John!!!!! This has got to be the all time best out there!!! Glad to see you working on this again... I have been spreading the v3arcade word for you!!!!