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:

[J82980BA3E43]

Isn't there a template mod that makes the awards scroll across the screen on the postpit? zo yes, Where can I find that one?
thanks.

[Justdave]

John

I want to take this time to thank you. You may not be aware of just how many good times you are providing to forum people. I know about 90% of my membership enjoys the arcade very very much!

thanks again!!!

JustDave

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by Justdave

John

I want to take this time to thank you. You may not be aware of just how many good times you are providing to forum people. I know about 90% of my membership enjoys the arcade very very much!

thanks again!!!

JustDave

say that again! i should say thank you!!!!!!!!!!1

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

I have now over 1000+ games but now I have to make sure that I can place those games on my board. 1000+ :laugh:

[yahoooh]

John

I want to take this time to thank you. You may not be aware of just how many good times you are providing to forum people. I know about 95% of my membership enjoys the arcade very very much!

thanks again!!!

[mholtum]

All of a sudden I cant get to my arcade. Says

mholtum, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

I am running this arcade on my site and the ibProArcade v2.5.1 for vBulletin on another. on V3arcade, my members can access but I cant.

[mholtum]

I am just going to unistall it and wait for 3.5 before I reinstall an Arcade. I can delete the files and reverse the file template mods, but which db tables are installled with this mod? I checked in phpmyadin and see no "arcade" tables, but I do see some "game.." tables:
gamechallenges
gamenews
games
gamescat
gamesessions
Are these the correct ones to drop?

[steadicamop]

*BACKUP YOUR DATABASE FIRST!!*

Yeah those are the ones to lose, I did the same, reverse install of all my hacks, including the arcade and went thru the database manually to find things like this - there will also be tables in templates and phrases, but if you're upgrading to 3.5 then I wouldn't worry, you could always clean install templates and phrases again.

Hope this helps.

[ultranerds]

Hi,

I'm trying to get the arcade fully working with the .swf files being hosted on another server. I've updated the templates appropriatly, and the games are loading/running fine. However, when they go to submit a high score, it doesn't seem to work :ermm:

The arcade is just too darn popular...LOL... **great** script btw =)

Is there a path somewhere that needs editing?

TIA

Andy

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

:ermm: I think john got busted did not he get charge for having games that did not have permission to display. It was posted in this thread a couple of weeks ago.

plus he nolonger supports this thread.
The forum is been empty for awhile
http://www.eovieinteractive.com/foru...daysprune=&f=2