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:

[sim tech]

Every game should a set of at least 4 files. 2 of them are .gif images & they go in your forum/images/arcade/ directory.

You should also have a forum/games/ directory. This is where the .swf file goes.

There will also be a file named <game title here>.game.php. This goes into your admincp directory. Once all 4 files are in place you rin the .php one by doing the following:

www.<your domain name> and the path to the php file. Usually it's something like http://www.blablabla.com/forum/admin...ename.game.php


Once it installs you need to delete that php file so that no one else can run it!!

[rjordan]

You should also have a forum/arcade/ directory. This is where the .swf file goes.

For v3, it is the forum/games/ directory by default for where your SWF file is uploaded.

[sim tech]

Whoops - thanks for catching that one. I edited my original post to show the correct directory.

[seangworld]

Originally Posted by sim tech

Whoops - thanks for catching that one. I edited my original post to show the correct directory.

upgraded my forum to 3.5.
arcade no mo' wook.
what do i do, WHAT DO I DO? lol

im serious.

[iSpanish]

Originally Posted by seangworld

upgraded my forum to 3.5.
arcade no mo' wook.
what do i do, WHAT DO I DO? lol

im serious.

just waiting to the new version

[fanzone]

Ok great.. I finally got it.. now have 15 of 595 games installed.. the problem is trying to figure which are the best.. Is there a list of really great games?

Like I said I have 595 and the only thing I can think to do is install and if it is no good then turn it off..

Also, my challenge system is not working, take a look and see if I did somethign wrong..

www.fanzonecentral.com

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by seangworld

upgraded my forum to 3.5.
arcade no mo' wook.
what do i do, WHAT DO I DO? lol

im serious.

v3arcade v1.x.x is not compatible with 3.5. I am not aware of anyone that has ported the current version for use on 3.5. John's new version (from what I understand) should work under 3.5 when it is released.

Unfortunately, if you want to keep an arcade and you upgraded to 3.5, you will need to use iBProArcade.

[sim tech]

Yikes - does that mean when I upgrade to ver 3.5 that I'll have to re-install all 600 games?

[seangworld]

Originally Posted by sim tech

Yikes - does that mean when I upgrade to ver 3.5 that I'll have to re-install all 600 games?

im going to uninstall all my hacks and reinstall as they come available for 3.5.

[sim tech]

Originally Posted by seangworld

im going to uninstall all my hacks and reinstall as they come available for 3.5.

That brings up a good point... is ver 3.5 that dramatic of a change whereas many of the other hacks will not be able to be installed as well?