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:

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by paulomt1

download this http://www.eltima.com/products/flashdecompiler/
you have only 10 days

How the heck do I de-compile a SWF into an fla?

[Smirks]

Originally Posted by John

It's live multiplayer gaming.

How does it work? What games does it work with?

[Bazz_2k1]

I love this hack to bits.

i would prefer the real helicopter though
http://www.fofusion.co.uk/flash/helicopter.php

great game.

Another thing is the newer snake isnt as good as the previous

Baz

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by Bazz_2k1

i would prefer the real helicopter though
http://www.fofusion.co.uk/flash/helicopter.php

Yeah.... too bad the author's e-mail is dead and theres no way to get the FLA file anywhere!!!!!

[John]

Originally Posted by LightBringer

HA HA! I have fixed the problem! heh

The issue was I did not have a language setting set up in my Internet Exploder.

Once I set up the appropriate language setting, all was well!

Thanks for your patience!

lol, I would never have thought of that!

[John]

Originally Posted by Smirks

How does it work? What games does it work with?

Oh dear, what have I started!

I think I mentioned earlier, the v3 Arcade was coded for a select group of my clients... bearing that in mind, the netPlay system was also planned for their usage.

There will be 5 live multiplayer games to choose from, to begin with. It runs off customised XML socket server software, which needs to be installed on a server. For my clients, they're going to be using my dedicated socket server to run netPlay from.

I don't have a problem with sharing with vb.org, but they would need access to a socket server running this software.

[MaDCaT75]

Aw come on theres gotta be a way to get the FLA file for the decent copter game! The author's e-mail is dead..... no way to contact him!!!!

[Alien]

Originally Posted by John

Oh dear, what have I started!

I think I mentioned earlier, the v3 Arcade was coded for a select group of my clients... bearing that in mind, the netPlay system was also planned for their usage.

There will be 5 live multiplayer games to choose from, to begin with. It runs off customised XML socket server software, which needs to be installed on a server. For my clients, they're going to be using my dedicated socket server to run netPlay from.

I don't have a problem with sharing with vb.org, but they would need access to a socket server running this software.

That sounds interesting, I look forward to hearing more about it.. Running the software on our server shouldn't be a big deal, otherwise I guess we could pay a fee to share an existing one setup for this purpose such as yours...

[GovGaming]

Would it be possible to make a small hack that allows only people with "x" amount of posts to play games in the arcade? I've got people who visit my forums simply to play games and don't contribute anything to the site.

[AutomatikStudio]

Originally Posted by GovGaming

Would it be possible to make a small hack that allows only people with "x" amount of posts to play games in the arcade? I've got people who visit my forums simply to play games and don't contribute anything to the site.

Read this thread: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=60400