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:

[John]

Originally Posted by MaDCaT75

About the copter game that was added..... can you make a submit score button please? I dont wanna have the score submitted every time I crash!

The thing is, you ask me for a submit button - and as soon as I add it, someone else will ask me to remove it because it makes challenges unfair!

Did the proArcade version have a submit button? (Just curious)

[AshAbed]

Originally Posted by badboy1

well. if there isnt no major text included / changed then you can try to reinstall it on the new upgrade.

ok, but will all scores be lost?

[John]

Originally Posted by yabba

Hello John

2 little errors in the arcarde.php. I think thats a prefix problem again:
Failure One:
and the Second :
Greets yabba

yabba, I think those two errors you reported were already fixed - you just need to update to the last arcade.php in the latest zip file.

[GamerzWorld]

How come http://plurplanet.com/forum/proarcade.php? has so many games?

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by John

Did the proArcade version have a submit button? (Just curious)

Yes this is why I ask for a submit button... the "seethru.co.uk" button was replaced with "submit score". I think everyone would like this instead of having it re-direct to the score page right away.... because I believe the score page would be filled with 5 pages in a day!

And I'm sorry that I didnt request a submit button.... I thought you already knew that the vbproarcade one had one already

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by GamerzWorld

How come http://plurplanet.com/forum/proarcade.php? has so many games?

Cause its the proarcade? Not this arcade.

[badboy1]

hey John... If you read your .game.php file then you can see ur License ID. You might want to take that off. Some sites only require a license ID just to use.

[John]

badboy1, I thought they needed the customer number?

[badboy1]

Maybe. Not sure tho. I would just make sure to take off the # and see if it works on a test file.... if it doesn't then keep it on. But i see no reason why Vbulletin.com would need the Customer # for a hack they dont support.

[macshrine]

i was browsing some sites, and i found some freeware .fla games. i thought i might upload them here, dont remember what they are, but its like a racing and solitaire, and others. i remember you saying to upload .fla games, so i thought i would contribrute

sorry if im not allowed to do this :nervous: