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:

[ReDuX]

Sweet arcade, installed easily, works a dream.
Every subsequent game installed simply and working fine too.
No problems to report.
Other than....

Need more games ! :squareeyed:

hehe, well done m8, and thankyou

[Big Jim]

Originally Posted by John

This is basic HTML, try checking out w3's HTML school here.

This is not basic HTML John, which is why I asked with the <br> comment question.

The problem is if I put a <br> or any other type of line return, I'll end up with a <br> after the user title for people that don't have a championship under their name. Also, if it were so basic (and perhaps I am overlooking something), would it be so unreasonable as to ask, and receive an answer that was perhaps a bit more definitive?

[anabolicedge]

Originally Posted by John

If it doesn't work for anyone else, it's either:

1. Another hack is conflicting with the Arcade in some way.
2. You haven't installed everything properly.
3. You've stumbed across some unique bug caused by your forum setup. Have you got anything set vastly different to normal settings?

having the same problem by not being able to submit a score.

This happened after i reuploaded the updated files... any advice?

for the poeple who have this probelm what hack do you have installed?

[snatty]

Originally Posted by John

If it doesn't work for anyone else, it's either:

1. Another hack is conflicting with the Arcade in some way.
2. You haven't installed everything properly.
3. You've stumbed across some unique bug caused by your forum setup. Have you got anything set vastly different to normal settings?

I have vbAdvanced working fine and also a small sidebar hack. A similar site to mine has those hacks installed as well and his arcade functions properly. I also have vBXirc. I will double check my installation but im pretty sure i went through it line by line following every instruction. If I come across something i will let you know. Thanks.

[restless]

john... wanted to let you know that i have this installed, it's working perfectly and my users LOVE it.

that tutorial on converting games would rock the casbah.

[Detomah]

Originally Posted by anabolicedge

for the poeple who have this probelm what hack do you have installed?

VBadvanced is the only hack I have besides this.

[Ed FvC]

[high]* Ed FvC clicks install.
[/high]

Long install process, but no issues at all.

They need to automate these things! lol

[MaDCaT75]

One thing I dont get.... howcome chopper challenge has "play again" and "submit your score" but helicopter doesnt!!!

[xxskullxx]

Originally Posted by Big Jim

Hi John, great hack, got it up and running no problem now (multi-style blank page issue).

I'd like to know what I'd need to change in postbit_legacy so that the winners don't have their trophys and text trailing right after their user title? I think if I just put a <br> in, I'd have an extra line for no reason if that person wasn't a champion of a game.

Thanks..

Try

<div>$post[arcadeawards]</div>

instead

[Shoto]

I have the same problem with the highscores.
But I do not know to what language I should set my IE.

Other people from my board can however add their highscores.
So for somepeople it works for some it doesn't.

No other hacks installed.