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 MindTrix

Ok turns out thats more of a bug

Noticed you need to click submit score

Phew, don't scare me like that!

Yeah - Chopper Challenge really does throw you right into the gameplay, so I thought a submit score button would be a better idea. It can get annoying having to hit "Back" all the time.

[MindTrix]

Sure does!!! I cant get past like 150 points Thats about 5 seconds gameplay lol

It's annoying because i dont want to play all the games because i wont stop, so im letting my members get ago first (All 8 of them **sigghhh** sucks openin a new site )

[macshrine]

well, im stuck with a little problem now i 'tried' to install it as you know, but kept getting that error. so now i uploaded the old versions back up, the ones without the modifications and such. i left all the other arcade files up, to save me time. but now i dont know what to do, if i mod the files again, can i just upload them and it will work? or will still have to redo the install.php. cause i already did the install.php previously.

sorry if thats confusing

[John]

If you're using an unhacked RC2 vBulletin installation, the Arcade will work - and if it doesn't it means you've made a mistake somewhere along the lines.

Have another go, follow the instructions to the letter!

[badboy1]

I have no idea what they are talking about all these bugs for.. Lol my forum has had 0 bugs so far :\.... Any ways just want to say gj again and i will try to make some flash games.

[NuclioN]

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.

Ok. But how about all the games we have altered for vb proarcade. Are they usable for both? Is this ok with Futureal?

[macshrine]

im using rc2 and the only other mod i got is the Talker mod.

[John]

No, this is a completely different system - it has absolutely nothing to do with the ProArcade or futureal, period.

However, it won't take long to start collecting games to be converted for the v3 Arcade. When these games are converted, I'll post them here.

[John]

Originally Posted by macshrine

im using rc2 and the only other mod i got is the Talker mod.

In that case, you must have made an installation error somewhere along the lines. Did the installation script (install_arcade.php) run successfully?

[macshrine]

yes