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]

New files? What? You mean vBulletin upgrades?

[Natch]

Originally Posted by John

New files? What? You mean vBulletin upgrades?

Whenever you upgrade vB or install a patch, you MUST compare the updated files to your ciurrent file to check if you havd added any hacks ...

These ARE mods to the includes/init.php file in Kier's newly released patch, so if you simply uploaded the new file, you will need to re-apply the Arcade edits applying to that file.

[mini2]

I'd like to clarify that I've updated all files, there's no problem with this hack (or parts of it) missing.

Myself and my members only get the "No Permission" errors sometimes, but it always seems to be with high scores, and/or when a game has been played for a long time.

Any ideas?

[astra-sri]

I've got a problem with penguin bash. The top score on my forum is 3234 and my gf has twice beat that score with a score of 3235 but it won't let you submit the score for it to be put into the table. It's definately not a slow connection problem as we're on broadband and it's submitting all lower scores fine. I can choose try again no problem but after achieving a score of 3235 it will not let you submit anymore scores regardless of what amount they are. But on reloading the game it works fine. It's also not a timeout issue as she got it the 2nd time after only about 30-60 secs of trying.

Any ideas as this is stressing the hell out of her as she should be champ!

[idwf]

Originally Posted by astra-sri

I've got a problem with penguin bash. The top score on my forum is 3234 and my gf has twice beat that score with a score of 3235 but it won't let you submit the score for it to be put into the table. It's definately not a slow connection problem as we're on broadband and it's submitting all lower scores fine. I can choose try again no problem but after achieving a score of 3235 it will not let you submit anymore scores regardless of what amount they are. But on reloading the game it works fine. It's also not a timeout issue as she got it the 2nd time after only about 30-60 secs of trying.

Any ideas as this is stressing the hell out of her as she should be champ!

well, i cant get on cos my tetris top score is 75800....how stupid! its not that high?!

[deathemperor]

Oops, no one would like to give me some help T_T
boring !

[pastyrhd]

Hi ive installed this on vb3 rc2 but the cup and details of champions arenet showing up on the users post any ideas

the is a copy of my postbit emplate here :www.servertalk.org/postbit.txthere

[MindTrix]

Did you make sure to add it to postbit_legacy template?

[pastyrhd]

umm no
what do i have to add and where

[MindTrix]

Just do pretty much the same for the postbit_legacy template