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:

[neocorteqz]

is there anyway to uninstall two instances of a game??

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by idwf

tbh, how can you all still play? i cant even get on there!something to do with permissions?

under usergroups. you have to set the permissions for each usergroup you'd like to have access.

[JoeBiscuit]

Originally Posted by JoeBiscuit

I am also having a problem with it recording high scores. It seems to work for everyone besides me. It records all their time and scores but when it comes to mine it doesn't record anything. I am member id=1... Do you happen to know what could be the cause of this? Everything else is working besides recording my own statistics/high scores.

Thanks in advance.

Trying it with Firefox and it worked.... What is the deal?

[InsaneContender]

I get an error after I install everything for the Settings page.

I get a "Parse error: parse error in /home/cforums/domains/communityforums.net/public_html/forum/profile.php on line 2596"

I did everything just fine... so here, I attached my profile.php file. Still can't figure out what is wrong...

[Zelda-King]

You can have your vB license revoked for posting significant portions of vB3 coding. I advise you to delete that attachment.

[idwf]

Originally Posted by neocorteqz

under usergroups. you have to set the permissions for each usergroup you'd like to have access.

tbh, it was all working before.....

Is it possiable to save something a file, and reinstall a new copy of the aracde...with this though, my scores i had, are allready saved?

[deathemperor]

Originally Posted by deathemperor1st

John, is there a way to add Arcade status in forumhome like. total games, newest champions( choose how much to display in ACP) , Best scorce of all games ( in which games ),avatar of the newest champion and a link to challenge him in that game....
this would call more users to play Arcade ^ ^

can this be, someone ?

[mossyuk]

I really want to install this hack but Im wondering - will I have to carry out these modifcations again when the next release of vb comes out, or will they carry over? The last thing I want to do is be stuck with a vb3rc4 with a real problem upgrading.

[mini2]

Originally Posted by John

Does this happen with every game? What version of PHP are you using?

I know you're answering a few in one go, but for my site it happens with pacman, space invaders, monkey lander, hexxagon, any game that people can play for a significant amount of time.

www.mini2.com/forum/arcade.php

The arcade is a real hit, which is good, but it also means I'm being pmd each day with people reporting this problem.

www.mini2.com/phpinfo.php PHP Version 4.3.4

[xxskullxx]

Originally Posted by mossyuk

I really want to install this hack but Im wondering - will I have to carry out these modifcations again when the next release of vb comes out, or will they carry over? The last thing I want to do is be stuck with a vb3rc4 with a real problem upgrading.

You only have to redo the php edits after an upgrade...not hard to do at all. In fact I do the edits to the new files before the upgrade then upload the new files.