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:

[Darnell 0216]

Originally Posted by vhoang

Thanks man, that was it. But it was not my fault. The auto installer is supposed to put in new templates for each style that i have right? Cause thats wat i see when it runs. However, it only adds to my default style, not the others. I just happened to test on a non-default template so i didnt see it work.

How do i migrate the "Custom templates" into the other styles that i have?

The installer is only made to put the templates into the forum's current Default Style. To import the templates into each style, Simply change the default style settings in AdminCP -> vBulletin Options -> Style and Language Settings -> Default Style and run just Step 1 of the installer to put the templates into each style desired. Maybe in a future release he'll figure out how to install it into each style as a default template instead of custom.

[vhoang]

Thanks Darnell!

[vhoang]

How do u install a new game ? Upload all files then run thegame.php as an admin?

[vhoang]

Originally Posted by vhoang

How do u install a new game ? Upload all files then run thegame.php as an admin?

Yeah that was it bravo!!!

[Darnell 0216]

Originally Posted by vhoang

How do u install a new game ? Upload all files then run thegame.php as an admin?

Upload the files as directed. A Zip usually contains 4 files
thegame.php -> admincp folder
game1.gif -> images/arcade folder
game2.gif -> images/arcade folder
game.swf -> games folder

After the files have been placed appropriately, just run the game.php while logged in as an admin and you're done. That simple . Make sure you delete thegame.php after you've installed the game.

[Edit] You figured it out while i was typing, LoL. I'll leave the post here anyways...

[ph03nIX]

Hello, I upgraded my VB to 3.1 and now the arcade does not work. When you go to it all you run it to is TONS of errors. and a message telling me that I do not permission to access the page. Any solutions? :ermm:

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by ph03nIX

Hello, I upgraded my VB to 3.1 and now the arcade does not work. When you go to it all you run it to is TONS of errors. and a message telling me that I do not permission to access the page. Any solutions? :ermm:

Wow. You are quick. The release is out for 18 hours and you expect all hacks to work ? Please be patient.

Cheers,

Pseudomizer

[ph03nIX]

Sorry, I'm just not in a great mood tonight. I can't believe I actually bothered to upgrade. But I think I found the problem nonetheless.

[FoxFire2]

How do I alter the templates so that when a user clicks on "high scores" it sends them to the weekly high scores instead of the all-time top scores?

[Eternal2u]

hey this mod is awesome..

i have a VERY SERIOUS concern over cheating on it though..

the following image has not been altered except for a black arrow made in paint and a lil text..

it's also not the game that he cheated, its the arcade system because he did this on every game on the list...

neways here is the picture



Alot of my members have voiced concern's over this, since it's obviously making the point system useless now..

**EDIT

that aint my board..i kno says someone cheated MY board, but woteva..just a board i goto..and happen to be friends w/ the amdins and ++++..

and erm, i got arcade installed on MY ACTUAL BOARD..so yea could easily happen to any of us..