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:

[fly]

It's editing memory. Not a lot can be done about it without rewriting the game.

[SK]

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:

Ive just done mine and got permission errors too. The I realized I need to reapply the code into relevant php files.

Redownload the arcade and modify these files again

admincp/index.php
admincp/usergroup.php
includes/functions.php
includes/functions_showthread.php
includes/init.php
includes/functions_online.php
/global.php
/profile.php
/showthread.php

[fly]

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:

Did you redo any file edits that you overwrote with the upgrade? (I assume there are some, but have no idea.)

[Bryan Ex]

Quick question on the stats displayed in the arcade. What does "Average PING" indicate?

[sabret00the]

ok, i've seen alot of people post about settings not saving but i'm yet to see a fix, i thought it might be down to having the table settings from the proarcade left over but i'm not sure, is their a fix in sight at all?

[Amzadi]

The only one I'm having a problem with is Jewels. I had to disable the game because of it.

[ryancooper]

Originally Posted by Hwulex

Just a small addon one of my members requested earlier.


Description:
All this does is add two stats to your Arcade's main page:
1) Total number of games played.
2) The length of time spent playing them.

There is only one file edit, and one template edit for this hack.

This will add one query to your Arcade homepage. No others. Just that one.

regarding the mini stats addon: If you prune scores I believe it removes the total time playing? Can this be changed?

[Majik?]

Packet InterNet Groper is a program and UNIX command that helps testing and debugging network and/or Internet connections. An 'Echo' command is sent to a specified computer and then waits for a response. The result is a report that displays the success or failure, usually a report back of a timed response in seconds, of the intended action.

Ping also works in Windows through TCP/IP. In DOS/WINDOWS, at the DOS prompt, enter PING and the IP address or the domain name of the server you want to test. If you get replies the server is up. If not, it may be down or there may be a problem between you and the server (such as a downed phone line). To test this, perform the command TRACERT with the same IP address or domain name.

The arcade takes the PING for all sessions and shows the average .

[bluecat]

Originally Posted by Pseudomizer

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

Cheers,

Pseudomizer

I upgraded as well and it works fine, just go through all the steps again.

[Bryan Ex]

Originally Posted by Majik?

The arcade takes the PING for all sessions and shows the average .

That's the part I don't understand ... why? For Bob or Fred playing Space Invaders... why does it matter to them? Even for me as the webmaster, what do I gain by seeing these figures? Not being a smart ass here, it's just that I don't understand the reason why ping average is included in the arcade stats.