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
==========================
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:

[94DROPTOPZ]

Originally Posted by 94DROPTOPZ

I keep trying to add more games to my arcade, here is what I have done and here is the error I keep getting:

1) I have added the "gif" files for the game

2) I have added the "swf" file for the game

3) I have added the php file to the /folders/admincp

4 I run this command http://www.mydomain.com/admincp/blackjack.game.php

This is the error I keep getting:

Warning: main(./global.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in D:\WEB\xxxxxxx\forums\admincp\blackjack.game.php on line 24

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './global.php' (include_path='.;c:\php4\pear') in D:\WEB\xxxxxxxx\forums\admincp\blackjack.game.php on line 24


I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but any and all help is greatly appreciated... :disappointed:

Never mind I figured it out...

[adhari_com]

Originally Posted by adhari_com

Hi .. I'm using the extension file .phtml, So i would like to know which files I should keep as .php that flash would be submitting to it?

and isn't there a way we can have the .fla file for the Flash Game?
or atleast the basic structure of the Action Script that should be used to submit the scores from flash.

Thanks alot for such a great work dude.

Nobody has answered me

[Kairo]

I've got now my own site but I need some more games. Like

Pool Jam
Space Runner

And some more. Do yuo got it?? Email to greezzero@hotmail.com

[msimplay]

Originally Posted by adhari_com

Nobody has answered me

try asking at www.v3arcade.com

[Battle_Ring]

would anyone be interested in instaling this for me

for free

[Intex]

Has anybody got this to work with Who's Online, where the game that's being played actually shows up, just the the Arcade hack on 2.x?

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by Battle_Ring

would anyone be interested in instaling this for me

for free

Would you mind go for work for me during that time ? LOL. We can help you if you run into problems but you should try it on your own.

Cheers,

[sbryan]

how long does this take to install? can a newbie vb hacker/user install this one pretty easily? all ive done in the past is really minor things.

i installed lesanes store hack for vb2, but now ive upgraded to 3 and im still getting my head around things!!

[insanctus]

Originally Posted by sbryan

how long does this take to install? can a newbie vb hacker/user install this one pretty easily? all ive done in the past is really minor things.

i installed lesanes store hack for vb2, but now ive upgraded to 3 and im still getting my head around things!!

I installed it in 5 minutes or so, did not count.... but fairly easy.

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by sbryan

how long does this take to install? can a newbie vb hacker/user install this one pretty easily? all ive done in the past is really minor things.

i installed lesanes store hack for vb2, but now ive upgraded to 3 and im still getting my head around things!!

Yeah. Right. And to add a game it will take you about 20 secs if you have done it some times.

Cheers,