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:

[ogden2k]

Everything is fine. I had about 10 games installed and working fine, added 14 more and only the new ones are showing in the arcade. In the ACP I can see all the games though.

[Rahzel_hx]

umm is there a place where i can request game or something like that i have this putt putt golf game wondering if it can be added to this arcade have it is a .swf any ideas?

EDIT: i really should read more closely found it lol

[GlitterKill]

I was running Vb 3.0.0 and had the arcade installed and running great. Today I used beyond compare to update to vb 3.0.3 while not losing my hacks uploaded everything and now I cannot access the arcade.

It says that I do not have permission to access it PLUS when I am inteh admincp and try to enable to arcade (for some reason all arcade option went to OFF) it will nto save the settings I choose. Any ideas what would cause this?

[digitalPIMP]

Originally Posted by ogden2k

I installed 14 new games, and only those 14 are now showing up now. If I type in the url to the game that is not showing, I can play it. In the ACP I can see the games as enabled as well....

What can I do to show the hidden games?

Latest version of v3 arcade and vB 3.0.3

Did u try looking on the bottom right of the page and click the arrow to go to page two of your arcades??

Same thing happened to me...LMAOOOOO!!

[Billspaintball]

Weird.
All works fine for me (had a problem with Dreamweaver messing with functions.php but thats fixed) Except that you cant save any high scores.

All high scores are 0.

Any ideas on whats wrong and how to fix?

[mariannet]

After upgrading to v3 Arcade ver. 1.0.3 from ver. 1.0.1 my users have lost permissions to write comments, even I have lost them.
I have cheked usergroup settings and they are as should be. Any idea? Everything else works just fine and the upgrade is really what we wanted, thanks!

[Osmosis]

"Security Fixes" is too vague for me to upgrade.

[Zelda-King]

I did upgrade but that is rather vague for those of us who've modified our arcade.php.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Osmosis

"Security Fixes" is too vague for me to upgrade.

I did'nt read the thread but it sounds like you are'nt aware, if you do not patch anyone can make themselves the high score leader of any game they please.

This is what I know from reading a thread on the subject, I do not run the arcade hack myself, but imho you should patch your installation.

[mariannet]

An upgrade from 1.0.1 to 1.0.3 is worth the work