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:

[bigwest]

Originally Posted by CommunityZ

Where to download vb3 arcade games for vb3 arcade?

You can find some here....
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=60666

Although I am still searching for a more functional list.

[xbaby]

Nike !!!
It' s cool
But , how can I add more game to Arcade ?

[plubius]

Excuse me if this sounds rude, but I think this hack has run its course. There have been no updates in quite a while. The hack's author no longer supports it as far as I can see.

Now, you do have some hacks that are great and this is one of them. The reason that they are great is that are considered to be useful and easy to install. The usefulness must consistent, and that is where this hack is lacking. I will explain.

Back when I first installed this hack games were plentiful because the hack author had a website where one could go and get games free of charge. Now the website is closed and the explanation given is one I find personally offensive. It states that because game seekers would not respect the copyrights of game authors then the site would be closed. Why do I find it offensive? It presumes all game seekers, myself included, have violated game creator's copyrights. It seeks to punish the whole for the sins of the few and I thought when I exited school and became an adult that sort of peer pressure discipline tactic was a thing of the past.

I say that if John does not want to support this hack any more then it should be removed so that people can choose another game hack that is being supported and that they can find games for.

[msimplay]

Originally Posted by plubius

Excuse me if this sounds rude, but I think this hack has run its course. There have been no updates in quite a while. The hack's author no longer supports it as far as I can see.

Now, you do have some hacks that are great and this is one of them. The reason that they are great is that are considered to be useful and easy to install. The usefulness must consistent, and that is where this hack is lacking. I will explain.

Back when I first installed this hack games were plentiful because the hack author had a website where one could go and get games free of charge. Now the website is closed and the explanation given is one I find personally offensive. It states that because game seekers would not respect the copyrights of game authors then the site would be closed. Why do I find it offensive? It presumes all game seekers, myself included, have violated game creator's copyrights. It seeks to punish the whole for the sins of the few and I thought when I exited school and became an adult that sort of peer pressure discipline tactic was a thing of the past.

I say that if John does not want to support this hack any more then it should be removed so that people can choose another game hack that is being supported and that they can find games for.

Why should it be removed ?
There are loads of hacks that are unsupported and since these hacks are all for free why are we entitled to support ?
Theres a tutorial on how to add your own flash games to the arcade so why not use that ?

Either way theres two arcade hacks available and this one simply adds more choice

[plubius]

We are entitled to support when these major hacks are introduced and author states that he or she will support them. All of us have spent good money on our boards and want to insure that we have but the best hacks. The hack author, while not receiving monetary remuneration, is rewarded in several ways for a good hack. This is by donations and/or recognition.

I am way too busy to learn how to create games. Further, I installed this hack under the premise that games would be available for it. These other hacks that you speak of that are unsupported are not so highly sung as this one. The chances of someone installing a defective hack in that case are very low. However, everyone wants an arcade so they will install this one only to learn that there are no games for it.

No, as it stands, two arcades only leave us with one right choice and one wrong.

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by plubius

No, as it stands, two arcades only leave us with one right choice and one wrong.

I totally agree with plubius. I am scheduling a big remake of my site with the latest version of VBulletin and I will remove this hack. It was a GREAT hack and my members loved it. But now after some time they get used to all the games and I can not deliver any new games due to the shut down of the page.

And yes, you are right msimplay that I could sit down and develop some new games but I do not have the time to do this.

The only way to go is to install a new hack where new games will be added and to be honest, i would also pay a little amount of money to ensure to get the proper support and updates and new games rather then begging.

This hack was great but is out of date. This hack should not be removed but it should be clearly stated that this hack is not supported and will not be enhanced any more.

Cheers,

[msimplay]

Originally Posted by Pseudomizer

I totally agree with plubius. I am scheduling a big remake of my site with the latest version of VBulletin and I will remove this hack. It was a GREAT hack and my members loved it. But now after some time they get used to all the games and I can not deliver any new games due to the shut down of the page.

And yes, you are right msimplay that I could sit down and develop some new games but I do not have the time to do this.

The only way to go is to install a new hack where new games will be added and to be honest, i would also pay a little amount of money to ensure to get the proper support and updates and new games rather then begging.

This hack was great but is out of date. This hack should not be removed but it should be clearly stated that this hack is not supported and will not be enhanced any more.

Cheers,

The checkbox at the top that says supported is not checked
however i do know games are available at another site
and has a great many games although at a price

I'm not having any problems with the hack and i get my new games via the paid site

Its currently the only hack that the arcade pass hack supports , I don't know what thats worth to anyone

This hack has had many addons as although many of them are intergrated by default in the new IBPRO arcade hack

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by msimplay

The checkbox at the top that says supported is not checked
however i do know games are available at another site
and has a great many games although at a price

I'm not having any problems with the hack and i get my new games via the paid site

Its currently the only hack that the arcade pass hack supports , I don't know what thats worth to anyone

This hack has had many addons as although many of them are intergrated by default in the new IBPRO arcade hack

Hi msimplay,

then please send me the link to this site via PM please.

Cheers,

[rjordan]

Who out there is qualified to say what is right or wrong for my site? Should hacks be pulled? Heck no! I just installed some hacks from over a year ago that never even got a response. Why? Because someone took the time to make something they thought would be enjoyable and it fit my site. Maybe one person does not think it should be there, but for me? I think they should all stay.

Opinions. Everyone has them. I respect that you have yours.

I will have something up soon that will allow game downloads. I have not had the time to do anything with it lately between work and home happenings, but it is almost ready. No, please do not ask for the games yet because they are not in a ready to go state. There are places out there to get games. A link will be posted when it is up.

[Pseudomizer]

Originally Posted by rjordan

Who out there is qualified to say what is right or wrong for my site? Should hacks be pulled? Heck no! I just installed some hacks from over a year ago that never even got a response. Why? Because someone took the time to make something they thought would be enjoyable and it fit my site. Maybe one person does not think it should be there, but for me? I think they should all stay.

Very good point and i totally agree with you. I haven't thought about these arguments before. Very valid.

Cheers,

Pseudomizer