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:

[YLP1]

Originally Posted by rjordan

I just went to your arcade. I clicked on a few names, scores, etc., but cannot get an error. What are the users doing or clicking on when they get the error? Did you get the PHP error after putting in the fix I posted? Have you tried taking it out if that is the case?

It may be at the point of needing to see your arcade.php to do much more.

As far the error after the fix..Yes I removed it because it gives blank error page with SQL error.

The 2nd error...I am asking the members what they were doing when they got the error...still pending that.

I got the errors via my email.

If you want to look at my arcade.php that would be great. Just tell me how you want me to get it to you.
Robin

[plubius]

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

The last time that I spoke to John a couple of months back, he was planning on a new version of v3arcade.. Though a pro version has supposedly been in the pipeline since the first release, so I don't know where that stands. As for the suggestion of removing it from vbulletin.org or moving it to an "inactive hacks" forum, I simply laugh at those who suggested it..

It is replies such as this that I think endorse my opinion. First, none of us can be in the "know" with this John who does not deem it worthy to make his intentions known to the masses. It would seem this Oblivion Knight has all the answers, well kudos to him.

As far as your laughing at those who have suggested this hack be put in its proper place, I cannot see how such a declaration can serve any purpose but to cause one to consider anything you say made by a person who laughs at things that are really not funny, unless of course, they consider someone installing a hack that there are no games for humorous.

Originally Posted by Oblivion Knight

I'm sure people want something for nothing these days.. There are nearly 1,000 games available and people still want more? Just how much bandwidth do you want to eat up?

We have the wise guru here informing us of how the masses want free things, interesting, and in his wisdom he informs us that there are thousands of games out there for us. Ok, where? I am sure I would rather use up more bandwidth than the 5 or 6 games I have now will use.


To the others, I am sorry, I have tried to avoid any unpleasantness, but as you can see sometimes there are trolls who will not let you. Some are so called educated trolls who instead of addressing the issue prop themselves up and promote ridicule.

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by plubius

lots of... well... something...

Ok, what purpose did this post serve other than to state the known fact that John is not releasing information on his pro version (if it is being released)? Also, at the time of your post, Oblivion did not say there were "thousands". He said nearly a thousand.

As to laughing at something that has no games available for it, there are games out there. I personally have roughly 900 coming out for download (and no, not duplicates like some of the current game packs have). I was going to wait until after I got some of the games entered into my database, but now I may have to publish the site so we can stop the ridiculous (hope I spelled that right) comments about how there are no games out there. I know that more are being converted by Dechevious as he is now at over 1000 games on his site (www.v3arcadegames.com).

Hell, if I can find a tutorial that can made a flash noob like myself understand how, I would love to convert some games myself.

[dimitris]

Please, can help me?
i edit the game description and the description disapear form Admin CP and it locks, it cannot be re editable again but in the description of the arcade page apears as i wrote, but is not editable anymore

any one know how to fix this?

[BlackxRam]

Don't even bother registering on that v3arcadegames site because no matter what email you use it says it has been banned and I have never registered on that site before in my life.

This is why I think I ended up switching to IBproarcade. For hassles and stupidity like this that was found with V3arcade. A problem that became apparent more in the later stages of its life. Instead of dealing with the problem, he tucked his tail and hid. Thats not how you solve problems. I would have had more respect if he stuck with it and fought the issues. But cutting support off, betrayed loyal users of his modification.

That was wrong.

[j_86]

Originally Posted by BlackxRam

Don't even bother registering on that v3arcadegames site because no matter what email you use it says it has been banned and I have never registered on that site before in my life.

This is why I think I ended up switching to IBproarcade. For hassles and stupidity like this that was found with V3arcade. A problem that became apparent more in the later stages of its life. Instead of dealing with the problem, he tucked his tail and hid. Thats not how you solve problems. I would have had more respect if he stuck with it and fought the issues. But cutting support off, betrayed loyal users of his modification.

That was wrong.

Yeah, and $20 per user for the first month is outrageous - HOW is it possible that one user can use $20 worth of US-server bandwidth?

590 games in one rar file: all you need I think!: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...590#post641861

[saint_seiya]

Alright, I upgraded from 3.0.3 to 3.0.7 and I am re-doing the file edits.

The code that the readme wants me to find isnt in global.php:

echo "End call of global.php: $aftertime\n";
echo "\n<hr />\n\n";
}

Does anyone know where in global I put that code then?

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by saint_seiya

Alright, I upgraded from 3.0.3 to 3.0.7 and I am re-doing the file edits.

The code that the readme wants me to find isnt in global.php:

echo "End call of global.php: $aftertime\n";
echo "\n<hr />\n\n";
}

Does anyone know where in global I put that code then?

It should be in forums/global.php

[saint_seiya]

Thanks, sorry I was looking in admincp for some reason.

[Oblivion Knight]

Originally Posted by plubius

As far as your laughing at those who have suggested this hack be put in its proper place, I cannot see how such a declaration can serve any purpose but to cause one to consider anything you say made by a person who laughs at things that are really not funny, unless of course, they consider someone installing a hack that there are no games for humorous.

As far as I am concerned, the hack is already in it's proper place?

Originally Posted by plubius

We have the wise guru here informing us of how the masses want free things, interesting, and in his wisdom he informs us that there are thousands of games out there for us. Ok, where? I am sure I would rather use up more bandwidth than the 5 or 6 games I have now will use.

There have been several links posted in this thread to downloadable games for v3arcade, free of charge.. They're out there if you look hard enough.!