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:

[MaDCaT75]

I e-mailed the author for the fla file for http://www.seethru.co.uk/zine/south_...opter_game.htm but the e-mail bounced back to me.... please can anyone help me find this copter fla file!!!!

[CreedFeed]

Wow, what a mod. Great instructions... very easy to follow. I installed it on my forums without a problem, and it only took about 10-15 minutes. Kudos to the author.

If you wish to register on my forums, you can view my arcade here:
http://www.creedfeed.com/community/arcade.php

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by MaDCaT75

I e-mailed the author for the fla file for http://www.seethru.co.uk/zine/south_...opter_game.htm but the e-mail bounced back to me.... please can anyone help me find this copter fla file!!!!

if you cant contact the author there is VERY VERY little chance of gettin the source unless there is a flash decomplier

[LLFan]

Alright, no more blank page for me--re hacked init.php and I am now getting the permissions error instead of the blank page. =)

I have set the permissions twice for 2 groups (including admin group) and I still get the permissions problem. I have 2 skins, the default and then 1 I created. I tried with both groups on both skins and still get:

Member, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Any ideas as to what I can do?
Thanks,
Mike

[LLFan]

I just checked the settings in the arcade General Settings and the Arcade is not set to active. But when I set it to active and update it doesn't change.

Sounds like I am having the same problem as the post #47 but didn't see any advice offered him.

[badboy1]

Originally Posted by LLFan

I just checked the settings in the arcade General Settings and the Arcade is not set to active. But when I set it to active and update it doesn't change.

Sounds like I am having the same problem as the post #47 but didn't see any advice offered him.

Its either a file edit or this that you might of forgot to add.. the last step in the installation guide.

The last thing you need to do is create a new "Scheduled Task" for the Arcade:
1. Click on "Add New Scheduled Task", in "Scheduled Task" section.
2. For the title, enter "Arcade Tasks".
3. Select "23" from the minute dropdown list.
4. For the filename, enter: "./includes/cron/arcadeupdate.php". (Without the quotes)
5. Click on "Save".

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by Faranth

if you cant contact the author there is VERY VERY little chance of gettin the source unless there is a flash decomplier

Are you saying theres no chance in hell of me finding it anywhere on the internet!?

[LLFan]

Originally Posted by badboy1

Its either a file edit or this that you might of forgot to add.. the last step in the installation guide.

 The last thing you need to do is create a new "Scheduled Task" for the Arcade:
 1. Click on "Add New Scheduled Task", in "Scheduled Task" section.
 2. For the title, enter "Arcade Tasks".
 3. Select "23" from the minute dropdown list.
 4. For the filename, enter: "./includes/cron/arcadeupdate.php". (Without the quotes)
 5. Click on "Save".

Nope, did that--it's all setup at 23 mins. What else could it be?

[BillaBongUSA]

Originally Posted by MaDCaT75

Are you saying theres no chance in hell of me finding it anywhere on the internet!?

Yes.

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by BillaBongUSA

Yes.

I refuse to believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!