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:

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by Kalipo

Or if you have a good torrent program
seems His beta testers are releasing this on torrent sites Woohoo

Cheers testers

They are?

[wolfyman]

As they should be. The hints and suggestions that the beta testers... ahem - PAID beta testers have had the arcade for weeks is nothing more than a not so subtle ploy to get money for the hack.

Don't get me wrong - if it came with a reasonable pricetag ($20 or less) I would pay for it. However, what they are doing here is just underhanded and devious.

I say - is you are going to go commercial with a product - do it. If it is a free hack - keep it free. Simple as that.

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by wolfyman

As they should be. The hints and suggestions that the beta testers... ahem - PAID beta testers have had the arcade for weeks is nothing more than a not so subtle ploy to get money for the hack.

Don't get me wrong - if it came with a reasonable pricetag ($20 or less) I would pay for it. However, what they are doing here is just underhanded and devious.

I say - is you are going to go commercial with a product - do it. If it is a free hack - keep it free. Simple as that.

I think that the one-time fee as is is not unreasonable in the slightest. Very much worth it. It will be free to everyone (unless something happens in the future that has not been said). As for the private beta to those who have contributed, that is his right. He is showing his appreciation to those that have shown their support.

To say this is underhanded and devious is like saying the same for vBulletin. It is extra for having the branding-free option and he throws in extra support for those willing to pay for it. Me? I do not have it right now, else I would pay it.

Sharing on torrents "as they should be?" Sounds like supporting piracy to me.

My opinion.

[wolfyman]

Originally Posted by rjordan

I t hink that the one-time fee as is is not unreasonable in the slightest. Very much worth it. It will be free to everyone (unless something happens in the future that has not been said). As for the private beta to those who have contributed, that is his right. He is showing his appreciation to those that have shown their support.

To say this is underhanded and devious is like saying the same for vBulletin. It is extra for having the branding-free option and he throws in extra support for those willing to pay for it. Me? I do not have it right now, else I would pay it.

Sharing on torrents "as they should be?" Sounds like supporting piracy to me.

My opinion.

You are correct in a few aspects, and I perhaps spoke to hastily in my state of irritation. I should clarify.

I don't support piracy, but I do believe in karma. I believe that the people who are premium members of his site probably post there, and not here, about their problems and joys. So what is the point, and how would the information come to be posted here, that this hack (that is so desperately wanted by so many people) is available to premium members?

I say it's a plot, and I believe it has not been releasedx to the community specifically so that the author could cash in on it. I'm all for capitalism, I don't work for free. But like I said in my last post: if you are going to go commercial with a product - do it. If it is a free hack - keep it free.

There should be no plots in a community that thrives on the opensource foundation that vbulletin.org does. It's share and share alike. Look at my posts, if you doubt me. I ask a lot of questions, I give encouragement where I can, and I help anytime I can.

If

3.5.0 v3arcade works great

then it should be released, not being hinted about.

I pay a yearly fee for very little support from vbulletin, yet they insist on branding the living daylights out of my forum - do I think that's a little out of bounds? You bet! Is that the point? Not at all!

Oh, and I very much agree with you - a one time fee WOULD be worth it, without a doubt. We find ourselves in a slightly different situation than the one where that would apply, however.

Now let me ask you something - did you pay for premium access? Be carefull, this is a trick question.

[rjordan]

Now let me ask you something - did you pay for premium access? Be carefull, this is a trick question.

Premium access? No such thing that I know of to pay for on v3. Branding free should be the question. No to that as well. If I did have the spare right now, I would, though. I have to hold back for the other modifications/add-ons that ARE commercial that I have come to rely on when it was a free product (GARS is one of a few). Cheap on that one in particular? Yes... but I have almost $200 in domain renewals coming up for my 19 domain names. I think I will put it there first. :cross-eyed:

[wolfyman]

Originally Posted by rjordan

Premium access? No such thing that I know of to pay for on v3. Branding free should be the question. No to that as well. If I did have the spare right now, I would, though. I have to hold back for the other modifications/add-ons that ARE commercial that I have come to rely on when it was a free product (GARS is one of a few). Cheap on that one in particular? Yes... but I have almost $200 in domain renewals coming up for my 19 domain names. I think I will put it there first. :cross-eyed:

branding free, that's what I meant. I haven't had time to try GARS yet but I am the proud owner of the new GALS.

Anyway, I'm not here to discuss anybody elses business practices, I just think it's a bit shady how this one is playing out. I'm done here.

And I feel your pain on the domains, I get hit with that one almost every month. I almost choked when netsol told me they wanted close to a grand a few months ago...

After I threatened to leave they decided to (almost) match namecheap's price. Yeehaw

[funinthesun]

Hi, didn't want to read every single post on this thread so I'm sorry if I'm repeating a question that has already been asked but is this arcade hack likely to slow down my forum in anyway? I have a basic amount of server space and don't fancy installing it if it's going to make my forum run at a snails pace.

Thanks

[sim tech]

Originally Posted by funinthesun

Hi, didn't want to read every single post on this thread so I'm sorry if I'm repeating a question that has already been asked but is this arcade hack likely to slow down my forum in anyway? I have a basic amount of server space and don't fancy installing it if it's going to make my forum run at a snails pace.

Thanks

It didn't bother my website at all, even when I was running on a $3.95/month server package (with a wait_timeout of 20!!). If anything, the arcade increased my traffic quite a bit, but I never noticed any issues with it slowing anything down.

This is a great mod!

[aky]

does this works for VB3.5 gold?

[aky]

does this works for VB3.5 gold?