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:

[Alien]

Take whatever time you need.. Feel better man...

[Detomah]

Originally Posted by Alien

Take whatever time you need.. Feel better man...

Indeed, health is much much more important than a few pixels, nothing anyone could need is more important put it that way. And thanks again for taking the time to look at my files for me, i'll make sure some beer money heads your way when I get paid for that.

Just thought i'd mention while i'm here, my long serving problem has gone, I upgraded to RC3 and reinstalled the arcade, and the problem is simply not there now, it is now working perfectly, so now I eat humble pie and admit I must of been repeatedly doing something wrong each time I installed, or I obviously had an error in my actual forum code somewhere which I'd not noticed, I don't suppose i'll ever find out for sure what caused it though.

Anyway now it's working i'll be looking out for .fla files for good games, and will either have a go myself to make them compatible or will pass them on (my flash knowledge is minimal so that side of things is all new to me)

[John]

Glad to hear that it's finally working properly for you Detomah.

A heads up for everyone wondering what the current status is on a new feature update, there's going to be a release shortly after vb3 goes gold.

[zeeg99]

How much work does it take to upgrade, would I have to reinstall all my hacks? =)

[PET]

Originally Posted by PET

WOW ! So manny pages to read.

I'm having a problem. I have installed the PENGUIN GAME...however the SWF don't load. It is just a WHITE page. What can i do ?

I still need help. The SWF and all the files are in place. Also if i run the SWF manualy i can play...but from vB ARCADE...the game don't want to load.

[John]

Originally Posted by zeeg99

How much work does it take to upgrade, would I have to reinstall all my hacks? =)

The upgrade to vb3 gold, or to the new Arcade?

[John]

Originally Posted by PET

I still need help. The SWF and all the files are in place. Also if i run the SWF manualy i can play...but from vB ARCADE...the game don't want to load.

I presume you have the latest Flash player installed? (i.e. version 7)

[John]

I've got a new email address for dealing with arcade suggestions/games/issues:

john@v3arcade.com

[Oni no Densetsu]

Question: I deleted some of the high scores from users with no posts in my Arcade. But what happens is that it says that it is deleting the score itself (and of course the user who got it). But it only deletes the users name. The second place person becomes champion and shows the new score to beat.

BUT.... when I am in the game, it still tells me that I have to beat the original high score (the person with no posts) still. So, there's a bug.

[John]

No, there isn't.

Once the hourly cron runs, the champion will update.