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:

[alzibub]

Massive thanks for a great hack !!!

Installed really well for a newbie hacker and so far working great !

Massive credit to you - hope you feel better soon BTW

[M1th]

John?


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=869


your new email doesnt work btw.

[zeeg99]

Why are you asking John a question that a lot of people could help you answer, I'm sure he's a busy man =)

Try reinstalling arcade from scratch, it seems the tables didnt get modified correctly as 'arcadepermissions' isn't a field in the table

[Zachariah]

Nice hack !!!

I do have an idea on a postbit edit:

Instead of all the icons on the post bit and their scores. Perhaps a 2 common arcade images with ?click down menus? (like the NAV or user name link):

EX:

Champ image shows up when your the champ of a game. Click the image and get a drop down showing:

[champimage] w/ menu drop down
$gamename $score
$gamename $score
$gamename $score


Arcade Stats image shows up when you play any game. Click the image and get a drop down showing:

[arcade image] w/ menu drop down
$gamename $score
$gamename $score
$gamename $score

[Rampag33]

This is one of my most favorite haccs. All the members of my forum love it. Can't wait for more games to add.

[John]

Originally Posted by M1th

John?


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=869


your new email doesnt work btw.

New domain... it's probably still propagating where you are.

[John]

About that DB error M1th, what did you do to get it?

I just added a new usergroup without any problems on my test forum...

[M1th]

Originally Posted by John

About that DB error M1th, what did you do to get it?

I just added a new usergroup without any problems on my test forum...

I did check it about 10 times but got the same result, so I created another test board (fresh install), problem solved.

Cheers

[Oni no Densetsu]

Originally Posted by John

No, there isn't.

Once the hourly cron runs, the champion will update.

Ah, it works. I thought it was a bug. :P

[PiotrasG]

so how do i delete a game, any ideas