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:

[Kalakov]

yes i did that first i tryed it on RC3 got the same error now today i installed RC4 still same error i installed everything correct install_arcade.php dint give any errors

[Chris-FH]

@Kalakov:

Check your global.php!

Are you sure, you did this right?

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

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Below this, add:

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I don't think so... ;-)

@John: The Hack works perfect on RC4... :banana:

C.

[idwf]

Originally Posted by Chris-FH

@Kalakov:

Check your global.php!

Are you sure, you did this right?




I don't think so... ;-)

@John: The Hack works perfect on RC4... :banana:

C.

aye. i confirm...works a treat on RC4! AMAZING job! well done !

[Kalakov]

Originally Posted by Chris-FH

@Kalakov:

Check your global.php!

Are you sure, you did this right?




I don't think so... ;-)

@John: The Hack works perfect on RC4... :banana:

C.

yep you are right =)

this was the problem

echo "End call of global.php: $aftertime\n";
echo "\n<hr />\n\n";
} <----- somehow i removed this so that gave me the permission problem lol now everything works fine

[Kalakov]

very nice h4x0r3 John it works uber fine on RC4 =)

[lasto]

can this not be made to work on vb2.* etc as its the best arcade system ive seen and not everyone wants to make the upgrade just yet for obvious reasons as VB2 still has some of the bests hacks for it.

[BeyRevRa]

OK, On my forums www.starcraftdream.com if you look at the high score board the links at the top all blend in with the background. Could someone tell me where this template is? I can't find it.

[Natch]

[high]* Natch clicks install
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Thanks John for the hack, and I find it works a treat on RC4 also I finally finished my addon Get yer drop-down menu's here ! demo @ www.mobileforces.org

[Abbas]

Excellent hack and works like a dream!

John - given that it already supports 1-on-1 challenges, perhaps a knock-out tournament system could be implemented. Here's what I'm thinking - Set up tournaments with pre-set number of players (e.g. 8, 16 and 32), and also for each round, you could set the number of games to be played to determine the winner (e.g. best of 5 games). Setting up tournaments could also be set in the admin control panel to make it so that only admins can start tournaments to make them more 'official'. Once a tournament has been set up, players click a link to sign up, and once all slots are filled, then it randomly pairs everyone up for the actual tournament.

Too much work? Anyone else up for coding this add-on hack?

The 1-on-1 challenges are great, but nothing beats a proper tournament.

[John]

Originally Posted by Abbas

Excellent hack and works like a dream!

John - given that it already supports 1-on-1 challenges, perhaps a knock-out tournament system could be implemented. Here's what I'm thinking - Set up tournaments with pre-set number of players (e.g. 8, 16 and 32), and also for each round, you could set the number of games to be played to determine the winner (e.g. best of 5 games). Setting up tournaments could also be set in the admin control panel to make it so that only admins can start tournaments to make them more 'official'. Once a tournament has been set up, players click a link to sign up, and once all slots are filled, then it randomly pairs everyone up for the actual tournament.

Too much work? Anyone else up for coding this add-on hack?

The 1-on-1 challenges are great, but nothing beats a proper tournament.

Already being coded.

Edit: Just to clarify, it's not just the a tournament system... but you're along the right lines.