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:

[Sinister21]

ok.. i've seen tonnes of people asking for games.. i'de love for someone to pm or email me some games.. but.. is there a way, if you have the SWF to set it up in the arcade?


can someone please tell me how to add new games? or give me the php file that you use to install new ones?!


all i need is a point in the right direction, and im sure i can figure it out for myself..

oh. and link to some games would be great :banana:

[RaZor Edge]

Originally Posted by Chrissicom

I download all of these 900+ games from the ftp server.... should I upload them to my own server? That FTP was kinda slow.

Many of use will be happy if you do it!!!

:nervous:

[AuroraMike]

careful if you use categories and are using 3.0.7 w/ new games. You won't be able to assign the games to categories after you install them. Something has broken between 3.0.6 and 3.0.7. It also affects game options. You can manually change things in PHPmyadmin but that's not for everyone.

[AuroraMike]

Originally Posted by neocorteqz

in the vBadvanced navbar template if it has one, it should be

$vboptions[bburl]/arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]

If that doesn't work, hard code the address.

or maybe use

$vboptions/forums/arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]

or, a whole lot easier is to add arcade.php to the vba cmps navbar and/or header links in the admincp and it will do all the work for you.

[AuroraMike]

Originally Posted by KPalicz

Excellent hack. My members love it.

The Space Invaders game is buggy though. The last 3-4 times I've played it, it just quit out on me for no reason at all. I had lots of lives, and I didn't get shot, but it ended like I just lost my last life.

It really pisses me off too. Cause one of our members has totally kicked my ass on nearly all the games, and I need to retake my high score at Space Invaders, but it the game crashes every time I try! grrrr.

If the invaders land, the game ends unlike the arcade where if they land you lose a life and that's it.

[Harry72]

Yes, there are more games with bugs. :speechless:

[neocorteqz]

Anyone else having a problem where after you upgrade to 3.0.7, you get a no permissions error?

I've been through the edits 3 times, and set and reset the permissions per usergroup, and nothing is working.

[neocorteqz]

fixed it.

[Nutts]

How did you fix the problem neo. I am having a similar problem, except the pages load fine, and all looks well, except the game movies are not loading. This is a fresh install on a fresh copy of Vb 3.07. Of course, the title of this hack thread indicates support up to 3.03 only, is this my problem?

Does anyone have any ideas?

The problem can be seen here.
http://www.maxreloaded.com/vbulletin/forum/arcade.php

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by Nutts

How did you fix the problem neo. I am havingasimilarproblem, except the pages load fine, and all looks well,exceptthe game movies are not loading.This is a freshinstallon a fresh copy of Vb 3.07. Of course, thetitle of this hackthreadindicates support up to 3.03 only, is this myproblem?

Does anyone have any ideas?

The problem can be seen here.
http://www.maxreloaded.com/vbulletin/forum/arcade.php

You may want to allow guest/not logged in users to view the arcade.

I fixed my problem by redoing all My hacks, But starting with the arcade hacks first.

Now I don't see how that made any difference, but i couldhavemissedsomething and Just not noticed it at all. It happens, But idon'tmindstarting with a clean slate to fix stuff or figure things out.

And I have to ask. Newly installed games? or redoing the file edits because of the upgrade to vB 3.0.7?