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:

[Kalipo]

Originally Posted by aky

does this works for VB3.5 gold?

There are around 300 posts in this thread and not one person has said "Yes i love this, it works perfect on 3.5.0"

John can you answer me one question.

Are we allowed to modify the arcade in any way once it has been released??

Because one of your cocky little s*** testers who i wont name came on my site and sent me a pm telling me that if i modify the arcade it breaches copyright..

TBH John i dont particulary like how you are ironing this one out.. it seems a bit sus that the arcade was supposed to be released last week , yet it still isnt here..

Like many have said in the past, it would seem that your only in it for the money..

[sim tech]

Originally Posted by aky

does this works for VB3.5 gold?

This version does not work with 3.5. But I believe there is one that is currently in beta testing that does. Go to his website for details.

[sim tech]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

LOOOOL this guy is funny! I had an argument with him at v3arcade.com and he made my account redirect to IBProarcade! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Tragic.

I have nothing to do with v3arcade, except that I recently signed up there as a member (and paid the coder). I only have 3 posts on v3arcade, so I think that you may be in error if you think we got in an arguement there. We have never even posted in the same forum. :ermm:

I also have no powers to redirect anyone's account, but thank you for thinking that I can! I just answered someone's question here because no one else bothered to do so.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by sim tech

I have nothing to do with v3arcade, except that I recently signed up there as a member (and paid the coder). I only have 3 posts on v3arcade, so I think that you may be in error if you think we got in an arguement there. We have never even posted in the same forum. :ermm:

I also have no powers to redirect anyone's account, but thank you for thinking that I can! I just answered someone's question here because no one else bothered to do so.

Woops sorry for the quote, I was talking about John

[John]

Originally Posted by Kalipo

There are around 300 posts in this thread and not one person has said "Yes i love this, it works perfect on 3.5.0"

John can you answer me one question.

Are we allowed to modify the arcade in any way once it has been released??

Because one of your cocky little s*** testers who i wont name came on my site and sent me a pm telling me that if i modify the arcade it breaches copyright..

TBH John i dont particulary like how you are ironing this one out.. it seems a bit sus that the arcade was supposed to be released last week , yet it still isnt here..

Like many have said in the past, it would seem that your only in it for the money..

What, you were told that it's going to be closed source? (It isn't)

[sim tech]

LOL - no problem.

Now I'm wondering why he would redirect your account... you must of been winning the arguement! :classic:

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by sim tech

LOL - no problem.

Now I'm wondering why he would redirect your account... you must of been winning the arguement! :classic:

LOL, dunno, it was funny though.
Funnier than a ban I sould admit :lol:
He has deleted the posts that we were arguing now, so no-one can see what actually happened

[John]

Originally Posted by sim tech

LOL - no problem.

Now I'm wondering why he would redirect your account... you must of been winning the arguement! :classic:

Loukrhtia was banned for personal attacks on myself, there was never an arguement. But the reason her post was removed from this thread was because this is supposed to be about the Arcade hack, not v3arcade.com.

[Lea Verou]

Personal attacks! OMG, how picky can someone be. I just had a complaint about those constant fault release dates and I got banned. LOL, that's funny.

John how old are you? I'm really curious. My 16 year old cousin handles arguments better than this.

[John]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

Personal attacks! OMG, how picky can someone be. I just had a complaint about those constant fault release dates and I got banned. LOL, that's funny.

John how old are you? I'm really curious. My 16 year old cousin handles arguments better than this.

How old am I? 24.

I didn't handle the argument, I refused to take part in it. The reason you were banned was because on a site where a lot of great people were being supportive and helpful (suggesting new features, finding bugs, etc.), you were crapping in every thread - calling me "dishonest" and "unprofessional" because I couldn't physically stay awake long enough to provide you with the Arcade. If it was the other way around perhaps you'd realise how disheartening it is when you put in that amount of time for people who have nothing good to say about you.