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:

[Lea Verou]

Crapping every thread????
In which thread I called you dishonest and unprofessional? I just said that that behavior SEEMED unprofessional. I wasn't complaining about the release date, I complained about the fault release dates. I would understand if you told that the release would be within a month but don't tell release dates that you can't stick to. It's bad for your paying customers too.
Please try to actually READ a post before getting mad and ban people like that (although your way of banning is funny - is this the usual banning method or I am the only one who got it? )

[Lea Verou]

Also telling me to "get the hell out of here" is cosidered not taking part in the argument?

[John]

It was apt. I’m not going to quibble about semantics, you know what you said and the ban was fitting. You implied I was dishonest, and that was enough. I was never dishonest - every date I gave I had the full intention of meeting, there was just too much that needed to be done before I was happy with something that I’d release to the public. You were basically saying that I knew I was never going to meet the dates when I released them. You can’t see what’s wrong about making accusations like that?

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by John

It was apt. I?m not going to quibble about semantics, you know what you said and the ban was fitting. You implied I was dishonest, and that was enough. I was never dishonest - every date I gave I had the full intention of meeting, there was just too much that needed to be done before I was happy with something that I?d release to the public. You were basically saying that I knew I was never going to meet the dates when I released them. You can?t see what?s wrong about making accusations like that?

I said that this crossed my mind, I didn't say that I was certain. Re-read my post please. I just wanted an answer and I got a ban. Very kind and gentle of you.

[John]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

I said that this crossed my mind, I didn't say that I was certain. Re-read my post please. I just wanted an answer and I got a ban. Very kind and gentle of you.

No, you didn't mention it crossing your mind. You hinted at it a few times, and then "Why isn't John honest????" or something along those lines.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by John

No, you didn't mention it crossing your mind. You hinted at it a few times, and then "Why isn't John honest????" or something along those lines.

I said in fact "I hope I'm mistaken but I think that..."
This implies that I wasn't certain of it and it just crossed my mind (or at least I meant that, english isn't my native language)

[Lea Verou]

Also I said in that thread:

Even if I had the money to buy branding free I don't trust it anymore cause of all these fault dates...
It seems to me like he can't keep a promise (although he seems a good person, he just can't )

Does this make you think I think you are dishonest on purpose???

[John]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

I said in fact "I hope I'm mistaken but I think that..."
This implies that I wasn't certain of it and it just crossed my mind (or at least I meant that, english isn't my native language)

Perhaps we should take this to PM, this could go on for a long time.
In one post, you didn't say anything like that. The only content in the post was something like "why isn't John being honest". (I'm not talking about the "I hope I'm mistaken but I think that..." one)

[John]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

Also I said in that thread:
Does this make you think I think you are dishonest on purpose???

The one I'm referring to was posted later on. Perhaps you didn't mean it the way you did, but the only want to interpret it was that you were saying I made up these dates and never intended to meet them.

[Lea Verou]

You're right, we should have taken it to pm long ago.
Check your pms