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:

[mharmon]

When I try to run arcadeupdate.php I get the following error:

Warning: main(./global.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/garza/public_html/forums/includes/cron/arcadeupdate.php on line 14

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './global.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/garza/public_html/forums/includes/cron/arcadeupdate.php on line 14

Can anyone help?

[mharmon]

How can I also make it so that usergroups with Arcade privs can only see the Arcade link in the navbar?

I'd rather not have my guests see it.

Thanks.

[ogden2k]

Originally Posted by John

Thanks Detomah.

I've had a lot of rude emails from people (all of them anonymous, I might add) - a lot of them *demanding" changes, new additions, and new games. That's where things start to annoy me. When people go so far as to make demands (and in one case, a threat) for work to be done, I lose all interest in what I'm doing here.

I would love to convert games, code free addons, etc. for a living - but since that isn't an option, I have to earn money another way. Please be patient, this whole thing is give, give, give. I don't get anything back, and I don't expect to - I'd be happy with just a little more consideration from some people!

Right, I wasn't demanding or even really asking. I was requesting, not complaining. If money is an issue, then I'm sure $ could be offered (by myself) for an uninstaller that works.

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

This is NOT an entry level guide in converting.

This IS what you asked mate

Originally Posted by Amzadi

Is there like an idiots guide for flash mx to convert these games for the arcade

[ChuanSE]

and who want's a uninstaller can go over the install process backwards btw

John, thx for the arcade as it is

[ForYou]

Hello Sir ,

When I play any Game Like ( snake ) and need to post Comment about my Score , I can see all Comment's that the member's write it but when i Submit my Comment I will see just NO COMMENT and my Comment not Submited .. Please Help me about this Problem , Why my comment not Update ..

sorry for my English i hope you understand me ..

[Dan P.]

First off cool mod. For those of you who have this working how big of a bandwidth jump have you seen to your board ?

[thakikka]

As there is already counted how long each user is playing ... is there any possibility to limit the total play time every 24 hours / every day to xx minutes by usergroup? so i could offer my premium members and contributers a unlimited play time and the others only can play xx minutes a day.

[Leah]

Is there a way I can make the "on and off switch" for the arcade only available to admins and not supermoderators?

[Zachariah]

Originally Posted by ogden2k
So you choose not to add an uninstaller because it may be simple remove tables from a database... Some people may not be well versed in phpmyadmin...

:tired: I know what you mean John.



Hey ogden2k,

Some people may not be well versed in phpmyadmin. (its called RTFM)

OR

1. Fork up some "green backs" $40-50$ and I am sure anyone would build you what you need.

OR/AND

2. Try 2nd DEV install were you do hacking. (like everyone else does ?)

OR

3. Don't install it and make your own.

You got a big set of brass balls as do many of the people that "demand" anything @ this site. This site is full of people that take time out of their life to give some love to other "members" that own VB.

Time is money. If you do not like it don't use it.
If I were John, you would get the "finger". (but John is a nice guy)

[trackpads]

Originally Posted by HarryButt

:tired: I know what you mean John.



Hey ogden2k,

Some people may not be well versed in phpmyadmin. (its called RTFM)

OR

1. Fork up some "green backs" $40-50$ and I am sure anyone would build you what you need.

OR/AND

2. Try 2nd DEV install were you do hacking. (like everyone else does ?)

OR

3. Don't install it and make your own.

You got a big set of brass balls as do many of the people that "demand" anything @ this site. This site is full of people that take time out of their life to give some love to other "members" that own VB.

Time is money. If you do not like it don't use it.
If I were John, you would get the "finger". (but John is a nice guy)

Amen...

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by Dan P.

First off cool mod. For those of you who have this working how big of a bandwidth jump have you seen to your board ?

The swf files arn't that big at all. I don't have a significant b/w increase since the arcade is online... (i guess you can compare it with couple of pics in a gallery)

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by kie

Is there a way I can make the "on and off switch" for the arcade only available to admins and not supermoderators?

Go to admincp => usergroups => edit usergroup permissions

you can exclude any group to view/play/add comments/etc...

[Martin64]

Thanks for this John, our members love it.

[Detomah]

Originally Posted by Dan P.

First off cool mod. For those of you who have this working how big of a bandwidth jump have you seen to your board ?

I have 2000+ members on my forum and virtually all my members play challanges along side most of the games pretty regularly and to be honest, i've found the bandwidth increase to be minimal. It's gone up by maybe 30-40meg a month for me. The initial burst on your bandwidth will be a lot higher, but once your members get over that initial novelty value and start playng the games when they feel like it rather than because it's shiny and new, it levels out pretty quickly.