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:

[wolfstream]

Installed with minor problems (global.php), but it works perfectly
Excellent addon, look forward to more games

[ChurchMedia]

Fantastic hack! My members are going to eat this up. Great job!!!

Game Request: Galaga
I was addicted to Galaga when I was a kid. I've found a good Java version, but haven't run across a Flash version. I already have people wanting to challenge me to Galaga .

Some helpful info:

If you have problems with permissions or with your general settings being saved after installing, I discovered I had missed a small piece of code. It may be something that's easy to miss in the instructions for some weird psychological reason. Make sure you don't miss this:

PHP Code:

=================
includes/init.php
=================

Find:
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            'stylecache'
        ), $specialtemplates);

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Replace this with:
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            'stylecache',
            'arcadesettings'
        ), $specialtemplates);

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Thanks again for the cool hack! I'll be looking for Galaga

[John]

lol, I know. It's crazy, but so many people missed the same piece of code - even though there's nothing wrong with the instructions.

Funny how people's minds work...

[RapCheck]

Just installed flawlessly (or so it seems so far!) on 3.0.0 gold

excellent!

[Erwin]

Originally Posted by krohnathlonman

is there an easy way to alphabatize the games?

Currently it's reverse alph

There's a post in this thread on how to do this. Seach for it.

[gwhooooey]

Only game that doesn't seem to want to be in the right order...is Helicopter. I'm guessing it's coded or whatever as Copter?

[deathemperor]

how many games as fas as now ppl ?
it's too many that I care I miss some games >_<

[gwhooooey]

I've got 45 games installed...think that's all of them

[Dream]

Something to help you: script to add v3 Arcade templates to all styles.

[CricketWeb]

Any chance of some help with my problem in page 122?

[Smoker]

Sorry, my english is very bad

I would like gladly that those Games Alphabetically are sorted.
As that can be done ?

Thanks
Smoker

[ChuanSE]

Smoker, read the previous posts and you will find the answer mate

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by CricketWeb

Any chance of some help with my problem in page 122?

page 122, we only have 37 pages (yet) in this thread :|

[CricketWeb]

Originally Posted by ChuanSE

page 122, we only have 37 pages (yet) in this thread :|

I'm referring to my posts here - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...page=122&pp=15

Thanks for replying

[ChuanSE]

Originally Posted by CricketWeb

I've managed to get rid of that message but now i get:



and yes I've run the install.php script.

Best thing you can do is completly start over with original files
you must have made a little typo or something :/