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vbProArcade Beta 2
1/5/03: Beta 2 released 9/12/02: Beta 1.03 zip updated to include safe mode fix 9/3/02: Beta 1.03 released -- small bug fixes, see below 9/1/02: Beta 1 of vbProArcade has been posted. Please see below for installation instructions. Background Information vbProArcade is a fully-customizable Flash arcade add-on for vBulletin, complete with game-by-game scoreboards, forum integration, a "champions" system, statistics, and more. This is an extensive hack that is still in BETA form, and I don't recommend installing it if you are not willing to work through potential issues and future updates/upgrades! I am working on making the installation instructions as easy as possible, but it will probably be some time before it is perfect. Watch this post for updates as they happen, and check out screenshots from the list below. If you would like to see the hack in action, you may visit my Shadows of Namek forums. You will need to register to play, but you can view the scoreboards and the arcade itself as a guest. Credits This hack materialized thanks to work and help from a number of people and forums. Here they are:
So far, there are FIVE GAMES that work correctly with this hack. They are: Breakout Pacman Snake Space Invaders Tetris All five .SWF files are included in the release archive. There is now a Flash Games Development Thread for the purpose of modifying existing games to work with vbProArcade, or for creating new games to be compatible with vbProArcade. If you have a game that you wish to see modified but don't know how, post the .FLA source in that thread and hopefully somebody can assist you. Installation Instructions Download the file attached to this post, unzip it and familiarize yourself with the contents BEFORE doing anything. There are TWO separate files worth reading, the Documentation and the Installation Instructions. I recommend that you read both BEFORE doing anything else. Once you have done this, the instructions to be followed are contained in vbproarcade-install.txt. Follow them as precisely as possible. If you encounter an error somewhere, it is likely that you missed a step or made a small error. Please double-check your work BEFORE posting about problems here. And it cannot be said enough: read that file before you do anything, and if you are unsure of something, please post your question(s) before attempting to install the hack. Problems and Fixes/Workarounds (as of 1/5)
Here is the list of stuff that I know does not work. I will be working towards correcting these bugs BEFORE adding new features for the next release.
Here is the list of posts from this thread that contain screen shots for the new version. Check them out!
This is the stuff that is in progress for future release:
All donations received go directly back into supporting my websites and my design activities. You may click here to donate via Paypal. Note that donations are by no means required, and not donating does not mean you won't get support for the hack. Last but not least, thanks for checking this out! Show Your Support
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#1907
02-05-2004, 09:16 PM
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I like the arcade from John but it is nearly impossible to modify swf files without the proper software which cost $79 and with that the change of succes is under the 50%. Without that software the change of finding the right scorevariable is 90% + in Futureal's arcade and that my friends is the most important reason why i will choose for vbProarcade when it is available. This has nothing to do with bad or good code because both are good but pure looking at the wish of your members. They want to play games and they want enough games to be entertained for a while. For admins it is important for several reasons that they can have some of control in which swf games are available. Admins love to have something special to offer that is nowhere else to find and vbProarcade gives all the tools to do just that. The proper code, the constant development of new games and the opportunity for admins to offer self decompiled/modified games. Untill now nobody has delivered a game for John's hack and although John has recieved tons of swf and fla files...the ratio of new games is far below the expectations.
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#1908
02-05-2004, 09:49 PM
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Not trying to be a jackass on purpose here, but I gotta say that I disagree with that. I've gone through futureal's proarcade.php a few times and I've seen some majorly inefficient sections in there. Calling the code "clean" would only apply to the lack of bugs, perhaps, but as far as I know it still doesn't work in Mozilla, even though it's clearly possible (and from what I hear from people it shouldn't be that hard either - we could ask John about that. John, tell us!) and I'm also highly curious about the point of some of his functions. Admittedly, it's a very old hack, but he's had 1,5 years to update it a little y'know  And Nuclion, I find that a bit silly to point out. ProArcade has been out for 18 months, v3 Arcade for not even one month! Comparing the amount of games and the ratio of new games to these two hacks is really improper. I totally positive that if the v3 Arcade would have a sole reign for 18 months in a row, there'd be hundreds of games out that you could choose from. Personally, I find the Mozilla factor, and the fact that v3 Arcade is for vB3 already, the most important things right now. New games ARE coming at a pretty steady pace, and it's not like I would really *want* to have 100 games available to my community anyway.
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#1909
02-05-2004, 09:53 PM
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The Mozilla factor is hopefully solved in the next release of Vbproarcade. As mentioned...both are good and i hope critics will resolve in an even better arcade. Good for the members, good for the coders.
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#1910
02-05-2004, 11:32 PM
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1. Ok, Mozilla. Who CARES? In my server stats over 99% of all my users are straight IE. It is absolute absurdity to design for 1% of your user base. Maybe yours is somewhat higher but enough to hold off developing some I doubt. 2. Please go over the the OTHER thread if you would like to sing the praises of another hack. For those of us waiting for this one WE DONT CARE! If I wanted it I would go 2 clicks to the left and get it. Can we stick to constructive criticism of THIS hack? -Jason
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#1911
02-05-2004, 11:47 PM
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My next site will have 100% features and functionality for users with a real browser. IE users will only get about 50-60% features & functionality, simply because that browser cannot possibly do more than that. Most of what I've made so far has generally been impossible to get working in IE were it not for the fact that there are many workarounds one could use, but in the final version of my next site, I'll drop most of the workarounds and just give IE users a less-rich site. Just an example of how opinions can differ from person to person. Quote:
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#1912
02-06-2004, 12:28 PM
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Stop the arguing and debating some people actually come here for help not to read differences of opinion. You can use either hack so everybodys happy!
I hope when the new proarcade is released and futureal makes a new thread, please just list any common problems in the first post or 5 as people seem to be having the same problems over and over and it is tedious searching threw what is now 128 pages for answers. For now im sticking with proarcade on vb2 because I wont upgrade until vb3 hits gold.. any news on the new vb2 version?
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#1913
02-06-2004, 02:49 PM
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HEY , to all those that came into this thread simply to run their mouth on their opinions of the OTHER arcade - THANKS JACKASSES! I call it like I see it and that's exactly what you've made yourselves out to be - hey if you want to run off and marry the other arcade or have it's children - then go for it , but as far as coming to this thread and flap your mouth over your personal opinions - get out of here with that garbage!
Here I was hoping this was an update notice for THIS arcade , and all I see is flame wars. WAY TO GO ..... if you want that kind of debate and discussions , take it to your own forums.
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#1914
02-06-2004, 03:11 PM
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You know, if you're going to complain about other people's behaviour, you should really make sure your own isn't filled with pointless insults towards others who are behaving perfectly civil.
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#1915
02-06-2004, 03:32 PM
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behaving perfectly in bad taste is more like it there buddy. If someone took offense to what I said and took it as an insult , then they got exactly the point I intended to get across , so I think my message will be more than adequate in expressing my desire to read about updates and not flame wars over which arcade is the best. I'll now go back to waiting for the replies that actually have something to do with the true intent of this thread and leave the flame wars to you.
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#1916
02-06-2004, 04:19 PM
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#1918
02-07-2004, 12:50 AM
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I'll be happy to test the arcade again if you need. My live forums are currently running vB3 RC 4 so if you need me I'm down.
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#1919
02-08-2004, 10:53 PM
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I installed it, but after a game ends I get sent to a 404 Page error. Can someone tell me what the possible solutions can be?
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#1920
02-09-2004, 08:31 AM
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Futureal let me know when you get home again, also I've done clean install on my personal site, so can help test templates etc on there, with vb3 RC4 as 4 sabret00the, no offence taken, however curious which work you saw you didn't like :P so I can improve :chinese:
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