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:

[the Sandman]

AdminCP > Usergroups > Usergroup Manager > Edit > Users Awaiting Email Confirmation > Arcade Permissions > Can Play Games in the Arcade? Set to 'No'.

[GoTTi]

thanx

[xfaethorx]

Originally Posted by Ogmuk

I had the same problem and had to figure out that you should edit your phpinclude_start and phpinclude_end templates and alter it this way:

if (THIS_SCRIPT != 'arcade')
{
<insert content of template here>
}

Ah I hope this works as it's the exact problem I've got atm. I'm running the latest vbportal as well so I'm hoping its not interfereing with it...but my forums also under https :S I like to make things difficult...Doh!

[xfaethorx]

argh! no joy! it just wont submit scores I'm baffled the whole thing is correct up to the score bit..the daft thing is it registers that I've played it because i become the high score holder with a zero score! seems as if non of the information gets over.

any help now would be appriciated.

UPDATE!

It doesn't seem to work under internet explorer but when I access the site via good old mozilla firefox it works!!! so there you have it use firefox . no seriously though thats a start any other information would be appricaited.

[???`S?LV?R???`]

How do I remove the Eovie Interactive and Flash Player link at the bottom?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

nevermind i figured it out how to remove it... its gone now

[Envy-UK]

I've found that there's a huge disadvantage having the add-on games located on another forum.

I signed up to the v3arcade forum over 48 hours ago to download a few games, however, I'm still waiting for the administrator to validate my account.

I don't see why the administrator has to validate the account, considering it has already been confirmed via e-mail. This issue is drawing away from the excellent hack that you've created.

[John]

Originally Posted by Envy-UK

I've found that there's a huge disadvantage having the add-on games located on another forum.

I signed up to the v3arcade forum over 48 hours ago to download a few games, however, I'm still waiting for the administrator to validate my account.

I don't see why the administrator has to validate the account, considering it has already been confirmed via e-mail. This issue is drawing away from the excellent hack that you've created.

It's the only way to stop certain idiots from re-registering after being banned.

[???`S?LV?R???`]

yeah i had to wait a couple days too before i got validated

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by John

It's the only way to stop certain idiots from re-registering after being banned.

I can appreciate that, I just didn't want to be left hanging.

[xfaethorx]

i'm still hoping someone will be able to help me with my problem as I've stated in here already. It's a great hack but I'm stuck about getting some support or even a reply i've posted on both forums this and v3arcade and im yet to get an answer from anyone. gizza hand guys. :ermm:

[fly]

I can't get the scheduled task to work on it's own. If I select "run now", it cleans up the scores. Otherwise it does nothing, but I see it running at the proper times. Any ideas?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

whats the problem? @ xfaethorx

[Kalipo]

Which files do i edit to have more games in one page?

only has 10 atm would like 25-30

Thanks

[NarutoX]

arcade.php