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vbProArcade Beta 2
Version: 1.00, by futureal futureal is offline
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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:
  • Original vbTetris Hack by Erwin Loh
  • Original vbTetris Leaderboard Hack by John Warwick (john.eovie)
  • One of my users, Simon Steel, for work on Flash coding/recoding
  • The users of one of my forums, Shadows of Namek, for their extensive testing of the system
  • And The Kryptonian for pre-release and release candidate installation testing.
Games

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)
  • None
Known Bugs/Limitations

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.
  • Netscape will allow you to play the games but not record scores
  • If a user uses the "Back" button to go to the game screen, and does not refresh before playing, the score will result in a Security Violation. This is by design.
Screen Shots for Beta 2

Here is the list of posts from this thread that contain screen shots for the new version. Check them out!Upcoming Features

This is the stuff that is in progress for future release:
  • Complete Admin Panel Scoreboard Editor
  • Additional integration with vB
  • Even better Who's Online screen
Some have emailed or PM'd me asking if I would accept donations for my work on this hack, and yes, I certainly will, and any and all support is greatly appreciated. With over 2,000 lines of original PHP code, in addition to HTML and Flash work, I have spent a great deal of time developing and debugging the source for this, and it is a great feeling to have people like it so much that they want to give something back.

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!

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  • This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.

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  #1912  
Old 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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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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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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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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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.
Since when is casually stating an opinion "behaving perfectly in bad taste"?
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what's the latest news on the next upgrade to this ?
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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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Old 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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= 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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Installed with no problems. Will post here if a new game is added.
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