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:

[JaNa]

This is 2093572890529502958029786862908629067902570190x better than IPB Arcade! (A bit of exxaguration ^^)

[dstruct2k]

Originally Posted by BrAinZ

First of all... A MASSIVE THANKS to John for an excellent Arcade System. People should not understimate the skill that jas gone into this fine piece of work!

Overall, works great, but I have the following minor issue:

Whenever users logout, they receive the following error message...

"An error occurred while attempting to log you out. Click here to log out."

Clicking the link in that line, then logs them out correctly.
Any ideas what's going wrong?

That's a problem with not updating your logout links to include "&userid=$bbuserinfo[userid]" after "do=logout" (New requirement to prevent automated logout via iframe/swf, added in 3.0.1)

[JamesFrost]

John,

I just updated to VB3.01 and arcade 1.02 (from RC4 and arcade 1.00) , and a few games (chopper challenge, space invaders) have dissapeared. Everything else is working OK.

any ideas what might have caused this? Is there an 'upgrade step' after making the file / template mods.

thanks

James Frost

[JamesFrost]

I've checked the arcade game settings in AdminCP - the games are there and enabled, but still do not show up.

[dina]

Am I the only one who can't find a "Page 2" function at the game page? I have installed a lot of games, but I can only see the last 5-6 games on the page. I can, however, access them by changing the gameid in the url. But surely, there must be a "Page 1 - 2" function for this?

[JamesFrost]

Originally Posted by dina

Am I the only one who can't find a "Page 2" function at the game page? I have installed a lot of games, but I can only see the last 5-6 games on the page. I can, however, access them by changing the gameid in the url. But surely, there must be a "Page 1 - 2" function for this?

good spot - this looks like the problem I am having also.

Edit - have now re-read the instructions and fixed problem. RTFM!

STEP 2.
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Open your arcade_main template. At the bottom, add this on a new line (not
including the dotted lines!):
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<br />
$pagenav

[dina]

Originally Posted by JamesFrost

good spot - this looks like the problem I am having also.

Edit - have now re-read the instructions and fixed problem. RTFM!

STEP 2.
=======
Open your arcade_main template. At the bottom, add this on a new line (not
including the dotted lines!):
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

<br />
$pagenav

Thanks a lot

[BabesAndStuff]

Originally Posted by Amzadi

Since I run an adult board, adult games would be nice.

id also like to see some of those as my board is of an adult nature

[BabesAndStuff]

Is there any plans to add in a tournament mode with head to heads like the world cup with members being knocked out and advancing onto meet the winners of other matches until a finally would result in a winner .. this would be an excellent addition to an already brilliant hack

with admin able to decide which games are to be played - this would be a great way to run competitions on my site , if its possible at all and i know it would be a lot of work , but i think it would be very well received

[Bryan Ex]

Originally Posted by BabesAndStuff

my board is of an adult nature

Mine as well.