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:

[John]

Originally Posted by GamerzWorld

The Champion bit is appearing next to the Rank... So its all crowded. It wont go to the next row. Ive tried putting a space but wont work :ermm:

Well, what do you mean by rank? Reputation?

[John]

Originally Posted by Schorsch

I'd like to know the same.

netPlay is something which I'm still testing/coding. It's a live multiplayer gaming system, based on an XML socket server.

[C.Birch]

Originally Posted by Schorsch

I'd like to know the same.

dont think where going get a reply but i ask again whats all this netplay thing about i see in the settings, i know its to do with muti player games but like is there any plans for any of them, will server side thinga have to be installed and that?

[C.Birch]

damn lol john posted just has i was asking agin i hate it when that happens.

[John]

Originally Posted by C.Birch

damn lol john posted just has i was asking agin i hate it when that happens.

Haha!

The v3 Arcade wasn't made *just* for vBulletin.org. I always had it in mind to release it here, but it was also intended for use on several of my client's websites.

That's what the netPlay system is for, live multiplayer gaming for these sites. Although it's specifically for these client sites, I'll be offering the service to anyone who wants it.

[C.Birch]

i know we looked in to it for the bb|messanger hack but due to not having time due to work and then running sites we give that a miss also looked in to file sending ( user to user) but give that a pass and just did the basic user to user chat.

[ethics]

John, I didn't see anyone in this thread with the same problem. I just rechecked the code, line by line per your instructions and everything is good. But I still get that error as soon as I do that install.

[John]

ethics, was there any more detail other than "Parse error: parse error in /public_html/forum/admincp/install_arcade.php on line 647" in the error message?

[corsacrazy]

more games jonny ?

[eXtremeTim]

Yea john can we please get some more games pretty please.

[nuke]

Please more more more Games jonny ?

[GamerzWorld]

Originally Posted by John

If you're talking about customising something outside of the standard Arcade installation, I can't help you.

Look at link i said

Atm it says

Admin [picture] champion
pacman

or

Registered [pictures] champion

Now shouldnt it go

Admin
[picture] champion pac man

[ethics]

Originally Posted by John

ethics, was there any more detail other than "Parse error: parse error in /public_html/forum/admincp/install_arcade.php on line 647" in the error message?

John, my bad. My daughter was using an FTP and changed the settings of PHP and how they are transferred (of ALL THINGS!)

I profusely apologize for wasting your time and guarantee you that the guilt party will be moderating this thread for you for the rest of the year.

[Hwulex]

If it is, just throw in a <br> to shift it down a line.

[John]

^ What he said.