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
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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:

[lairnoc]

not much money for so much fun actually.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by lairnoc

not much money for so much fun actually.

It depends on how you see it

[tcs]

IMO,, 60 bux is cheap. The arcades keep 300+ people a day on my site.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by tcs

IMO,, 60 bux is cheap. The arcades keep 300+ people a day on my site.

Yep, they bring traffic to me to but mostly kids are the ones that come for the games...
I don't only care about the quantity but also of the quality of members and I have noticed that the worst ones are the ones that came cause they were attracted by the arcade...

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by Loukrhtia

Yep, they bring traffic to me to but mostly kids are the ones that come for the games...
I don't only care about the quantity but also of the quality of members and I have noticed that the worst ones are the ones that came cause they were attracted by the arcade...

Exactly! That is why IF I add an arcade to my new iste, it will be by invite only and not made public at all. We removed it from the old site because all we got were kids who complained about having to post to play in the arcade and when they did they were crap posts.

[John]

Originally Posted by tcs

IMO,, 60 bux is cheap. The arcades keep 300+ people a day on my site.

Well, $0 is cheaper - seeing as it is free after all, and we're just talking about branding-free and a few extra perks.

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by John

Well, $0 is cheaper - seeing as it is free after all, and we're just talking about branding-free and a few extra perks.

What extra perks?

[John]

Originally Posted by Boofo

What extra perks?

Extra support and access to early betas that are in development.

[tuanluu]

So what do you mean by "Extra support and access to early betas that are in development." just tell us.... we see what we can help

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

Extra support and access to early betas that are in development.

Then you are advertising to sell your hack and release it later in vbulletin.org?
That is not fair to other coder's if you are allowed to do this? I thought this was for free hacks only? I think it should be pay only to install not to have your to buy your arcade hack in beta??? Who would want the headaches in buying something that is not bug free?
Keep your hack free or do not advertise here unless vbulletin.org has change the way this site is going. I hope it is not going to make member pay for hacks now??

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Then you are advertising to sell your hack and release it later in vbulletin.org?
That is not fair to other coder's if you are allowed to do this? I thought this was for free hacks only? I think it should be pay only to install not to have your to buy your arcade hack in beta??? Who would want the headaches in buying something that is not bug free?
Keep your hack free or do not advertise here unless vbulletin.org has change the way this site is going. I hope it is not going to make member pay for hacks now??

Oh come on, in one week it'll be free.
I disagree too with his policy but he could not release the beta at all.

[John]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Then you are advertising to sell your hack and release it later in vbulletin.org?
That is not fair to other coder's if you are allowed to do this? I thought this was for free hacks only? I think it should be pay only to install not to have your to buy your arcade hack in beta??? Who would want the headaches in buying something that is not bug free?
Keep your hack free or do not advertise here unless vbulletin.org has change the way this site is going. I hope it is not going to make member pay for hacks now??

$60 is for a branding-free license. The hack is not for sale. Are people getting access to the beta version along with it? Yes, but what they're getting is a buggy version that isn't fit for public servers. It's for testing, that's why they call it a beta test. If I didn't give branding-free people access to the closed beta, would it be available on vBulletin.org now? Absolutely not. In fact, you'd be waiting longer because I'd be having to go through everything myself.

So LEAD_WEIGHT, choose which you'd prefer. A public release in a week with people beta testing it, or a public release in three weeks' time.

[Lea Verou]

Are they beta-testing it already or the beta isn't yet finished??

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by John

$60 is for a branding-free license. The hack is not for sale. Are people getting access to the beta version along with it? Yes, but what they're getting is a buggy version that isn't fit for public servers. It's for testing, that's why they call it a beta test. If I didn't give branding-free people access to the closed beta, would it be available on vBulletin.org now? Absolutely not. In fact, you'd be waiting longer because I'd be having to go through everything myself.

So LEAD_WEIGHT, choose which you'd prefer. A public release in a week with people beta testing it, or a public release in three weeks' time.

Like what other coder's seem to do is release it to members that can do the testing and report exactly what happen and which browser they were using? Why pay for testing when you can charge for installation and if members have error's you can offer them your professional installatoin fee? As you can see 4000 posts in your thread you would be happy in your new car.

[Lea Verou]

Originally Posted by LEAD_WEIGHT

Like what other coder's seem to do is release it to members that can do the testing and report exactly what happen and which browser they were using? Why pay for testing when you can charge for installation and if members have error's you can offer them your professional installatoin fee? As you can see 4000 posts in your thread you would be happy in your new car.

I agree but we can't make him release the beta... :/