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:

[mcasteel]

I'm having a problem. I've gone through the installation instructions 4 times. I've edited the necessary files and uploaded them, inserted the arcade files into the proper folders, modified the templates. As soon as I've done all this, I try to log onto my message board and all I get is a white screen. Even when I try to run the install_arcade.php file, still just a white screen. Can anyone point me in a direction to go as far as something I might have missed that would cause this? I was very careful when editing all the files and I double checked everything. Thanks for any help you can offer. I'm currently running Vbulletin 3.0.8.

[wolfyman]

srtsyndicate.com is running 3.5.... ?

[John]

Originally Posted by wolfyman

srtsyndicate.com is running 3.5.... ?

Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.8

[wolfyman]

Originally Posted by John

Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.8

ah I see. My bad

I apologize - I don't know .Good luck on it though - I'd suggest taking it out of your navbar for now to cut down on errors though, until you get it figured out.

[ReadOrDie]

Can you make this for 3.5.0?

[John]

Originally Posted by ReadOrDie

Can you make this for 3.5.0?

www.v3arcade.com/forums

(You can test it at www.v3arcade.com/forums/arcade.php if you're logged in)

[pyro.699]

im logged on, but it says im not aloud to access it /;

[John]

Originally Posted by pyro.699

im logged on, but it says im not aloud to access it /;

http://www.v3arcade.com/forums/arcade.php ? Did you confirm your email address?

[mvp]

Hi all,
there is a big security hole in arcade. Problem is that everyone with HTML skills can create forms (or write a small script) to post variables directly to arcade.php. This allow to put score directly and to become champion...

One of my members is doing it and I can't stop him because I can't controll posting from Flash.

Any ideas ???

[sim tech]

Why don't you just ban him and his IP address?

[rjordan]

Originally Posted by sim tech

Why don't you just ban him and his IP address?

That wold be my first choice if he did not stop.

[mvp]

Originally Posted by sim tech

Why don't you just ban him and his IP address?

Thank you, but that's not a decision
I can ban him from arcade only... but I really want to solve this problem

[fly]

Originally Posted by mvp

Thank you, but that's not a decision
I can ban him from arcade only... but I really want to solve this problem

There are TONS of ways to cheat in the arcade(s). Get used to it.

[wolfyman]

Originally Posted by mvp

Thank you, but that's not a decision
I can ban him from arcade only... but I really want to solve this problem

The guy is hacking your files and you're not banning him? Asking for trouble dude.

[LEAD_WEIGHT]

Originally Posted by Lottis

Is that a warning?
Lead Weight, i cant find any other options here from you to the arcade.
I must say, you remind me of a jeallus litle kid.
I would like to say thank you to John, who takes the time to make us users happy. Looking forward to your new Arcade John, good luck.

Do not start this up! PM me if you have a problem with thief!. Yes, that was a warning! If I see illegal games post here or anywhere I will report them to the author. I do see alot of them by someone already? Get the HINT.