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:

i can install the ipb games no problem, its just the highscores dont work on it, works fine with v3 games but just not ipb... instead it goes to my homepage... anyone any ideas?

[TitanJeff]

I've ran a search for this and not found anything so here goes...

I have a dark screen and I am trying to remove (or change the color of) the little white curved lines that go above the game categories so that they don't stand out. These same curved lines go around the avatar as well.

Any suggestion? Thanks!

[fly]

Originally Posted by John

Not for long. I'm launching a decent ticketing system that'll help me keep track of support issues in one place, that'll be accessible in a few days.

Also, there's a new bug fix/feature release, ETA 12th March 2006.

Will you actually use it though?

[Killmark]

Having issues with scores, they dont submit, an insert is happening in the database but the score is always listed as 0, tried searching through this thread and reading the posts of others with the same problems but I couldnt find a fix anywhere.

Any suggestions on how to sort this?

(running 3.0.7)

[chink]

Ive been through nearly this whole thread and still cant find any decent links (that work) to download games?

Could anyone help me out.. thanks

[prettyboi]

Originally Posted by John

New game: Pacman
with thanks to Paul Neave, for providing the source.

Installation
To install Pacman, upload the following files to your forum:
pacman1.gif -> /images/arcade/pacman1.gif
pacman2.gif -> /images/arcade/pacman2.gif
pacman.swf -> /games/pacman.swf
pacman.game.php -> /admincp/pacman.game.php

Point your browser to /admincp/pacman.game.php. (E.g. http://www.yourforums.com/forum/admincp/pacman.game.php).
Don't forget to delete the script once you're finished!

Okay, what do you mean by "delete the script once you're finish?" Somehow it's not working for me when I have installed the games on my site.

[rmd708]

Has anyone figured out how to allow guests to play the arcade games?

I know for IBP Arcaded there is a hack that allows it. Is there anything that can be done for this one?

[dakar]

A release for 3.5.x coming soon? I recently moved from phpBB with the arcade hack and now getting a lot of flack for the lack of the "arcade" under vB, really had no idea it was quite so popular.

[John]

Originally Posted by dakar

A release for 3.5.x coming soon? I recently moved from phpBB with the arcade hack and now getting a lot of flack for the lack of the "arcade" under vB, really had no idea it was quite so popular.

It's been out since November last year.

[Funkie]

but where are the games

[Bariscilcom]

functions_showthread.php where ?

[wynode]

How do I go about uninstalling this Hack? I've had a look through this thread with no luck

[oberheimhaven]

Originally Posted by John

New game: Pacman
with thanks to Paul Neave, for providing the source.

Installation
To install Pacman, upload the following files to your forum:
pacman1.gif -> /images/arcade/pacman1.gif
pacman2.gif -> /images/arcade/pacman2.gif
pacman.swf -> /games/pacman.swf
pacman.game.php -> /admincp/pacman.game.php

Point your browser to /admincp/pacman.game.php. (E.g. http://www.yourforums.com/forum/admincp/pacman.game.php).
Don't forget to delete the script once you're finished!

Explain point my browser so sorry im a rookie thanks man

[wayne.adams]

Hi, I just installed and I can't seem to get the challeneges to work? They do not appear in the menus.

[fox 2]

Hi there i've edited all the files uploaded and when i try to install i get this:
Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING in /homepages/41/d165610651/htdocs/includes/functions.php on line 2013

any ideas? im really at a loss here
thanks