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:

[Kaishi]

is there any specific changes in the default installation.txt i have to change for this to work with 3.07?

[YLP1]

I have a question for you gurus (noobe here).... I make swish/flash animations using my graphics program, swish (I don't know how to use flash program and I don't own it = too expensive) and It's Me 3d people avatar animations.

My question is.....could I install these in the arcade if I change the install php file to reference the swish/flash I created?

Thanks in advance and I am sorry if I hijacked the topic...I just thought that this would be related.

[Kila_Bite]

Just installed V3 Arcade. Its there but when I go to play it, as the network admin I cannot do so. It says I do not have permission. I have checked and re-checked all file edits and My usergroup is set to "yes" in every aspect of the arcade.
Can you tell me whats going on? Myself and another person have checked through my edits and they are air tight.

Running VB-3.07

Current instaled hack: RPG inferno 2.3 by Zero Tolerance.

Website http://www.ff-net.org - Boards are offline however.

[RichieBoy67]

It works perfectly with 3.07...

I believe there are some threads on that Kila but I am not sure where...

Does anyone have an answer for my question???

Are there any path changes for using this on a site with VBPortal???

Anything else that might cause arcade.php to contain nothing??? It appears that all the templates were installed etc but still nothing... Is it possible this could be a permission issue or a path issue??

[kobescoresagain]

could you add an addon to this where people could become points in the ucash system on challanges? I think alot of people would like that.

[RichieBoy67]

A friends site I installed this on is having what looks like a template problem.... On the arcade.php page everything shows up but the games.....


I have read the posts on this where most say it is usually a template issue but I do not believe it is in theis case. Is there any thing else that could cause this....


There will be a small reward for an answer leading to a solution

[Kila_Bite]

As long as people do not forget my request for help. I have seen a few people get ignored with this issue. Its clearly a problem and i'd really like to sort it.
Is there anywhere in this thread that tells me what to do?

[RichieBoy67]

I have figured out the problem my friend was having... maybe this can help someone else...

When you install the other arcade it tells you to create a template called arcade.... you must delete this and any other templates that the other arcade installs before installing this version..... if you simply uninstall the other one it will not work.....

[Gottcha]

thankl you for all the hours you put in on installing this for me...great job and thank you once again

[Kila_Bite]

Its a fresh install. Create a template called Arcade? I assure you there is no mention of that in the guide. All I see in the template alterations and modifications is:

Template Modifications
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Make the following alterations to these existing templates, and save them.

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postbit
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Find:
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<if condition="$show['pmlink']">

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Above this, add:
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	<if condition="$post['arcadesettings'] & 4 AND $post[userid]!=$bbuserinfo[userid] AND $bbuserinfo[userid]!=0">
		<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newchallenge&userid=$post[userid]" target="_self">Challenge $post[username] in the Arcade</a></td></tr>
	</if>

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Find:
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<if condition="$post['rank']"><div class="smallfont">$post[rank]</div></if>

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Below this, add:
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$post[arcadeawards]

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navbar
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Find:
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<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="calendar.php?$session[sessionurl]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td>

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Below this, add:
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<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="arcade.php?$session[sessionurl]">Arcade</a></td>

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Find:
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		</table>
	</div>
	<!-- / header quick search form -->

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Above this, add:
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		<tr>
			<td class="thead">Arcade Game Search</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td class="vbmenu_option" title="nohilite">
			<form action="arcade.php" method="post">
				<input type="text" class="bginput" name="search" size="20" />$gobutton<br />
			</form>
			</td>
		</tr>