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:

[John]

Originally Posted by corsacrazy

john

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=413

Yeah, read it. There's already going to be something like this, with the next part of the Arcade. Didn't see any point in implementing it here, as the only news is game installation and championship winners.

[corsacrazy]

how about a challenge leader bord? who has won the most challenges or sumin like that

[futureal]

Originally Posted by John

Calm down kiddo, there's nothing wrong with a bit of detail.

I know, I know.

I tried a similiar method with a 3-, 5- and 10-second check awhile back (going back and forth from Flash and PHP) and it worked on my test server but I was getting incorrect timeouts on a heavily-used server when the scores table was large (thousands of scores, so the check query took longer). If you are using a separate sessions table (it sounds like you are) then that was probably the difference. By regularly pruning the sessions it would keep that query fast, even with a huge amount of scores.

[John]

Originally Posted by futureal

I know, I know.

I tried a similiar method with a 3-, 5- and 10-second check awhile back (going back and forth from Flash and PHP) and it worked on my test server but I was getting incorrect timeouts on a heavily-used server when the scores table was large (thousands of scores, so the check query took longer). If you are using a separate sessions table (it sounds like you are) then that was probably the difference. By regularly pruning the sessions it would keep that query fast, even with a huge amount of scores.

Indeed. It's the only *reasonable* cheat protection that can be offered, without the use of SSL.

[Littlebit]

Has this been tested on any Mac's yet?

[yabba]

Originally Posted by Littlebit

Has this been tested on any Mac's yet?

jepp. My Mac Users like it .

Greets yabba

[corsacrazy]

Originally Posted by Littlebit

Has this been tested on any Mac's yet?

yes but cant get the flash plugin so i just use my pc

[corsacrazy]

I KNOW U NEED THE SOURCE BUT THIS GAME IS JUST THE FUNNIST I HAVE EVER SEEN

http://ogc.ath.cx/files/tmp/pingu.htm

[John]

Dead link ^

[Alien]

[high]* Alien feels embarrassed that he didn't click install.[/high]

[high]* Alien clicks install and feels better![/high]