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:

[John]

Originally Posted by Briboy923

Hi. My server admin is complaining about a massive amount of

| 125634 | xoxideforums | localhost | xoxideforums_com | Query | 1 | Sending data | SELECT COUNT(*) AS posts FROM post WHERE dateline > '1074973731' |

this showing up in the mysql database. At times, it is causing 100% server loads. Do you know where this comes from? and if possible anyway to cause it from not appearing so much?

Edit:
That's posts, it has nothing to do with the Arcade.

[Briboy923]

True, but could that be from when it changes peoples icons? like when they are a new champion and such?

[John]

Originally Posted by Briboy923

True, but could that be from when it changes peoples icons? like when they are a new champion and such?

No.

[Briboy923]

Fixed it, thanks John

[John]

New Game: Alien Clones
with thanks to www.miniclip.com

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....3&postcount=12

[MaDCaT75]

Originally Posted by speedway

Isn't that the whole point of games....and isn;t circunventing that just a form of cheating? Anyway, so what if it does......

no..... the proarcade version had a submit button!!!!

[MindTrix]

But if the only way the score is submitted is when someone clicks the submit button, it allows people to try as many times as they want until they get a good score, and then submit it. Defeats the whole point in my opinion

[MaDCaT75]

Ok then why does chopper challenge have a page when the game is over that lets you play again or submit score? Isnt that defeating the purpous too!??!?!?!?? I think helicopter should have the same thing so that I dont have my arcade page filled with 100 pages of scores!!!!

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by MaDCaT75

Ok then why does chopper challenge have a page when the game is over that lets you play again or submit score? Isnt that defeating the purpous too!??!?!?!?? I think helicopter should have the same thing so that I dont have my arcade page filled with 100 pages of scores!!!!

relize that there is a script, or last time that i was aware to clear away the top socres every week

[MindTrix]

Or you can prune people who dont submit scores properly

[MaDCaT75]

its not only that.... I hate having to submit my lousy score every time I crash! I want to keep playing just like in chopper challenge!!!

[John]

I've getting sick to death of hearing about this Submit button thing.

There was a submit button in CC, everyone started complaining so I didn't bother putting them in for any other games. Most people seem to prefer it that way.

[MaDCaT75]

Well I am NOT MOST PEOPLE.

[anabolicedge]

anyone have a fix for not being able to submit the score of any games?!??!

[John]

Originally Posted by MaDCaT75

Well I am NOT MOST PEOPLE.

That's unfortunate for you.