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:

[admiralapril]

Originally Posted by John

This is because you need to add the arcade templates to each style on your forum.

I am also getting a blank screen with one of my styles when I try to load the arcade. This is definitely due to that style not having the custom templates. Can someone tell me how to add the arcade templates to each style? There's got to be a better way than adding 26 templates by hand and copying and pasting. I don't remember the install process asking me if I wanted to add it to all styles. :ermm:

Thanks. And this arcade is Fantastic!! Definitely top notch.

[Giveit2u43]

if you login as admin and change style to another one and then run the installer again, it`ll add the custom templates to that style, it seems to add the templates to the admin`s style..

[dpakman91]

can someone tell me what template or php file i coudl modify to add a banner directly between the window that shows arcade events and the recent scores and the games list?

because i'm running phpadsnew, i had to stop running the ads on the arcade page since it would not allow scores to be recorded, so i figure this is the bnext best thing...if anyone can suggest somethign else that would be great though.

[Amzadi]

Originally Posted by Zero Tolerance

Juat thought id bring to your attention...

http://forums.ibplanet.com/index.php...pic=31596&st=0

IPB Pro Arcade, which to me looks like a total rip of yours and everytime you make a game for this arcade, this owner seems to release it on his, only his don't record scores due to the action script in your flash files

Anyway, just thought you should know

John,

The following is the response I got from IBPlanet. I think it would have to be pursued by you now. Not trying to be a pain, just protecting your work if I can help in any way.

"Myself and another member of the management (aent) have read both codes and we cannot find any resemblence or evidence that any code was adapted from v3Arcade. However, if you think you may know of any section of the ProArcade code that is infringing on your code, feel free to point it out in a reply email.
However, if you find anything more to pursue your side of the argument, we will need a written statement from you of your belief that parts of ibProArcade are indeed infringing on v3Arcade and that you are either the owner of the copyright or are acting on behalf of the owner."

[John]

Thanks Amzadi, I sent off a few emails. Such a blatent rip... although the coding is different, the graphics and the templates/layout are *identical*.

[sifuhall]

Originally Posted by dpakman91

can someone tell me what template or php file i coudl modify to add a banner directly between the window that shows arcade events and the recent scores and the games list?

because i'm running phpadsnew, i had to stop running the ads on the arcade page since it would not allow scores to be recorded, so i figure this is the bnext best thing...if anyone can suggest somethign else that would be great though.

That's really too bad. Phpaddsnew is a great set of scripts and used by a lot of people.

Hopefully someday this will be addressed in this arcade hack.

[John]

A fix has been posted for phpAdsNew earlier on in the thread, IIRC.

[Gio Takahashi]

geezus o.O I checked out IBP's arcade. It looks HELL of a same and looks like it runs in the same fashion. Amazing what people could do -.-

[sifuhall]

Originally Posted by John

A fix has been posted for phpAdsNew earlier on in the thread, IIRC.

Sort of, and it will do for now.

The fix is to not load phpadsnew code on the arcade pages.

[futureal]

You will probably get a lot of rip offs like that. I think I saw my arcade ported to three different softwares without permission, under new names, with identical code and such. I never fought it since I never planned to do anything for other softwares myself.

[dpakman91]

Originally Posted by sifuhall

Sort of, and it will do for now.

The fix is to not load phpadsnew code on the arcade pages.

exactly, and my arcade is the most trafficed page on my website, which is why i am trying to figure out a way to both record scores and get the ads on the arcade page.

[John]

Simple, just put the phpAdsNew javascript in the "ARCADE" template.

[John]

Originally Posted by futureal

You will probably get a lot of rip offs like that. I think I saw my arcade ported to three different softwares without permission, under new names, with identical code and such. I never fought it since I never planned to do anything for other softwares myself.

Yeah, I'm not surprised. Interesting how they stole my Arcade, and your name.

[dpakman91]

Originally Posted by John

Simple, just put the phpAdsNew javascript in the "ARCADE" template.

wouldn't that go back to the problem of scores not recording in the arcade because the phpads are there?

[John]

Originally Posted by dpakman91

wouldn't that go back to the problem of scores not recording in the arcade because the phpads are there?

No, because the ARCADE template isn't included in the actions which are called from the games. (And that's what causes the problems.)