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:

[MindTrix]

The person must have the option enabled in their USERCP and then on a post they made, click their name and from the drop down list choose Challenge blah blah

[dontpanic]

Originally Posted by flypaper

I must be a real tard, but I can't figure out how you challenge someone? HALP

In the arcade, click on the user you want to challenge, there will be a link.

[MindTrix]

Not unless they turnt the option on IIRC

[fly]

Is there a way to turn it on enmasse?

[ChuanSE]

Great hack John
Installed them all on my board & clicked install here

Cheers

http://PureDJ.net

[Warlord]

Ok, I'm ussually pretty good at installing hacks, and for some reason I am totally lost here...

In the instructions it says...

Files to Modify
===============
admincp/index.php
admincp/usergroup.php
includes/functions.php
includes/functions_showthread.php
includes/init.php
includes/functions_online.php
/global.php
/profile.php
/showthread.php

I've never seen any version of vBulletin with directories called admincp and includes. These are ftp files, right? I thought maybe you meant admin/index.php, etc. But the code changes it called for weren't in the file. As far as an includes directory, I have no idea where that is.

Then I thought maybe you meant template changes, so I looked in there for templates with the same name and couldn't find any.

I'm at a loss.. can someone help me?

(I'm using vBulletin version 2.3.4)

[MindTrix]

This hack is for vB3 mate, this whole section is vB3, there is another section on the forum for vB2 hacks including a Arcade for vB2

[Warlord]

NM, (feels stupid). I just realized this hack is for vBulletin 3.0....

Guess the big white letters that said '3.0' should've given it away, lol.

[trilOByte]

Just upgraded my board from RC2 to RC4 and reinstalled this. There are a couple of new versions of the files, in particular, a new includes/init.php - released as a security fix - I dont think it's in the download zip, but keir has linked to it in the RC4 thread on vB.com. I applied the hack to the new init.php and it killed my forum. I re-uploaded the old init.php and all works well. Might be something to look into.

[ChuanSE]

i think that has to do with one little ' or , that is missing
check it

[xxskullxx]

the init.php works fine for me.

[Littlebit]

Originally Posted by trilOByte

Just upgraded my board from RC2 to RC4 and reinstalled this. There are a couple of new versions of the files, in particular, a new includes/init.php - released as a security fix - I dont think it's in the download zip, but keir has linked to it in the RC4 thread on vB.com. I applied the hack to the new init.php and it killed my forum. I re-uploaded the old init.php and all works well. Might be something to look into.

yeh Tril, double check the code you put in that file again because it didn't die on me and I'm also using the RC4 init.php :classic:

[trilOByte]

Apologies guys. You know as I was posting that, I thought "shal I just check the code over, lest I make an arse of myself" - Obviously I didn't.

Just redid the init.php and it works fine on the new file.

Sorry :blush:

[Littlebit]

:laugh: I had to go back and check too when I reinstalled...I guess I copy and pasted wrong

[ChuanSE]

I really loves this hack , are there any more games coming on soon?
(i did installed the extra ones in this forum yet)