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:

[djohn]

Hi, great hack, man!
Just one question - what's with this netplay thing? What do i need for it to work, and how do I install it?

[ChuanSE]

I have the same Q, and don't say search the thread plz, we have better things to do

[Dolamite]

i didn't see a url when searching this thread... but if it's this place http://www.netplay.co.uk/prices.html forgettaboutit ... i don't believe i'll be paying a dollar an hour to play crappy flash games :P

(don't mean to knock the hack or the games.....the games are cool.... but they become crappy flash games when you must pay to play them thats all )

[fly]

Originally Posted by John

No, sorry. I don't have the time, as well as the fact that no-one else has expressed an interest in having it.

Does a second request help?

[trilOByte]

Originally Posted by Dolamite

i didn't see a url when searching this thread... but if it's this place http://www.netplay.co.uk/prices.html forgettaboutit ... i don't believe i'll be paying a dollar an hour to play crappy flash games :P

(don't mean to knock the hack or the games.....the games are cool.... but they become crappy flash games when you must pay to play them thats all )

That's be ?1 per hour, or $1.85 or thereabouts at current rates. Makes it even worse.

[fonzerelli_79]

fantastic hack - got it working first time due to the first class instructions

i was wondering - is it possible to make the arcade home page viewable to unregistered visitors - so that they can see what the games section is all about - this would hopefully increase members signing up because of the arcade

[BlackxRam]

Originally Posted by fonzerelli_79

fantastic hack - got it working first time due to the first class instructions

i was wondering - is it possible to make the arcade home page viewable to unregistered visitors - so that they can see what the games section is all about - this would hopefully increase members signing up because of the arcade

lmao fonz. Just edit the arcade permissions of the unregistered/guest usergroup.. lol You need to edit the permissions for these people anyways after installing this hack otherwise no one will see it... go through the normal steps of permissions before asking questions and you would have already had this done. Just letting you know.

[fonzerelli_79]

Originally Posted by BlackxRam

lmao fonz. Just edit the arcade permissions of the unregistered/guest usergroup.. lol You need to edit the permissions for these people anyways after installing this hack otherwise no one will see it... go through the normal steps of permissions before asking questions and you would have already had this done. Just letting you know.

i didnt realise the hack added to the usergroup table -and who said sarcasm was dead eh!!

[Iamtech1]

Excellent! Easy setup, Great instructions....

[thuffner]

Any word on the development of more card games for this?

I would really love to see a Baccarat game for v3Arcade.

[macshrine]

we havent had any new games for ages!!! whats up with that? we used to have new ones every day nearly, please let us know if there any coming up...thanks

[krohnathlonman]

I'm using the new init.php and following the directions exactly kills my forum.... I'm using RC4 downloaded under a week ago with the updated files in them. I just triple checked all of the instructions and it works all the way until I upload functions.php

It also killed the who's onine for my forum.

Any help?

[fonzerelli_79]

everything worked fine with my install so the files should be ok

can you post the errors your getting

[DVDF-Osiris]

Installed

Very nice

[M1th]

I'd like to know if anyone (with atleast 5000 game sessions) is having problems recording game scores?? This has been the case at my board. Some scores dont go through. :/

Cheers