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ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds Jobe Makar

ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds By Jobe Makar

ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds by Jobe Makar


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ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds Summary

ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds by Jobe Makar

Covers of all aspects of multiplayer game development

and virtual world development

Degrees The demand for multiplayer game developments has exploded in the past year to

become a billion dollar industry

Degrees Author is a top virtual world developer using Flash ActionScript

Degrees A rare look at development in this highly lucrative market

Summary

This book starts off with the basics of who wants these applications and why

and quickly moves into virtual world game development. The main focus is on

deconstruction of all aspects of multiplayer game development and virtual

world development. The book covers chatting, avatar creation, mini-game

integration, pathfinding, and more.

About Jobe Makar

Jobe Makar (Elm City, NC) specializes in advanced ActionScript programming

in all versions of Macromedia Flash and has authored several Flash

programming books. He has over eight years experience building advanced

applications, websites, and games using Flash, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and

interacting with middleware. Jobe holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physics with 3

years of graduate study toward a PhD in physics. He has received several

awards and acknowledgements for Flash programming and regularly speaks at

industry conferences such as Flashforward, Flash in the Can, and Flash on the

Beach. Jobe is a certified Flash trainer and developer.

Table of Contents

1. Web Game Landscape
2. Connecting Users
3. Security: You vs. Everyone Else
4. Introducing ElectroServer
5. Chat
6. Where Decisions are Made
7. Real-time Movement
8. Lobby System
9. Real-time Tank Game
10. Tile-based Games
11. Cooperative Game Play
12. Isometric View
13. Avatars
14. Virtual Worlds
15. Buddies and Relationships
16. User Homes

Additional information

GOR004231803
9780321643360
0321643364
ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds by Jobe Makar
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
2009-07-23
312
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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