by JobeMakar (Author)
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.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Edition: 1
Publisher: New Riders
Published: 23 Jul 2009
ISBN 10: 0321643364
ISBN 13: 9780321643360
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.