ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds

Description

Covers of all aspects of multiplayer game development

and virtual world development

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

become a billion dollar industry

° Author is a top virtual world developer using Flash ActionScript

° 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.

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