Designing Virtual Worlds, authored by a true pioneer, stands as the most comprehensive examination of virtual-world design ever written. This seminal work is remarkable for its intellectual breadth, encompassing the literary, economic, sociological, psychological, physical, technological, and ethical foundations of virtual worlds.
Designing Virtual Worlds, authored by a true pioneer, stands as the most comprehensive examination of virtual-world design ever written. This seminal work is remarkable for its intellectual breadth, encompassing the literary, economic, sociological, psychological, physical, technological, and ethical foundations of virtual worlds.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Richard A. Bartle, Ph.D., co-wrote the first virtual world, MUD ("Multi-User Dungeon"), in 1978, thus being at the forefront of the online gaming industry from its very inception. A university professor working in both Artificial Intelligence and Game Design, he is an influential writer on all aspects of virtual worlds. As an independent consultant, his thoughts have influenced almost every major online gaming company over the past 40 years. Richard lives with his wife, Gail, in a village just outside Colchester, England. He works in virtual worlds.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1 Definitions, Chapter 2 History: The Text Era, Chapter 3 History: The Graphics Era, Chapter 4 Characteristics, Chapter 5 Content and Meaning, Chapter 6 Development, Chapter 7 Architecture, Chapter 8 Interface, Chapter 9 Backdrops, Chapter 10 Demographics, Chapter 11 Basic Player Types, Chapter 12 Advanced Player Types, Chapter 13 Pivot: The Hero's Journey, Chapter 14 Very Advanced Player Types, Chapter 15 Immersion, Chapter 16 Encouraging Immersion, Chapter 17 Applying Player Types, Chapter 18 Other Typologies, Chapter 19 Community, Chapter 20 Design and Community, Chapter 21 Anthropology and Sociology, Chapter 22 Psychology's Take on Virtual Worlds, Chapter 23 Virtual Worlds' Take on Psychology, Chapter 24 Rights, Chapter 25 Interlude