ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds

Makar, Jobe

ISBN 10: 0321643364 / ISBN 13: 9780321643360

Published by New Riders, 2009

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Seller Inventory # CHL6954072

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: ActionScript for Multiplayer Games and ...
Publisher: New Riders
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Good