Design a virtual world

Author: [USA] Richard A. Bartle
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The purpose of this book is to make people consider the design of virtual worlds. The issue is not whether you agree with the viewpoints presented, but rather—unless you can formulate your own. Through introductions on the creation and design of virtual worlds, players and life, ethics and aesthetic orientation, virtual characters and real-world foundations, you will gain insights into all aspects of virtual world design and creation. Virtual worlds cannot be simply summarized as computer or arcade games; they have their own way of existing, and characters almost represent everything a player thinks. This book not only introduces the techniques of creating and designing virtual worlds but also discusses the skills of how to play. The book is well-structured, rich in content, and the concepts and techniques it covers are highly practical. It is suitable for all game designers—game designers as well as players—and also offers valuable reference value for students and teachers in art and fine arts. The purpose of this book is to make people consider the design of virtual worlds. The issue is not whether you agree with the viewpoints presented, but rather—unless you can formulate your own. Through introductions on the creation and design of virtual worlds, players and life, ethics and aesthetic orientation, virtual characters and real-world foundations, you will gain insights into all aspects of virtual world design and creation. Virtual worlds cannot be simply summarized as computer or arcade games; they have their own way of existing, and characters almost represent everything a player thinks. This book not only introduces the techniques of creating and designing virtual worlds but also discusses the skills of how to play. The book is well-structured, rich in content, and the concepts and techniques it covers are highly practical. It is suitable for all game designers—game designers as well as players—and also offers valuable reference value for students and teachers in art and fine arts.