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Knowledge-gathering agents in adventure games

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(2004)

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Computer text-based adventure games are virtual worlds in which humans or artificial agents act towards a specified goal through a text-based interface. In this paper we describe progress towards an agent that can interact with a game world in a human-like fashion. Precisely, we present the first accurate knowledge-gathering software agent that can track the state of the world in a textbased adventure game. This is nontrivial because such games are characterized by large, partially observable... ...

 

Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames

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(01 July 2007)

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Videogames are both an expressive medium and a persuasive medium; they represent how real and imagined systems work, and they invite players to interact with those systems and form judgments about them. In this innovative analysis, Ian Bogost examines the way videogames mount arguments and influence players. Drawing on the 2,500-year history of rhetoric, the study of persuasive expression, Bogost analyzes rhetoric's unique function in software in general and videogames in particular. The field of media studies already analyzes visual rhetoric, ...

 

Kompetenzförderliche Potenziale populärer Computerspiele

  [CiTO]
(2004)
edited by Jff
posted to game-based-learning gamedesign gameresearch by jonas28 on 2007-09-28 19:16:55 **
 

Developing Serious Games (Game Development Series)

  [CiTO]
(10 January 2006)
posted to gamedesign serious_games by jonas28  on 2007-07-01 07:38:40 **/Average rating 3.0 along with 8 people and 2 groups ascharnhorst Blitzechse gouaich johnmquick joseneto mike24 ritanila rvaladares Geschichte_studieren medida

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With the impressive growth the games industry has enjoyed for the past decade, game developers, educators, and marketing firms are excitedly envisioning serious games applications for computer game technologies. These applications- serious games- represent opportunities for game developers to apply their talents to areas outside of the entertainment industry. Developing Serious Games is a practical handbook that details what's involved in developing these serious games. It explores the emergence of serious games as a viable niche in the multi-billion dollar gaming ...

 

Massively Multiplayer Game Development 2 (Game Development)

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(28 February 2005)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-06-17 21:55:45 ** along with 1 person and 1 group rvaladares Geschichte_studieren

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As the MMP game market continues to grow, new challenges and technology hurdles constantly emerge. Massively Multiplayer Game Development 2 is an all new volume in this successful series written to address the challenges faced by the entire MMP development team, not just the programmers. The articles include a wealth of unique knowledge acquired through the experiences of some of the online game industry?s best and brightest developers. These developers have worked on the most successful and anticipated MMP games, such ...

 

The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque: Under the Hood of the Torque Game Engine (GarageGames)

  [CiTO]
(28 March 2006)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-06-17 21:55:22 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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The author takes readers on an in-depth walkthrough of the Torque Game Engine—one of the most popular, powerful, and easy to use game engines available today. With clear explanations of how to use Torque to create your own games and detailed discussions of the engine's inner workings, this book is a must read for any programmer interested in making games for fun or profit. It offers <P>* Step-by-step examples,<BR> * Detailed system descriptions,<BR> * In-depth references,<BR> * Practical tips, tricks, ...

 

Secrets of the Game Business (Game Development) (Game Development)

  [CiTO]
(26 April 2005)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-06-17 21:53:56 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Secrets of the Game Business, Second Edition unveils the inner workings of the flashy, but very serious game development and publishing industry. If you are thinking about creating a game development company, want your existing company to prosper for a long time, or just want to understand how and why the business evolved to its current dynamics, you have come to the right place. This new edition is a compilation of the wisdom of dozens of industry insiders, publishing executives, ...

 

Game Plan: The Insider's Guide to Breaking In and Succeeding in the Computer and Video Game Business

  [CiTO]
(05 May 2003)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-06-17 21:53:24 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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The video game industry is hot and becoming more and more popular every year. -One of the fastest growing entertainment industries (even larger than film!) -Over 50,000 people in the U.S. alone are employed by interactive gaming companies -Video gaming makes more than six billion dollars in annual revenue. Game Plan-the only insiders guide to the video game bus-iness-reveals how to break in, survive, and produce video games for successful game companies. Industry insiders Gershenfeld, Loparco, and Barajas take readers on ...

 

Konstruktivistisches Potenzial in Lernanwendungen mit spielerischen und narrativen Elementen

  [CiTO]
(2006)
posted to gamedesign gameresearch serious_games by jonas28  on 2007-06-14 13:53:47 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades eines Diplompädagogen am Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft der Universität Hamburg

 

Gamer Theory

  [CiTO]
(30 April 2007)
posted to gamedesign gameresearch by jonas28  on 2007-05-07 19:54:31 ** along with 2 people and 1 group cannedAir digitaldust Geschichte_studieren

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Listen to a short interview with McKenzie Wark > Host: Chris Gondek | Producer: Heron & Crane <p> Ever get the feeling that life's a game with changing rules and no clear sides, one you are compelled to play yet cannot win? Welcome to gamespace. Gamespace is where and how we live today. It is everywhere and nowhere: the main chance, the best shot, the big leagues, the only game in town. In a world thus configured, McKenzie Wark contends, digital computer games are the emergent cultural form ...

 

Designing 3D Games That Sell! (Graphics Series)

  [CiTO]
(22 May 2002)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-05-01 13:24:34 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Aspiring game developers need to know how to develop a game that will "really" get published. They need step-by-step instructions on how to conceptualize, design, and develop a saleable game, and that's what they'll find here. Written by the developer of Dead Reckoning and Sorcerer, this book teaches developers how to approach game design from the product design viewpoint. Instead of creating a game and then trying to get it published, they'll learn how to look at their game from ...

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Wie immer sollte man den Titel eines Buches gut lesen, denn hier steht nichts von Programmierung. In dem Buch geht es um genau zwei Dinge: Erstens wie kann ich mein Spiel mit Aussichten auf Erfolg veröffentlichen und zweitens wie kann ich ein 3D Spiel entwickeln. Der erste Teil des Buches (170 Seiten) beginnt damit wie man sein Spiel angeht und zwar erfrischenderweise mal nicht von der Seite des Planens und Programmierens, sondern von der betriebswirtschaftlichen Seite. Ein Spiel welches nicht nur

 

Indie Game Development Survival Guide (Game Development Series)

  [CiTO]
(18 August 2003)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-05-01 13:22:32 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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The games industry has exploded into a multibillion industry with blockbuster games that sell millions of copies. This phenomenal success has established a huge market and created the opportunity for independent developers to create and sell their own games. Do you have an innovative game idea you'd like to develop for this market, but aren't sure how to get started? If so, The Indie Game Development Survival Guide will show you how. Beginning with insightful guidelines for developing a ...

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Zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem die Indie-Development Szene wieder am wachsen ist und beginnt seine Erfolge abzuwerfen, gibt es jetzt ein Buch das sich bemüht die Erfahrungen in diesem Bereich zu sammeln um anderen unabhängigen Spieleentwicklern das Leben mit Rat zu erleichtern, damit diese nicht ständig in die gleichen Fallen tappen. Der Autor dieses Buches ist ein Teilinhaber von SamuGames, einem der erfolgreicheren Indie-Studios, welche unter anderem das Multiplayer Spiel „Paintball Net“ und das MMOG „Artifact“ produziert haben. David Michael führt

 

AI Techniques for Game Programming (The Premier Press Game Development Series)

  [CiTO]
(14 October 2002)
posted to ai gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-05-01 13:20:41 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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"AI Techniques for Game Programming" takes the difficult topics of genetic algorithms and neural networks and explains them in plain English. Gone are the tortuous mathematic equations and abstract examples to be found in other books. Each chapter takes you through the theory a step at a time, explaining clearly how you can incorporate each technique into your own games. After a whirlwind tour of Windows programming, you will learn how to use genetic algorithms for optimization, path-finding, and ...

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workshop

 

Artificial Intelligence For Computer Games: An Introduction

  [CiTO]
(29 July 2004)
posted to ai gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-05-01 13:18:12 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in computer games. The author concentrates on the techniques and strategies for developing efficient AI engines for gaming applications. Building on fundamental principles of artificial intelligence, the author explains how to create nonplayer characters (NPCs) with progressively more sophisticated capabilities. <P>Starting with the basic capability of acting in the game world, the book explains how to develop NPCs who can perceive, remember what they perceive, ...

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Bücher über künstliche Intelligenz sind meistens entweder rein theoretischer Natur oder gehen den praktischen Weg und versuchen sich an der Lösung einer oder mehrerer Probleme, die so dem Leser auch bei seiner Arbeit erwarten. John David Funge versucht mit seinem Buch "Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games" den Mittelweg zu gehen - und scheitert. Dies ist aber auch nicht weiter verwunderlich, da der Stoff auf ganzen 146 Seiten inklusive Anhang und Index vermittelt werden soll. Der Hardcover-Einband sollte da wohl in erster

 

Game Design zweite Ausgabe . Die Geheimnisse der Profis

  [CiTO]
(15 August 2000)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-05-01 13:11:12 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Kurzbeschreibung Werden Sie der Schöpfer des nächsten Kultspiels! Dieses Szene-Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie 's geht, vom Game-Konzept bis zur Vermarktung. Profitieren Sie dabei vom Wissen der größten Freaks der Branche. Profis wie Sid Meyer, Jon Romero und Peter Molyneux verraten Ihnen ihre neuesten Tipps und Tricks und die besten Strategien. Ein Muss für jeden potenziellen Spiele-Designer!

carpe.com Sie haben eine Idee für ein PC-Spiel und möchten nun zur Entwicklungsphase übergehen. Aber wie fangen Sie an? Und mit welcher Sprache fangen Sie an? Nehmen Sie

 

Game Level Design (Game Development Series)

  [CiTO]
(21 December 2004)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-04-29 12:10:24 ** along with 2 people and 1 group Blitzechse michael_francker Geschichte_studieren

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As a level designer in the game industry you can determine exactly what the player sees, hears, and feels in the game. The reward of seeing your game on a store shelf or hearing people talk about one of your levels is an incredibly fulfilling experience. If this is a path you want to take, Game Level Design will show you the way.This book is about the fundamentals of level design: it teaches you common procedures for designing, drafting, and creating ...

 

Level Design for Games: Creating Compelling Game Experiences (New Riders Games)

  [CiTO]
(08 February 2006)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-04-29 12:09:58 ** along with 1 person and 1 group knowlengr Geschichte_studieren

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At the heart of any great computer game are expertly designed levels: the locales and stages that define gameplay. And at the core of any strong game development team are the level designers: the people who create the spaces and environments that you move through while playing the game. And because level design doesn’t require a fine arts or programming degree, it’s one of the best avenues into a career in game development. Level Design ...

 

Simulations and the Future of Learning: An Innovative (and Perhaps Revolutionary) Approach to e-Learning

  [CiTO]
(19 September 2003)
posted to elearning gamedesign gameresearch serious_games by jonas28  on 2007-04-29 10:50:12 ** along with 16 people and 10 groups achiar bernie2 Blitzechse carolem clayfox ewoodruff gere69 intellagirl jsvoboda kgrandis knowlengr mapto nanoMonkey sarahricher seawidget yish CMS DarkMarkGroup dtl eni ETEC533 Geschichte_studieren mathgamespatterns MMORPGStudies vds-arg VirtualPatient

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<I>Simulations and the Future of Learning</I> offers trainers and educators the information and perspective they need to understand, design, build, and deploy computer simulations for this generation. Looking back on his recent first-hand experience as lead designer for an advanced leadership development simulation, author Clark Aldrich has created a detailed case study of the creation and deployment of an e-learning simulation that had the development cycle of a modern computer game. With this book Aldrich, a leader in the e-learning field, ...

 

Story and Simulations for Serious Games: Tales from the Trenches

  [CiTO]
(15 November 2006)
posted to gamedesign serious_games by jonas28  on 2007-04-28 13:45:24 ** along with 6 people and 1 group ewoodruff gouaich joseneto knowlengr ritanila tekno Geschichte_studieren

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How to create a simulation where participants have a sense of freedom and personal control while still maintaining the structure necessary for an effective story is a difficult task indeed. This book examines how to create an engaging, effective story (necessary to teach participants), while relating practical considerations of building a simulation. It also looks at stories as classic ways of teaching and gathering knowledge and considers other theories of interactive narrative design such as synthetic story creation and management and ...

 

Nonlinear Editing: Storytelling, Aesthetics, & Craft

  [CiTO]
(05 October 2002)
posted to gamedesign storytelling by jonas28  on 2007-04-16 19:56:35 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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The art of editing in a nonlinear mode cannot be gleaned from software application manuals. This book is designed to convey the artistic considerations and techniques that both new and experienced editors need to employ in editing digital stock. Readers learn the importance of timing, emotion, and art in assembling a cohesive project that tells a story with the appropriate flow and pace. Each chapter features interviews with professionals and exercises relevant to the subject matter under discussion.<br><br>Nonlinear Editing is chock ...

 

Gegenwart und Zukunft der Computer- und Videospielindustrie in Deutschland

  [CiTO]
posted to gamedesign gameresearch by jonas28  on 2007-04-11 17:32:11 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren
 

Beginning game level design

  [CiTO]
(18 February 2005)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-02-08 07:29:23 ** along with 1 person and 1 group WilliamHartPhD Geschichte_studieren

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Get ready to conquer the basics of building a strong level or mod for your games. "Beginning Game Level Design" covers everything from putting your ideas down on paper, to creating spaces and architecture, through placing units and scripting their behavior. You?ll cover each important area of expertise that goes into creating a great level. As you cover each new topic, use the end-of-chapter projects to test your newfound skills. "Beginning Game Level Design" gives you a step-by-step look into ...

 

Developing Online Games: An Insider's Guide

  [CiTO]
(07 March 2003)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-02-03 16:28:20 ** along with 6 people and 3 groups crimson29 drakkos69 joseneto olso rvaladares seawidget CMS Geschichte_studieren Video Games Bibliography

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<P>A soup-to-nuts overview of just what it takes to successfully design, develop and manage an online game. Learn from the top two online game developers through the real-world successes and mistakes not known to others. There are Case studies from 10+ industry leaders, including Raph Koster, J. Baron, R. Bartle, D. Schubert, A. Macris, and more! Covers all types of online games: Retail Hybrids, Persistent Worlds, and console games. </P><P>Developing Online Games provides insight into designing, developing and managing online games ...

 

Designing Virtual Worlds

  [CiTO]
(25 July 2003)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-02-03 16:27:23 ** along with 17 people and 4 groups crimson29 douglasthomas ewoodruff gejoreni gideondisturbed intellagirl joseneto klharris Lewisham mapto patriciawells russellryanjones sdahlskog seawidget Tammy1984 timothygreig trm005 CMS Geschichte_studieren MMORPGStudies Second Live Educators New Zealand (SLENZ)

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<P><I>Designing Virtual Worlds</I> is the most comprehensive treatment of virtual worlddesign to-date from one of the true pioneers and most sought-after design consultants. It's a tour de force of VW design, stunning in intellectual scope, spanning the literary,economic, sociological, psychological, physical, technological, and ethicalunderpinnings of design, while providing the reader with a deep, well-grounded understanding of VW design principles. It covers everything from MUDs to MOOs to MMORPGs, from text-based to graphical VWs.</P><P><I>Designing Virtual Worlds</I> brings a rich, well-developed approach to ...

 

Storytelling in Single Player Action Computer Games

  [CiTO]
gamecareerguide.com (2006)
posted to gamedesign storytelling by jonas28  on 2007-02-02 18:47:17 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Stories have been told in computer games for as long as the games medium has existed. Their quality has in most cases been poor, and the modes of storytelling used have been haphazard at best; the story often even interfering with the gameplay experience. This has begun to change in recent years, with new technology rapidly expanding the possibilities of the games medium and computer games reaching the mass-market and high profitability. Game development being a young craft and game storytelling

 

Creating the Art of the Game (New Riders Games)

  [CiTO]
(23 March 2004)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:40:11 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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<P>The key word here is art: the dynamic 3D art that defines the world of computer games. This book teaches you everything you need to know about the planning, modeling, texturing, lighting, effects creation, and interface design that go into creating today's most advanced and stunning video games. You'll be learning from a master-veteran 3D artist and instructor Matthew Omernick-as you progress through the carefully chosen, software-agnostic tutorials that make up this beautiful, full-color volume. The end result will be skills ...

 

Game Design Workshop: Designing, Prototyping, and Playtesting Games

  [CiTO]
(01 February 2004)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:37:50 ** along with 10 people and 4 groups ClarissaG colleenmacklin dijewu enunez ewoodruff letiziajaccheri mirjam sdahlskog seawidget staffan CMS Geschichte_studieren mathgamespatterns PETLab

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Master the craft of game design so you can create that elusive combination of challenge, competition, and interaction that players seek. This design workshop begins with an examination of the fundamental elements of game design; then puts you to work in prototyping, playtesting, and redesigning your own games with exercises that teach essential design skills. Workshop exercises require no background in programming or artwork, releasing you from the intricacies of electronic game production, so you can develop a working understanding of ...

 

Barnga, 25th Anniversary Edition: A Simulation Game on Cultural Clashes

  [CiTO]
(15 May 2006)
posted to gamedesign serious_games by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:37:02 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren
 

Digital Storytelling : A Creator's Guide to Interactive Entertainment

  [CiTO]
(05 August 2004)
posted to gamedesign storytelling by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:35:42 ** along with 2 people and 1 group michaelbegg noahwf Geschichte_studieren
 

Chris Crawford on Interactive Storytelling

  [CiTO]
(16 October 2004)
posted to gamedesign storytelling by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:30:24 ** along with 14 people and 3 groups edominguez ewoodruff gideondisturbed intellagirl Iully johnmurray mapto NML noahwf russellryanjones sdahlskog seawidget SimonMayr WilliamHartPhD CMS Geschichte_studieren MMORPGStudies
 

The Dark Side of Game Texturing

  [CiTO]
(23 March 2004)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:29:31 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Charred ruins, bullet holes, rusted metal?if you ?re a fan of 3D first-person-shooter games, then you ?re familiar with those amazing, ominous textures that draw you into your character?s surroundings. Get ready to analyze?and re-create?the textures and graphics used in these games. All you need is a decent PC, Photoshop, and a digital camera. Once you learn how to create the textures within this book, you can create any texture for any game. Not a born artist? That?s okay. You?ll learn ...

 

Director MX 2004 Games: Game Development with Director

  [CiTO]
(29 October 2004)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:28:48 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Nik Lever guides designers, animators and web developers through the art, animation and programming skills needed to produce games in Director for Internet, CD or DVD distribution. He moves from the introductory coverage of Lingo with explanations of how easily Director's programming language can be mastered, on to more advanced tips and tricks, including coverage of the Havok physics simulation system and 3D maths. All of this is presented in a non-technical language from the artist's viewpoint, written by a professional ...

 

3D Game Textures: Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop

  [CiTO]
(21 February 2006)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:28:01 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Game artists, architects, simulation developers, web designers and enthusiasts alike can learn to create everything from bricks to books in Photoshop with this step-by-step instructional guide. Because texture is 99% of what a gamer sees when playing, this topic deserves considerable coverage but has gotten little attention. Unlike anything on the market, this book is the first of its kind to provide an in-depth guide to game texturing with hundreds of high-quality examples. This guide teaches everything a game artist will ...

 

Chris Crawford on Game Design

  [CiTO]
(18 June 2003)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:26:51 ** along with 12 people and 4 groups Alois bkirman ewoodruff gideondisturbed intellagirl johnmurray lfdoherty noahwf sdahlskog seawidget staffan timothygreig CMS Geschichte_studieren mathgamespatterns MMORPGStudies
 

Patterns in Game Design (Game Development Series)

  [CiTO]
(20 December 2004)
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Patterns in Game Design provides professional and aspiring game designers with a collection of practical design choices that are possible in all types of games. These choices, called patterns, are used to illustrate the varying types of gameplay found in games. For the purposes of this book, gameplay is defined as the structures of player interaction with the game system and interaction with other players. This includes the possibilities, results, and reasons for players to play. By putting these elements ...

 

Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames (Charles River Media Game Development (Paperback))

  [CiTO]
(03 July 2006)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:24:26 ** along with 4 people and 1 group dahai EBrox santibraida thiagolins Geschichte_studieren

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As computer games become more and more like Hollywood productions, the need for good story lines increases. Research shows that stories are highly valued by game players, so today?s studios and developers need good writers. Creating narrative - a traditionally static form - for games is a major challenge. Games are at their heart dynamic, interactive systems, so they don?t follow the guidelines and rules of film or T.V. writing. Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames addresses these issues ...

 

Programming Game AI by Example

  [CiTO]
(30 September 2004)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:23:52 ** along with 2 people and 1 group adroid28 knowlengr Geschichte_studieren

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This book describes in detail many of the AI techniques used in modern computer games, explicity shows how to implement these practical techniques within the framework of several game developers with a practical foundation to game AI. ...

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978-1556220784

 

Game Architecture and Design: A New Edition

  [CiTO]
(24 October 2003)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:18:23 ** along with 4 people and 1 group bicudo klharris noahwf stephalosar Geschichte_studieren

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Game writers have a hard lot. In order to compete, they're expected to write fantastic works of art and action that feature spectacular visual and physical effects, and which can render those effects with great speed. If they don't write for the latest hardware (which is often barely stable), the designers end up with something that looks antiquated. In the end, as well, there is the target market: Mostly males between the ages of 15 and 30, who have sharpened their ...

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0-7357-1363-4

 

Digital Game Based Learning

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posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:16:44 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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3-86644-010-3

 

Game Design. Die Geheimnisse der Profis. Erfahrungen der besten Designer der Welt

  [CiTO]
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:15:37 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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3-8272-9075-9

 

Game Design. Konzepte, Kreation, Vermarktung.

  [CiTO]
(01 July 2002)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:14:52 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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3-8155-0433-3

 

Better Game Characters by Design: A Psychological Approach (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Interactive 3D Technology)

  [CiTO]
(05 June 2006)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:12:39 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Games are poised for a major evolution, driven by growth in technical sophistication and audience reach. Characters that create powerful social and emotional connections with players throughout the game-play itself (not just in cut scenes) will be essential to next-generation games. However, the principles of sophisticated character design and interaction are not widely understood within the game development community. Further complicating the situation are powerful gender and cultural issues that can influence perception of characters. Katherine Isbister has spent the last ...

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1-558-60921-0

 

Game Design: A Practical Approach (Game Development Series)

  [CiTO]
(27 July 2006)
posted to gamedesign by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 11:00:32 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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Game Design: A Practical Approach is written for new game designers, practicing designers, and serious gamers wanting to create their own designs. Throughout the pages of this book, you?ll find a complete and practical introduction to the craft of game design, starting at square one with an exploration of just what a game and game design are. From there you?ll explore the skills you need to have as a game designer and learn when and how to use them. Then ...

 

Technologies for Interactive Digital Storytelling and Entertainment: Second International Conference, TIDSE 2004, Darmstadt, Germany, June 24-26, 2004, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)

  [CiTO]
(05 August 2004)
posted to gamedesign storytelling by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 08:17:30 ** along with 1 group Geschichte_studieren

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<P>This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Technologies for Interactive Digital Storytelling and Entertainment, TIDSE 2004, held in Darmstadt, Germany in June 2004.</P> <P>The 30 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book; also included are the abstract of a keynote talk and 10 descriptions of demonstrations and interactive exhibitions of computer art. The papers are organized in topical sections on interactive storytelling, virtual humans, authoring, mobility, learning, theory, applications, ...

 

Interactive Storytelling: Techniques for 21st Century Fiction

  [CiTO]
(15 March 2004)
posted to gamedesign storytelling by jonas28  on 2007-01-23 08:14:46 ** along with 4 people and 1 group AdrianMiles johnmurray noahwf tekno Geschichte_studieren
 

Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals

  [CiTO]
(25 September 2003)
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As pop culture, games are as important as film or television--but game design has yet to develop a theoretical framework or critical vocabulary. In Rules of Play Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman present a much-needed primer for this emerging field. They offer a unified model for looking at all kinds of games, from board games and sports to computer and video games. As active participants in game culture, the authors have written Rules of Play as a catalyst for innovation, filled ...

 

Handbook of computer game studies

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New media students, teachers, and professionals have long needed a comprehensive scholarly treatment of digital games that deals with the history, design, reception, and aesthetics of games along with their social and cultural context. <i>The Handbook of Computer Game Studies</i> fills this need with a definitive look at the subject from a broad range of perspectives. Contributors come from cognitive science and artificial intelligence, developmental, social, and clinical psychology, history, film, theater, and literary studies, cultural studies, and philosophy as well ...

 

Play Between Worlds : Exploring Online Game Culture

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(10 March 2006)
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In <i>Play Between Worlds</i>, T. L. Taylor examines multiplayer gaming life as it is lived on the borders, in the gaps--as players slip in and out of complex social networks that cross online and offline space. Taylor questions the common assumption that playing computer games is an isolating and alienating activity indulged in by solitary teenage boys. Massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), in which thousands of players participate in a virtual game world in real time, are in fact actively designed ...

 

Gaining more than experience points: Learning social behavior in multiplayer computer games

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In CHI 2004 Workshop on Social Learning Through Gaming (19 April 2004)
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Online multiplayer games have become complex social worlds. As such, playing these games requires more than simply accomplishing the games’ objectives: it is also a process of socialization into a community of gamers. Through our observation of players activities we begin to outline where, when and how social learning occur in these games. We show how playing multiplayer games can teach valuable interpersonal skills, some of which may translate to the real world. These observations could form the basis for the ...

 

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games: The People, the Addiction and the Playing Experience

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This book is about the fastest growing form of electronic game in the world—the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). It introduces these self-contained three-dimensional virtual worlds, often inhabited by thousands of players, and describes their evolution and sometimes become addicted to it. It also delves into the psychology of the people who inhabit the game universe and explores the development of the unique cultures, economies, moral codes, and slang in these virtual communities. It explains how the games are ...

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