Game Development Essentials: Online Game Development [With CDROM] (Paperback)

Part I: Setup
Looking At The Big Picture
Chapter 1 History: Where Did Massively Multiplayer Online Games Come From?
Chapter 2 Constraints: Understand The Issues Before Starting A Design
Chapter 3 Organization: Dont Start Working Without First Making A Plan
Part II: Development
Transforming A Game Into A Lifestyle
Chapter 4 Content: General Design Philosophies And Goals
Chapter 5 Vision: Crafting A Personality And Avoiding The Cliches
Chapter 6 Spin: Designing With Community, Marketing, And Business
Part III: Launch
It Isnt A Game Anymore. Now Its A Business
Chapter 7 Live!: So Your Game Has Launched. Now What?
Chapter 8 Communities: Navigating The Feedback Of Thousands
Chapter 9 Endgame: Where Is It All Going And When Will It End?