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OverviewComputer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. This genre includes classics such as Ultima and The Bard's Tale as well as more modern games such as World of Warcraft and Guild Wars. Written in an engaging style for both the computer game enthusiast and the more casual computer game player, this book explores the history of the genre by telling the stories of the developers, games, and gamers who created it. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matt Barton (Saint Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: A K Peters Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.748kg ISBN: 9781568814117ISBN 10: 1568814119 Pages: 456 Publication Date: 22 February 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9781138574649 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Intro to Computer Role Playing Chapter 2 - Origins Chapter 3 - The Dark AgeChapter 4 - The Bronze Agee Chapter 5 - The Silver Age Chapter 6 - The Early Golden AgeChapter 7 - The Golden Age, Part I Chapter 8 - The Goleden Age, Part II Chapter 9 - The Bigger They ComeeChapter 10 -The Platimun Age Chapter 11 - The Modern Age Chapter 12 - Indies and Mobile CRPGs Chapter 13 - The Future of a GenreReviewsA phenomenal, first-class job. Dungeons and Desktops is so insightful and thorough, it is a must-read for all RPG fans, and every RPG designer. Don't miss it! - Scorpia, www.scorpia.com Author InformationProfessor Matt Barton is a professor of English at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he specializes in writing and new media. He is a co-founder of the award-winning website Armchair Arcade and the author of scholarly and popular articles on games and writing. Shane Stacks produces a weekly series of YouTube videos with Matt Barton which focus on classic games and vintage hardware. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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