Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing GamesCRC Press, 2008 M02 22 - 451 páginas Computer 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 |
Contenido
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Computer RolePlaying | 1 |
Chapter 2 Origins | 13 |
Chapter 3 The Dark Age | 29 |
Chapter 4 The Bronze Age | 45 |
Chapter 5 The Silver Age | 63 |
Chapter 6 The Early Golden Age | 87 |
Chapter 7 The Golden Age Part I | 139 |
Chapter 8 The Golden Age Part II | 207 |
Chapter 9 The Bigger They Come | 271 |
Chapter 10 The Platinum Age | 287 |
Chapter 11 The Modern Age | 365 |
Chapter 12 The Future of a Genre | 427 |
Back Cover
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Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games Matt Barton Sin vista previa disponible - 2008 |
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