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Game Guru: Role-Playing Games [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Dave Morris (Author), Leo Hartas (Author)
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Publication Date: 8 Nov 2004 | ISBN-10: 1904705448 | ISBN-13: 978-1904705444
From its genesis in pencil and paper gaming to its currently massively multiplayer online incarnation, the computer role-playing genre has a long and varied history. Game Guru: Role-Playing Games details how the genre has survived and evolved, and where it's heading in the future.

By breaking it down to the bare strength stats, this book identifies the key appeal of role-playing, and suggests ways that this foundation can be built upon to create original games that carry the genre forward. Featuring hints and tips from renowned game creators, Game Guru: Role-Playing Games is an essential read for gamers wanting to know more about the genre, and for designers looking for fresh inspiration.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: ILEX (8 Nov 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1904705448
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904705444
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 20 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,338,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dave Morris is a prolific author of fantasy gaming books and the creator of the acclaimed realtime strategy PC game, Warrior Kings. He has worked in both the videogame and TV industry.

Leo Hartas is a well-known and highly regarded illustrator skilled in both traditional and computer-generated styles and techniques. As well as authoring numerous bestselling children's books, he creates digital imagery for computer games, video animation and TV programme.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Introduction to Role-Playing Video Games 9 Sep 2009
By John Ellam
Format:Paperback
A very attractive introduction to Role-Playing Video Games with lots of screen shots and pictures from the development of a lot of popular games. The accompanying text explains basically how role-playing games have developed from their pen and paper and wargaming roots and then covers the basic concepts of what to look for when developing games and setting up challenges for players.
Budding games developers will get an overview of what to think about when making games and particularly some pitfalls to avoid. The fantastic visuals will give artists and developers ideas of how they want their games to look and hopefully inspire them to improve what has gone before.
Games players will get an insight into the development process and the many illustrations will provide a wish list of older games to look out for.
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