Author: Wes Locher
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721853885
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Welcome to a digital world where anything is possible. Over the past two decades, millions of players have inhabited the virtual world of Britannia inside the Massively Multiplayer Online fantasy PC game, Ultima Online. Released in 1997 by developer Origin Systems and publisher Electronic Arts, Ultima Online is known as the grandfather of MMOs. Braving Britannia: Tales of Life, Love, and Adventure in Ultima Online collects interviews with 35 of the game's players, volunteers, and developers, revealing what they did, where they adventured, and how their lives were shaped, changed, and altered through experiences in Ultima Online's shared virtual world. In a fantasy world of limitless potential, the only thing players seem to enjoy more than playing the game is talking about it, and yet, the true stories behind the avatars have largely gone unpublished for the past twenty years. Until now.
Braving Britannia
Author: Wes Locher
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721853885
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Welcome to a digital world where anything is possible. Over the past two decades, millions of players have inhabited the virtual world of Britannia inside the Massively Multiplayer Online fantasy PC game, Ultima Online. Released in 1997 by developer Origin Systems and publisher Electronic Arts, Ultima Online is known as the grandfather of MMOs. Braving Britannia: Tales of Life, Love, and Adventure in Ultima Online collects interviews with 35 of the game's players, volunteers, and developers, revealing what they did, where they adventured, and how their lives were shaped, changed, and altered through experiences in Ultima Online's shared virtual world. In a fantasy world of limitless potential, the only thing players seem to enjoy more than playing the game is talking about it, and yet, the true stories behind the avatars have largely gone unpublished for the past twenty years. Until now.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721853885
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Welcome to a digital world where anything is possible. Over the past two decades, millions of players have inhabited the virtual world of Britannia inside the Massively Multiplayer Online fantasy PC game, Ultima Online. Released in 1997 by developer Origin Systems and publisher Electronic Arts, Ultima Online is known as the grandfather of MMOs. Braving Britannia: Tales of Life, Love, and Adventure in Ultima Online collects interviews with 35 of the game's players, volunteers, and developers, revealing what they did, where they adventured, and how their lives were shaped, changed, and altered through experiences in Ultima Online's shared virtual world. In a fantasy world of limitless potential, the only thing players seem to enjoy more than playing the game is talking about it, and yet, the true stories behind the avatars have largely gone unpublished for the past twenty years. Until now.
Ultima Online
Author: Nancy Moore
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780761542513
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Who Will YOU Be? - Information on every profession, including Holy Paladin and Evil Necromancer - Maps for every area, including the new and unexplored region of Malas - Tips for using the custom house design tool to build the house of your dreams - How-to for the new magic item system to help you create an endless array of magic items - Updated stats and skills for all creatures, including 20 NEW monsters - Combat tactics for the 13 new special moves, and more!
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780761542513
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Who Will YOU Be? - Information on every profession, including Holy Paladin and Evil Necromancer - Maps for every area, including the new and unexplored region of Malas - Tips for using the custom house design tool to build the house of your dreams - How-to for the new magic item system to help you create an endless array of magic items - Updated stats and skills for all creatures, including 20 NEW monsters - Combat tactics for the 13 new special moves, and more!
A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry
Author: Geoffroi de Charny
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812208684
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
On the great influence of a valiant lord: "The companions, who see that good warriors are honored by the great lords for their prowess, become more determined to attain this level of prowess." On the lady who sees her knight honored: "All of this makes the noble lady rejoice greatly within herself at the fact that she has set her mind and heart on loving and helping to make such a good knight or good man-at-arms." On the worthiest amusements: "The best pastime of all is to be often in good company, far from unworthy men and from unworthy activities from which no good can come." Enter the real world of knights and their code of ethics and behavior. Read how an aspiring knight of the fourteenth century would conduct himself and learn what he would have needed to know when traveling, fighting, appearing in court, and engaging fellow knights. Composed at the height of the Hundred Years War by Geoffroi de Charny, one of the most respected knights of his age, A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry was designed as a guide for members of the Company of the Star, an order created by Jean II of France in 1352 to rival the English Order of the Garter. This is the most authentic and complete manual on the day-to-day life of the knight that has survived the centuries, and this edition contains a specially commissioned introduction from historian Richard W. Kaeuper that gives the history of both the book and its author, who, among his other achievements, was the original owner of the Shroud of Turin.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812208684
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
On the great influence of a valiant lord: "The companions, who see that good warriors are honored by the great lords for their prowess, become more determined to attain this level of prowess." On the lady who sees her knight honored: "All of this makes the noble lady rejoice greatly within herself at the fact that she has set her mind and heart on loving and helping to make such a good knight or good man-at-arms." On the worthiest amusements: "The best pastime of all is to be often in good company, far from unworthy men and from unworthy activities from which no good can come." Enter the real world of knights and their code of ethics and behavior. Read how an aspiring knight of the fourteenth century would conduct himself and learn what he would have needed to know when traveling, fighting, appearing in court, and engaging fellow knights. Composed at the height of the Hundred Years War by Geoffroi de Charny, one of the most respected knights of his age, A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry was designed as a guide for members of the Company of the Star, an order created by Jean II of France in 1352 to rival the English Order of the Garter. This is the most authentic and complete manual on the day-to-day life of the knight that has survived the centuries, and this edition contains a specially commissioned introduction from historian Richard W. Kaeuper that gives the history of both the book and its author, who, among his other achievements, was the original owner of the Shroud of Turin.
Prima's Official Guide to Ultima Online, the Second Age
Author: Prima Publishing
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
For well over a year now, Ultima Online has allowed hundreds of players to simultaneously explore the realm created by Lord British of Origin. In Ultima Online, players can interact with each other, set out on quests, and battle one another in a continuously evolving world. This continuous evolution has made it necessary for Origin to make additions and revisions to an already stellar online game. "Ultima Online Gold" includes new creatures, characters, maps, and some new rules. "Ultima Online Gold": Prima's Official Strategy Guide will cover every update to Ultima Online, as well as every revision and addition in "Ultima Online Gold".
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
For well over a year now, Ultima Online has allowed hundreds of players to simultaneously explore the realm created by Lord British of Origin. In Ultima Online, players can interact with each other, set out on quests, and battle one another in a continuously evolving world. This continuous evolution has made it necessary for Origin to make additions and revisions to an already stellar online game. "Ultima Online Gold" includes new creatures, characters, maps, and some new rules. "Ultima Online Gold": Prima's Official Strategy Guide will cover every update to Ultima Online, as well as every revision and addition in "Ultima Online Gold".
Postmortems
Author: Raph Koster
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996793742
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
Legendary game designer and author of the classic "A Theory of Fun for Game Design," Raph Koster is back with his first volume of selected essays. "Postmortems" collects new material and classic writings to provide a history of the development of virtual worlds, including behind-the-scenes glimpses of Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996793742
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
Legendary game designer and author of the classic "A Theory of Fun for Game Design," Raph Koster is back with his first volume of selected essays. "Postmortems" collects new material and classic writings to provide a history of the development of virtual worlds, including behind-the-scenes glimpses of Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and more.
Theory of Fun for Game Design
Author: Raph Koster
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1932111972
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Discusses the essential elements in creating a successful game, how playing games and learning are connected, and what makes a game boring or fun.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1932111972
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Discusses the essential elements in creating a successful game, how playing games and learning are connected, and what makes a game boring or fun.
Ultima Online: the Ultimate Collector's Guide
Author: Stephen Emond
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781470167226
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
15 Years ago Ultima Online became the world's first true Massively Multiplayer Online RPG and changed the face of gaming forever. From Shattered Legacy to High Seas, hundreds of thousands have explored the realms of shattered Sosaria... Are you with us? This mammoth 460 page tribute to the Ultima Online series contains highly detailed information and pictures for 181 main releases, 386 books & collectibles, and 75 miscellaneous items. A grand total of 642 items from 21 countries across 5 continents! In addition to regular entries there are comprehensive variation guides for each game. They provide side-by-side comparisons illustrating the differences between different maps, boxes, books, discs, etc. There's even some history & lore for extra flavoring. The original Ultima Online and all 10 expansion packs are covered in exhaustive detail. Also included are Ultima Worlds Online: Origin, Ultima X: Odyssey, UO Mobile, Lord of Ultima, Ultima Forever, as well as the many Collections & Compilations. Also included are a Media checklist, complete Ultima Generation card checklist and seven "Lost Worlds." Black & White Edition. For the complete Ultima Saga be sure to check out the entire book series: Ultima: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2012 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Gold Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Gold Edition
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781470167226
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
15 Years ago Ultima Online became the world's first true Massively Multiplayer Online RPG and changed the face of gaming forever. From Shattered Legacy to High Seas, hundreds of thousands have explored the realms of shattered Sosaria... Are you with us? This mammoth 460 page tribute to the Ultima Online series contains highly detailed information and pictures for 181 main releases, 386 books & collectibles, and 75 miscellaneous items. A grand total of 642 items from 21 countries across 5 continents! In addition to regular entries there are comprehensive variation guides for each game. They provide side-by-side comparisons illustrating the differences between different maps, boxes, books, discs, etc. There's even some history & lore for extra flavoring. The original Ultima Online and all 10 expansion packs are covered in exhaustive detail. Also included are Ultima Worlds Online: Origin, Ultima X: Odyssey, UO Mobile, Lord of Ultima, Ultima Forever, as well as the many Collections & Compilations. Also included are a Media checklist, complete Ultima Generation card checklist and seven "Lost Worlds." Black & White Edition. For the complete Ultima Saga be sure to check out the entire book series: Ultima: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2012 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Gold Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Gold Edition
The Official Book of Ultima
Author: Shay Addams
Publisher: Compute
ISBN: 9780874552645
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Publisher: Compute
ISBN: 9780874552645
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Ultima Online Chronicles, or My Adventures on Pacific in 2000 Year
Author: Igor Boyko
Publisher: Aegitas
ISBN: 0369409183
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Ultima Online was, and still is, one of the most elaborate and beloved game universes online. The adventures described in this book happened to the author 22 years ago. An account of them was published in the Russian magazine Game World Navigator in 2000 – 12 articles in 12 consecutive issues. Many players later confessed to the author that it was after this series of stories that they started playing online. This book is not a guide to leveling up or tactics, it describes the adventures experienced by the author in a beautiful and marvelously detailed game world. Many features of the game have become obsolete or changed over the course of more than 20 years. But unchanged is the battle between good and evil. Albeit even in a virtual world.
Publisher: Aegitas
ISBN: 0369409183
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Ultima Online was, and still is, one of the most elaborate and beloved game universes online. The adventures described in this book happened to the author 22 years ago. An account of them was published in the Russian magazine Game World Navigator in 2000 – 12 articles in 12 consecutive issues. Many players later confessed to the author that it was after this series of stories that they started playing online. This book is not a guide to leveling up or tactics, it describes the adventures experienced by the author in a beautiful and marvelously detailed game world. Many features of the game have become obsolete or changed over the course of more than 20 years. But unchanged is the battle between good and evil. Albeit even in a virtual world.
The Forge of Virtue
Author: Lynn Abbey
Publisher: Questar
ISBN: 9780445210653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Lord Ironhawk's son, Jordan Hawson; Althea; Drum, the blacksmith; and Jordan's kid brother, Squirt, search for Balthan, Althea's magician brother, the only one to know the truth about the evil infesting the land of Britannia.
Publisher: Questar
ISBN: 9780445210653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Lord Ironhawk's son, Jordan Hawson; Althea; Drum, the blacksmith; and Jordan's kid brother, Squirt, search for Balthan, Althea's magician brother, the only one to know the truth about the evil infesting the land of Britannia.