EverQuest What?

"EverQuest What?" delves into the revolutionary massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that transformed the gaming industry and digital culture. This comprehensive exploration examines EverQuest's technical infrastructure, social dynamics, and lasting influence on virtual worlds and online gaming experiences. The book argues that EverQuest marked a pivotal turning point, demonstrating the potential for virtual worlds to foster complex social structures, economies, and narratives.

Readers are taken on a journey through EverQuest's development, from its inception to its evolution, highlighting how it overcame technical challenges to create a fully realized 3D world where thousands of players could interact simultaneously. The book delves into fascinating aspects of the game, such as the emergence of virtual economies with real-world implications and the formation of intricate online communities within the game's virtual space.

Progressing through four main sections, the book covers: 1. Core MMORPG concepts 2. Technical aspects of maintaining a persistent online world 3. Social dynamics within EverQuest 4. Its lasting legacy

By combining primary sources, academic research, and engaging narratives, "EverQuest What?" offers a multifaceted analysis that appeals to game developers, technology enthusiasts, and social scientists alike, providing valuable insights into the evolution of online communities and virtual worlds.

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Fecha de lanzamiento

eBook: 15 de octubre de 2024