Programming Role-playing Games with DirectX 8.0

How many times have you spent countless hours completely absorbed in conquering the latest role-playing game?

Want to experience the thrill of creating your own captivating role-playing game?

This book is your guide to doing just that. Covering everything that you need to create a role-playing game--working with graphics and combat engines, handling players, and making your game multiplayer-capable--this book provides a detailed look at the essential components of role-playing games.

It begins with helpful information on story line development and design issues specific to role-playing games and then progresses to programming basics and RPG-specific gaming code.

Finally, wrap up your project with valuable tips for promoting, marketing, and publishing your game.