MUD GAME PROGRAMMING 1st Edition by Ron Penton ISBN 1592000908 9781592000906

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ISBN 10: 1592000908
ISBN 13: 9781592000906
Author: Ron Penton 

MUD GAME PROGRAMMING 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to MUDs and Game Programming

• What is a MUD?
• History of MUDs
• MUD Game Types (Text-based, Real-time, RPG)
• Overview of MUD Programming
• Setting Up Your Development Environment

Chapter 2: Programming Basics for MUDs

• Introduction to C and C++ for Game Development
• Variables, Data Types, and Functions
• Control Structures: Loops and Conditionals
• Input/Output Handling in MUD Games
• Memory Management for MUD Servers

Chapter 3: The Structure of a MUD Game

• Client-Server Architecture
• Event Loop in MUDs
• Understanding Game Objects and Entities
• Managing Players and Characters
• Implementing Game Worlds and Rooms

Chapter 4: Networking and Communication in MUDs

• TCP/IP and Sockets for MUD Servers
• Handling Client Connections
• Implementing Protocols for Communication
• Player Commands and Interactions
• Authentication and Session Management

Chapter 5: MUD Game World and Environment

• Designing and Building MUD Worlds
• Creating Rooms, Objects, and Exits
• Using Maps and Coordinates in MUDs
• Adding NPCs (Non-Player Characters)
• Dynamic World Changes and Events

Chapter 6: Scripting and Game Logic

• Implementing Quests and Storylines
• Creating Item Interactions and Inventory Systems
• Combat and Damage Calculation
• Managing Player Progression and Skills
• Economy Systems and Virtual Currency

Chapter 7: Multi-User Features

• Chat and Communication Systems
• Player Interaction and PvP (Player vs Player)
• Grouping and Party Mechanics
• Guilds, Factions, and Reputation Systems
• Managing Multiplayer Sessions

Chapter 8: Combat and Battle Systems

• Turn-based vs. Real-time Combat
• Implementing Combat Mechanics
• Special Abilities and Spells
• Health, Stamina, and Mana Systems
• Balancing Combat and Progression

Chapter 9: Persistency and Databases

• Introduction to MUD Databases
• Saving Player Data and World States
• Using SQL for MUD Persistence
• Database Optimization and Security
• Managing Large-Scale MUD Worlds

Chapter 10: Advanced MUD Game Programming

• Creating and Managing Complex AI for NPCs
• Procedural Content Generation in MUDs
• Scripting for Advanced Events and Triggers
• Implementing Real-Time and Dynamic Content
• Performance Optimization for High Traffic MUDs

Chapter 11: Testing and Debugging MUD Games

• Writing Unit and Integration Tests
• Debugging MUD Code and Server Issues
• Load Testing for Multiplayer Games
• Common Bugs and How to Fix Them
• Tools for Monitoring MUD Servers

Chapter 12: Deployment and Hosting MUD Servers

• Choosing a Hosting Environment
• Deploying Your MUD Server
• Managing Server Resources
• Handling Player Load and Scalability
• Backing Up and Restoring Data

Chapter 13: Publishing and Growing Your MUD Community

• Launching Your MUD Game
• Promoting Your MUD Online
• Building a Player Community and Moderation
• Managing Updates and Expansions
• Monetization Strategies for MUDs

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