On World of Warcraft

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The Battle for Azeroth

Edited by Bill Fawcett

Aimed at dedicated fans of the role playing game World of Warcraft, this dynamic collection of essays explores the undying fascination with a game that is a welcome escape from reality for millions of people around the world. Gaming experts, developers and bestselling sci-fi authors examine the overwhelming success of the game and the underlying motivations for gamers to spend, on average, the time equivalent to working a part-time job battling in the world of Azeroth, and address issues ranging from economics and psychology to addiction and game ethics. The outstanding design of the game and the histories of several main characters are also discussed.

Essays

• Elegant Game DesignScott Cuthbertson
• Underworld of WarcraftJames John Bell
• World of Warcraft: Timesink of the GodsJustina Robson
• LFG...And a Little MoreNancy Berman
• Reframed RelationshipsMel White
• The Economy of World of WarcraftJerry Jackson
• Ancestors and CompetitorsChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• Maps and MappingJames M. Ward
• Should We Sell World of Warcraft by Prescription Only?Deborah S. Orzack, Maressa Hecht Orzack
• Altaholics Not So AnonymousDoranna Durgin
• I Play Like a GirlNancy Berman
• Advice to the WoWlornJody Lynn Nye
• PaladinChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• PriestChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• ShamanChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• DruidChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• RogueChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• MageChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• WarriorChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• WarlockChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
• HunterChris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)