The Battle for Azeroth
Adventure, Alliance and Addiction: Insights into the World of Warcraft
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.
Read Excerpts
- Elegant Game Design
Scott Cuthbertson - Underworld of Warcraft
James John Bell - World of Warcraft: Timesink of the Gods
Justina Robson - LFG...And a Little More
Nancy Berman - Reframed Relationships
Mel White - The Economy of World of Warcraft
Jerry Jackson - Ancestors and Competitors
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Maps and Mapping
James M. Ward - Should We Sell World of Warcraft by Prescription Only?
Deborah S. Orzack, Maressa Hecht Orzack - Altaholics Not So Anonymous
Doranna Durgin - I Play Like a Girl
Nancy Berman - Advice to the WoWlorn
Jody Lynn Nye - Paladin
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Priest
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Shaman
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Druid
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Rogue
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Mage
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Warrior
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Warlock
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.) - Hunter
Chris McCubbin (IMGS, Inc.)
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