Flash Multiplayer Virtual Worlds

What you will learn from this book

* Create a whiteboard that every connected user can draw on

* Create the map, basic map editor, and ground of the virtual world

* Optimize graphic workload by selecting the appropriate method to render avatars

* Move avatars using keyboard or mouse and synchronize their movementsCreate buildings and the environment for the virtual world

* Create a basic item inventory system for an avatar and implement some basic item management with the server-side extensions

* Create a basic chat system and a buddy list for your avatar

* Control the Non-Player Characters to move around the world and interact with the players by chatting or trading items

* Enhance your virtual worlds by integrating several key features of Facebook and Twitter