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Intrigued by MMGs?

Here's the place to start

Compare games, create a character, choose a guild to join, and have some fun!

So your friend keeps talking about playing this cool game with millions of people on the Internet, and you really want to join in? Great idea! This book will let you in on the lingo, provide a little background on MMGs, help you choose a character, and prepare you for a trip into the fantasy world.

Discover how to
* Choose a game you'll enjoy
* Start developing a character
* Survive player vs. player combat
* Find useful gameplay guides
* Slay more monsters
* Team up with other players

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Intrigued by MMGs?

Here's the place to start

Compare games, create a character, choose a guild to join, and have some fun!

So your friend keeps talking about playing this cool game with millions of people on the Internet, and you really want to join in? Great idea! This book will let you in on the lingo, provide a little background on MMGs, help you choose a character, and prepare you for a trip into the fantasy world.

Discover how to

• Choose a game you'll enjoy
• Start developing a character
• Survive player vs. player combat
• Find useful gameplay guides
• Slay more monsters
• Team up with other players

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Massively multiplayer games (MMGs) are one of the most exciting innovations in computer gaming today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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