California State University San Bernardino
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Masters Project Presentation

Date November 17, 2008

Time 5:00 pm-6:00pm

Place JBH 391

Title DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MULTI-PLAYER ROLE PLAYING GAME
Candidate Giang Trang

Advisor Dr. David Turner

Committee Members Dr. Arturo I Concepcion Dr. Tong Lai Yu

Abstract
Multiplayer role playing games (MRPG) have gained popularity in 
recent years, yet it very challenging to make one. In this project, we 
designed our own MRPG using C# with OpenGL and SDL through the Tao 
framework. We tackled the programming problems ranging from the level of 
memory management and thread safety to synchronizing fireball graphical 
animation to the sound of its explosion. We build the project using the 
client-server architecture that allows multiple users (clients) to interact
with each other in the game world through the game server. The MRPG project
came to existence through our leads, Dr. David Turner and Dr. Arturo 
Concepcion, and contributions of many students in the Department of 
Computer Science of the CSUSB. The project will be a good battle ground for
future students who enjoy tackling practical problems and sharpening their
marketable skills.