1. Under the Hood Corey Bridges & Rafhael Cedeno Game Developers Conference 2008

2. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 2 What Sets Us Apart Complete MMOG technology solution –Server, client, tools, starter assets and sample worlds –Open standards-based technology The Multiverse Network –Painless consumer access via Multiverse "World Browser" –All games and worlds launch in the network Use the platform for FREE....no up-front costs –Develop and deploy for free –10% revenue share with us –Our success depends on your success

3. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 3 Virtual Times Square

4. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 4 Business Collaboration SpacesMirror WorldsSocial Games Sci-Fi ShootersFantasy MMORPGsEducational Worlds Virtual Worlds: Many Different Applications

5. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 5 The Multiverse Network –Connects all Multiverse Client "World Browsers" to gameworlds running on Multiverse servers –Handles consumer registration, authentication, and login –Coming: age verification and billing Multiverse World Browser –3D rendering engine based on OGRE/Axiom –Runs on Windows (XP, Vista) using DirectX –Written in C#; scriptable in Python Multiverse Servers –Scalable, distributed plug-in architecture –Run servers on your own system –Written in Java; scriptable in Python –Write server plug-ins in Java –Standard JDBC database backend –MARS: open-source library of plug-ins for mobs, combat, inventory, etc. Multiverse Tools –World Editor, Terrain Generator, and Model Viewer –Conversion tools for 3ds, Maya, Blender, etc. The Multiverse Platform

6. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 6 The Multiverse Network

7. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 7 The Multiverse World Architecture

8. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 8 Next-gen 3D graphics rendering engine with complete fallbacks Shaders can be written in Cg or HLSL with compositor framework Python scripting API (animations, lights, camera, etc) Powerful material and particle script capabilities Skeletal animation, morphs, and animation blending Robust networking infrastructure (TCP and UDP available) International Language support FMOD for leading audio solution Web browser integration Movies and Flash (YouTube) Next Release Free VOIP: 3D positional & channels The Multiverse World Browser

9. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 9 UI is often underestimated XML-based UI widget set Python-based event handling Character creation and selection framework Python scripting API provides access to virtually all aspects of the Client Pre-coded customizable UI components / examples –minimap –chat window –help window –Backpack HTML and Flash UI support Client UI Customization

10. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 10 Scalable, flexible, and extensible Java based, runs on Linux, Windows XP/Vista, Mac Modular plug-in architecture for customization and extensibility –Infrastructure plug-ins: Provide basic services –MARS plug-ins: provide world-specific gameplay functions Python as extension language Runs on any Database supporting JDBC (eg: MySQL) 2000 concurrent users per server (depends on world) Easily runs on hosted solutions such as Amazon’s EC2 Plug-ins communicate via publish/subscribe messaging system Next Release Instancing (dynamic, distributed, and shared) Multiverse Servers

11. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 11 Message Server / Registry –Enables communication among servers –Works with distributed servers Login Manager –Handles user login and character creation Proxy Server –Handles communication with the client World Manager –Controls geography and perception Object Manager –Manages persistent data (inventory and mob info) World Reader –Reads a world file created by Multiverse World Editor Multiverse Server Infrastructure Plug-Ins

12. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 12 What's MARS? "Multiverse Agnostic Rules System" Combat plug-in: controls combat Mob plug-in: controls mobs and quests Inventory and trading plug-in Physics plug-in MARS Server Plug-Ins

13. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 13 Art pipeline conversion tools –Convert from popular modeling tools (3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp, Blender, etc.) –COLLADA intermediate format –Plugins available for 3D development tools Import tool brings in Collada files into Multiverse format Model Viewer displays 3D models and animations Terrain Generator creates world terrain World Editor places static models in world, sets world properties Multiverse Tools: Overview

14. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 14 View models converted to Multiverse format Bones Sockets Animations Submeshes Lighting conditions: –Ambient, diffuse, specular light color –Light Direction Multiverse Tools: Model Viewer

15. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 15 Creates a world topography Fractal topography based on a seed heightmap Heightmap terrain from L3DT, PnP TerrainCreator, other tools Multiverse Tools: Terrain Generator

16. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 16 Set World properties –Skybox, ocean attributes, fog, ambient & directional light, etc. Place and manage: –Static objects such as buildings, walls / fences, props, etc. –Bodies of water, fog regions –Point sounds, ambient sound regions –Spawn generator points / regions –Forests, trees, vegetation –Roads and other features such as point lights, particle effects, terrain decals Multiverse Tools: World Editor

17. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 17 One app for: Assets Management, Model Viewing, Level Editing Tools: Coming Up

18. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 18 Toolbox can preview entire world Tools: Coming Up

19. The Multiverse Network, Inc -- ConfidentialPage 19 Multiverse provides a complete MMOG technology platform –Scalable, high-performance Java server suite –State-of-the art graphical client –Tools suite –Comprehensive documentation No up-front cost Vibrant, growing community: over 18,000 developer teams Conclusion What world will you build?