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Programming for Noobs: 10 lessons in Roblox Studio

More than a million computer games and thousands of virtual universes have been created in the world, which both children and adults like to immerse themselves in. But it's one thing to play other people's games, and another thing is to create your own worlds, program the behavior of characters, and even earn money from your ideas and fantasies, which we'll discuss at the end of the article. 

Roblox is a huge gaming platform where you can spend time playing games of different genres that are created by other users, or you can build your own interactive reality and show it to the whole world. 

But unlike most games, Roblox is not just a way to have fun, but also a powerful learning tool. Here, anyone can become a developer and create their own game from scratch using Roblox Studio, a special environment for programming and design.

The only drawback of the platform is that it works in English. But for some students, on the contrary, it is only a plus to learn a foreign language along with programming. 

Roblox is a world open to everyone. It will appeal to all gamers and programmers, but it is especially popular among children from 7 to 16 years old. Why?

  1. There are practically no restrictions. You can build mazes, invent quests, develop races, open virtual shops, create shooting games, chases and various kinds of adventures that only have enough imagination. 
  2. Programming training takes place in the format of a game. All lessons on Youtube and in programming schools for children are most often taught by young teachers, experts in computers and modern memes. So no boredom and cramming. 
  3. Easy. Even if a child has never programmed before, they will be able to figure out the basics and create their first game in no more than two hours. 

In general, you can create a game and some elements of game universes on Roblox even in a few minutes. Today we will show you some such simple lessons. 

To begin with, the base. You need to download and install the game correctly. 

To install Roblox Studio, you first need to register on the website roblox.com if you don't have an account yet. To do this, specify your date of birth, create a username and password, and complete registration. 

Next, go to the page roblox.com/create and click "Start creation" or "Download Studio". After downloading the installation file, open it and follow the instructions in the video. When the installation is complete, launch Roblox Studio, log in using your account, and you can start working on your projects!

If it sounds complicated, just watch the video and follow the instructions. 

The link to the video. 

To create a map, you need to study the program's interface in parallel and master a few more simple functions.

For beginners, it will be useful to learn how to work with the game scene, the Explorer and Properties workspaces. 

How do I create a map?

  1. Launch Roblox Studio and log in to your account.
  2. Select a template for the map (for example, "Baseplate" — an empty area, "Village" — a village, etc.).
  3. Customize the terrain (if you want) using the Terrain Editor tab, where you can add mountains, water, land, and other elements.
  4. Publish the map via File → Publish to Roblox so that others can play.
  5. Edit the environment:

- Add details from the Explorer tab (Explorer) or Toolbox (Toolbox).

- Use the toolbar to add, move, and modify objects.

See all the details in the video. 

In this lesson, the focus is on learning cycles in Roblox Studio. 

Loops are a design in programming that allows you to repeatedly execute the same block of code under certain conditions. This is useful when you need to repeat the same type of actions without copying the code.

The main idea of the loop is that instead of writing the same thing several times, the program repeats the actions as many times as it needs to.

Loops allow, for example, to create 100 enemies in a game without writing 100 lines of code. There are three types of loops in Roblox Studio:

for – when we know how many times to repeat.

while – while the condition is being fulfilled.

repeat until is like while, but executes the code at least once.

In this video, you can learn more about the while loop. 

A game based on Capture the Flag. This is a multiplayer game in which two teams try to capture the enemy's flag and bring it to their base while protecting their own flag. The winner is the team that scores a certain number of points first or captures the flag more times during the match.

In this game, the principle will be similar, only the teams will need to break the brick wall and touch the block that is at the very top. 

To do this, you will need to create your own bases, place blocks on the team bases, add obstacles and shelters. 

And the author of the video will best tell you about all the technical settings. 

For those who want to go further, there is a continuation of the lesson. 

Studying does not allow everyone to devote a lot of time to programming. Short lessons have been developed for this case, which can be done even after a busy day at school. Or on weekends. 

For example, the creation of this game, where the player's task is to fight zombies. Of course, they will need to be created first. And not only them, but also a map, weapons, and a game script. 

Instructions on how to do this are described in this video. 

A horror game is a genre that keeps the player in an atmosphere of fear and tension through visual style and sounds.

The author of the video will tell you how to create game mechanics and write scripts. Let's add a few recommendations that will make the game even more interesting.: 

  • Create a gloomy map with limited visibility using dark textures and lighting.
  • Add frightening sound effects such as creaking doors, footsteps, or sudden noises.
  • Use scripts to create surprises, such as the appearance of a monster or turning off the lights.
  • Add a survival system: limited resources, enemies, and tasks that must be completed to complete the game.

The link to the lesson. 

Plugins in Roblox are additional tools that simplify the creation and configuration of objects. They help automate the development process, for example, simplify the creation of landscapes, animations, or scripts.

And that's what plugins will be discussed in the video.

RopeMaster – Makes it easy to create ropes, cables and chains in a realistic physics game.

Paint on Click – Allows you to quickly change the color of parts of objects with a simple mouse click.

Archimedes Two is a tool for creating objects in an arc or spiral. 

Tree Generator – Generates trees of different shapes and sizes, simplifying the creation of forests and natural scenes.

Stravant – Resize Align – Allows you to precisely align and resize parts on a grid, for more accurate construction of objects.

Stravant – Model Reflect is a tool for mirroring models and details, useful for symmetrical design.

Part Counter – Calculates the total number of parts in the game, helping to optimize performance.

Brick Cutter – Allows you to cut parts into pieces, creating new shapes.

See how to download and install plugins in this video. 

It's a simple game that beginners in programming can master. To create your own races, you will need to perform several actions:: 

  1. Create a route using the editing tools.
  2. Add vehicles and customize their physics using scripts.
  3. Develop a timer system to track the progress of the race.
  4. Add multiplayer support if the game is designed for multiple players.
  5. Optimize the level and publish the project.

The link to the video. 

An NPC is a non—player character who performs programmed actions.

The creation of bots follows this pattern: 

  • Add the character model to the editor.
  • Use scripts to set the behavior (movement, talking, attacking, etc.).
  • Set up animations using the Animation Editor.
  • Add an interaction system if players need to talk to NPCs or receive tasks.

See all the details in the video. 

Simulation games simulate various types of activities: work, business, construction, sports and other processes.

In this case, it will be a simulator of the popular Digger game, in which the character will move around the field and dig up objects with a pickaxe. 

To enhance the digger simulator in Roblox Studio, you need to create a digging zone with destructible blocks. Add a backpack to store resources and a store to sell them and upgrade tools. Set up a system of levels where deeper resources are more valuable. 

But this is not necessary, for beginners in programming it is enough to follow the instructions in this video. 

Roblox provides developers with many opportunities to monetize their content. However, it is important to note that the terms and conditions may change, so we recommend that you regularly check the current information on the official website. 

The virtual currency of the platform

Roblox uses an internal currency, Robux, with which users can purchase various in—game items and services. Developers earn Robux by offering paid content or services inside their games. Earned Robux can be exchanged for real currency through the Developer Exchange (DevEx) program, provided certain requirements are met.

Ways to monetize in Roblox

  1. Paid access to games. Developers can set a fixed fee for access to their game. However, it should be borne in mind that the introduction of paid access may reduce the number of potential players.
  2. In-game purchases. Giving users the opportunity to purchase additional items, abilities, or upgrades for Robux. 
  3. Subscriptions. The introduction of monthly subscriptions providing players with exclusive benefits or content. Subscriptions are automatically renewed and paid in the local currency, and developers receive income in Robux.
  4. Sale of virtual items. Create and sell unique items for avatars, from which developers also receive a percentage of the sales of their creations.
  5. Private servers. Providing players with the opportunity to rent private servers to play with friends for a fee.
  6. Advertisement. Placing ads inside the game or collaborating with brands to promote their products. However, it is important to follow the rules of the platform and avoid intrusive advertising, so as not to scare off players.

But it's not that simple.

  • Strict adherence to the rules. Roblox imposes strict requirements on content and monetization methods. Violation of the rules may result in sanctions, including the removal of the game or the blocking of the account. Before using such functions, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the Community Standards and other official documents.
  • Transparency. It is necessary to be honest with the players about the purchases offered and their advantages. It is also important to avoid hidden fees and misleading descriptions.
  • The quality of the content. And of course, you need to create high-quality and interesting games that will attract more players and increase your earning potential. 

The latter, by the way, can be learned in programming schools for children, where they teach how to work with Roblox Studio.

We found most of the lessons on Roblox Studio in this article at the Pixel Programming School for children. If you have responded to the teachers' pitch, then you can start learning programming with them. 

But you can also find other programming schools that teach online or offline at a branch in your city that is convenient for you. 

We wish you success in your studies! 

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