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The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook

By : Taylor Field-Draper
Book Image

The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook

By: Taylor Field-Draper

Overview of this book

Roblox is a massively popular online gaming platform, but it can be challenging to maneuver for beginners who don’t know where to start, as well as seasoned developers who tend to struggle with limited scripting tools that make transitioning from other platforms such as Unity more difficult. The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook is an invaluable asset for any Roblox developer looking to take their skills to the next level. With a wide range of recipes, this Roblox book covers everything from the basics of game development on the platform to advanced techniques for creating immersive experiences. As you progress through the chapters, you'll gain a deep understanding of the proper workflow and building methods that will enable you to create extraordinary virtual worlds. You'll gain insights into creating complex game mechanics, such as multiplayer games, working with textures, and special effects in games. This cookbook will also provide you with tips from top Roblox developers, as well as valuable guidance on how to monetize your games and stay up to date with the latest trends in the Roblox development community. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of Roblox game development and design.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)

Creating large terrain landscapes from scratch

There are instances where utilizing a biome generator to create a large piece of terrain may not be the best option, especially when you have a very specific style, shape, or layout in mind for your landscape. In these situations, it is beneficial to know how to manually create large terrains using the Part to Terrain plugin. This plugin allows you to convert individual parts into terrain, allowing for greater control over the size, shape, and placement of each terrain chunk. Let’s see how we can use this plugin and how we can then delve into the art of sculpting terrain to achieve the desired look. By manually sculpting the terrain, you will have complete control over the final product.

How to do it…

We will begin by blocking out the shape of our landscape using square parts. Next, we will use the Part to Terrain plugin to convert the parts into smooth terrain. We will then go through and smooth out the terrain using...