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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)

Hand-sculpting hills

For smaller scenes, where generating terrain is not applicable, you need to hand-sculpt the terrain to get the desired shape and size. In this recipe, we will be delving into the art of hand-sculpting. Specifically, we will be creating rolling hills with a cobblestone path. We will be using the various sculpting tools available in Roblox Studio’s Terrain Editor to shape and manipulate the terrain to create realistic, visually pleasing hills. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of creating well-designed paths within the map to ensure players can navigate the landscape without getting lost.

How to do it…

We will be using various tools to create a visually appealing pathway through a grassy hill. We will fill in a flat region of grass, and then use the Sculpt tool to create hills of varying sizes. Next, we will use the Paint tool to create a path that we will detail with cobblestone terrain material. After, we will decorate the path with...