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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)

Building the winners’ area

In this recipe, we will be building the winners’ area at the end of the obby. The winners’ room is what is referred to as the “hook” of the game. It offers rewards for players who played through until the end, meaning more players will stay to the end if there is some sort of reward.

How to do it…

To begin, we will build a checker pattern finish line on a platform. Next, we will create a large hexagonal floor using square and wedge parts, then we will decorate it with a neon border. We will then copy and paste the lobby arch we made earlier, and scale it to fit over the checkerboard pattern to indicate the finish. Following that, we will use the 3Dtext Generator plugin to create winners’ text and fit it onto the front of the arch. Finally, we will place gear givers, which are provided in the build kit of the Chapter 5 folder. To begin, follow these steps:

  1. First, copy and paste a finish pad, then...