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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 out the map

Now that we have the level designed and various blockers and obstacles along the way, we are ready to begin building out the map. As we do so, we will keep in mind what the story is that we’re trying to convey to the player. If it is a horror map, perhaps you can build it out to look like a haunted mansion. Is it an old, abandoned mansion from the 1800s? If so, what kinds of props and items would you find decorating the different rooms? In this recipe’s steps, we will be building out each room and area of our level to have its own unique theme, which is important for easy map navigation.

How to do it…

We will build out the remaining walls around the map and then add thin parts over the top of the walls to create different colored wallpaper in each room. After, we will decorate the walls by adding baseboard and ceiling board. We will build our windows and light fixtures and then finish by placing props around the map. To begin, follow...