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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)

Preface

Roblox is the largest and fastest-growing platform of all time, housing a labyrinth of experiences for billions of players. It’s more than a gaming platform, it’s also a storefront, social hub, and building tool that empowers anyone to create fun and robust experiences that will enrapture the audience.

The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook is the perfect guide for any Roblox developer looking to take their skills to the next level. With a wide range of recipes, this cookbook covers everything from the basics of game development on the platform to advanced techniques for creating immersive experiences.

You’ll learn about the best workflows for effectively using Roblox Studio and its provided tools to create custom maps, props, visual effects (VFX), lighting, and more. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into designing more complex levels of gameplay, such as single-player and multi-player flows. The cookbook also covers guidance on monetizing your games and provides you with an arsenal of assets to help you every step of the way.

By the end of this book, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of proven Roblox experience and design methods that will help you through your journey of being a top Roblox developer!

This book is broken up into three parts:

  • Building in Roblox Studio
  • Designing Layouts
  • Monetization and Extras