Create an Arcade Style Game in Roblox

Name: Create an Arcade Style Game in Roblox
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Roblox Game Development

Created bySimTek Game Development

Last updated 8/2023

English

What you'll learn

Create a Roblox Account and install Roblox Studio
How to Create Roblox Game Objects
Move, Scale, and Rotate Game Object
Add Simple to Advanced scripting techniques
NPC AI for Finding a Player
Linear interpolation for smooth movement (LERP)
Vector mathematics

Course content

18 sections • 139 lectures • 11h 58m total length

Introduction1:05
Welcome to Getting Started in Roblox Development!
Create a Roblox Account and Install Roblox2:08
Create and Play an Empty Game4:40
Roblox Studio Window Configuration3:56
Roblox Studio
Roblox Studio Player and Test Server2:30
Moving Around in the Workspace (Scene) Window1:19
Add a Part5:07
Moving and Resizing Parts Using the Properties Window4:19
Move and Resize the Part move precisely by entering values directly into the properties window. Duplicate the part with Ctrl - D. Undo a mistake with Ctrl-Z. Understand how Collisions can be used as a build tool.
Corridor1:22
Pellet2:43
Delete Objects, Make Models, Make Folders, Inventory5:23
Section 1

First Script - The Print Statement3:20
Add a pickup to your game and add a script to your game object. Print a message to the screen. Use the wait() function to pause your script.
Lua (Luau) - The Programming Language or Roblox1:46
Accessing Part Properties with Code4:09
Changing a Game Object's Properties with a Script2:38
Create a Function3:41
Add Parameters to the Function2:09
Refactor Function (+= operator)2:42
Why Function Parameters?1:02
For Loop1:53
Create a for loop to change the pellet's visibility by four steps without repeating the code.
Make a Test Area from Your Current Game1:10
For Loop - Task 1: Smoother Transition Faster2:56
For Loop - Using the Loop Counter2:34
For Loop - High to Low2:39
For Loop - Out of Range2:38
While Loop1:16
Create a while loop to continually make the pellet visible and invisible.
Variable Scope1:09
Function Return Values2:14
Return a value from a function.
Scripting Basics

Touched Event4:38
Capture the touched event in a part and connect it to an event handler.
Humanoid and Touched Event5:14
This lesson covers the "Humanoid" and how it can be used to determine if a character is touching the pellet.
Check for Player on Touched Event4:30
Once we have a Humanoid, we can check if the Player is associated with the Character containing the Humanoid.
Leaderboard4:49
Add a leaderboard to players when they enter the game.
Update Leaderboard Points from Pellets6:36
Modify the pellet to update the leaderboard when a player "eats" the pellet.
Troubleshooting Leaderboard Exercise2:07
Solution to Leaderboard Exercise4:41
Add Chomp Sound to Player4:14
Chomp Remote Event to Client4:57
SoundService to Play Chomp on Client3:46
Touch Event, Sound, Client

Requirements

Some programing experience.
Internet connection
Computer with permissions to install software

Description

Welcome to the exciting world of Roblox! In this course, you will learn how to create and develop your own games within the Roblox platform.

Roblox is a massively popular online gaming platform that has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. It provides a unique opportunity for aspiring game developers to create and publish their own games, share them with a vast community of players, and even earn money from them.

During this course, you will be introduced to the various tools and features available within Roblox, including the game editor, scripting language, and asset library. You will learn how to create compelling game mechanics, design engaging environments, and incorporate sound and visual effects to create a fully immersive gaming experience.

Whether you are an experienced programmer or a complete beginner, this course is designed to be accessible to all skill levels. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each step of the development process, providing hands-on instruction and feedback to ensure that you are able to create high-quality games that are both fun and engaging.

By the end of this course, you will have a good foundation in Roblox game development, and the skills and knowledge necessary to create your own games, share them with others, and even potentially earn a profit from them. So, come join me on this exciting journey into the world of Roblox game development!

Who this course is for:

Beginner game developers with some programming experience
Developers with minimal experience in Roblox game creation
High school or greater level of mathematics and computer science

Create an Arcade Style Game in Roblox

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Course content

Getting Started11 lectures • 35min

Adding Code to Your Game17 lectures • 40min

Add a Point System to Your Game10 lectures • 46min

Maze6 lectures • 25min

NPC Model (Ghosts)5 lectures • 17min

Ghost AI11 lectures • 1hr 5min

Lobby to Map4 lectures • 27min

Starter Character8 lectures • 53min

Deaths, Lives, Return13 lectures • 1hr 16min

Melon Man and Map Improvements5 lectures • 34min

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