The complete guide to Roblox game development

Name: The complete guide to Roblox game development
Rating: 4.2 (27 reviews)

Learn Roblox Game development basics, learn Lua scripting. Everything is done in Roblox Studio.

Created byYekaterina Samartseva

Last updated 2/2023

English

What you'll learn

The basic concepts of computer programming
How to set up and use Roblox Studio
How to make interactive games in Roblox Studio
The Basics of Lua programming language

Course content

3 sections • 48 lectures • 4h 1m total length

Roblox Studio and account setup0:52
In this video we are going to set up the Roblox Studio and create an account in Roblox.
Introduction to Roblox Studio4:17
In this video you will learn how to create a new file, how to save and publish it, how to open and close different windows in Roblox Studio to set up your best working enviroment, how to move camera and how the Explorer works and why it is so important.
Working with parts7:07
In this video you will learn what is a part, how o select, move, scale and rotate it, how to change its properties, what is an anchor, how to highlight, group, unite, negate and separate parts. We will create an arch.
Surface images ( textures and decals )4:04
In this video you will learn how to apply Surface images for the parts and how to edit them.
Working with terrain4:16
You will create an island in the ocean.
Lessons 1-5
Light sources4:36
In this video you will learn about PointLight, SurfaceLight and SpotLight
Effects6:46
In this video you will learn about Fire, Smoke, Particles and Beam effects.
Surface GUI4:43
In this video you will learn about how to place images and text labels on a surface of objects.
Screen Gui Designing a game shop7:01
In this video you will learn how to work with Screen GUI and objects like text labels, images, buttons.
Roblox basics
Physics and constraints6:15
In this video you will learn how to deal with attachment, rope, hinge and spring.

Introduction to scripting2:52
In this video you will learn how to create a script and print "Hello World!" to the output.
Variables4:37
In this video you will learn how to create a variable, assign its value, change its value and what names are good for variables and what names can not be used.
Data Types4:36
In this video you will learn about the data types in Lua.
Variables and Data types
Operators5:48
Learn to identify and apply logical, relational, and arithmetic operators, including and, or, not, equals, greater than, exponentiation, modulus, and unary negation, with practical examples.
Practice 1 - Variables and operators0:17
Scope (Local and Global)1:41
In this video you will learn that we can't use variables and functions wherever we want to, there are some rules.
Lessons 14-15
Functions and methods7:17
Practice 2 - Functions and methods0:18
This practice is about functions and methods.
Loops6:56
In this video you will learn about WHILE. FOR and REPEAT loops.
Practice 3 - Loops0:08
If Statements4:01
In this video you will learn about if statements.
Else if statements9:37
Explore else if statements to handle multiple conditions in a Roblox race game, awarding gold, silver, or bronze based on finish time and preventing repeated triggers.
Practice 4 - If Else statements0:21
Player, Character, Humanoid3:00
Parent and child concept4:48
Learn how to navigate Roblox objects using parent and child relationships, dot notation, and script placement, and apply find first child to safely locate objects without errors.
How to create new objects with Instance.new()6:19
Learn to create Roblox objects with Instance.new(), set their properties and parent to the workspace, and build many parts in a loop using the counter to adjust x positions.
Lessons 21 -22
Practice 5 - Instance0:38
Working with CFrame4:34
Events4:04
Learn how Roblox events fire when in-game actions occur and connect functions to respond to player added, touched, or changed events to make your game interactive.
Creating a killing lava floor3:57
Creating a fading platform2:44
Develop a fading phasing platform in Roblox: use transparency, a for loop and wait to vanish on touch, then toggle cancollide and reappear after a short delay.
Practice 6 - Touched Event0:52
Click Detector2:25
learn how to use a click detector to trigger sparkles on a part by wiring a script to the mouse click event, and adjust activation distance and cursor icon.
Creating a teleport2:54
Working with tools5:27
Learn to create and customize Roblox tools, including a laser blaster, with equip and activation sounds, proper tool grip, mesh and texture setup, and starter pack integration.
Lessons 27 - 29
Attributes - custom properties7:59
Explore attributes to add custom properties to Roblox parts, edit and save them with your place, and update a base's health in real time with a 5-second cooldown.

Leaderboard5:36
Learn to build a Roblox leaderboard with the built-in system, track scores, currency, or fastest times via leaderstats under each player, and update values when coins are collected.
How to create clones2:42
Learn to create clones in Roblox using the clone method after the original coin, set workspace as parent, adjust position, and spawn an infinite coin source with a while loop.
Practice 7 - Clones0:43
Client Server Model5:55
Describe the client server model in Roblox, where local, jazz, and module scripts define client and server tasks, and show script placement in workspace and replicated storage.
Remote events and functions9:21
Discover remote events and remote functions for server-client communication in Roblox, using replicated storage and fire server and fire client to create parts with color and position across clients.
Lessons 31 - 34
Dialogs8:50
Explore creating in-game dialogues with nonplayer characters using a dialogue object, speech bubbles, and a branching dialogue flow guided by choices, including client-side scripting.
Health Pickups7:50
Create multiple health pickups with a single script that restores health on touch, fades the pickup, and uses a cooldown via an enabled attribute and transparency.
Practice 8 - Pickups0:49
Animation5:30
Explore Roblox Studio's built-in animation editor to design a custom lip animation for a dummy character, setting keyframes and using the curve editor, then apply it with a script.
Controlling user's camera7:28
Lessons 35 - 37
Creating an inventory29:27
The Minimap9:29
Build a minimap GUI showing the world map in the top right corner, with a player arrow and teammate indicators, using a viewport frame to render 3D objects.

Requirements

Computer
No programming experience needed

Description

The Roblox course for beginners is an excellent introduction to the world of game development using the Roblox platform. This course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to create fun and engaging games on Roblox.

The course covers the basics of Roblox game development, including the creation and manipulation of parts, terrain, effects, constraints, and lighting. Learners will be guided step-by-step through the process of building a game world, including designing terrain and adding game elements such as obstacles and power-ups.

In addition to learning the basics of Roblox game development, learners will also receive an introduction to Lua programming. This portion of the course covers the fundamentals of Lua, including variables, conditions, loops, events, functions, and methods. Learners will gain hands-on experience in Lua programming by creating and modifying scripts to control various aspects of their games.

Throughout the course, learners will be given quizzes and exercises to test their knowledge and help reinforce their understanding of the material. By the end of the course, learners will have gained a solid foundation in both Roblox game development and Lua programming, and will have built a game that includes significant parts of the game world and mechanics.

Overall, the Roblox course for beginners is an excellent way for anyone interested in game development to get started with Roblox. With its clear and easy-to-follow instruction, engaging exercises, and fun projects, this course is sure to inspire and challenge learners of all levels.

Who this course is for:

Begginer Roblox developers

The complete guide to Roblox game development

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Course content

The basics of Roblox Game Development10 lectures • 50min

Scripting tutorials - beginner26 lectures • 1hr 38min

Scripting tutorials - Intermediate12 lectures • 1hr 34min

Requirements

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