Making an Obby
Overview
ISBN: 978-1-937336-20-2
eTextbook Price: $9.99
Available: Dec, 2024
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of game development with Roblox Studio! Over these 8 chapters, you’ll go from beginner to creating interactive Obby games that challenge and thrill players. This textbook is designed to introduce you to essential game mechanics, scripting with Lua, and designing immersive and engaging experiences—all within Roblox Studio. Perfect for home-school, middle school, or high school students looking to learn game development in a fun and hands-on way.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Roblox Studio & Basic Platforms
- Explore Roblox Studio: Learn the interface and core tools of Roblox Studio.
- Hands-On Project: Build simple platforms to create the base of your Obby game.
- First Script: Write your first Lua script to make parts disappear when touched.
Chapter 2: Expanding Obby Game Mechanics
- Checkpoints and Moving Platforms: Learn how to add checkpoints to save player progress and create moving platforms.
- TweenService Introduction: Use Tween to create a smooth, dynamic movement for platforms.
Chapter 3: Hazards and Advanced Interactions
- Dynamic Hazards: Add pressure plates and player-triggered hazards that respond to player actions.
- Reactive Traps: Create swinging obstacles that require players to time their movements.
- Advanced Scripting
Chapter 4: Colors, Materials, Environment Design, and Audio
- Customize your environment
- Add Environmental features
- Make a new skybox and improve the ambiance
Chapter 5: Game Mechanics and Power-Ups
- Add new mechanics and power-ups to your game for better gameplay
- Learn about the Roblox folder system
Chapter 6: User Interface
- Create a GUI for your players to show health and wealth
Chapter 7: Player Upgrades and VFX
- Player Upgrades: Design progression systems that reward players with new abilities or customizations.
- Add VFX for more fun and to improve your player’s experience!
Chapter 8: Publishing Your Game
- Playtesting and Feedback: Playtest your game and gather feedback to improve player experience.
- Publish Your Obby: Refine your game, add polish, and prepare to publish it!
Join Us for an Adventure in Game Development!
Over these 8 chapters, you’ll gain real skills in game design, scripting, and level creation that will set the foundation for your future as a game developer. This course makes learning fun, with hands-on projects every week that get you creating right away. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your game dev skills, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life in Roblox Studio!