Whether you’re a gaming enthusiast, fledgling programmer or just someone looking for a side hustle, Roblox might just be the answer for you. Seeing Roblox Studio, with all its bells and whistles for the first time, can be quite overwhelming. However, as with learning most things in life, it’s easier to get started by breaking it down and taking it one step at a time.
Conveniently, Roblox offers several templates that anyone can use to kick-start their game world. This article takes you through the basics of Roblox development — what a Part is, Part properties and your very first script. It assumes that you’ve already registered for an account and have Roblox Studio installed on your machine.
Begin by selecting “Flat Terrain” under the “All Templates” tab. Control wise, use the WASD keys to move around while in the studio, along with your right mouse button to pan the camera around. In this first hour, take some time to familiarize yourself with some of the attributes that parts in Roblox have, and how you can make use of them.
Parts
Think of a part as a physical object, subject to the laws of physics. Parts in Roblox (by default) will fall to the ground, move when pushed and will prevent a player from walking right through them. Using the 4 different types of…
