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The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook
The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook

The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook: Design immersive experiences with easy-to-follow recipes for world and game development

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The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook

Introduction to Solid Modeling and CSG Tools

Roblox Studio offers a set of tools that allow you to join or subtract two or more primitive parts, thus creating a variety of unique shapes that otherwise would not be possible. This chapter will outline the four different operations that can be done with solid modeling (also known as Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG)) tools, including Union, Intersect, and Negate, as well as the Separate operation. By the end of this chapter, you will have a very solid understanding of solid modeling (no pun intended).

Through this chapter, we will go through the following recipes:

  • Carving out holes
  • Modeling a bowl of cereal
  • Engraving details onto surfaces
  • Unioning an arch
  • Creating a broken wall
  • From block to rock

Technical requirements

You will need to open the latest version of Roblox Studio on a blank baseplate. Optionally, you can also download the needed plugins here:

Carving out holes

One of the best use cases for solid modeling tools is that they provide you with the ability to quickly cut shapes and holes in any primitive part. To demonstrate this, we will create a sink with a faucet. However, rather than building around the sink extruded into the countertop, we will use the Negate and Union functions to cut a hole that is the shape and size of our sink.

How to do it…

We will begin by creating a simple sink cabinet and countertop using square parts. Then, we will create the shape of the sink and Negate a slightly smaller part inside of the sink, allowing us to create a hollow sink once we Union the two parts together. We will then position the sink, and use another negated part to create a pocket for the sink to sit in on the counter. We will then finish off by building a faucet. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Insert a square part on top of the baseplate.
  2. Rescale the part to be the size of your desired cabinet, which we...

Modeling a bowl of cereal

Smooth modeling tools are very useful for creating intricate shapes that would otherwise not be possible to make with regular primitive parts. In the following recipe, we will examine how to efficiently turn a sphere part into a bowl, and then we will use cylinder parts to fill the bowl with milk and create our pieces of cereal to fill the bowl with.

How to do it…

We will first create the bowl by negating a slightly smaller sphere inside of itself and using a square negated part, running through the middle of the sphere, to cut open the top, giving us the shape of our bowl. Then, we will place a cylindrical part representing the milk inside the bowl, scaling it to fit, and then we will create looped bits of cereal to fill the bowl with. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Insert a sphere part onto the baseplate where you want to build your bowl.
  2. Rescale the sphere to make it larger and easier to work with, to a size such as 14, 14, and...

Engraving details onto surfaces

Detailing can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to engrave small details across a large area of parts. In this recipe, we will examine the step-by-step method to accurately transcribe details and even carve out a whole cylindrical set of stairs, leading from the center of what was a square block. By the end of this recipe, you will be left with a deeper understanding of how you can use the smooth surface modeling tools to heighten the level of detail in your builds.

How to do it…

We will first insert and rescale a square part to our desired size. Next, we will stack cylinders on top of one another, making the one above 2 studs wider than the one below it. After negating the cylinders and unioning them to the square base, we will create a border and details on the top surface of the platform. Lastly, we will move the detail pieces down until they extrude into the ground part, so when we negate and union the cylinders to the...

Unioning an arch

A great way to speed up your building and solid modeling process is to build the shape that you want to cut out separately from the part that you’re cutting from. This recipe will demonstrate a way of mastering this technique by first building a wall, and then building the arched shape of the separate entrance. We will then use the Negate and Union functions to carve our desired shape. Let’s see how we can do so next.

How to do it…

We will create a flat wall and then create the shape of the arch entrance using a square and cylinder part, rescaling the parts to extend them through both sides of the wall. Then, we will negate the entrance parts and union them into the wall, giving us our arch. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Begin by inserting a square block part into the baseplate.
  2. Rescale the square part to be roughly 27, 34.5, and 3.75 studs. This will be the wall that we will cut the archway into.
  3. Next, duplicate the wall...

Creating a broken wall

In this recipe, we will examine the newly introduced Intersection tool, now available in the latest version of Roblox Studio. Unlike what happens when you union a negated part, where it cuts the shape out of the other block, the intersect tool instead takes the multiple overlapping parts and produces the shape of the inside volume, where all the parts overlap. We will use the Intersection tool to create the shape of a hole, which we will then attach to a brick wall, making it appear old or damaged.

How to do it…

After building a wall, we will add a top cap as well as side pillars to help define the wall. We will then create the shape of the hole on the front face of the wall and union the parts of the hole together. We will then duplicate both the wall and hole part, so we can use the intersect tool to create a solid hole piece. Then, we will duplicate the newly created hole piece so that we can negate and union it to the original wall, creating...

From block to rock

In this recipe, we will be examining a way to turn a standard square block and sculpt it into a low-poly styled rock. Just as we cut a hole through the block by unioning a negated part to a normal part in the Carving out Holes recipe, we will use the same method to shave chunks off the block until we are satisfied with the look of our stone.

How to do it…

We will begin by creating a large generic base shape for our rock. We will then position several negated parts, rotated at various degrees and angles throughout the base rock part. We will then union the negated pieces with the original rock, giving us our low-poly look. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Insert a part, preferably a square one, into the Workspace. This will be the rock base shape.
  2. Rescale the part to make it into your desired shape. For this example, I am creating a tall rock with a size of 27, 41, and 25 studs. Remember that the inserted part can easily be rescaled later,...
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  • Learn Roblox Studio tools and create your own immersive games with a rich array of recipes
  • Leverage advanced techniques for game development and implement complex game mechanics
  • Explore tools for staying up to date with the latest trends and monetizing your gaming experience
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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.

Who is this book for?

This cookbook is for game developers, enthusiasts, educators, young players, and their parents, making it an ideal resource for game developers of all age groups. While prior knowledge of Roblox, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Lua will help you follow along more easily, this book is a helpful resource for anyone with a basic understanding of game engines.

What you will learn

  • Master the basics of game building using Roblox Studio tools
  • Execute essential pre-production steps, such as layout and grayboxing, to plan and build your map effectively
  • Strategically place props to create immersive environments
  • Incorporate lighting, atmosphere, and VFX, such as particle beams, trails, and smoke, to add visual appeal and depth to your game
  • Prioritize optimization, updates, and user experience to ensure your game's success
  • Monetize your gaming experience and learn how to earn Robux through in-game purchases and other methods
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Studio Modeling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Introduction to Solid Modeling and CSG Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Sculpting Terrain Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Learning to Use VFX Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Building a Multiplayer Obby Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Designing a House Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Single-Player Map Flow Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Building a PvP Map Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Monetizing Your Experience Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Extra Building Recipes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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"The Ultimate Roblox Game Building Cookbook," is like a best friend for anyone diving into Roblox development...It's so easy to follow!!!The book does an excellent job explaining in a way that makes sense, even the tricky parts of Roblox game development, management, and the general platform community.The book is full of useful tips and step-by-step guides that really help bring your game ideas to life.Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your skills, this book is a fantastic companion! I TOTALLY recommend it to all Roblox enthusiasts out there!!
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As a professional environmental artist on Roblox for over 5 years now I read through this book to see if it'd be worthwhile to to purchase for my niece and nephew.I found it absolutely was!It featured many useful tips and simple to follow instructions for anyone (young and old) to come to the Roblox space and learn the fundamentals.If you or someone in your life is interested in building on Roblox, this is definitely the book for you!
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