Introduction to Scripting on Roblox Studio

Opening Statement

• Scenario: You're opening up Roblox Studio with a great game idea but realize you don't know how to make the game work.
• Common Issue: Beginners often feel confused by scripting jargon on Roblox.
• Objective: This guide aims to simplify scripting for beginners using Roblox Studio.

Initial Setup

1. Open Roblox Studio: Start a new project with a base plate.
2. Create a Part: Place and customize a part; for example, make it pink.
3. Naming: Name the part (e.g., "pink part").

Building Your Script

1. Insert a Script: Right-click the part and insert a new script.
2. Define Variables:
   • local part = script.Parent
   • Variables store values (e.g., instances, strings, numbers).
   • Ensure to follow proper case sensitivity.
3. Creating a Part with Script:
   • local part = Instance.new('Part')
   • Set parent property: part.Parent = game.Workspace
4. Change Properties:
   • Example: part.Transparency = 0.5
   • Use auto-fill for efficiency.
5. Running Your Code: Test the script by playing the game.

Boolean Values

1. Definition: Boolean values are true/false values, e.g., checkboxes in Studio.
2. Example: part.CastShadow = false.
3. Wait Command:
   • Use task.wait() for better performance.
   • Numbers do not have quotation marks; strings do.

Printing and Debugging

1. Print Statements: Useful for debugging.
2. Example: print('Hi') or print(5), combined: print('Hi ' .. 5).
3. Math Operations: Printable (e.g., print(3 + 3) results in 6).

Introduction to Functions

1. Definition: Functions perform specific actions.
2. Syntax:
   • Example:

     function add10(x)
         local y = x + 10
         print(y)
         return y
     end
     

3. Local vs Global: Local functions/variables only accessible in their scope.
4. Calling Functions: add10(2).

If Statements

1. Definition: Checks conditions and runs code if true.
2. Example:

   local part = script.Parent
   if part.Anchored == true then
       part.Color = Color3.fromRGB(255, 0, 0)
   else
       print('Part is unanchored')
   end
   

Events

1. Definition: Code that runs in response to actions/events.
2. Example: Touch event for a kill brick.
   • killBrick.Touched:Connect(function(touchPart) ... end)
3. Using Object Browser: Find events & properties.

Random Numbers

1. Random Wait Time: task.wait(math.random(1, 10))

Loops

1. For Loops:
   • Example: Scale part over time.

   for i = 1, 10 do
       part.Size = Vector3.new(part.Size.X + 1, part.Size.Y, part.Size.Z)
       task.wait(0.5)
   end
   

2. While Loops:
   • Example: While true do.

   while true do
       -- Your code here
       task.wait(0)
   end
   

Tables

1. Definition: Used to store large amounts of data in key-value pairs.
2. Example:

   local fruits = { bananas = 1, apples = 5, oranges = 2 }
   print(fruits.bananas) -- Outputs: 1
   

3. Using Tables with For Loops: Loop through tables with in pairs.

Full Example: Building an Obby Game

1. Create Kill Bricks: Add touch events.
2. Create Checkpoints: Use leaderstats to save player progress.
3. Combine Everything: Practice by building a complete Obby game.
4. Debugging & Testing: Continuously test and debug your game.

Additional Resources

• Developer Hub: Use Roblox Developer Hub for more documentation and tutorials.
• Forums & Scripting Helpers: Seek help from forums and helper sites.

Conclusion

• Motivation: Keep practicing; scripting has a steep but rewarding learning curve.
• Next Steps: Apply these basics to more complex projects gradually.