Roblox. You've heard of it, right? If not, consider this an introductory course. Roblox is a ridiculously popular online platform that features more than 43 million active users per day who play, chat, and create in a virtual world. It's a big, big deal.
The appeal of Roblox lies in its ability to power your imagination. Want to play as an astronaut? You can! Want to be a sports hero? Sure! Want to race fast cars? Go for it! Even better, Roblox lets you create games, too. All you need is the free Roblox Studio app, patience, and a little creativity.
Roblox has many elements that might seem intimidating to the uninitiated, so we've gathered our introductory Roblox stories in this guide. By reading it, and following the supplied links, you'll learn the Roblox basics, ranging from how to pick a premium plan to safeguarding your account from scammers.
Ready to learn about Roblox? Let's go!
How to Make Roblox Games
In order to start making Roblox games, you must familiarize yourself with Roblox Studio. The PC-exclusive application is the tool you'll need to create games. Development is outside of the scope of this article, so for that you should visit Roblox 101: How To Make Your First Game, which details what you need to know and where to find that information. In addition, you should read Roblox 101: How to Create Custom Meshes to give your games extra visual flair.
How To Make Real Money From Roblox Games
Anyone who knows about Roblox, knows about Robux. It’s the currency used to access premium, user-created games, and buy game passes and other in-game items. However, did you know that the Roblox games you create can generate real money? You may not become a millionaire overnight, but it's possible to make a real-world living with virtual-world money. Roblox 101: How To Make Real Money From Your Video Games shows you how to get started.
How to Pick a Roblox Premium Plan
Roblox is free to play, but it offers Premium accounts that let you trade items, buy special gear, and receive discounts. In addition, anyone with a premium account who plays one of your created games puts money in your pocket! Check out Roblox 101: How to Pick a Roblox Premium Plan for more details.
How to Avoid Free Robux Scams
On the internet, scams come in many forms, including Roblox. Yes, Roblox is intended for children, but that doesn’t make it inherently safe. As with all things on the web, you must be aware of lurking dangers, particularly Roblox monetary scams. Roblox 101: How to Avoid Free Robux Scams helps you dodge those traps.
How to Play Roblox VR Games
The metaverse is (supposedly) approaching, and virtual reality is one of its gateways. In case you didn't know, Roblox has numerous VR titles. To play them, all you need is a VR headset and a high-powered gaming PC. Roblox 101: How to Play VR Games takes you to that other dimension.
The Roblox Wrap-Up
Overall, Roblox is a great way to learn how to program, make amazing games, and meet incredible people. Whether you're a child, parent, young adult, or retired elder, Roblox has something for everyone to enjoy. With Roblox, your only limit is your imagination.
For more Roblox tips, check out Roblox's own walkthroughs and my books on how to script games.