What We Covered This Week
Throughout the camp, Ninjas explored game design, coding, and world-building using Roblox Studio. Here’s a recap of the topics they mastered:
Day 1 – Introduction to Roblox Studio & Terrain Building- Navigated Roblox Studio and learned how to manipulate parts
- Designed landscapes using the terrain editor (mountains, water, and more)
- Created and saved their first Roblox game world
Day 2 – Decorating Worlds & Secret Hideouts- Added visual effects like fire, smoke, and lighting
- Used the AI Material Generator to create unique textures
- Built and customized their own secret hideout
Day 3 – Interactive Elements & LUA Scripting- Created hidden doors and triggers for player interactions
- Learned about weld constraints and proximity prompts
- Wrote their first LUA script to animate a door
Day 4 – Sound Design & Advanced Building Techniques- Explored the Roblox Marketplace for sound effects
- Integrated background music and interactive game sounds
- Used advanced tools like align, union, negate, and intersect to enhance their builds
Day 5 – NPC Creation & Game Publishing- Created NPCs (Non-Player Characters) that move and talk
- Customized their characters with rigs, accessories, and animations
- Published their game to Roblox so they can share it with friends & family!