Drmusic13Join Date: 2013-04-18
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So I have been trying to learn rbx.lua, and I was wondering if you just learn regular lua will you already be able to use rbx.lua with just a few altercations. And also how did you guys learn lua? |
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EyernyJoin Date: 2013-06-15
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I learnt from the wiki though most people learn from youtube videos. |
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chimmihcJoin Date: 2014-09-01
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Because of the nature of Lua they really are not two different languages, Lua was built to be embed into programs. |
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Drmusic13Join Date: 2013-04-18
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So you are saying if I learn lua, and then go to roblox studio I will already know what to do? |
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chimmihcJoin Date: 2014-09-01
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Know what to do for what task exactly? |
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Drmusic13Join Date: 2013-04-18
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To start making a game, sorry if I seem dumb but I am pretty new to coding. |
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helloburpJoin Date: 2011-08-26
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Yeah, you'll just need to learn the new roblox functions and instances.
By the way, I started learning about algorithmic thinking/scripting a few years ago with Scratch, then I used that experience and started editing scripts and viewing the wiki on Roblox. I also used a few videos for reference, but the wiki is an intermediate/experienced scripter's best friend.
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! |
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chimmihcJoin Date: 2014-09-01
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Well sure, you can make really simple games with vanilla Lua, but you would have more luck with learning the API used to interact with the server and clients. |
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helloburpJoin Date: 2011-08-26
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True. Coding for a multiplayer-centered engine can be way different than a singleplayer based one.
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! |
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Drmusic13Join Date: 2013-04-18
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Since you seem to be really experienced, can you link me some stuff so I can start practicing? |
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helloburpJoin Date: 2011-08-26
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Since many newbies find the wiki unhelpful, I'll link you to a very helpful youtube series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9aGRXxiezE&list=PLA4609EA2E5307C94
It goes through all the basic things you will need to know. To make a good game, all you would really need to watch is episodes 0-4. After that, almost anything can be learned with a simple wiki/youtube search. Those episodes just teach the basics.
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! |
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RoKjellJoin Date: 2012-11-22
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I learned it from the wiki years ago
Why? Because I can. |
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Drmusic13Join Date: 2013-04-18
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Alright man thanks so much. |
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