cowbear16Join Date: 2008-08-03
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Soon I will be releasing a ROBLOX book titled "Basic ROBLOX Lua Programming". Currently the book is in the proofing stages and is completely written. It should be out soon one the edits have been made.
Book Description:
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Inside of this book are explanations to the
basics of Lua Programming. ROBLOX Lua is the language of an online game known as ROBLOX. This book will certainly not turn you into ROBLOX's best game creator over-night but it will start you on your journey to a successful ROBLOX experience.
As you progress through this book you will face a pattern of the content inside each chapter. Most often you will complete a tutorial and then have a chapter of explanalions related to either the chapter you had just finished, or the upcoming chapter.
By the end of this book you should be familiar with the ROBLOX Studio. You should also be able to complete basic scripts with the knowledge of the format of scripts. I do not expect you to be ROBLOX's best programmer, but you will know the basic necessities to begin a successful time in ROBLOX.
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This book will be brought to you by Double Trouble Studio, authored by myself, Brandon LaRouche.
You will be able to order this book in many different formats:
- iBook (Contains Video Tutorials)
- eBook
- Print Book
- Color or Black and White editions
Prices will vary
Before you guys ask, I have all of the appropriate legal permissions. I will also be hosting a booth at the Game Convention to promote the book and the ROBLOX iOS applications by Double Trouble Studio. |
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cowbear16Join Date: 2008-08-03
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I would post some links, but too risky. |
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cow need help with any apps im willing to help out |
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cowbear16Join Date: 2008-08-03
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No, but thanks for offering. If you have any ideas that would be nice though. |
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KrimulousJoin Date: 2011-03-17
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sounds nice. hopefully i'll get it when it comes out ;) |
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KrimulousJoin Date: 2011-03-17
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deadly stop spamming lol |
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COWUMADBRO? THEWARMFURRYUMADBRO!? |
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KrimulousJoin Date: 2011-03-17
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no, why would i be mad?
i hate it when kids like you say "Umadbro"
it ruins the meme lolo |
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furry i heard u on SOCIAL MEEPS |
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pwnedu46Join Date: 2009-05-23
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Isn't this what we have the wiki for? If its not free, I see no point in buying it. Its an interesting concept, but a wiki that is constantly updated is a much more definitive resource, especially with the number of updates that roblox rolls out. |
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Agreed, Wiki has it, why should we even spend time buying it if we're sitting right here, and you just have to type just a little word and it will come up in directory or whatever. |
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The Wiki has it, but the one thing it lacks to fufill a child's attention span are pictures (and I mean PICTURES, not DIAGRAMS)and a sense of humor here and there, so make sure you put in plenty of those. |
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cowbear16Join Date: 2008-08-03
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The wiki may contain instructions, but the tutorials in the book are written with more detail, instead of just technological answers. |
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UserdatasJoin Date: 2011-07-19
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cowbear16, I really doubt your book will be any better than the wiki, and, even if it was, it would not be worth buying.
There is no point in buying a book only to learn the basics of ROBLOX Lua. If it was a COMPLETE book about ROBLOX Lua, then even there, there wouldn't be much point in buying it, but you probably do not have the knowledge required to write a such book, anyway. |
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@People saying "WIKI HAS IT11":
The Wiki does not help everyone, considering it doesn't fit everyone's learning needs. Also, I would learn easier through a book than the Wiki.
I would buy this book if it ever becomes available in Canada.
~Zammy~ |
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UserdatasJoin Date: 2011-07-19
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FrenchPlayHandBall, if you want a book, just print the printable version of the wiki. Tada, you have your book. |
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pwnedu46Join Date: 2009-05-23
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Actually, there is a significant amount of detail in the majority of wiki articles. We (wiki writers) are told to not put the solution to a specific problem, but rather to teach the basics and document new features and updates as they are added to the game by the Roblox devs. Telling someone how to create an algorithm (i.e. A* for pathfinding) is alright, but we aren't supposed to supply any code other than a few single lines woven throughout the article. Once you learn the basics, you should be able to fill in implementation details for yourself. |
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You're an idiot User. I mean a real book, not a printed website that has taught me ZERO Lua and I've tried for three years.
~Zammy~ |
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UserdatasJoin Date: 2011-07-19
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FrenchPlayerHandBall, as long as your dedication in both cases is the same, if the wiki didn't teach you anything, then the book won't either. |
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UserdatasJoin Date: 2011-07-19
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By the way, thank you for calling me an idiot, I appreciate it. |
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pwnedu46Join Date: 2009-05-23
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"FrenchPlayerHandBall, as long as your dedication in both cases is the same, if the wiki didn't teach you anything, then the book won't either."
This is very true. |
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