Want to learn how to write in the Roblox studio, but don't know where to start? You have come to the right place. Scripting in Roblox is a fantastic way to let your creativity run free. You may start small, but you'll create patterns soon enough. From there, you're not too far off creating entire games!
Maybe you were inspired by creative Roblox inventions made by other people who started learning the basic Roblox script, like Roblox Piggy, the survival horror game. Or maybe you've checked out our list of the best Roblox games and fancy designing something yourself.
To get you started with learning scripting in the Roblox studio, we've rounded up five of the best Roblox scripting tips we can find, to get your scripting journey started. Whether you prefer to learn scripts from video tutorials, communicate with other experienced Roblox developers, or craft scripts at your own pace while creating your own games, you'll find all the guidance you need below.
ROBLOX SCRIPTS – PRACTICAL TIPS TO GET STARTED WITH ROBLOX STUDIO
Watch YouTube videos
We picked these excellent Roblox scripting tips from TheDevKing, which also has a huge selection of specific Roblox scripting tutorials. If you're looking for an in-depth tutorial, this one from AlvinBlox (which also has a wide variety of other tutorials) is also a great resource for beginners.
Check out the Roblox Developer Forum
The Roblox Developer Forum is a great resource for Roblox players who want to communicate with, learn from, or just chat with other Roblox developers. The Roblox Developer Forum has dedicated sections for updates, help, and feedback, as well as platform-specific feedback. There are also sections for communicating and collaborating with other Roblox developers, as well as a whole resources section to tap into.
If you are having trouble with your Roblox scripts, the forum has an active community ready to help you solve your problem by offering feedback and advice.
Decompile free templates
If you want to learn how to create a specific item in the Roblox studio, reverse engineering another creation is a great way to go. Simply find the item you want to learn how to create and check the “script” tab in the menu on the right side of the screen to open a window with all the scripting information for that item.
Read the Roblox Wiki
Much like the Roblox Developer Forum, the Roblox Wiki is also a great resource for in-depth, step-by-step scripting tutorials like this one.
Create simple games to test your ideas
This one is a bit more advanced, but once you understand the basics of Roblox scripting, why not try making some simple games to test out your ideas? Gathering simple scenarios and testing them is a great way to test if parts of your script work the way you want.
So, here are five tips to get you started on your Roblox scripting adventure. If you're just getting started with Roblox, why not check out our guide on how to get started with your Roblox login, or here's a guide to our favorite Roblox toys, if you're looking for some new inspiration.
