How To Script In ROBLOX Studio! (EASIEST Beginner Scripting Tutorial)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the basics of scripting in Roblox Studio, aimed at beginners. By following these steps, you'll gain the foundational skills necessary to start creating your own Roblox games and scripts.

Chapter 1: Install Roblox Studio

1. Access the Website

   • Go to Roblox.com/create.

2. Download Roblox Studio

   • Click on the "Start Creating" button to download the software.

3. Open Roblox Studio

   • After installation, open Roblox Studio and sign in to your account.

4. Create a New Baseplate

   • Select "New" and create a "Baseplate".

5. Set Up Your Workspace

   • Close any unnecessary tabs.
   • Open the following windows from the "View" tab:
     • Explorer
     • Properties
     • Output

6. Modify the Workspace

   • Delete the spawn point by selecting it and pressing delete.
   • Create a new Part:
     • Click the plus sign next to "Workspace".
     • Select "Part".

7. Adjust the Part

   • Use the "Scale" tool from the "Home" tab to change the size of the Part.
   • Experiment with the properties in the Properties window (e.g., BrickColor, Material, Transparency).

8. Add a Script

   • In the "Explorer", find "ServerScriptService" and click the plus sign.
   • Create a "Script" (ensure it's not a ModuleScript or LocalScript).
   • You will see a default print("Hello world!") statement in the script.

Chapter 2: Printing

1. Understanding the Print Statement

   • The statement print("Hello world!") outputs text to the Output window when the game runs.

2. Run Your Script

   • Click the arrow below "Play" and select "Run" to execute your script without entering the game.
   • Check the Output window; it should display "Hello world!".

3. Using Print for Debugging

   • Use print statements to trace the execution of your code, especially for debugging complex scripts.

Chapter 3: Data Types

1. Learn Basic Data Types

   • Strings: Text enclosed in quotation marks (e.g., "Hello").
   • Numbers: Numeric values without quotation marks (e.g., 5).
   • Booleans: True/false values represented by checkboxes in properties.

2. Experiment with Data Types

   • Test by printing different types of data:

     print("Hello")
     print(5)
     print(true)
     

Chapter 4: Variables

1. Creating Variables

   • Use the keyword local to declare a variable:

     local part = game.Workspace.BluePart
     

2. Using Variables for Simplicity

   • Instead of repeatedly referencing an object, assign it to a variable for cleaner code:

     local part = game.Workspace.BluePart
     part.Transparency = 0.5
     

Chapter 5: Object-Oriented Programming

1. Understanding Objects
   • Explore how objects have parents and children in the Explorer window.
   • Objects can contain properties and methods.

Chapter 6: Instances

1. Creating New Instances
   • Use Instance.new("Part") to create a new Part object.
   • Set its Parent to the Workspace:

     local newPart = Instance.new("Part")
     newPart.Parent = game.Workspace
     

Chapter 7: Object Browser

1. Accessing the Object Browser
   • Open the Object Browser from the "View" tab to explore available objects, properties, and methods.

Chapter 8: Math Operations

1. Basic Math in Scripts
   • Use operators like +, -, *, and / for arithmetic operations.
   • Example:

     local number = 5
     print(1 + number) -- Outputs 6
     

Chapter 9: Debugging

1. Using the Output for Debugging
   • Place print statements throughout your code to see where it fails.
   • Example:

     print("Line 1")
     print("Line 2")
     

Chapter 10: Functions

1. Creating Functions

   • Define functions to organize your code:

     function changeTransparency()
         part.Transparency = 0.5
     end
     

2. Calling Functions

   • Run the function by typing its name followed by parentheses:

     changeTransparency()
     

Chapter 11: Parameters

1. Using Parameters in Functions
   • Define parameters to make functions more flexible:

     function changeTransparency(value)
         part.Transparency = value
     end
     

Chapter 12: If Statements

1. Conditional Logic with If Statements
   • Use if statements to run code based on conditions:

     if part.Transparency == 0 then
         print("Part is visible")
     end
     

Chapter 13: Services

1. Using Services
   • Retrieve services using game:GetService():

     local players = game:GetService("Players")
     

Chapter 14: Events

1. Connecting Functions to Events
   • Use events to trigger functions, such as when a part is touched:

     part.Touched:Connect(function(hit)
         print(hit.Name .. " touched the part.")
     end)
     

Chapter 15: Loops

1. Using Loops
   • Create loops to repeat actions:

     for i = 1, 10 do
         print(i)
     end
     

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now covered the foundational concepts of scripting in Roblox Studio. From installing the software to understanding data types, variables, functions, and events, you’re equipped to start creating your own scripts. The next steps involve practicing these concepts, experimenting with your own ideas, and diving deeper into more advanced scripting techniques. Good luck on your journey to becoming a skilled Roblox scripter!