How do I start learning how to script?

Help and Feedback Scripting Support
#1

Hello there,
I wish to become an experienced LUA Scripter on ROBLOX!

Before i’m asking you the main question, i’ll answer on some of the ones you might ask me yourself.
A 1 •Yes, I’m very motivated & am willing to spend lots of time on learning
A 2 • No, I do not have a lot of experience, I’m learning the very basics by watching Alvin Blox’s videos
A 3 • No, I’m not the type to quit after trying once, I am prepared to spend lots and lots of time on learning & experiencing!
A 4 • No, I am not trying to bite off more than I can chew, i’m trying to experience right now, when I do get the hang of it I might start working on some projects which obviously are meant for the future depending on how long it takes me to get the hang of it.

So, my question is:

-How do I start learning how to script, what do you guys advice me doing first/basic stuff or do you know any good tutorials for me to watch & learn from

Thank you for reading and possibly answering my question :slight_smile:

6 Likes
#2

I recommend to start with YouTube tutorials like AlvinBlox or TheDevKing. Also there are many good tutorials at the Roblox DevHub. I personally learned to script mostly from the DevHub tutorials/documentation and studying/reading open source/tutorial scripts I found on the internet.
Although there is no perfect way to learn to script. Everyone will learn the way they want.

2 Likes
#3

I believe most of the scripters started by learning from YouTube, you can go to YouTube and as @CAROR567 said visit AlvinBlox or TheDevKing they are both good and just keep scripting everyday to get used to scripting.

3 Likes
#4

Thank you for sharing! :slight_smile:

#5

Appreciate your reply, I’ve been watching AlvinBlox for a little while now :wink:

1 Like
#6

You never use freemodels so you know people say it is good do not and use what she said Thedevking and AlvinBlox

1 Like
#7

That is nice, I hope everything works out with you if not then try taking scripting online courses.

1 Like
#8

What I did was I looked into free model scripts and analyse it, see how it works and understand why.

1 Like
#9

To be honest he will still need to learn the basics first to fix the script or analyze it, but sure that can help too a little bit not too much.

1 Like
#10

Many of my friends who are actual scripters told me they have done the same thing!
Though they recommended me to start messing around a bit and see what i can do/learn on my own first (and watch yt if i have to)

#11

Basic lua syntax: Lua 5.1 Reference Manual
Roblox functions: Roblox Creator Documentation

2 Likes
#12

I used those. They are terrible. Sorry, but all YouTubers don’t go in depth with code. In fact, most just have a notepad on their second monitor to copy off of. They don’t explain line for line, and your left with gaps in the fundamentals you need to advance as a scripter.

I haven’t seen a single YouTuber who can properly make a tutorial, and probably won’t ever. There was one guy named Vissequ but he quit ROBLOX due to numerous updates that broke his games.

3 Likes
#13

That’s actually true. The best tutorials are always docs.

1 Like
#14

I actually do know this one youtuber that types the whole code and explains why you putting this code and etc. His name is RoScripter.

1 Like
#15

Oh, I’ll look him up. See thats the thing… Of course the ones that are good, don’t get popular. Welcome to the rigged algorithm!

3 Likes
#16

Haha probably, he got like 80k subscribers but he is good.

1 Like
#17

He has about 20k subscribers, not 80k.

#18

Yes my bad I forgot but he stopped uploading 3 months ago and I am sure if he did not stop uploading he would of got popular, it is what it is.

#19

Just checked, he has around 20k. I do like his tutorials. They may take a while, but they are very informative and useful!

#20

I have been learning for about a year now. I know coding from before, so it wasn’t that steep of a curve. I am mostly self taught from YouTube, documentations and practice.

I have managed to create my first easy obby game and released it in March.
(Carrot Club Easy Obby - Roblox) (not the best, still really good experience)

Even though I manage to pull that off myself, I believe there are easier way to learn than to hard grind it yourself.

The best way to learn is partner with someone like a mentor that can show you the ropes, and have the capacity to explain clearly each and every step. This way it will cut out a lot of rubbish in between that goes into research which takes a lot of time.

You also get an accountability partner that will check up on you every now and then to make sure you understand this stuff. I would say though, it is rare to find people like that. Most people that I approach to ask a question, I somehow end up getting ignored, criticize and labelled lazy. However, the possibility is out there.

If you need, here are some resources that I used to figure things out.

I also have videos in my channel as well explaining Roblox Studio stuff.
So the amount of resources is endless. Hope that you find what you’re looking for. :slight_smile:

2 Likes