Is it possible to learn scripting in one month if so how?

As a beginner I want to make roblox games but is there a way to learn it in one month?

I think it would be possible with a lot of dedication, but it is a good idea, no. Understanding the coding language would take time and learning it really quickly could really ruin how you learn it later on. If you are trying to make your own original game, I would suggest taking your time and taking 1-2 years to learn coding.
Another option is taking the skills you have an not bothering about coding. Although (in my opinion) coding is the most useful skill, you can always find someone to help you if you have a good idea and a plan.

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Depends. You are able to create something sensible, but what quality will it be? Don’t give up and for now focus on watching guides, trying on your own for a long time, developing further and then try something. Today, you need to have a minimum of 3-5 people devteam to make something that will be relatively popular, or you will create something creative that will not be another copy of another game, and that is difficult. I don’t want to demotivate you, but for now, focus on understanding how the engine works, learn how to script at least at an intermediate level and, of course, modelling. Some people start only after a year of learning, you just need to be patient.

It’s very possible since I managed to do it, but it definitely differs from person to person. Having a friend to work alongside probably helps the most since you kinda know each other

Just wanted to add my two cents to this conversation. :slight_smile:

This is a tad subjective, but i’ve found that keeping yourself engaged is the most important part of learning programming. While what i think @Im_aLEGOperson456 said is true, it really depends who you are. Learning the basics of lua is super important and will do wonders for you if you can stick to it, but the traditional “classroom” approach isn’t for everyone, including myself.

How I learned:

When i first started, i was really passionate about making a mini-games clone. I had no interest in what a variable is, or how functions work, or what loops are, all i wanted to do was make this game happen so i could play with my friends and mess around.

I decided to throw myself into the project and learn by trial of fire. Initially, i had questions like “how do i move the players?”, “What the hell is a game loop?” and “How do i make the mini-games’ appear?”, but after googling and asking (many) questions i would figure it out and get excited to see it work. As time progressed, i learned what a variable is, what a function does, and what loops do.

Now, @Im_aLEGOperson456 is totally right, you can definitely form bad practices from learning like this. But i’m a firm believer that once you are confident in your abilities you can reform those habits down the line.

Regarding your question:

If you work hard you can possibly form a decent understanding of roblox’s engine and lua in a month, but thats not very realistic. The project i described above took me months of hard work to get working. Overall, It might help you to ditch the deadline in favor of a no-timeframe goal that motivates you.

All in all, the best advice i can give you is don’t give up! You will see the fruits of your efforts sooner than you think. :slight_smile:

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