We’re back with another monthly recap for the past month; a lot has been happening on the Developer Forum recently! We want to make sure you haven’t missed anything, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the highest-level content, updates and important happenings that you should be aware of. To check out May’s recap, click here.
From the Developers
Have you been interested in building your brand on Roblox, but unsure how to start? Perhaps you’d like to build a business using the games or assets you’ve already created on Roblox? As we wrapped up our Localization series, we’ve opened a new series on the Roblox Developer Medium about how to start a business on Roblox! Here are some of the topics so far:
- “From the Devs”: Running a Business with Roblox: “From the Devs”: Running a Business with Roblox, by Block Evolution Studios | by Block Evolution Studios | Developer Baseplate | Medium @BlockFaceSteve @Blockfacebob
- “From the Devs”: Started from the Bottom: A Guide to Freelancing: Started From The Bottom: A Guide on Freelancing | by YOUNITE | Developer Baseplate | Medium @Younite
- “From the Devs”: Building Your Brand on Roblox: “From the Devs”: Building Your Brand on Roblox, As Told by BSlickMusic | by Roblox Developer Relations | Developer Baseplate | Medium @BSlickMusic
Bonus! Read this article from @alvinbloxx on how he got started learning how to script: From the Devs: “How do you learn to script?” | by Roblox Developer Relations | Developer Baseplate | Medium
Interested in some new graphics for your games, or perhaps some new swag for your avatar? Check out what’s coming from these devs:
- @Jazzyx3 is busy building some beautiful maps! Check out one of her favorites (above) and follow her work on Twitter.
- @KaceyWillEatChu has been working on some new characters! Check out one of the latest ones above. You can also follow Kacey on Twitter or Twitch.
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@rastamypasta has been working on some new art, and compiled her favorites here. Follow her on Twitter to stay up to date with her latest work! Do you recognize the image above?
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@Director1406 has recently released his Heroes of Robloxia Soundtrack! Listen to all of your favorite tunes whenever you want by following him on SoundCloud: Stream DirectorMusic | Listen to Heroes Of Robloxia Soundtrack playlist online for free on SoundCloud You can also follow DirectorMusic on Twitter.
Feature Releases and Announcements:
If you’ve been checking in on the Developer Forum this month, you’ll know that there have been some exciting updates and changes to Roblox Studio. Here’s a list of a few updates that came out this month. Please note; this is not the full list of updates! Be sure to check the Announcements section of the Forum for a full list of changes:
Feature Updates:
- Studio Dark Theme: Studio Dark Theme
- Developer Hub Announcement: Announcing the new Developer Hub
- Changes to Badge APIs: Changes to Badge APIs
- Updates to Preferred Player Count: Updates to Preferred Player Count
Programmatic Updates:
- Accelerator/Incubator apps are open for Spring 2019! Apply here: 2019 Accelerator / Incubator Spring Application
- Important information for those going to RDC San Francisco: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/rdc-2018-important-information/138306
Informative announcements:
- Roblox Developer Roadmap for 2018: See What's Coming in 2018: This Year's Developer Roadmap
- Music flagging went live: Music Copyright Flagging is Live Today
- Experimental Mode Game Changes: Changes to Experimental Mode games: now hidden from sort
Creator Challenge:
This month, Roblox produced the Jurassic World Creator challenge, which is aimed at new developers looking to get started in Studio. We saw some awesome designs come out of the templates provided on the Developer Hub! You can find a list of designs on our Twitter page, or by searching #CreatorChallenge on Twitter. If you have a friend or family member who’s interested in learning to use Studio, be sure to send them the Creator Challenge!
Featured Games:
On June 23rd, a new set of Featured Games was published to the Games page of Roblox! Like all other sets of Featured Games, this set is some of the best games on their way to the top of Roblox. If you’re interested in learning how to get featured, check out this article. This article includes some of the Featured Games Developers’ advice on how to get featured, as well as how they got started on the games that you now see on the Games page: Who They Are and How they Got There: The Featured Games Developers (July 2018)
Remember, this is just a few of the exciting changes and content on the Developer Forum! Be sure to explore the Developer Forum for a list of all updates/changes, or follow us on Twitter!
