I get probably 5 messages a week asking “can you help me with a script?” or “dude I need like one line of script, help!” My reply is usually “Go read the wiki!” But I now realise that some people need a little more help, so I’ve decided to do a little artice about scripting.

Basic Scripting - Part 1

Before we start, we first have to memorise some code. These pieces of code are used in almost every script.

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What to remember:

function- what the script does

if- This tells a script to do something under a certain condition.

end- This ends a function or another piece of code

else- Tells a script to do someting if  the conditions under “if” are false

print- prints something in the output window

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Now let’s start! First, open up Roblox studio. Click on insert>object>script and erase print(”hello world!”). Then make a door and a button. Group them together and insert the empty script in the button. Follow the instructions below.

The Script

We are going to make a basic touch door!

The first line is below:

 function onTouched(hit)

The above tells the script what the function is when it is touched.

script.Parent.Parent.Door.Transparency = 1

The above tells the script that is parent’s (the button) parent (the door) will turn invisible

script.Parent.Parent.Door.CanCollide = false

The above line will let some one go right through the door

end

This ends the function.

wait(3)

The script performs this for 3 seconds before moving on to the next lines.

script.Parent.Parent.Door.Transparency= 0
script.Parent.Parent.Door.CanCollide= true

The above makes the door become visible and solid again.

end

ends the function

script.Parent.Touched:connect(onTouched)

This is the last line to the script. This connects the script to the button.

And we are done! Try to type the script from memory before you copy in the following lines. This will help you in the future.

function onTouched(hit)
	script.Parent.Parent.Door.Transparency= 1
script.Parent.Parent.Door.CanCollide= false
	wait(3)
	script.Parent.Parent.Door.Transparency= 0
script.Parent.Parent.Door.CanCollide= true
end
script.Parent.Touched:connect(onTouched)
 

Coming soon- Basic scripting part 2

The winners have finally been announced! The administrators seem to have took there time in judging, but they have picked some good choices. Remember, all people listed will receive the Golden Robloxian hat, but only people who are said to be receive $R 1000 will receive that prize. What are we waiting for? Let the winners shine!

Five Best Motion Picture Awards

ROBLOX Shootout
Production Team: Stickmasterluke, Wirodeu, Reaper5 each win $R 1000
Other credited: Cobalt

Mother 3
Production Team: roan, Toun25, Jamespond56 each win $R 1000

Acebloxians Episode I
Production Team: LuckyGlues, mitchell7194, Xon each win $R 1000

Defending ROBLOXIA from a Black Hole
Producer: TheArbiter08 wins $R 1000

RoWar: Chapter 1
Production Team: Are92, RavenShield, MrLfan each win $R 1000
Others credited: Ratchet500, Canary4life, jacbob, Articerile

Three Best Acting Awards

Excelerate and Dakkor in 007 Casino Royale
They each receive $R 1000 

Tonkhonk in Ganondude’s Cake Adventure
He receives $R 1000

All the actors in The ROBLOXian village
Wirodeu, Cobalt, Aeacus, Garra300, Dil, Valitini94, Killertom3, Loser123, Tahd, Roni123, Freefurbie, CheeseKnight, OZZY941, Drosk, Fanofmario2, Bluckman, Megaman999, Poppo362, Fbi100, and Dack1 each receive $R 1000

And to all of the winners out there; Congrats!!!

Go to it!

In this game your trying to make it to the end of the waterfall while avoiding the obstacles. The obstacles are relatively difficult. You must ride in a boat or you will “drown.” Once you make it past the challenges you are able to use many tools at the end. 

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Rating Scores

Purpose- 6 (out of ten)

The general motive of this place is fair, although it may not appeal to everyone. The game usually attracts many people but most leave after a very short time. The winner area is adequate, it has many different tools to use.

Building Quality- 9 (out of ten)

All of the obstacles are well builds, as are the buildings. I could only find one flaw; The ending spawn is hard to locate.

Scripting Quality- 7 (out of ten)

There is no script that really stands out, which is a downside. A good thing is that there are no scripting flaws to my knowledge.

 Tools-  4 (out of ten)

The few tools you do get are poorly designed, especially the boat tool, which barely even controls the boat. The tools at the end are fair, but have a long reloading time.

Difficulty- Hard

Very few people ever finish the course (me being a lucky one). This place is designed for experienced ROBLOXians who are very good at this type of game. 

 Overall- 6 (out of ten)

 This place is, at this time, not the best. Be sure to check it out though, as it is getting better everyday.

-Quint1997 

The parade is finally here! Below are the videos that we think have the best chance at winning the contest. These choices have been hand selected by some of our staff. If you want you video shown or rated by us, please contact us in the ‘contact us’ section. 

Jacbob’s June action/adventure contest entry! “the dream”

Roblox- Vortex of time (June action)

ROBLOX June-Action Entry - The Noob King -

Roblox Contest entry June Action/Adventure: The king is mad!

Roblox Action Adventure Contest- Starring: Montana Joe’s! (A fellow staff member picked it!!!!)

 The contest is going great! Because of a problem with the Youtube server, I cannot get the parade up and running at this moment. I am hoping to post that soon. Also, I would like to express the point about some users that are not really writing about adventure. This is not the funny movie contest, its the action adventure contest.  By searching youtube, I have seen many good videos, and may even have spotted some winners! So keep on those good videos, and remember what contest this is. 

A new contest is upon us! Just like the funny video contest, you have to make a movie related to roblox, only this time, you have to make it about action and adventure. And I know, you are now saying “How do I make a movie?” Well see in the Wiki Entry. There will be 5 Best Picture Awards. Each person who earns the award will receive a award hat and $1000 Robux. The administrators will also be handing out various other prises. These will include:

Best Actor/Actress (three of these will be chosen), Best Soundtrack, Best Camera Work, Best Costumes, Best Set Design and Best Special Effects.

These people will also receive an award hat and $1000 robux. Some of the rules are shown below:

Rules

1. Create an Action Adventure ROBLOX video.

2. Please make all videos suitable for viewing by kids, grandmas, school teachers, and your next door neighbor. No profanity or inappropriate images. Any video that breaks the standard ROBLOX rules will not be able to win.

3. Videos should be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long.  Keep it short so the action doesn’t get lost in long scenes. Most of the footage should be ROBLOX related.

4. On your video page put the following information.
a. Usernames of team, Link to ROBLOX - http://www.roblox.com
b. Tags - This time we want you to use tons of tags!
    * You must put “ROBLOX” and “june-action”
    * Describe your video with three or four words
    * If you are taking a scene from a real movie, include the movie name –       otherwise, put the name of a movie that’s like yours
    * Include the names of your favorite building and modeling toys
    * Describe ROBLOX in three or four words
GO CRAZY WITH THE TAGS! Example:  ROBLOX june-action giant spider chase King Kong erector knex lego fun kids online world  

5. Contest Closes Sunday June 29 at 6pm Pacific time (9pm Eastern). All videos must be posted by this time.

    Happy Movie-making!

     The contest finally ended! Our staff collected many results, and it is time to reveal. Below are the contest winners:

Frostbyte27

aeddan1

Supersmashbrosking

Menarefancy

TheZackster123

They will all receive the priviledge to become writers on this news site and will get a free roblox shirt. If you are a winner, Email Us at Help@robloxnational.com 

Below are the awards given out:

Favirote Robloxian- All of the above (Miked, clockwork,Lugihomer Quint1997 and Swordsmenike)

Favirote Place-Ultimate Paintball CTF

Best Dressed Robloxian- Clockwork

Noobiest Robloxian- Swordsmenike

Roblox Rating scale

Game play- Great

Creativity- Awesome

Fun- Perfect

Graphics- Great

Interactivity- Perfect

Roblox National Rating

Perfect (Thanks!)

Congrats to the winners! If you won, Email us at Help@robloxnational.com.

The video contest winners have been announced! They are:

Max & Bob Visit Robloxia by maxxz
Stfcrb’s Fun Time 2 by Stfcrb
NoobName Show by NoobName, Wirodeu and hugeflare
Roblox Christmas at Ground Zero by Stickmasterluke
Indiana Legocat5 And The Holy Bob by legocat5
Roblox: The Bloxxer Bunch by CobraStrike4
ROBLOX - May-Funny by Johnny2008 and Acbc
Top 10 ways to die in Roblox by Are92, Are14 and Minilandstan

All of them will receive a Security Camera Hat And 300 Robux. Remember, only these people will receive the hat, or at least for now. Please do not go asking in our forum for ways to get the hat. To see the winning videos, go to the Roblox Developers Journal. Thats all for now.  

Voting in the survey ends in a few days!! I would like to thank all who have voted so far. I still need more votes, and I will now give out prizes to 5 random robloxians who put their name in the username box (optional). They will receive a free roblox shirt and a Super moderator badge on my website. all you have to do to vote is to  Click Here

Welcome to this weeks interview with TheZackster123. Lets go to our first question.

Quint1997- When did you first start playing Roblox ?

TheZackster123- I think around March 2008, or maybe sooner, I just can’t remember.

Quint1997- Who are your favorite users on Roblox?

TheZackster123-  Swordsmenike, Jnh, and, honestly, you!!!

Quint1997-What is your favorite game of all-time?

TheZackster123- Get past the cops is so original to roblox that it is my top candidate!

Quint1997- Do you like any websites other than roblox?

TheZackster123- No, not really.

Quint1997- Thank you for your time with us, TheZackster123!!

TheZackster123- It was a pleasure to be here.