Roblox Lua Scripting & Game Development – A-Z
Complete Guide
Part 1: Getting Started
• What is Roblox Studio?
• Installing Roblox Studio
• Setting up the workspace
• Introduction to Explorer & Properties
• What is Lua? Why Lua in Roblox?
Part 2: Lua Basics
• Variables & Data Types
• Printing & Debugging (print())
• Operators (+, -, *, /, %)
• Conditional Statements (if, else, elseif)
• Loops (for, while, repeat)
• Functions & Parameters
• Tables & Arrays
• Understanding Scope (local/global)
Part 3: Roblox API Basics
• Workspace, Players, ReplicatedStorage
• Services (Workspace, Players, Lighting, RunService, etc.)
• Instances & Properties
• Events (Touched, Clicked)
• Connecting functions (:Connect())
Part 4: GUI & User Interface
• Creating ScreenGUI, TextLabel, Buttons
• Handling button clicks
• Updating GUI dynamically (e.g., health, money)
• TweenService for smooth animations
Part 5: Scripting Tools & Weapons
• Tools & Handles
• LocalScripts vs ServerScripts
• Using RemoteEvents & RemoteFunctions
• Adding sounds & animations to tools
Part 6: Combat System Basics
• Detecting hits (Touched events & Raycasting)
• Damage system
• Cooldowns & Combos
• Adding VFX & Sound Effects
Part 7: Advanced Combat & Ability System
• Creating skill moves (like Blox Fruits)
• Adding knockback & stun
• Camera shake, charge-up animations
• Time Stop ability & Area effects
Part 8: NPCs & AI
• Creating NPCs
• PathfindingService for AI movement
• NPC combat system
• Quests & dialogue system
Part 9: Data Storage & Monetization
• Saving player data with DataStore
• Adding cash & inventory system
• Gamepasses & developer products
• Leaderboards
Part 10: Polishing & Optimizing
• Reducing lag (best practices)
• Secure RemoteEvents (prevent exploits)
• VFX optimization
• Mobile/PC compatibility
BONUS: Full Project
• Make a mini-Blox Fruits style game (Combat system + Quests + Abilities + GUI + VFX)