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[http://www.roblox.com ROBLOX] is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation that allows users to program games and play games created by other users. In the modern day, ROBLOX is one of the biggest platforms of creativity and content creation in the world -- But that doesn't mean its past is to be forgotten! This wiki's purpose is to bring insight to the workings of the older versions of ROBLOX (2006-2012).
<center> [[FAQ|FAQ]] | [[Tutorials|Tutorials]] | [[Lua Help|Lua Help]] | [[Studio|Roblox Studio]]</center>
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'''[http://www.roblox.com Roblox]''' is a '''free''' online [[Games Page|Multiplayer]] game, where you play in user-created worlds with blocks. Unlike most other games there aren't any pre-defined goals. You are given [[Class Reference|a variety of objects]], [[Lua Help|a scripting language]], [[People Browser|other people]] and left to do whatever you want. With your free account, you get a [[Character]] and a [[Place]]. You can customize your place and character however you want, and visit anyone else's [[Place|place]] as well.


This Help Center is here to help you learn how to play [[Roblox]], how to build using the [[Studio|Roblox Studio]], and how to [[Lua Help|Script]] using the Lua language.
This help center is here to help you learn how to play using [[Clients|older clients]], how to build using the [[Roblox Studio]], and how to [[Lua Help|script]] using the Lua language.


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Roblox provides players to program in [http://www.lua.org/ ''Lua''], a simple scripting language. The basic math level required to understand this with ease is around 8th grade.  That doesn't mean you can't try. 


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*[http://lua.org/pil Programming in Lua]
Roblox provides players the ability to program in [http://www.lua.org ''Lua''], a simple scripting language.
*[[Absolute beginner's guide to scripting]]
*[[Lua from Other Languages]]
*[[:Category:Scripting Tutorials|There's more!]]
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Roblox is an online game designed for kids 4-14. As a Roblox member, players could play and build user-created games with [[Roblox Studio]]. Games are also able to be scripted with Lua.
*<strong>[[:Category:Scripting Tutorials|Tutorials]]</strong>
**[http://lua.org/pil Programming in Lua]
**[[Absolute beginner's guide to scripting]]
**[[Lua from Modern Roblox (Luau)]]
*<strong>[[Scripting|References]]</strong>
**[[Function Dump|Function Dump]]
**[[Class reference]]


If you're a beginner looking for a place to start, you should view these tutorials:
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*[[Welcome to Roblox]]
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Latest revision as of 02:24, 14 October 2024

Welcome to the Legacy Roblox Wiki

ROBLOX is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation that allows users to program games and play games created by other users. In the modern day, ROBLOX is one of the biggest platforms of creativity and content creation in the world -- But that doesn't mean its past is to be forgotten! This wiki's purpose is to bring insight to the workings of the older versions of ROBLOX (2006-2012).

This help center is here to help you learn how to play using older clients, how to build using the Roblox Studio, and how to script using the Lua language.

About ROBLOXAbout ROBLOX
Get the advice you need!
FAQFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
TutorialsTutorials
Learn how to do all sorts of things
StudioStudio
Learn how to use ROBLOX's level creation software
ClientsClients
Learn how to play the various versions of ROBLOX
Lua: Programming RobloxLua: Programming Roblox
Learn to program with Lua!

Roblox provides players the ability to program in Lua, a simple scripting language.


The Improvement ProjectThe Improvement Project
Slowly enhancing the classic wiki
ContributingContributing
The definitive resource for contributing
Revamp PreviewRevamp Preview
New home page, articles for games and community pages, and new guides!