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>Tomtomn00
(Same with Lua Help and Parents section.)
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Roblox provides players to program in [http://www.lua.org/ ''Lua''], a simple scripting language. Basic math skills are needed to use Lua. That doesn't mean you can't try.   
Roblox provides players to program in [http://www.lua.org ''Lua''], a simple scripting language. Basic math skills are needed to use Lua. That doesn't mean you can't try.   


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*Tutorials
**[http://lua.org/pil Programming in Lua]
**[http://lua.org/pil Programming in Lua]
**[[Absolute beginner's guide to scripting]]
**[[Absolute beginner's guide to scripting]]
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**[[:Category:Scripting Tutorials|There's more!]]
**[[:Category:Scripting Tutorials|There's more!]]
*[[Scripting|Reference]]
*[[Scripting|Reference]]
**[[Function Dump|Global functions]]
**[[Function Dump|Function Dump]]
**[[Class Reference]]
**[[Class Reference]]


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'''[http://www.roblox.com Roblox]''' is a '''free''' user-generated gaming site that makes players the architects of their own 3D worlds. Players spend over 20 million hours playing games and building in their own personal virtual worlds. Roblox is ranked #1 in the US for total engagement time within the 8-14 year old segment, and is rapidly growing in popularity amongst players aged 15+. You are given a [[Class Reference|variety of objects]], [[Lua Help|a scripting language]], a website to host your games for other people to play. 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]] as well.
'''[http://www.roblox.com Roblox]''' is a '''free''' user-generated gaming site that makes players the architects of their own 3D worlds. Players spend over 20 million hours playing games and building in their own personal virtual worlds. Roblox is ranked #1 in the US for total engagement time within the 8-14 year old segment, and is rapidly growing in popularity amongst players aged 15+. You are given a [[Class Reference|variety of objects]], [[Lua Help|a scripting language]] and a website to host your games for other people to play. 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]] 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 Roblox, how to build using the [[Studio|Roblox Studio]], and how to [[Lua Help|script]] using the Lua language.


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{{TitledBox/subheading|[[Roblox Wiki:Help|About the Wiki]]|red}}
The Roblox wiki encompasses [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles and {{NUMBEROFFILES}} files]], all created by Roblox's friendly wiki [[Special:ListUsers/writer|writers]] and [[Special:ListUsers/editor|editors]]. It has been edited {{NUMBEROFEDITS}} times.
The Roblox wiki encompasses [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles and {{NUMBEROFFILES}} files]], all created by Roblox's friendly wiki [[Special:ListUsers/writer|writers]] and [[Special:ListUsers/editor|editors]]. It has been edited {{NUMBEROFEDITS}} times.


Want to be a part of our great wiki team?  Join [http://www.roblox.com/My/Groups.aspx?gid=127081 the wiki group] on Roblox to give suggestions to the people who write the wiki. Who knows, if you are dedicated enough, you might actually get your own wiki account!
Want to be a part of our great wiki team?  Join [http://www.roblox.com/My/Groups.aspx?gid=127081 the wiki group] on Roblox to give suggestions to the people who write the wiki. Who knows, if you are dedicated enough, you might actually get your own wiki account!

Revision as of 21:58, 18 March 2012

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About ROBLOXAbout ROBLOX
Get the advice you need to start your world today!
FAQFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
TutorialsTutorials
Learn how to do all sorts of things
StudioStudio
Learn how to use our level creation software
Badges, Ranks and MoneyBadges, Ranks and Money
How to move up in Robloxia
Product Change LogProduct Change Log
Updates to the game, studio, and website
Lua: Programming RobloxLua: Programming Roblox
Making your maps do crazy things

Roblox provides players to program in Lua, a simple scripting language. Basic math skills are needed to use Lua. That doesn't mean you can't try.

Resources
Policies and ParentsPolicies and Parents
Rules and parent oriented information.
Terms and ConditionsTerms and Conditions
The conditions of use of Roblox
Community GuidelinesCommunity Guidelines
The rules of the Roblox community
ROBLOX StaffROBLOX Staff
Who works at ROBLOX?
Privacy PolicyPrivacy Policy
Roblox's Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Roblox Wiki

Roblox is a free user-generated gaming site that makes players the architects of their own 3D worlds. Players spend over 20 million hours playing games and building in their own personal virtual worlds. Roblox is ranked #1 in the US for total engagement time within the 8-14 year old segment, and is rapidly growing in popularity amongst players aged 15+. You are given a variety of objects, a scripting language and a website to host your games for other people to play. 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 as well.

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

The Roblox wiki encompasses 1,697 articles and 1,217 files, all created by Roblox's friendly wiki writers and editors. It has been edited 43,343 times.

Want to be a part of our great wiki team? Join the wiki group on Roblox to give suggestions to the people who write the wiki. Who knows, if you are dedicated enough, you might actually get your own wiki account!