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asimo3089 is not online. asimo3089
Joined: 19 Apr 2009
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11 Apr 2013 06:04 PM

Note: I get asked a lot about building tips, especially since getting into EBR. I figured I'd write them down for everybody! If you want to be a good builder, you need to be willing to read through all of this. Theres a lot of helpful things in here. Thanks!


If I mention one of these places in the post, here is a link to them so you know what I'm talking about
RoadRunner Canyon: http://www.roblox.com/RoadRunner-Canyon-1-4-2-place?id=19138354
The Wind: http://www.roblox.com/EBR-The-Wind-1-3-1-place?id=19138404
One of many coasters I've made: http://www.roblox.com/Serpents-Revenge-Coaster-place?id=19138355


Hi there, I'm asimo3089. You may know me from a number of places here on Roblox. I've been here since 2008 (This account, 2009) and I've been a huge builder since the day I joined. Today, I'm known for my roller-coasters and showcases; My place "The Wind" is even used as a benchmark for the Roblox Staff whenever they update the graphics on Roblox. Because of this, I'm asked all the time for "Building tips" or "inspiration/motivation tips".



-The first thing I start with is inspiration. You need something to inspire you! Make the object that inspires you is very "broad", or simple. Anything specific will fail you most of the time. If you have a simple idea for inspiration, more things around you will inspire you continually while you work on your build. For example, on The Wind, I chose winter for inspiration. Sounds way too simple but if I chose "Snow" or "Snowflakes" for inspiration, I'd get bored really quick of those two things.

-One thing I get asked about a lot is "Should I plan my place out". It really depends on the place, but I personally, do not plan my place out. You tend to be more creative if you do it as you go. Your brain will spontaneously come up with ideas as you go if you're very creative!

*Tip: Make it fun for yourself! Don't make building a hassle. I like to get myself a fun playlist on iTunes and maybe a bowl of chips or some other snack and have some fun!

-Another thing people say a lot is that they lose all of their motivation when theyre halfway through their build. There can be 2 reasons for this. One reason could be the fact that their idea for a place is TOO BIG! Only build a place you know you can do alone. I've seen so many projects never reach completion because of the scale of it. The second reason could be that your inspiration wasn't simple enough! Go find something that inspires you!

-Okay, you've built your place, how do I get recognized? I suggest joining a social network that Roblox is on, and stay in touch with the Roblox Staff. Show them images of project updates. If it looks good and promising, they'll ask you about it. This is the best piece of advice I've got to get recognized by the staff, and soon other members.


Some people ask what tool(s) I use. I use one tool and that's CmdUtl by Anaminus. I suggest googling that and downloading it. It's an incredible plugin that makes building very easy. It's easy to learn if you're willing to play around with the buttons on it for a bit.

How much time should you spend on the place? This also depends on the place. If you're aiming for detail, you want to spend upwards of a few months. It takes a lot of work. Don't let that timeframe de-motivate you. Just do it as you go, you could finish it even sooner. Time flies by faster than you think! For time examples, RoadRunner Canyon took me about 3 months, and The Wind took me about a month and a half. Roller-coasters take me anywhere from a month to 3 months.



I can't think of any other questions I've had but I'l reply to any questions you post below that I may of missed. I suggest reading the posts here incase something has already been answered!

Thanks
-Asimo3089
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Yelllowie is not online. Yelllowie
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11 Apr 2013 07:05 PM
fuirst
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wizard101master98 is not online. wizard101master98
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11 Apr 2013 07:12 PM
Thanks, this was really helpful!
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Jax2010 is not online. Jax2010
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11 Apr 2013 07:51 PM
The dissapearing steps behind you thing, in your outdated longest obby, they don't work anymore.
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supergokurocks is not online. supergokurocks
Joined: 26 Feb 2011
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11 Apr 2013 08:07 PM
I have a question on the building tips. (This goes out to all the NBC users.) What if you only have one place slot that can be active but so many ideas and projects you want to do. Any suggestions on what you should do?
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Roytt is not online. Roytt
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11 Apr 2013 08:10 PM
My insipiration for building is perseverance & creativity.

-Roy
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Cleopato12 is not online. Cleopato12
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11 Apr 2013 08:21 PM
Thanks for the tips.
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jon10690 is not online. jon10690
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11 Apr 2013 09:24 PM
Thanks. When I was at Behind the Blox. I think the CEO really liked my house I made at the tests. This also helps me SO MUCH I keep making detailed ideas and now I know to make it fun. I have my inspiration and I am about to begin soon.
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ZebraPlox is not online. ZebraPlox
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11 Apr 2013 10:05 PM
"I like to get myself a fun playlist on iTunes"

Same. I can't build without music. It's just terrible for me.

Good tips, though.
Thanks!
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asimo3089 is not online. asimo3089
Joined: 19 Apr 2009
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11 Apr 2013 11:36 PM
@super Save creations as files on your computer! File>Save As if you're in studio!

Thanks guys
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1234Christopher is not online. 1234Christopher
Joined: 21 Oct 2008
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12 Apr 2013 04:54 AM
Please could some people check out my EBR entry and give me a heads up on it so far?
I have worked on it for a month now.
Just to give you an idea of what it is "A treasure hunt in a murky swamp". So collect the papers!

Hope you like it!

http://www.roblox.com/EBR-Myths-and-Legends-place?id=5011805
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maxomega3 is not online. maxomega3
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12 Apr 2013 06:40 AM
@Super, Another way of doing it is making a place, deactiviting it and making another place. I do this all of the time and even as I upgraded to TBC I couldn't fill all of my games onto it at once.

@Asimo, this is really great! I use the Anamius plugin, too!
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jetcrawler is not online. jetcrawler
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12 Apr 2013 07:47 AM
Really useful, and thanks for all the tips :)
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asimo3089 is not online. asimo3089
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12 Apr 2013 08:12 PM
Glad to see this was a big help.
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Jammintoad is not online. Jammintoad
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14 Apr 2013 09:04 PM
Chips - best idea ive heard yet
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Twoublekinz122 is not online. Twoublekinz122
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15 Apr 2013 05:02 PM
Asimo you're awesome/
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littlecrazykiller is not online. littlecrazykiller
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15 Apr 2013 07:06 PM
LOL
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asimo3089 is not online. asimo3089
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15 Apr 2013 08:05 PM
Can't go wrong with snacks :3
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racerking31 is not online. racerking31
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16 Apr 2013 09:17 PM
Roadrunner canyon took you 3 months?
Wow, a bit faster than finwei
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racerking31 is not online. racerking31
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16 Apr 2013 09:18 PM
BTW instead of chips I eat burritos or corndogs :D
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Fredster456 is not online. Fredster456
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17 Apr 2013 03:47 PM
Good tips
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INL101 is not online. INL101
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18 Apr 2013 07:14 AM
:o I just came across this, and I'm glad I did. Thanks for the great tips, Asimo!
Music, chips, cheese, and building. Yeeahhh. Livin' the life.
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weegeeizcool is not online. weegeeizcool
Joined: 23 Aug 2012
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24 Apr 2013 09:24 PM
how do you make great screenshots and videos with detailed scenes and items in it? thats a big question i really want to know
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asimo3089 is not online. asimo3089
Joined: 19 Apr 2009
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24 Apr 2013 10:06 PM
Thanks guys

Good question weegee! I own a Mac which means it gets a bit expensive to find nice video software. I currently use "iShowU HD", which I bought when it was on sale. It's a very decent screen recorder and it's what I prefer. For editing, I just use "iMovie" which comes with all Macs. It's plenty powerful enough for Roblox related things, but you need a general idea on how to use it. I self-taught myself!
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darcolite is not online. darcolite
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25 Apr 2013 08:44 AM
But isn't it hard to use Studio on a Mac? I find it impossible. xD
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