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Ragdoll physics, bone-based articulation, and AI-generated face migrations - Roblox is rewriting its avatar system from scratch. Adam and Anthony unpack the three-phase rollout, debate whether R6 is truly being preserved, and ask whether AI is the right tool to get Roblox to AAA quality. Episode 23 Sources: - Action Required: Advancing Avatars on Roblox - Studio Beta: Avatar Joint Upgrade -…
Adam and Anthony play through the five winning experiences of the 2026 Roblox Developer Challenge. From AI-powered sitcom acting to hexagon tycoons, see what talented developers can build in just 72 hours for a share of the $35,000 prize pool. Episode 22 Sources: - Roblox Developer Challenge 2026: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-developer-challenge-2026/4274705/1 - dye by kenami and Soorbeet:…
From catching "attempt to index nil" bugs before they go live, to building UI with JSX and React, Adam shares why TypeScript via Roblox-TS has become the default for every Last Level Studios project. Episode 21 Sources: - Roblox-TS: https://roblox-ts.com - Luau: https://luau.org - Luau's New Type Solver (DevForum):…
Anthony (sublivion) has been building on Roblox since he was 10, and now — while studying computer science at university — he's a core developer on Croydon: London Bus Simulator, a niche transport sim that's attracted over 46 million visits. We explore how Roblox's discovery algorithm turns hyper-specific concepts into mainstream hits that outperform competitors on Steam, and why the platform's…
With recent dissatisfaction around Roblox's chat and safety changes, Adam and Fedor explore if alternatives like Fortnite's UEFN or Polytoria could ever take its crown. They break down the "identity crisis" holding UEFN back and the chicken-and-egg problem facing smaller nostalgic platforms. Episode 19 Sources: - Fortnite Going All-In on UGC but Chasing Roblox:…
Roblox is changing how physics work with Server Authority. We built billiards and bowling demos to test if this new rollback netcode is ready to replace client-sided simulation for competitive games. Episode 18 Sources: - Server Authority Overview (Roblox Documentation) - https://create.roblox.com/docs/projects/server-authority - Server Authority Advanced Techniques (Roblox Documentation) -…
Adam dives into his first-ever game jam experience at Roblox's 2026 Developer Challenge. From prepping five game ideas to building a multiplayer bomb-battle maze in 72 hours, he breaks down the strategy, the tools, and the lessons every Roblox developer can take away. Episode 17 Sources: - Space Bombs (Game Jam Submission): https://www.roblox.com/games/97442218073300/Space-Bombs - Roblox Developer…
This week we discuss the controversial removal of classic faces, the rollout of 4K textures, and speak to Toby Johnson (OverheadWires) about building high-fidelity experiences like Croydon: London Bus Simulator. Episode 16 Sources: - New Chat APIs: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-chat-apis-teleport-users-who-can-chat-together/4337233 - 4k Texture Rendering:…
From creating game icons at 11 years old to producing content for Elton John's farewell concert, Nate Spell's journey building Barrier Four shows what's possible when you turn passion into business. Barrier Four: https://barrierfour.us/ Nate Spell: https://x.com/cantfindshirt Episode 15 Sources: - STAR interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QczUuAkLej8 - Beast Games on Roblox trailer:…
We got the chance to interview Roblox CEO, Dave Baszucki, to find out where the platform is heading. Can Roblox simulate the real world? CEO Dave Baszucki reveals the "Impossible Spec" that the platform's leadership aim for: 10,000 photorealistic players in one world, and an AI "Magic Wand" that builds for you. The platform may even come full circle, back to its "builder" roots, as creation is…
