Weekly Creator Challenge #1

[SeeingBlue]

Weekly Creator Challenge #1: My First World 

 

Challenge Overview

 

Welcome to your first Creator Challenge! This week, we're diving into the fundamentals of world creation in Meta Horizon. You'll learn how to use the desktop editor to build and publish your very first world. This challenge is perfect for anyone just starting their creator journey in Meta Horizon.

Questions or feeling stuck? You're in the right place! I will be actively monitoring this thread during the challenge period to help you succeed. Share your questions here to get support from both myself and fellow creators.

I will also be hosting “Getting Started Ask-me-anything” on Tuesday, February 25th at 12 PM PST.

Duration: Feb 20-Feb 28

Mentor: @SeeingBlue 

Reward: Challenge Champion Badge 🏆

 

Skills You’ll Develop: 

 

• Navigating the desktop editor: Understanding the layout and tools of the desktop editor is crucial for efficient world creation.

• Placing Assets: Learn how to add pre-made assets to your world to create interactive experiences.

• Creating Environment: Use sound and light to fine-tune the look and feel of your world.

• Preview: Test your world across VR, web, and mobile to ensure compatibility on all platforms.

• Publishing: Share your creations with others by publishing your world to Meta Horizon Worlds.

 

What You’ll Need:

 

Software

 

• Meta Quest Link app
• Meta Horizon Worlds (Installed through the Meta Quest Link app store)

 

Documentation

 

• Link to My First World Tutorial + video: 
• https://developers.meta.com/horizon-worlds/learn/documentation/get-started/create-your-first-world/

 

Challenge Steps:

 

1. Install Desktop Editor
2. Create your first world using the “My First World Tutorial” written guide + video 
3. Publish your world
4. Post your world link and a screenshot to earn your “Challenge Champion” badge

 

Tips for Success

 

• Review your hotkeys under the Main Menu > Keyboard Shortcuts  
• Right-click on the viewport to spawn yourself in a specific location
• Don't hesitate to experiment with different assets
• Ask questions if you get stuck -   I am here to help!

 

How to Submit Your Challenge

 

1. Complete your world creation
2. Publish your world
3. Post to this thread with:
• Your world link
• A screenshot of your creation
• A brief description of your experience

[SeeingBlue]

Thanks, that flaming duck with zombie worshipers is wild. Great work on the challenge!

[SeeingBlue]

Okay, that makes sense. I don't think you can toggle the visibility while the world is published. So unpublishing it would reenable that option.

Local scripting was not a part of the tutorial so you didn't miss anything there, but it is required for some features; weapons are a good example.

[UtterlyOtter]

Kinda clunky to get around.  One barrier to success was no mention of having to create parent object to place assets.  Finally lucked into that.  Had fun using Smirk's tint hack

https://horizon.meta.com/world/10235664849942759

 

[Chixie]

https://horizon.meta.com/world/10160322683592136

I'm very new to creating on a computer.   I am VERY comfortable creating within my headset so this is almost like learning to walk.  But I catch on quick and the tutorial was very helpful.  I am taking lots of notes and I look forward to excelling in the future!  Exciting stuff.

[grapeape290]

The link is below to preview my world. Fantastic tutorial, I'm still learning but I'm excited to see where this can go. 

https://horizon.meta.com/world/635535102965816

[SeeingBlue]

It always feels clunky at first until we build muscle memory in it. Can you elaborate on what you mean by 'having to create a parent object'?  Also, tinting shouldn't require a hack anymore since all mesh objects can be tinted using the properties panel now. Great job working through your first desktop editor world, though!

[SeeingBlue]

That's great to hear. You did an amazing job for your first time walking in the desktop editor. Love that you added a little extra and can't wait to rave in the grave with you! 🤣

[SeeingBlue]

Excellent work. The first thing I did was pick up that gun and shoot the zombie. Keep experimenting!

[Cercatore]

I know this one is over but I wanted to show off my newbie skills
https://horizon.meta.com/world/10236863294187488

[SeeingBlue]

It's not over, everyone is welcome to continue submitting. Great job on this. I see you added you axe and some weapons, NPC, leaderboards, and a skeleton. I love to see people take the challenge a step further! Be sure to mind your gaps in the future, though. Good job!