Weekly Creator Challenge #2 Experienced Creators
Weekly Creator Challenge #2 : Experienced Creator Challenge Challenge: Craft My Own 3D Axe! This challenge is perfect for creators who are comfortable with basic modeling and ready to refine their skills with more complex shapes and detailing. If you are new to importing models, check out our My First Import challenge here: Weekly Creator Challenge #2 - Meta Community Forums - 1299605 Challenge Overview Ready to take your 3D modeling skills to the next level? In this challenge, you'll create your very own axe model from scratch! Follow the provided tutorial link to model an axe, then import it into the desktop editor to showcase your work. Questions or stuck? You're in the right place! I, SpaceGlitterUnicorn, will be actively monitoring this thread during the challenge period to help you succeed. Share your questions here to get support from me and fellow creators. Want to ask your questions live? I will also be hosting Importing 3D Assets on Tuesday, 3/4/2025 at 12 PM PST. Click this link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/1BffTbDYT_mJTxq3bCDIHQ Duration: Monday 3/3/2025 - Friday 3/7/2025 Mentor: SpaceGlitterUnicorn Reward: Challenge Champion Badge 🏆 NEW Reward: Challenge Trifecta badge 🏆🏆🏆after completing three challenges Estimated time commitment: 25 minutes Challenge Steps: Follow the tutorial: Step-by-step to model your axe Add basic textures or materials to your model Export your model FBX for Horizon Worlds Import the model into the desktop editor and place it in your world Test the model in your world to ensure it appears correctly Skills You’ll Develop: 3D modeling fundamentals (shapes, proportions, detailing) UV Unwrapping and Texturing Importing models through the desktop editor What You’ll Need: Tutorial link: IWP Ready Assets A desktop computer with blender and the Desktop Editor installed Tips for Success Familiarize yourself with Basic Hotkeys Don't hesitate to experiment with assets care package here Ask questions if you get stuck - I am here to help! How to Earn Your Badge Model your axe following the tutorial. Post in this thread with: A link to your world where the axe is placed. A screenshot of your avatar standing next to your axe. A brief description of your experience (Did you modify the design? What challenges did you face?). Unleash your creativity and craft a mighty axe—let’s see what you can create! ⚔️🔥Weekly Creator Challenge #6 Experienced Creators: _Masked texture, Make your own flowers!
Challenge Overview This challenge pushes your creativity by having you design your own flowers using the _Masked texture type. Masked textures are perfect for creating detailed and visually stunning organic elements like petals, leaves, and grass. You’ll learn how to: Get creative with either drawing or finding a transparent png that will work for this project. Apply transparent png to geometry and give it some shape. Importing item into the Desktop editor. Duration: Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 Estimated Time: 45 mins Mentor: SpaceGlitterUnicorn Rewards: Challenge Champion Badge 🏆 Complete 3 challenges to earn the "Challenge Trifecta" badge. 🏆 Need Help? Forum Support: I’ll be actively monitoring this thread during the Challenge duration to help you succeed Live AMA: Join my Challenge AMA: _Masked 3D Texture on Tuesday, April 1st 11 AM PT | 6 PM GMT | 2 PM ET Quick Start: If you are new to working with _Masked textures, check out my New Creator Challenge: Spring Assets challenge here. Challenge Steps: Watch the tutorial video showing how to transform 2D drawings into 3D models. With these techniques, you'll be able to create your own 3D flower model. Use your creativity and add basic textures or materials to your model Export your model FBX for Horizon Worlds Import the model into the desktop editor and place it in your world Test the model in your world to ensure it appears correctly Skills You’ll Develop: 3D modeling fundamentals (shapes, proportions, detailing) UV Unwrapping and Texturing Importing models through the desktop editor What You’ll Need: Tutorial link: Transforming 2D drawings into 3D models A desktop PC with Blender and the desktop editor installed Tips for Success Familiarize yourself with Basic Blender Hotkeys Don't hesitate to check out additional Blender tutorials here Ask questions if you get stuck - I am here to help! Additional Resources: Plant Demo.fbx Flower Demo.fbx Flower_BA.png Plant_BA.png Flower Demo.blend How to Earn Your Badge Model your Flower following the tutorial. Post in this thread with: A link to your world where the flower is placed. A screenshot of your avatar standing next to your flower. A brief description of your experience (Have you made similar assets before? What challenges did you face?). Unleash your creativity and craft a Flower!—let’s see what you can create!
Weekly Creator Challenge #2 New Creators
Weekly Creator Challenge #2 - 3D Model Import: My First Import Challenge Overview This week, we're exploring the essentials of game asset integration. You'll learn how to import a 3D model into the game engine and set it up in your world. This challenge is perfect for creators taking their first steps into working with external 3D assets. Questions or stuck? You're in the right place! I, SpaceGlitterUnicorn, will be actively monitoring this thread during the challenge period to help you succeed. Share your questions here to get support from me and fellow creators. Want to ask your questions live? I will also be hosting Importing 3D Assets on Tuesday, 3/4/2025 at 12 PM PST. Register Here Duration: Monday 3/3/2025 - Friday 3/7/2025 Mentor: SpaceGlitterUnicorn Reward: Challenge Champion Badge 🏆 NEW Reward: Challenge Trifecta badge 🏆🏆🏆after completing three challenges Estimated time commitment: 10 minutes Challenge Steps: Download the provided 3D model and texture files from this post Create a new world or choose an existing one Follow these steps to import the 3D model and texture: (PDF with screenshots attached) Download the files Open the desktop editor Locate the “Import Tab” Import the 3D model (Add new > select 3D model) Select your file and click import Drag and drop your imported model into the scene Take a screenshot of your avatar standing next to the imported model to earn your “Challenge Champion” badge Skills You’ll Develop: Navigate the desktop editor to import a 3D model Take the imported asset into the world What You’ll Need: PC with desktop editor installed Provided 3D model file (attached) Provided texture file (attached) Step-by-step PDF guide (attached) How to Earn Your Badge Import your model using the provided guide Post to this thread with: Your world link A screenshot of your avatar next to your asset A brief description of your experience (What did you find easy or challenging? What did you learn?) Good luck on your first 3D import! This skill will be foundational as you continue your creator journey. P.S. Want more of a challenge? Try out the intermediate-level challenge here: Weekly Creator Challenge #2 - Meta Community Forums - 1299606 Import Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIQ8p7CRjwcRDCRKFQACo6dSnZXWNGUdwVsWdDGXPhY/edit?usp=sharing Battle Axe download here: https://communityforums.atmeta.com/hucou38897/attachments/hucou38897/Events_Competitions/45/5/BattleAxe.fbxCreator Challenge #8: Mesh Magic - GenAI Scene Design
Challenge Description Ready to experience the magic of Mesh Gen? ✨ In this beginner-friendly, one-hour challenge, you'll pair Gen AI tools with solid design skills to create a lobby scene that guides players somewhere special! Build an environment with obvious pathways leading from a landing pad to a cool discovery point. Show off how you can use Gen AI's creative power while keeping control of the player experience. Perfect for creators at any level! You’ll learn how to: Blend AI mesh generation with smart design principles Create intuitive paths that naturally guide players Design an intentional AI-generated environment Balance efficient tech use with your creative vision Duration: Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025 Estimated Time: 1 hr Mentor: SpaceGlitterUnicorn Rewards: Challenge Champion Badge 🏆 New! Mesh Gen Badge 🤖 Need Help? Forum Support: I’ll be actively monitoring this thread during the Challenge duration to help you succeed See Mesh Gen in Action: Join my Build-Along Challenge: Quick World Creation using Mesh Gen on 4/22/25 at 11:00 AM PT Challenge Steps 1. Define Your Style Choose a cohesive visual style for your world (futuristic, fantasy, industrial, natural, etc.) Determine your color palette - consider using contrasting colors Decide on the mood and atmosphere (mysterious, welcoming, abandoned, etc.) 💡 Tip: Find an image to draw inspiration for the style you are looking for 🤖 Use the Mesh Gen tools in the Desktop Editor for the following steps. Check out the linked documentation for step-by-step guidance. 2. Design Your Landing Pad Using the Mesh Gen tool, create a distinctive landing pad where players begin Make this structure visually unique and memorable Consider how this structure leads players to the next destination 3. Plan Your Surroundings What environment will surround your players? (Mountains, cityscape, alien landscape, etc.) Select 3-5 types of environmental objects that create visual interest (Trees, rocks, characters, etc.) Position these elements to naturally frame and guide view toward the pathway 4. Craft Your Pathway Design a clear path that draws the eye forward Use elements like lighting, color contrast, or physical structures to highlight the route Ensure the path remains obvious when viewed from multiple angles Pro tip: Create gentle curves or interesting elevation changes that maintain visual flow 5. Create the Discovery Point Design a rewarding endpoint with a discoverable object or directional marker (usually would be an item that would have more details then the rest of the assets - your Hero Piece) Make this element visually distinctive but consistent with your overall style Consider how to make this element "pop" from its surroundings (could be higher details, contrasting colors, lighting, or VFX) Key Tips for Success: Learn how to use the Mesh Gen Tool Use this linked tutorial to learn how Prompting and its possibilities Don’t be afraid to take extra time on your prompts! The more specific you are with helping the AI understand your vision, the closer the results will get! Details matter! Be specific about details like materials, lighting, style, scale, and mood. Tip: There's an option to make your meshes generate in different sizes from small, medium, to large. Ranging from a 1k vert count to a 15k vert count. Giving you control on how detailed your meshes generate. Refining the Asset! Once you've approved one of the generated mesh shapes, all there is to do is press [Texture this model] After texture has been generated press [Save Model] Tip: If you wish to retexture the model, enter Gen AI texture workspace while the mesh is actively selected in your scene. Enter a prompt for the texture you want and watch the magic happen! Placing into the world Locate the folder in your ‘My Assets’ tab called [Gen AI Assets] Then click and drag to your scene. Tip: If the folder is not appearing after a few minutes, try clicking into the 'Public Assets' tab and then back to the 'My Assets' tab, or closing and reopening the desktop editor How to Earn Your Badge Post in this thread with: A link to your world you've created using Mesh Gen. A screenshot of your avatar standing in your new generated world.. A brief description of your experience (How long did this take you to build? What challenges did you face?). Unleash your creativity and craft using Mesh Gen AI!
📅 Join Us for This Week’s MHCP Programming 4/14/25 - 4/18/25
Three weeks remain in the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Genre Showdown. Don’t miss the future of Gen AI tools in Meta Horizon Worlds. Learn with MHCP mentors this week in live events designed to improve your art direction, mobile controls, and scripting skills. 🧑💻Monday, April 14th 11 AM PT | 6 PM GMT | 2 PM ET - Meta Presents: Using the Power of Gen AI to Master Horizon Worlds Creation Host: Ryan Short, Product Manager, Debraj Ghosh, Product Marketing Manager, and Abhishek Nath, Engineering Manager Register: Sign up here Learn how to rapidly ideate with Meta Horizon’s Gen AI Tools and the future of creating. 👀 See worlds and assets created with currently available and soon to be released Gen AI Tools. 📚 Learn how to use new Gen AI tools within desktop editor to improve your workflows. 🗣 Ask questions from the team developing the latest in Gen AI tooling. 🎨Tuesday, April 15th 11 AM PT | 6 PM GMT | 2 PM ET - Build-Along: Color Scheme Optimization Host: @SpaceGlitterUnicorn Register: Sign up here In this session, you'll learn to create assets that follow specific color palettes while keeping vertex counts optimized. This is your chance to connect with SpaceGlitterUnicorn, troubleshoot, and learn to design within several creative and technical constraints. 👨💻 Tuesday, April 15th 12:30 AM PT | 7:30 PM GMT | 3:30 PM ET - Meta Presents: Mobile Genre Showdown Technical Office Hours Register: Sign up here We will be live on Zoom for 30 minutes to chat through your technical questions related to the Mobile Genre Showdown Competition. If you have any bugs, blockers, or technical questions please feel free to post them in advance with any images, videos, etc. and we'll answer them live. 📱Wednesday, April 16th 1 PM PT | 8 PM GMT | 4 PM ET - MHCP Onboarding Host: MHCP Community Manager, William Chandler, and MHCP Program Manager, Marlowe Shaeffer Register: Sign up here If you’ve recently joined the Meta Horizon Creator Program, we invite you to attend an Onboarding call. This call will walk you through the program benefits, orient you into the community, help you start creating, and inform you about upcoming events. And with plenty of time for Q&A, we’ll be ready to answer any questions you may have. 📱Wednesday, April 16th 5 PM PT | 12 AM GMT | 8 PM ET - Workshop: Mobile Player Controls and Focused Interaction Host: Shards632 Register: Sign up here Learn how to use the PlayerControls API to set up event handlers for mobile and web players while still accounting for VR players in the same world. See how to utilize focused interaction for web and mobile users with an example Interactive Laser Pen. 🖥️ Thursday, April 17th 5 PM PT | 12 AM GMT | 8 PM ET - AMA: Getting Started with Typescript Host: SeeingBlue Register: Sign up here Struggling with Typescript? This beginner-friendly session will help you understand scripts, navigate the API docs, and fix common errors. Bring your questions and coding challenges for practical solutions to build your confidence. 💡 Creators of all skill levels are welcome, so bring your specific questions and learn from the community discussion. Don’t forget to register using the links above to receive reminder emails and add events to your personal calendar.Weekly Creator Challenge #6 New Creator Challenge: Spring Assets
Challenge Overview This challenge introduces you to the Masked texture type in Horizon Worlds, which is great for creating grass, trees, flowers, and other semi-transparent objects. You’ll learn how to: Change the material name in Blender. Export FBX from Blender. Import _Masked Texture into Horizon. Duration: Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 Estimated Time: 25mins Mentor: SpaceGlitterUnicorn Rewards: Challenge Champion Badge 🏆 Need Help? Forum Support: I’ll be actively monitoring this thread during the Challenge duration to help you succeed Live AMA: Join my Challenge AMA: _Masked 3D Texture on Tuesday, April 1st 11 AM PT | 6 PM GMT | 2 PM ET Challenge Steps: Download provided Blend file Download the blend file and take a look at what's inside. Navigate to the materials tab and look at how the material is named. Locate the texture provided with the Blend file bundle and observe how the textures are named. Export FBX from the blend file and prepare for desktop editor import. Import to desktop editor! Open up the desktop editor and make a new world. Find your way to the Asset Library tab, then my assets. Add new, then choose 3d model. Locate your prepared FBX file and textures provided and import! Skills You’ll Develop: Learn a new texture type: _Masked Learn how the _Masked material type is named in Blender Learn how it's bundled to be brought into the desktop editor What You’ll Need: Desktop editor is your key to success! Have the materials guide handy! Be sure to bookmark this link. Meta Developers Have Blender downloaded and ready to work! Provided 3D model file (attached) Provided texture file (attached) Step-by-step PDF guide (attached) How to Earn Your Badge Import your model using the provided guide Post to this thread with: Your world link A screenshot of your avatar next to your asset A brief description of your experience (What did you find easy or challenging? What did you learn?) P.S. Want more of a challenge? Try out the experienced creator challenge here.📅 Join us for this week’s MHCP Programming: March 3-7, 2025
🎨 Tuesday, March 4th 12:00 PM (PT) Office Hours AMA: Importing Assets with @SpaceGlitterUnicorn. Register here Learn best practices for exporting models from Blender and Substance Painter into the Meta Horizon desktop editor. Discover how to avoid common performance pitfalls when importing custom models. 🧰 Thursday, March 6th 5:00 PM (PT) Office Hours Build with a Mentor: Tools with PigeonNo12. Register here Explore what makes the Meta Horizon desktop editor unique from VR Build Mode. Get hands-on with the latest features including NPCs, Custom UI, and NavMesh. Bring your questions or learn from other creator’s roadblocks. All skill levels are welcome!
