Leaderboards: Codeblocks to TypeScript
Ready to level up your Horizon Worlds experience? I just dropped a tutorial that shows you exactly how to create and use leaderboards using both Codeblocks and TypeScript. Bonus: I built a Leaderboard Manager Script that’s going public as an asset—free to use and remix in your own worlds. Whether you're into scripting or just want to boost player engagement, this one's for you.
🎥 Overview of Horizon Tools
Learn what makes the Meta Horizon desktop editor unique from VR Build Mode. In this session, PigeonNo12 dives into these key features: Matchmaking Navmesh Avatar NPCs (aka scripted avatars) World Streaming Player Camera controls and Focused Interaction Watch the on-demand session below:
🎥On-Demand Videos: Mobile Game Design from Andy Sargent - Meta Game Developer
In this series of videos by Andy Sargent, Game Developer and Community Manager in Unit 2 Games at Meta, explore how mechanics, loops, and progression combine to create fulfilling and social worlds that players will love. Session 1 - Mobile Mechanics Explore how mechanics are a fundamental building block for virtual worlds. Mechanics empower players to interact with the world, and each other. You can think of these as player actions second-to-second. Session 2 - Core Loops Investigate core loops, which build on top of our understanding of mechanics. They are a combination of mechanics that support a repeated sequence of player actions in the world. You can think of these as player actions minute-to-minute. Session 3 - Retention Look at ways to encourage players to come back to our worlds using retention mechanics. You can think of these as player actions day-to-day.
Race Time Leaderboard In Horizon Worlds! (TS & Codeblocks)
Today we look at how to script a timer for a race leaderboard using both Codeblocks and Typescript. Where when the start trigger is entered we track the time entered, and when the end trigger is entered we calculate the time elapsed and record it to the player's Leaderboard. Download the script: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Az7hsaAMWt2idZe9r_JYfmU1_IRz3htP
Master List of Restricted Features (FAQ)
I was wondering if such a thing exists or if maybe we should get one started here. Feels like I've been learning the hard way that creator tools—e.g., Meta Horizon Worlds Desktop Editor—and official documentation include features that aren't available to everyone. Here's what I've gathered so far... For the typical creator: No wearables No importing animations Are there any other restricted features to add to the list? Also, does this list already exist somewhere?
Blender to Horizon Worlds Exporter
If you want to try and make it easy for people using third-party objects, and just want to get them into their worlds, I think that's where my add-on comes in. I've imported a fair few things now, and so have three beta testers. It works really well with the fixed sketchfab add-on as well, all under Blender 4.3.2. Hopefully, this will get spread by mostly word of mouth. ---- Blender to Meta Horizon Worlds Exporter A Blender add-on that prepares and exports 3D models for Horizon Worlds (HW). This tool simplifies the process of optimizing, baking textures, and exporting FBX files. This isn't meant for experts. It's meant for people who are just wanting to get some objects and textures into HW very quickly. I will fully admit if you want to get fancy, you're still going to have to take the time learn the true in-and-outs of how Blender and HW need to work together, to get the best results. This is just something to let you hit the ground running, and get some Tri-Mesh into your world(s) very easily. What it exports are not necessarily the best they could be. Features One-Click Export – Automates the entire export process. Texture Baking – Generates properly named _BR and _MEO textures. Decimation Tool – Reduce vertex count using a slider. UV Smart Unwrap – Automatically creates UVs if missing. FBX Export – Ensures correct format for Horizon Worlds. I've got a world called - Blender to Horizon Worlds Exporter - That can be bookmarked. There's a weblink for when you're chatting about it in HW, with a long and short URL. Either searching my name FairFight14 or bookmarking the world will help remember where to send people. I'd give a URL here - but it was blocked.🎥 New Office Hours Recording - Importing Assets
If you are getting started with importing custom models, this session will set you up for success and help you conquer Creator Challenge #2 from @SpaceGlitterUnicorn 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. Watch the session now on the Creator Documentation Site or in the embed below.
