A popular MMORPG is called Roblox, and it has come a long way in terms of its creation. This game didn't simply come to fruition overnight, but it was a game that was years in the making. They have even made changes along the way that have transformed it into the epic success that it is today.
However, there are plenty of facts about its creation that even avid players don't know. The blog posts created by Roblox have given bigger insight into the company's history and there are a few things you should know!
10 It All Started When David Baszucki Founded Knowledge Revolution
The idea wouldn't have been possible had David Baszucki not come up with a company called Knowledge Revolution, according to his blog post. The company was later bought out by MSC.Software and he took on a senior role in the company, along with his business partner named Erik Cassel. This transition gave them the freedom to come up with something exciting and new, which is the start of the creation of Roblox.
9 The Concept Was Developed In An Office In Menlo Park, California
Erik Cassel and David Baszucki stayed friends and the two men decided after a few years with MSC.Software that they wanted to tackle a new project. They took their love for physics and decided to transform it into a fun game for kids. This all took place back in 1997 when the two men worked tirelessly in an office in Menlo Park, California to solidify their concept before putting in the work to create it.
8 It Was Created In 2004 As 'Dynablocks'
The game was first released back in 2004 as Dynablocks, but it was a beta that was only open to select players. This mainly included the developers themselves, but in 2005 they allowed more people to test it out for themselves. They soon came to the conclusion that Dynablocks wasn't memorable, which is why they changed it to Roblox later on this year.
7 It Wasn't Available To All Players Until 2006
It wasn't until 2006 that Roblox was finally open for everyone to play. It was also this year that they allowed players to make their own games, rather than the developers being responsible for its entire creation. This is part of why it is so popular as it opened the door for an entirely new form of gameplay and imagination.
6 The Logo Has Gone Through Several Transformations
One of the changes the company has gone through is the transformation of its logo. Not only has its name been altered, but the coloring and style of the name have been changed as well.
The most recent alterations in 2017 have come to give it a more modern look and feel to stay current with the times. The colors have also transformed from a Google-esque rainbow to singular reds and blacks.
5 The Idea Came From Previous Physics Simulators
The two founders who came up with this game had formerly created physics programs to assist with classroom learning. They were 2D games called Interactive Physics and Working Model, but they noticed those using them saw it as more of a game. The men decided that they could take these same physics concepts and turn them into a game to make a profit.
4 When They Added Multiplayer, Children Figured Out Things The Developers Didn't Even Know You Could Do In The Game
One of the coolest things about its development is that the kids who played seemed to know more about the game than even the developers. Cassel said on their blog that the first day multiplayer was released the kids discovered that they could build platforms on their backs and carry each other around.
This was something the developers didn't even know you could do and they all watched in awe as the kids playing the game discovered new things. It was eye-opening for them and showed the potential the game had to offer.
3 Many Of The Company's Workers Came From Knowledge Revolution
Knowledge Revolution was helpful in jumpstarting Roblox as they already had a fleet of workers who were ready to help them with this new idea. They recruited several of their former employees and even past networkings helped them land a few top-notch graduates. It might not have been an established company, but their reputation went a long way into making this game a reality.
2 Baszucki Had An Obsession With Construction Toys
Baszucki has always been amused by construction toys and it played a part in the creation of Roblox. It is part of what founded the idea for it in the first place, especially when combining it with social networking. It created a basis for the game as he wanted a world where players could use their own imaginations to build, as well as spend time with their friends in a virtual world.
1 They Are Continuously Expanding
One aspect of Roblox is that they are continuously expanding to make it even better. This game is not only available on Xbox and PC, but they recently added it to Android and iOS app stores. They have also made it possible for creators to earn money as well, and it goes to show how progressive they have decided to be as the game is never truly done being made.