No Vague Lua Requests

How to effectively ask for help with your Roblox Lua scripts

Imagine messaging a dev with "can I see that code" and then waiting for them to respond before explaining what you need...

Don't Do This

Heyo, can I see that code you have?

Which code are you talking about?

The script for the teleport system

Oh, the one from the obby or the RPG game?

The obby one

Here you go:

-- Script code ig

Why This Doesn't Work

This conversation took 6 minutes when it could have taken 30 seconds. The helper had to ask multiple clarifying questions before understanding what was needed.

When you ask vague questions, you're forcing the other developer to stop their work to figure out what you need.

Do This Instead

Hi! I'm working on my obby and having trouble with teleportation. Could you share the teleport script from your Rainbow Obby that handles checkpoint respawning?

Sure! Here's the checkpoint script:

-- Checkpoint script code

Thanks! This is exactly what I needed.

Why This Works Better

By providing context upfront, you respect the other person's time and make it easy for them to provide the right code immediately.

They could immediately understand the project, the specific script needed, and the game it was from.

Format Code in Discord

Hey, I'm having trouble with my script. Here's my code:

```lua

-- my code here

```

Looks like you're missing a value. Try this:

```diff

+ local value = true

-- your code

```

Why Formatting Matters

When you format your Lua code correctly in Discord using code blocks (```lua), you make it much easier for others to help you.

Properly formatted code has syntax highlighting, is easier to read, and maintains proper indentation.