I’ve been playing Roblox for around 14 years now, and I’ve honestly been so, disappointed, with what happened to this site.
People used to be able to hire developers to help them create games, or join communities to role play, but because of how Roblox is structured, that’s no longer the case.
Roblox’s slogan “powering imagination” does not apply to modern Roblox, having to pay, HUNDREDS of dollars per hour per developer to create a game, or buying assets, or so on and so fourth, is absolutely insane to me. I understand it’s a job, and that they should be fairly compensated, however, this is a game mainly catered towards children.
I understand this is a hot take, and I’d really like to get everyone’s insight on this, apologies if it comes off as rude, however as a non-developer this is how I’ve viewed it, and I’d appreciate having a civil convo about this.
Now what hurts most of all is the downfall of Roblox groups, and Roblox as a site as a whole.
I personally used to be really into the SCP genre. It was fun, it was unique, and it was expressive. But, Every. Single. Group. Has had pedo(s), or people who make suggestive comments, or people who dox another person, it’s a recurring theme, and it’s insane to me. Action may have been taken, but the people’s love for the game and genre just disappeared because action was taken too late.
The thing is, this isn’t exclusive to the SCP genre, even though I have yet to join one that died due to lack of funding or the aforementioned reasons. It exists in so many different genres as well.
Because of this, I believe Roblox lost its touch, in the sense that, it was a way for people to connect, to socialize, to have fun, it was a free space for everyone, but because of greed, AI generated games, and the genuine lack of care for the community, I don’t believe Roblox will last very long if it continues in this trajectory.
So, I guess I have a couple questions.
- What are your thoughts on the state of Roblox now?
- What are your thoughts on the state of the role play/groups on Roblox?
- Have you experienced anything similar when it comes to the SCP/Roblox groups?
- Do you think Roblox, will remain active in the near future?
These are just some things I have that I’d like to get to hear, but I’d appreciate if everyone can provide some better insight on this since, I stopped playing Roblox for about a year now.