# Welcome to the Creator Portal

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About The Sandbox
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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Learn about all of the updates and creative possibilities with the newest version of Game Maker.</td><td><a href="/pages/trxtWV3GjVq5HgnSo38j">/pages/trxtWV3GjVq5HgnSo38j</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Play and Create using new Abilities gear: Dash and Glide!</td><td><a href="/pages/GzcBrBi1inZxH5yausGK">/pages/GzcBrBi1inZxH5yausGK</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Upgrade old Experiences and build new ones with updates that impact the HUD, NPCs, and more.</td><td><a href="/pages/ywkm8jyVNljaeNlCLjo7">/pages/ywkm8jyVNljaeNlCLjo7</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f310">🌐</span> Languages:</p><ul><li>한국어</li><li>日本語</li><li>Türkçe</li><li>Tiếng Việt</li><li>Indonesia &#x26; Melayu</li></ul></td><td><a href="/spaces/tnUziwbqPCLGXhWwGA4K">/spaces/tnUziwbqPCLGXhWwGA4K</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Connect & Level Up!

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/rjheoUTp6A7bwUxLSycL" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://forum.sandbox.game/"> <strong>Creators Forum</strong></a></td><td><strong>News, help, resources, requests and feedback</strong></td><td><a href="/files/gKSO2WNKbE0iYfKbt8yn">/files/gKSO2WNKbE0iYfKbt8yn</a></td><td><a href="https://forum.sandbox.game/">https://forum.sandbox.game/</a></td></tr><tr><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f3d7">🏗️</span> <a href="/pages/5H4nfSyvxz0IX2cxYKgD"><strong>Builders' Challenge</strong></a></td><td><strong>Detailed information about the new Builders' Challenge</strong></td><td><a href="/files/YsrNVIIY0TnqBnOVhDwy">/files/YsrNVIIY0TnqBnOVhDwy</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Start Your Creative Journey

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>The Sandbox Creative Ecosystem</strong></p><ul><li>Basics: Experiences &#x26; Ecosystem</li><li>The Sandbox Scale, LAND Use</li><li>Assets: Entities &#x26; Equipment</li><li>Avatars &#x26; Character</li><li>Experience Look &#x26; Feel</li></ul></td><td><a href="/pages/Sr8E0dYtAKodameJznVD">/pages/Sr8E0dYtAKodameJznVD</a></td><td><a href="/files/h7Mpd3Mx63Zr9cSXubWY">/files/h7Mpd3Mx63Zr9cSXubWY</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><a href="/pages/jjGVKpQ4d8fBFydV7CYR"><strong>Begin</strong></a> <strong>Game Maker - 1 hour series</strong></p><ol><li>Play/Test</li><li>Build with Blocks</li><li>Place Assets</li><li>Set Object Actions</li><li>Trigger Logic</li><li>Craft Quests</li><li>Set Up Mechanics</li><li>Build Multiplayer Games             </li></ol></td><td><a href="/pages/jjGVKpQ4d8fBFydV7CYR">/pages/jjGVKpQ4d8fBFydV7CYR</a></td><td><a href="/files/ioyb35QFV7uxYGEv4TIf">/files/ioyb35QFV7uxYGEv4TIf</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is it? What can I make?</strong></td><td><a href="/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/nmFwUME4RaPfdGo1UPpM">/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/nmFwUME4RaPfdGo1UPpM</a></td><td><strong>Tutorials &#x26; Activities</strong></td><td><a href="/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/MGU5Zs62su7XkD78bj1W">/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/MGU5Zs62su7XkD78bj1W</a></td><td><strong>Documentation</strong></td><td><a href="/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/WQzZeCJjC7xygU9uRdOO">/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/WQzZeCJjC7xygU9uRdOO</a></td><td><a href="/pages/UXpIwZxfV5LXiwlsnZOu">/pages/UXpIwZxfV5LXiwlsnZOu</a></td><td><a href="/pages/314Vm0DMIMU8pGP29Ljc">/pages/314Vm0DMIMU8pGP29Ljc</a></td><td><strong>Tools</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/KdQbFqngkrpv4hQZVUzW">/pages/KdQbFqngkrpv4hQZVUzW</a></td><td></td><td><strong>What do you want to make?</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/aDfX9sTLY40jz3U3jqSn">/pages/aDfX9sTLY40jz3U3jqSn</a></td><td></td><td><strong>How can you make it better?</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/axYENdKbUwO6sJhDcrSH">/pages/axYENdKbUwO6sJhDcrSH</a></td><td><strong>Contests</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/iQkf4LNxdFGrHOmPk5hX">/pages/iQkf4LNxdFGrHOmPk5hX</a></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/zK38c3MvZdPkViyuWdG5">/files/zK38c3MvZdPkViyuWdG5</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>What is it? What can I make?</strong></td><td><a href="/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/yaCXehf43EiBQ8JTYG4r">/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/yaCXehf43EiBQ8JTYG4r</a></td><td><strong>Tutorials &#x26; Activities</strong></td><td><a href="/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/jjGVKpQ4d8fBFydV7CYR">/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/jjGVKpQ4d8fBFydV7CYR</a></td><td><strong>Documentation</strong></td><td><a href="/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/KF1fiE8DCtfTMPYrTRVW">/spaces/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/pages/KF1fiE8DCtfTMPYrTRVW</a></td><td><a href="/pages/YvBq1SNqdlFiSnbEVbNs">/pages/YvBq1SNqdlFiSnbEVbNs</a></td><td><a href="/pages/zJ4ijvNuyE8A4OU08o8A">/pages/zJ4ijvNuyE8A4OU08o8A</a></td><td><strong>Tools</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/thUfPQhFn822doTa5JGk">/pages/thUfPQhFn822doTa5JGk</a></td><td><a href="/pages/R35bYqNZRSo1w0a2KP1r">/pages/R35bYqNZRSo1w0a2KP1r</a></td><td><strong>What do you want to make?</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/imLkF12x3rlt4FbedTYZ">/pages/imLkF12x3rlt4FbedTYZ</a></td><td><a href="/pages/imLkF12x3rlt4FbedTYZ">/pages/imLkF12x3rlt4FbedTYZ</a></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/E69OOVlKWinWJEEkQD3N">/pages/E69OOVlKWinWJEEkQD3N</a></td><td><strong>How can you make it better?</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/SNGBiPnOYjhrq7X1Vt2t">/pages/SNGBiPnOYjhrq7X1Vt2t</a></td><td><strong>Contests</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/ERj0Sl24C0AoPa54eF2V">/pages/ERj0Sl24C0AoPa54eF2V</a></td><td><a href="/files/tiAsarmIvS9uAmkBezP4">/files/tiAsarmIvS9uAmkBezP4</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Grow with Creative Resources

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/aDfX9sTLY40jz3U3jqSn">/pages/aDfX9sTLY40jz3U3jqSn</a></td><td>Asset design and use in Experiences</td><td><a href="/files/xqq5NuAp4hj6m9eTkZz6">/files/xqq5NuAp4hj6m9eTkZz6</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/imLkF12x3rlt4FbedTYZ">/pages/imLkF12x3rlt4FbedTYZ</a></td><td>Logic and tips for HUD, mechanics, etc.</td><td><a href="/files/Xk73pBeuFxbFvOe8xjGf">/files/Xk73pBeuFxbFvOe8xjGf</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/E69OOVlKWinWJEEkQD3N">/pages/E69OOVlKWinWJEEkQD3N</a></td><td>Gameplay types, loops, and useful templates</td><td><a href="/files/j85Zw4CWCZIyCN1v0kZV">/files/j85Zw4CWCZIyCN1v0kZV</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/7fu9nHuZbXf2qrkeWdXj">/pages/7fu9nHuZbXf2qrkeWdXj</a></td><td>Variable use cases, presets, and templates</td><td><a href="/files/oK3jrEDz1ijd4q37k5a9">/files/oK3jrEDz1ijd4q37k5a9</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/zta4fZf4BJjbmaQRxSfV">/pages/zta4fZf4BJjbmaQRxSfV</a></td><td>Plan and execute your project with detailed guidance</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/xiRxNL6gRidaLiES9VPt">/pages/xiRxNL6gRidaLiES9VPt</a></td><td>Concept: Worldbuilding Approach, Dialogue</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/V5Oao4qhiatwMWgj0KLZ">/pages/V5Oao4qhiatwMWgj0KLZ</a></td><td>Concept Cohesiveness, Visual Hierarchy</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/Ui30LPELB4FVz1EaoZI2">/pages/Ui30LPELB4FVz1EaoZI2</a></td><td>Ramp of Difficulty, Risk &#x26; Reward, Balance</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/BYM7Rh30ms2ldQsT9ahb">/pages/BYM7Rh30ms2ldQsT9ahb</a></td><td>Blockout &#x26; Details, Line of Sight, Visual Landmarks</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/vKKX6GsQgx2Gf0vh1Iim">/pages/vKKX6GsQgx2Gf0vh1Iim</a></td><td>Asset Minting, Experience Gating &#x26; VIP Gameplay Design Ideas</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/CjheRgpnJFouE2YkKD3x">/pages/CjheRgpnJFouE2YkKD3x</a></td><td>Asset References &#x26; Art Moodboards</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/5hohSHQmoVMqBtzMPMd1">/pages/5hohSHQmoVMqBtzMPMd1</a></td><td>Voxel Art Shape, Structure &#x26; Motion</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/glUWbqGPON7Ov8O2xDdS">/pages/glUWbqGPON7Ov8O2xDdS</a></td><td>Colour Strategy, Materials, Distinction</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Build Your Skills & Portfolio

Use contests as an opportunity to apply what you learn and grow as a creator while you build a portfolio of your creations. Someday a studio will want to see this evidence of your creative strengths.

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/iQkf4LNxdFGrHOmPk5hX">/pages/iQkf4LNxdFGrHOmPk5hX</a></td><td>Participate in a variety of contest types at different difficulty levels with fun themes</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/ERj0Sl24C0AoPa54eF2V">/pages/ERj0Sl24C0AoPa54eF2V</a></td><td>Work independently or with a team on a themed Experience</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/5H4nfSyvxz0IX2cxYKgD">/pages/5H4nfSyvxz0IX2cxYKgD</a></td><td>Create Experiences, publish, and grow engagement with players to earn SAND</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Collaborate

Get multiple creators organized to efficiently create together.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/zta4fZf4BJjbmaQRxSfV">/pages/zta4fZf4BJjbmaQRxSfV</a></td><td>Actionable steps to create solo/team projects</td><td><a href="/pages/zta4fZf4BJjbmaQRxSfV">/pages/zta4fZf4BJjbmaQRxSfV</a></td><td><a href="/files/oW3wfWf8Qr9MHBfRE6Oo">/files/oW3wfWf8Qr9MHBfRE6Oo</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td><ul><li>Define and communicate creative intentions</li><li>Overlap creative sprints with your team</li><li>Create higher quality UGC for Game Jams, publishing, and NFT drops</li><li>Plan and execute a marketing strategy for your content</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Connect with Community

Join the Creator Forum to find news, help, resources, and share requests and feedback:

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### [Socials](/en/general/socials-news-blogs.md)

![](/files/47ls0DDAj6nqlhcVwGns) [VoxEdit Creations Channel ](https://discord.gg/thesandboxgame)        |    <img src="/files/eis6bivTIvtrN51Uuafz" alt="" data-size="line"> [#VoxEditWeekly](https://twitter.com/hashtag/VoxEditWeekly?src=hashtag_click)

![](/files/47ls0DDAj6nqlhcVwGns) [Game Maker Teasers channel](https://discord.gg/thesandboxgame)    |    <img src="/files/eis6bivTIvtrN51Uuafz" alt="" data-size="line"> [#ScreenshotSaturday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ScreenshotSaturday?src=hashtag_click)    |    <img src="/files/eis6bivTIvtrN51Uuafz" alt="" data-size="line"> [#tsbgamejam](https://twitter.com/hashtag/tsbgamejam?src=hashtag_click)

### Livestreams

Follow along and ask questions during our Livestreams, available on Twitch. Subscribe to receive notifications for when we go live!

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### Discord

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><a href="https://discordapp.com/invite/vAe4zvY">Join Discord</a></p><ul><li>Ask for help (English) in the VoxEdit  or Game Maker Community Discussions</li><li>File a ticket for a technical issue in the VoxEdit or Game Maker Support Channels</li><li>Find channels in other languages</li></ul></td><td><a href="https://discordapp.com/invite/vAe4zvY">https://discordapp.com/invite/vAe4zvY</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f5e3">🗣️</span> <a href="/spaces/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/pages/xZgm908ldLfTtdTrsdWg">Discord Community</a> Guide</p><ul><li>How to join and claim roles</li><li>Basics to navigate Discord</li><li>Resources to stay safe on Discord and report issues</li></ul></td><td><a href="/pages/xZgm908ldLfTtdTrsdWg">/pages/xZgm908ldLfTtdTrsdWg</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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