# Learn Creator Basics

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## Topics

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="basics/scale">scale</a></td><td><a href="basics/assets">assets</a></td><td><a href="basics/avatars">avatars</a></td><td><a href="basics/look-feel">look-feel</a></td><td><a href="basics/logic-and-gameplay">logic-and-gameplay</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="basics/faqs-gameplay">faqs-gameplay</a></td><td><a href="basics/faqs-assets">faqs-assets</a></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/players/seasons-and-events">Seasons and Events</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Overview

### The Key Ingredients of an Experience

The Sandbox is a blockchain-powered virtual environment of interactive 3D <mark style="color:yellow;">**Experiences**</mark>, such as games, which can take the form of whatever you can imagine. An Experience can be [**an expression of culture**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/what-is-tsb/express-culture) and even [**an extension of the real world**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/what-is-tsb/extend-real-world).

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p></p><p>          <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/1fzvlXduzrUq6Imsr8kL/MAP_LandImg.png" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td><td><p><br><a href="game-maker/docs/using-blocks"><strong>Blocks</strong></a><br>Blocks are the terrain in your Experience.</p><p></p><p>Create them in <a href="voxedit/docs/block"><strong>VoxEdit's Block Editor</strong></a> by painting textures on 6 faces of a cube. Use  normal and/or emissive light and set your block to be solid or liquid and its transparency level when <a href="voxedit/upload-assets-to-workspaces"><strong>uploading to Workspaces</strong></a>.<br><br>Specific blocks can damage players and entities using Game Maker logic.</p></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/YyulVjW9JdzusXvny5BF/oracles%20shop%20crop.png" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><a href="game-maker/creative-guides/logic-guide"><strong>Entities</strong></a><br>An Entity is a type of <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>asset</strong></mark> used as an interactive object, such as non-player characters (NPCs), buildings, etc.</p><p></p><p>Create assets in <a href="voxedit/create-assets"><strong>VoxEdit</strong></a> or purchase <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>User Generated Content</strong></mark> in the <a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/general/marketplace"><strong>Marketplace</strong></a>. Use <a href="voxedit/docs/templates"><strong>templates</strong></a> to save time!<br><br>Use Game Maker to <a href="game-maker/docs/using-assets-and-objects"><strong>drag and drop</strong></a> assets and bring them to life with logic.</p></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/bBb0SIDvHTW3C5bkfCwg/gm%20logic%20actor%20resize.webp" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p><br><a href="basics/logic-and-gameplay"><strong>Logic</strong></a><br>Every object in an Experience can be set with custom <a href="game-maker/docs/behaviours"><strong>behaviour</strong></a> and <a href="game-maker/docs/components"><strong>component</strong></a> logic to govern its actions, communication with other objects, and interactive potential.</p><p></p><p>Objects communicate with <a href="game-maker/docs/objectives"><strong>Objectives</strong></a> (quests) and <a href="game-maker/docs/game-rules"><strong>Game Rules</strong></a> to create variety of polished, unique gameplays without code.</p></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/VURMDExFf14fxeLkLn5y/water%20scimitar%20-%20Elements.png" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><a href="voxedit/creative-guides/asset-guide/equipment"><strong>Equipment</strong></a><br>Equipment is a type of <mark style="color:yellow;"><strong>asset</strong></mark> made with VoxEdit <a href="voxedit/docs/templates"><strong>templates</strong></a> that players can wear to modify gameplay and appearance. <br><br>The player's inventory includes equipment NFTs in their wallet, equipment collected during an Experience for temporary use, and collected quest items.</td></tr><tr><td>    <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/15YtWp8AXj6wrxuBsKL7/snoop%20avatar.png" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><a href="basics/avatars"><strong>Avatars</strong></a><br>Avatars are the means of player interaction within Experiences and represent a player's multifaceted identity. Customise logic related to player Avatars in Game Maker.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/blobs/rfWP61t2TDCouxSo7hvN/video%20banner.png" alt="Customise the look of your Experience Page with a logo, map logo, video, static images, animated GIFs, and descriptive text" data-size="original"></td><td><p><br><a href="game-maker/publish-experiences"><strong>Publish Experiences</strong></a><br>Create a free <a href="game-maker/publish-experiences/experience-manager/experience-page"><strong>Experience Page</strong></a> - even if you don't own <a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/land"><strong>LAND</strong></a>! Use the link to share your project with the world and build community.</p><p></p><p>Connect your Experience to your virtual LAND so it can be discovered on the <a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/general/map"><strong>metaverse Map</strong></a> opened in the Launcher.<br><br>Use built in <a href="game-maker/publish-experiences/experience-manager/experience-analytics"><strong>Experience Analytics</strong></a> to see your page and Experience traffic over time.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Integrated Ecosystem

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The Marketplace now empowers creators to Mint & Sell NFTs made in VoxEdit, and Game Maker allows you to design exclusive gameplay accessible to your NFT holders. Learn more about [**Monetisation**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/monetisation).
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[**PUBLISH EXPERIENCES**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences)

If you own [LAND](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/land "mention"), you can publish Experiences to the [**Map**](https://www.sandbox.game/map). Even if you don't own LAND, you can create a free [experience-page](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences/experience-manager/experience-page "mention") to help players learn about your project.
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### Creative Flow

The Sandbox Game is an ecosystem of free integrated tools to create, share, compete, publish, launch, and monetise your content with ease. Creators participate in The Sandbox in different ways depending on the type of content they make or the projects they work on.

We have all the tools you need to create an Experience from start to finish and a comprehensive [**Game Production Guide**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/game-production-guide) to help you manage your project workflow.
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### Create Assets

Create static and animated Assets using our free [**VoxEdit**](https://www.sandbox.game/en/create/vox-edit/) software and manage them in your [**Workspace**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/voxedit/upload-assets-to-workspaces). Assets can also be used in your own Experiences or [**minted and sold**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/voxedit/mint-assets-sell-nfts) on the [**Marketplace**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/general/marketplace) to players and creators:

* Players buy equipment and passes to enter gated Experiences. They can also buy NFTs required to access exclusive gameplay within an Experience.
* Builders buy equipment and entities to populate their Experiences and create custom assets in VoxEdit.

We have thorough **VoxEdit** [**documentation**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/voxedit/docs), [**creative guides**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/voxedit/creative-guides), and [**beginner activities**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/voxedit/beginners).

### Create Experiences

Bring Assets to life using The Sandbox [**Game Maker**](https://www.sandbox.game/en/create/game-maker/). Plug and play logic makes it easy to build a variety of [**Experience types**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/creative-guides/experience-guide) without knowing how to code.&#x20;

We have thorough **Game Maker** [**documentation**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/docs), [**creative guides**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/creative-guides), and [**beginner activities**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/beginners).

If you'd like to find an agency to help build your project, search our [**Partner Directory**](https://www.sandbox.game/en/agencies/).
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### [Publish](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences)

[**Publish an Experience**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences) to your virtual [**LAND**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/land) and [**monetise**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/monetisation) with NFTs. You can create a free [**Experience Page**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences/experience-manager/experience-page) to share your project - **even if you don't own LAND**!

To get started, create an Experience in Game Maker. Even if it's still a work in progress, you can find it in [**your inventory on The Sandbox website**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/accounts/manage/info-and-tools#experiences) and click on it to open the [**Experience Manager**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences/experience-manager) and prepare it for publishing.

[**Locate**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences/experience-manager/map-location) your Experience on the [**Metaverse Map**](https://www.sandbox.game/en/map) using your LAND so players can discover it. Publish your Experience Page so it will appear in the map.

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[**PUBLISHING EXPERIENCES**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/game-maker/publish-experiences)

To publish an Experience on the [**Map**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/general/map), you must also own all entities, or assets, used in it. Some of these may be NFTs being sold on the Marketplace that you've tested but haven't purchased yet.\
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### Launch

Once your Experience is located on a virtual LAND and your Experience Page is published, you can click the **`Launch`** button on your Experience Page to open it to players. They will be prompted to download the launcher if they don't already have it installed.

Some content added to your Experience page will appear in the launcher as your Experience loads to showcase your main graphic and description.
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## Own & Earn

You own your creative content in The Sandbox and have rights to share it for free or monetise:

[**Terms of Use, Privacy & Legal**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/about/terms-of-use-privacy-and-legal)\
[**Rights, Ownership & Copyright of Assets**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/play-and-create-tokens/rights-ownership-and-copyright-of-assets)\
[**Rights, Ownership & Copyright of Games**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/play-and-create-tokens/rights-ownership-and-copyright-of-games)<br>

On the [**Marketplace**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/general/marketplace) you can purchase Assets others create to use in your Experiences. You can also create assets in [**VoxEdit** ](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/voxedit)and use them in your own Experiences without minting as NFTs.

While you can't purchase an Experience someone created on the Marketplace, you can transfer an Experience from [**your Inventory**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/accounts/manage/info-and-tools#experiences) on The Sandbox website. This method is often used by studios or independent creators building Experiences for LAND owners.

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**RECOMMENDED**\
Review [**Collaboration Security**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/accounts/security-topics/collaboration). Learn about [**Common Scams & Tactics**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/accounts/security-topics/common-scams-and-tactics) since some scams may target creators or LAND owners seeking to hire, get work, or collaborate.
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### Monetisation

[**Connecting a cryptocurrency wallet**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/accounts/manage-wallet/choose-connect) to your account at The Sandbox is the first step to unlock ownership and monetisation potential:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/sand">SAND</a></td><td><p>Earn passive income by staking SAND</p><p></p><p>Buy NFTs to play or create</p><p></p><p>Mint your own NFTs to sell on the Marketplace to players and creators</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/land">LAND</a></td><td><p>Locate your Experience on the metaverse Map at your LAND coordinates<br><br>Require NFT ownership to enter an Experience</p><p></p><p>Design NFT ownership to trigger unique gameplay in an Experience</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/61fllYo416R30LRxku4v/owners/play-and-create-tokens">Play &#x26; Create Tokens</a></td><td><p>Build Experiences faster with User Generated Content made by other creators</p><p></p><p>Own game changing equipment NFTs to use across Experiences</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Contests

Connecting a wallet also allows you to receive prizes when participating in [**Game Jams**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/creators-program/game-jams) or [**VoxEdit contests**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/creator/creators-program/voxedit-contests).
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