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AR Designer and Developer-A designer designs media and related content and provides computer-generated input to it. An Augmented Reality Developer help in visualizing and creating a framework for the idea created by the designer.

VR Designer and Developer-A Virtual Reality Designer and Developers and work on 3D renderings to create immersive digital worlds.

UX Designer-A UX Designer works on developing and enhancing the user experiences associated with the application.

Design Architect-A design architect works on the exterior and interior of the devices used for VR and AR. 

Graphic Designers-Graphic designers design the elements for print and digital.

Game Designer-A game designer works on creating and designing games for mobiles and computers

Rigger-A rigger creates the foundations for AR and VR applications, automates animations, and works on body motion graphics.

VR Sound Effects Specialist-A Sound specialist integrates and creates soundtracks as suited to the particular application.

To create a game with Delightex, you use its visual, drag-and-drop coding language called CoBlocks, or you can use more advanced coding with Python and TypeScript. The platform is designed to be accessible for beginners, including students and educators, for making 3D games and experiences. 

Here is a step-by-step guide to making a game with Delightex.

1. Plan your game

Before you start, come up with a simple idea for your game. Delightex is perfect for creating physics-based games, simple escape rooms, or "choose your own adventure" games. 

Some examples of game ideas include:

• An obstacle course or parkour game

• An egg hunt or item collection game

• A quiz game

• A game where you lose "lives" if you touch an obstacle 

2. Create a new project

1. Navigate to the Delightex website and sign in.

2. Go to the Projects section and click Create Project.

3. Choose a pre-defined 3D environment or use a 360° image as your backdrop. Alternatively, you can start with a template, such as an escape room or parkour game, which already has some elements and code in place. 

3. Build your game scene

1. Add objects: Use the Delightex Library to find 3D characters, animals, and other objects to build your game world.

2. Add interactivity: Select objects and adjust their properties to make them interactive. For example, you can use the physics engine to make objects move, fall, and collide realistically.

3. Use templates: If you started with a template, explore the pre-built code and objects to see how the game logic is structured. 

4. Code your game with CoBlocks

Delightex's visual programming language, CoBlocks, is ideal for beginners.

1. Open the Code Editor: Click the "Code" icon, then choose "CoBlocks."

2. Drag and drop code blocks: Snap the colored blocks together to define your game's behavior. Common functions you will use include:

   1. Events: Blocks that trigger actions based on an event, such as a "when [object] collides with [another object]" or "when [key] is pressed".

   2. Logic: Blocks for "if/then" statements to create different outcomes based on conditions.

   3. Variables: Blocks to store data like a player's score or remaining lives.

   4. Actions: Blocks to move characters, change an object's properties, or switch between different game scenes. 

5. Test and play your game

1. Once you have created some code, click the Play button to test your game.

2. For CoBlocks, you can also use the debugger to see how your code is working step-by-step.

3. Continue to test and refine your game until it works as intended. 

6. Share and explore

After you finish your game, you can share it with others or publish it to the Delightex Gallery for the community to play. Your creations can be experienced on a web browser, in virtual reality (VR), and in augmented reality (AR).