I'm very excited about this release. From the start of Rooms, we've allowed you to add Lua code to things to bring them to life. Coding is excellent because it gives you complete control and near limitless possibilities. But it is not so excellent on mobile, where you have a tiny keyboard and limited screen real estate. With the majority of usage now on mobile, we needed to do something better. So, we created the Actions editor!
The Actions editor uses Lua code under the hood but presents it in an interface that's easy for anyone to understand, regardless of age or language, using emoji to represent actions and a live preview to let you see the effects of changing parameters in real time.
You can sequence actions to occur when a room starts, when you tap things, every n seconds, and/or when a signal is broadcasted (which you can broadcast from other things).
There's plenty more to do, but with this update, it's now easier than ever to create stories in Rooms, something I'm particularly excited about.
Rooms 3.0 is now out on iPhone, iPad and desktop web. I hope you enjoy!
If you're looking for an app to create and view interactive 3D rooms, then Rooms 3.0 is a great solution! It's very easy to add motion, sounds, particles, and a host of other effects with just a few taps.
I love how the editor simplifies the process with emojis and real-time previews, making it easy for anyone—whether you’re a coding expert or not—to create awesome interactive environments. Plus, the fact that you can trigger actions with things like time delays or clicks adds so much potential for creative stories and pranks.
I’m especially curious—could the Lua code (action sequences) be generated by AI, or is it something users have to manually create? Either way, the potential for creating animated pranks and interactive environments sounds incredible. 😎
Congrats on the launch, @jasontoff @chrismessina @nick_kruge @btco_code @itsmattfogarty 🎉️
How does this compare to other no-code tools for creating interactive experiences? Just curious.
Wow, Rooms 3.0 looks amazing! The ability to add motion, sound, particles, and more with just a few taps is so cool. 🎉 I can't wait to check it out and see what everyone creates. What inspired you to add these new features?
This looks genuinely fun, can lua code (the action sequences) be generated with AI? can't imagine how fun it would be and I wish I can embed some of the rooms on my portfolio site
Super fun, playful app for creating 3D virtual environments for and with your friends — now with the ability to animate shenanigans!
About Rooms 3.0 on Product Hunt
“Add motion, sound, particles, & more with just a few taps”
Rooms 3.0 launched on Product Hunt on November 27th, 2024 and earned 288 upvotes and 11 comments, placing #5 on the daily leaderboard. Create & browse 3D, interactive rooms on iOS and web
Rooms 3.0 was featured in Design Tools (259.5k followers), Games (98.4k followers) and 3D Modeling (1.9k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 60.2k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Rooms 3.0?
Rooms 3.0 was hunted by Chris Messina. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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