Onboarding Sample Island | Fortnite Creative Documentation

You can play this sample using island code 9331-7614-5936.

The Onboarding Sample offers creators an interactive, firsthand experience on the many devices that can be used to create basic levels. This is, overall, the best way to learn the do’s and don’ts for creating your own island.

Through this onboarding experience, creators will hop into the player’s shoes while learning key creator development concepts that can help make their island a great experience.

A major concept covered through this tutorial shows creators how to relay important information such as game rules and objectives to players. Players need to know the world around them and how to navigate through it to truly get the most out of any gameplay experience.

This makes Communication one of the most important aspects of game design. The tips offered through this tutorial will set creators on their way to design game modes with clear rules and objectives that are easy to follow.

Creators will also learn other important ways to relay information to players. The devices covered in this Onboarding Island make for a gameplay experience that will bring players back for more.

This tutorial uses the following devices:

Click here to skip the settings and head straight to the the tutorial.

The following settings have been changed to create this island. Settings can be customized by pressing the Tab key and clicking the My Island tab from the top menu bar. The tabs Game, Settings, and UI and be found on the second row of the menu bar.

Game

Option	Value	Description
Voice Chat	Team	Determines whether voice chat should be allowed within teams, between all players, or not at all.
Max Players	1	Maximum number of players allowed into the game.
Teams	Free For All	Determines how many teams players will be divided into.
Team Size	Dynamic	Number of players per team.
Matchmaking Type	Off	Determines the type of matchmaking used on this island.
Matchmaking Privacy	Public	Anyone can use the island code.
Default Class Identifier	None	Defines the default Class for players at the game start or if their Class is reset.
Revert to Default Class At	End of Game	Determines when a player's Class should be reset to their default.
Spawn Limit	Infinite	Determines the number of times a player can spawn into the game, including the initial spawn at game start.
After Last Spawn Go To	Spectator	Specifies the team a player will move to when they use all of their spawns. Can be used to create infection style games.
Total Rounds	1	Determines the number of rounds to play before the game ends.
Team Rotation	Disabled	Determines how frequently teams should be rotated. Not supported when 3 or more teams are asymmetric or when teams are set to cooperative.
End Game On Match Point Win	No	Causes the game to end when one player or team has won enough rounds that they can no longer be beaten.
Team Visuals Determined At	Round Start	Determines whether team names and colors change each round or stay as they are at game start.
Time Limit	None	Specifies the duration of each round, or the game itself if there is only one round.
Fastest Time Win	Disabled	Causes the player or team with the fastest round win time to win the match overall.
All Teams Must Finish	No	Determines whether all teams must complete the win conditions for the game to end.
Win Condition	Most Round Wins	Determines the overall win condition for the game.
Eliminations To End	Off	Causes the round to end when a player or team has achieved the specific number of eliminations.
Creature Eliminations To End	Off	Causes the round to end when a player or team has destroyed the specified number of Creatures.
Objectives To End	Off	Causes the round to end when a player or team has completed the specified number of objectives.
Collect Items To End	Off	Causes the round to end when a player or team has acquired the specified number of Collectible objects.
Score To End	Off	Causes the round to end when a player or team has achieved the specified Score.
Last Standing Ends Game	Off	Determines whether the game should end when there is only one player or team still alive in the match.
Join In Progress	Spectate	Specifies what to do when a player joins while a game is in progress. Set to Spawn if you want player to join in progress.
Spawn Location	Spawn Pads	Specifies where players will spawn when the game starts - on a designated spawn pad, in the air above the map or wherever they are currently located.
Respawn Type	Individual	Changing respawn type to Wave causes all player eliminated during a certain window to respawn together. Time is set via Respawn Time setting.
Post-Game Spawn Location	Island Start	Determines where players respawn when the game ends.
Only Allow Respawn If Spawn Pads Found	No	Only allow players to respawn if there is a valid spawn pad available.
Autostart	Off	Specifies whether the game will start automatically after the selected amount of time. Only applies to Published islands.
Game Start Countdown	3 Seconds	Determines the length of countdown after Game Start or Round Start before players can begin acting.
Vehicle Trick Score Multiplier	1.0	Sets a multiplier to apply vehicle trick scores.
Keep Player Built Structures Between Rounds	Off	Causes player built structures to be kept between rounds.
Allow Out Of Bounds	On	Determines whether players can leave the boundaries of the island.
Allow Spectating Other Teams	Yes	Determines whether spectating players can watch other teams.
Elimination Score	0	Determines the amount of Score awarded to a player when they eliminate another player.
Assist Score	0	Determines the amount of score awarded to a player when they assist in eliminating another player.
Allow Friendly Fire	No	Whether two players on the same team can damage each other or not.
Player Collision	On	Determines whether players collide with or pass through each other.
Vehicle Impacts Damage Objects	Yes	Whether vehicles impacting objects will damage them or not.

Settings

Option	Value	Description
Time Of Day	Default	Sets the time of day on the island.
Camera Filter	Default	Sets an optional image filter to apply to the camera on the island.
Light Brightness	Default	Sets the intensity of the natural lighting on the island.
Light Color	Default	Sets the color of the natural lighting on the island.
Fog Thickness	Default	Sets the density of fog on the island.
Fog Color	Default	Sets the color of fog on the island.
Starting Health	100% Health	Determines how much health a player has when they spawn.
Max Health	100 Health	Determines the maximum health value players can reach during the game.
Starting Shields	No Shields	Determines the player's shield value when they spawn.
Max Shields	100 Shields	Determines the maximum shield value players can reach during the game.
Infinite Ammo	Off	Determines whether players have infinite ammunition during the game.
Infinite Resources	Off	Determines whether players have infinite building materials during the game.
Maximum Building Resources	500	Sets the maximum amount of resources a player can carry during the game.
Harvest Style	Creative	Determines which values are used for resource gathering during the game.
Harvest Multiplier	1X	Determines the rate at which players can harvest resources from world objects.
Allow Aim Assist	Yes	Allows gamepad aim assist in the game.
Allow Building	All	Allow players to build with wood, stone, or metal if they have resources during the game or place traps.
Allowed To Edit	Default	Determines who is allowed to edit player built structures.
Building Can Destroy Environment	No	Determines whether placing a player built structure can destroy any parts of the environment that it overlaps with.
Environment Damage	Off	Determines whether players can damage the environment during the game.
Structure Damage	None	Sets which structures players are able to damage based on who built them during the game.
Weapon Destruction	100%	Modifies the amount of weapon damage dealt to the environment and buildings during games.
Pickaxe Destruction	None	Modifies pickaxe damage dealt to the environment and buildings.
PVP Pickaxe Damage	On	Determines whether players can inflict pickaxe damage to each other during the game.
Pickaxe Range Multiplier	Default	Modifies pickaxe attack range.
Start With Pickaxe	No	Players start the game with a pickaxe.
Down But Not Out	Default	Determines whether players can be put into the Down But Not Out state. Default means that this will be determined automatically depending on the team size.
Eliminated Player’s Items	Delete	Determines what happens to a player's items when they are eliminated.
Allow Item Drop	No	Determines whether players can drop items from their inventory during the game.
Allow Item Pick Up	Yes	Determines whether players can pick up items during the game.
Auto Pickup Pickups	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Pickups.
Auto Pick Ammo	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Ammo.
Auto Pickup Consumables	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Consumables.
Auto Pickup Gadgets	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Gadgets.
Auto Pickup Traps	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Traps.
Auto Pickup Weapons	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Weapons.
Auto Pickup World Resources	Don’t Override	Determines if the player automatically collects Resources.
Respawn Time	5 Seconds	Sets the amount of time players must wait after elimination before spawning back into the game.
Spawn Immunity Time	Default	Determines the period of invulnerability granted to a player when they respawn.
Fall Damage	Off	Determines whether player are affected by fall damage during the game.
Gravity	Normal	Sets the level of gravity that affects players during the game.
Jump Fatigue	On	Determines whether continuous jumping applies a penalty to jump height.
Glider Redeploy	On	Determines whether players can freely deploy their gliders without the use of items.
Player Flight	Off	Determines whether players are able to fly during the game.
Player Flight Sprint	On	Determines whether players can use the Sprint key while flying to increase movement speed.
Flight Speed	1.0X	Sets a multiplier on movement speed when flying.
Player Names & Location	Team Only	Determines whether player names and location can be seen by other players.
Health Granted On Elimination	0	Specifies the amount of health that is granted to a player when the eliminate another player. Any health awarded above a player's Max Health value is awarded as shields.
Wood Granted On Elimination	0	Specifies the amount of wood that is granted to a player when they eliminate another player.
Stone Granted On Elimination	0	Specificies the amount of stone that is granted to a player when they eliminate another player.
Metal Granted On Elimination	0	Specifies the amount of metal that is granted to a player when they eliminate another player.
Gold Granted On Elimination	0	Specifies the amount of gold that is granted to a player when they eliminate another player.
	Self-Damage On Hit Amount	0	Sets the amount of damage that players will deal to themselves whether they hit something else.
Self-Damage Only On Non-Zero Damage	Yes	Determines whether the player use inflict non-zero damage to something before taking self-damage.
Self-Damage Target Filter	All	Specifies which types of target cause self-damage when hit.
Self-Damage Weapon Filter	All	Determines which types of weapon can inflict self-damage.
Allow Manual Respawning	Yes	Determines whether players can use the Respawn menu option during the game.
Show Wood Resource Count	Yes	Determines whether the amount of wood carried is shown on the player's HUD.
Show Stone Resource Count	Yes	Determines whether the amount of stone carried is shown on the player's HUD.
Show Metal Resource Count	Yes	Determines whether the amount of metal carried is shown on the player's HUD.
Show Gold Resource Count	No	Determines whether the amount of gold carried is shown on the player's HUD.
Maximum Equipment Slots	Don't Override	Sets the maximum number of equipment slots for players during the game.
Player Elimination Audio	On	Determines whether the audio effects of a player being eliminated are played.

UI

Option	Value	Description
Timer Direction	Count Down	Specifies whether the game timer should count up or down.
Game Winner Display Time	3 Seconds	Determines how long the overall game winner's name will be shown for at the end of the game.
Game Score Display Time	15 Seconds	Determines how long the final scoreboard will be shown for at the end of the game.
Round Winner Display Time	3 Seconds	Determines how long the round winner's name will be shown for at the end of the round.
Round Score Display Time	15 Seconds	Determines how long the scoreboard will be shown for at the end of each round.
HUD Info Type	Objectives	Specifies which type of information is tracked in the HUD.
Show Cumulative Stat Value On HUD	No	Determines whether the HUD should show information for just the current round or cumulative across all rounds.
Show Resource Feed On Eliminations	No	Determines whether to show the larger resource feed when receiving resources by eliminating players.
Scoreboard Win Condition	None	Determines the winner of the round. Displayed in the first column of the scoreboard.
Scoreboard Tiebreaker 1	None	Tiebreaker for the win condition. Displayed in the second column of the scoreboard.
Scoreboard Tiebreaker 2	None	Second tiebreaker for the win condition. Displayed in the third column of the scoreboard.
Scoreboard Tiebreaker 3	None	Third tiebreaker for the win condition. Displayed in the fourth column of the scoreboard.
Scoreboard Tiebreaker 4	None	Fourth tiebreaker for the win condition. Displayed in the fifth column of the scoreboard.
Map Screen Display	Scoreboard	Chooses whether to display the game scoreboard or the overview map when a player presses the Map key.
Show Cumulative Scoreboard	No	Determines whether the scoreboard should show information just for the current round or cumulative across all rounds.
Show Island Code Watermark	On	Causes your name and published island code to appear in place of the compass.
Game End Callout	You Win/Lose	Choose the callout type of the game and end screen.
Victory Sound	End 2	What sound to play when players win the game.
Defeat Sound	Default	What sound to play when players lose the game.
Draw Sound	Default	What sound to play when the game ends in a tie.
Custom Victory Callout	Insert Text	Message to be dispalyed on victory or cooperative game end. Clear this field to restore defaults.
Custom Defeat Callout	Insert Text	Message to be displayed in the defeat screen. Clear this field to restore defaults.
Hide Elimination Feed	No	Allows the Elimination Feed to be hidden for all players during the game.
Hide Party Eliminations	No	Allows the number of eliminations gained by party members to be hidden from the Party UI.

Onboarding Island Overview

Icon Location Description 1. Spawn and Chest Room In this section, players will spawn into this section and retrieve the coin used to unlock Section A. A. Section A This section has informational devices used to progress gameplay. B. Section B Players will use the Vending Machine to purchase a weapon before teleporting to the next area. C. Section C This section has the first objective that player's must complete. D. Section D (Part 1) In this section, players will complete the second objective and combat enemies. E. Section D (Part 2) This is the last section where players must complete the last objective and combat enemies to end the gameplay.

Spawn and Chest Room

Player Spawn Pad Billboard

Player Spawn Pad (left), Billboard (right)

The following devices were used in this section:

Player Spawn Pad
Billboard
Lock
Chest & Ammo Gallery
Conditional Button
Trigger

The player will load into an introductory room that offers a general overview of the expected objectives. In this room, you will find a Player Spawn Pad which spawns a single player on the pad. For maps with multiple players, each player will need their own spawn pad, otherwise they will spawn in the sky and drop down from their parachute. You have the option to make Player Spawn Pads invisible and specify which teams can spawn from them.

On the wall, you will find a Billboard that offers customizable text to display informative messages to the player. You can alter the text size, justification, and viewing distance through the device options. Billboards with transparent borders will collide with the background and should be used cautiously.

Lock Device

The door to the next room will be unlocked by the Lock device located beside it. Walk through the door and enter the next room.

The next room also has instructional billboards that inform the player of the required objectives needed to advance into the next room. Billboards are an effective way to advance gameplay for players who are both unfamiliar with the game rules or need a simple reminder.

To unlock the door, the player must open a Chest to collect the items needed for the Conditional Button.

When changing walls and floors, be sure to detach any connected devices such as Conditional Buttons and Lock devices. Any device attached to a replaced tile will be deleted.

Designer Tips

Chest tab with items

The chest can hold consumables and weapons which can be located through the following actions:

Press Tab on your keyboard
Select the Creative on the top navigation bar
Select Consumables tab
Select your desired item to be included in the chest

Be cautious when dragging multiple items from the Weapons and Consumables tab since they can not be destroyed or deleted with the Cell Phone device. Items can be deleted from your inventory by briefly leaving the island boundary.

Llama chest (left), Chest (right)

Each time you click Add to Chest, the item amount will increase by one. After selecting your desired items, go to the Chest tab. You will see the item amount indicated by a yellow box on the Chest tab. Items from the Weapons and Consumables tab can be stored in either a Llama or Chest.

Take the items from the chest and head over to the Conditional Button, which can show a holographic visual of both the lock status and the key items needed. You can alter settings such as displayed icons, key quantities, and interaction text through the device options.

Behind the Scenes

Trigger device

Behind the door lies a Trigger device that will activate once the player walks through the door. The device is set to send a signal through a specific channel which can activate or stop a different device.

For this instance, the Trigger device has options set to be invisible during gameplay and send a signal to channel 3. The signal will be picked up by a HUD Message device that has options set to display a pop up message once it receives a signal on channel 3.

Sections A

The following devices were used in this section:

HUD Message
Button

Walk through the door and follow the glowing path to the right that will lead you to Section A. The Billboards will instruct you to view a HUD Message device that displays a pop up text after being activated by the Button device.

HUD Message

Button device (left), HUD Message device (right)

After being pressed, the Button device will also transmit a signal to the Button in Section B. You can alter Button devices to be activated only after receiving a signal from another device that’s set to the same channel.

Designer Tips

The HUD Message device can be used to display short, borderless messages. Through the device options, you can choose to have the device invisible and display messages after receiving a signal from another device. You can also alter settings to have text seen by specific teams and play sounds when activated.

Section B

The following devices were used in this section:

Billboard
Button
Vending Machine
Teleporter

Vending Machine

Press the Button in Section B to activate the Vending Machine. The Vending Machine will display an image of the stored item and the required cost.

The item will then be dropped to the ground and added to the Vending Machine. Use your pickaxe to switch through Vending Machines with multiple items.

Go to the Vending Machine after reading the remaining Billboards and equip the Infinity Blade. Head over to the Teleporter which will transport you to a different area.

Designer Tips

You can add items to the Vending Machine through the following actions:

Stand in front of the Vending Machine
Press Tab on your keyboard
Select Creative on the top navigation bar
Select an item from Weapons or Consumables by double clicking or dragging it to your toolbar
Drag the item from your toolbar to the side until you see a white icon that displays a backpack with a downward arrow

Section C

The following devices were used in this section:

Teleporter
Tracker
Objective
Lock

Tracker

You will spawn into Section C through a second Teleporter. In this room, you will start a series of objectives managed by a Tracker device. The Tracker will keep a running total of objective statuses for the end-of-game win conditions.

Objective device

Destroy the server in the middle of the room to complete the first objective from the Objective device, which will unlock the Lock device and open the door to the next room.

Designer Tips

Objective device menu

You can add Objective Items through the following actions:

Press Tab on your keyboard
Select the Creative on the top navigation bar
Select Objective from the left side panel
Select Objective Device Gallery from the list of options
Click Place Now

Objective Device Gallery

You will have a collection of items to choose from as your chosen objective device. After choosing your preferred device, press (`) to bring up your Cell Phone. Hover over the items you wish to discard and press (x) to delete the items.

Section D

The following devices were used in this section:

Creature Placer
Objective
Lock

Part 1

Creature Placer (left)

Walking through the door of Section D will trigger a Creature Placer. Defeat the Creature and destroy the satellite Objective device, which will unlock the door to Part 2 of Section D.

Walk through the next door to enter the final room.

Behind the Scenes

Map Indicator

When the player enters Section D, they will pass through an invisible trigger that activates the Map Indicator device. The player will then have icons that show their current location and objectives on the map. Through the device options, you can alter settings such as the displayed text, the icon color, and map visibility.

Part 2

In this room you will find two of the many variations of Creatures available from the Creature Placer, the Red Brute and the Red Fiend.

Red Brute (left), Objective device (center), Red Fiend (right)

Walking through the door will activate an invisible Trigger device that will spawn the creatures. Defeat the two creatures and make your way to the last Objective device.

Destroying the last Objective device will complete the win conditions of the Tracker in Section C and end the game

Congrats! You have successfully completed the Onboarding Tutorial Island.