VORTON Guide: First steps after joining
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OverviewVORTON is a fan-made recreation of old Roblox, built by two developers and a small group of contributors since April 2025. It offers avatar customization, a player-run economy built around limited items, and a studio tool for creating your own games inside the platform. This guide covers how to get started, how to earn and spend the main currency, how codes and events work, and what the badge system expects of you.
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First steps after joining
StepWhen you join for the first time you earn the New Player badge automatically, and VORTON sends you a welcome message that points out activities to try.
- Open Settings then Codes enter any working codes here to claim free accessories before they expire.
- Visit the Rewards tab claim your daily free Studs the moment you log in each day.
- Equip at least five items to your avatar doing so unlocks the Fashionable badge.
- Make a post or leave a comment on the forum both actions add Studs to your balance for free.
- Add friends on the platform reaching 25 friends unlocks the Benevolent badge.
Earning Studs without spending Robux
TipsStuds are VORTON's main currency and are currently used only for avatar customization.
- Visit the game once every 24 hours to collect 6 Studs; this resets on a daily timer.
- Check the Rewards tab every day for the daily Studs grant.
- Post or comment on the forum to earn Studs each time you contribute.
- Join staff-hosted events when they run, as participation awards Studs.
- Sell limited items you no longer want to other players to convert them into Studs.
Buying Studs and getting more for your Robux
TableEvery tier follows the same flat conversion rate. Two things can improve that rate: a Vorton Premium membership adds 10% Studs on top of any purchase, and stud sales cut the Robux cost by 25%.
| Studs received | Normal cost (Robux) |
|---|---|
| 250 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1,000 | 100 |
| 2,500 | 250 |
| 5,000 | 500 |
| 10,000 | 1,000 |
| 20,000 | 2,000 |
| 100,000 | 10,000 |
Redeeming codes for free accessories
StepEach code you redeem drops a free accessory or gear item onto your account. Some codes have already gone unavailable, so do not wait if you have a working one.
- Open Settings find the Codes option inside the Settings menu.
- Type your code enter it exactly as written and confirm to claim the item.
Limited-time events
WarnVORTON runs seasonal and special events throughout the year. Past events have included a Halloween event, a Christmas event, and various sales tied to holidays. Each event brings items that are only available during that window, and joining staff-hosted events also rewards Studs.
Profile badges and how to earn them
CheckProfile badges are flair that sit on your VORTON profile. They have a hidden priority order that controls how they appear. Some are awarded automatically, some require purchases, and a handful are staff-only. The ones below are obtainable by regular players.
- Veteran your account must be at least one year old; you also receive the Pot accessory permanently.
- Premium purchase any tier of Vorton Premium from the currency store; the badge lasts only while your subscription is active.
- Benefactor spend a cumulative total of at least 500 Robux across any purchases; the spend is tracked automatically and the badge is permanent.
- Early Supporter this was awarded for buying the Early Supporter developer product for approximately 400 Robux during early alpha; it is now retired and no longer earnable.
- Developer, Moderator, Administrator, Tester, Influencer apply through the official Discord server; each is a staff or contributor role and is removed if you leave the position.
Rules that affect your account
WarnVORTON enforces its own rules on top of the standard Roblox community standards. Some violations carry permanent consequences for your profile.
Roblox achievement badges tied to gameplay actions
TipsVORTON has 25 Roblox achievements. Many unlock passively as you play, but several require deliberate effort with specific gear.
- Equip five or more avatar items to unlock Fashionable.
- Survive the freezing effect of an icedagger to earn Scorching Hot.
- Use windforce to sweep a player into the void for Swept Away.
- Eliminate 10 players with the ghostwalker without dying in between for Haunting Apparition.
- Eliminate 10 players within 60 seconds using darkheart to earn Tainted Heart.
- Allow your venomshank venom to eliminate 25 players within a single session for Toxified.
- Eliminate a completely invisible player with illumina to earn Omniscient.
- Complete at least one trade with another player to unlock Trader.
Glossary
Glossary- Studs
- VORTON's main currency, used to customize your avatar; the exchange rate is 1 Robux for 10 Studs.
- Limiteds
- Items with a fixed stock or a limited sale window that players can buy, sell, and trade with each other.
- Vorton Premium
- A paid membership costing approximately 150 Robux per 30 days that adds 10% extra Studs to every purchase and grants the Silverthorn Antlers accessory permanently.
- VORTON Studio
- The in-game tool that lets you create, publish, and share your own games within the VORTON platform.
- Profile badge
- A piece of flair displayed on your VORTON profile that shows staff roles, spending milestones, or account age; different from Roblox achievement badges.
Common questions
FAQWhere do I enter codes?
Open the Settings menu inside VORTON, then select Codes. Type the code exactly as it appears and confirm to receive the item.
How do I earn Studs for free?
Visit the game once every 24 hours for 6 Studs, collect the daily grant from the Rewards tab, post or comment on the forum, join staff-hosted events, and sell any limited items you no longer want.
Does Vorton Premium affect how many Studs I get?
Yes. While your Premium membership is active, every Stud purchase from the shop gives you 10% more Studs on top of the amount you paid for. The Premium badge on your profile lasts only as long as the membership itself, so you will need to renew it to keep the badge.
How do I earn the Veteran profile badge?
Your VORTON account must be at least one year old. The badge and the Pot accessory are both awarded automatically once you hit that mark, and neither is ever removed.
What happens if I miss a limited-time event?
Items that were only available during an event cannot be obtained once the event closes.
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