Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
Learn how to make a custom Frogger He's Back level from nothing, using Blender and FrogLord!
Get FrogLord 1.0.0 here! github.com/Kneesnap/FrogLord
Highway Frogs Discord: discord.gg/2E758sS
Blender Documentation for FrogLord: github.com/Kneesnap/FrogLord/blob/master/resources/documentation/games/frogger/blender-plugin.md
Blender: blender.org
We are making a BRAND NEW LEVEL from scratch using the new FrogLord 1.0.0! To view my previous level creation, see: youtu.be/-G5YJBRTXs4
In this tutorial, we will go over the Basics of creating a new level for Frogger: He's Back! using FrogLord and Blender.
First we clear and export the map as a blank .ffs file (for Frogger's sake 🙂), and then import into Blender. Scorching Switches is a good first map to create from scratch, since the mechanical theming makes jagged edges more believable. Less pressure on us for our first map.
Blender allows us to create the level geometry in any way we want, as long as we respect the collision gird (which we go over). Learn how to extrude new platforms, change materials and textures, add baked shading to our map, create new platforms from just a cube, and other important tips to keep your Frogger map happy and healthy.
FrogLord can then take the exported .ffs from Blender and turn it into a full-fledged map. In this part of the tutorial, we learn how to add entities, paths, collision grid additions, animations, and even good game design principles. Learn the hidden techniques of FrogLord to get the most out of your map.
And finally, enjoy the ride! I had a lot of fun making this cute little level, and I hope you enjoy the process as well!
Huge shout out to Kneesnap for creating FrogLord! None of this would be possible without him! And special thanks to the Highway Frogs community, thanks for the welcoming chatter and keeping this game alive!
0:00 - Introduction
1:56 - Clearing the Map
3:59 - Blender & Basic Map Editing
33:18 - Grid Editing
37:43 - Vertex Painting
40:59 - Advanced Techniques
46:38 - Final Important Notes
48:03 - FrogLord
50:18 - Adding Entities
55:28 - Adding Paths
1:11:02 - First Prototype - Red Froglet
1:15:05 - Collision Gird Additions
1:17:24 - Animations
1:18:25 - Purple Froglet
1:21:44 - Camera Zones & Floor Clip
1:23:44 - Blue, Green, & Orange Froglets
1:25:52 - Bugs (Bonus Points)
1:29:14 - Entity Lighting
1:31:06 - Finished Level
This video was recorded using OBS
At roughly the time this video goes live, FrogLord version 1.0.0 also release with a myriad of fixes and improvements to speed up editing and improve visibility.
#frogger #blendertutorial #plusmods
Links!
Particular Discord: discordapp.com/invite/kZrGsUM
Twitter: twitter.com/ParticularMushy
Main Channel: youtube.com/ParticularMushroom
Learn how to make a custom Frogger He's Back level from nothing, using Blender and FrogLord!
Get FrogLord 1.0.0 here! github.com/Kneesnap/FrogLord
Highway Frogs Discord: discord.gg/2E758sS
Blender Documentation for FrogLord: github.com/Kneesnap/FrogLord/blob/master/resources/documentation/games/frogger/blender-plugin.md
Blender: blender.org
We are making a BRAND NEW LEVEL from scratch using the new FrogLord 1.0.0! To view my previous level creation, see: youtu.be/-G5YJBRTXs4
In this tutorial, we will go over the Basics of creating a new level for Frogger: He's Back! using FrogLord and Blender.
First we clear and export the map as a blank .ffs file (for Frogger's sake 🙂), and then import into Blender. Scorching Switches is a good first map to create from scratch, since the mechanical theming makes jagged edges more believable. Less pressure on us for our first map.
Blender allows us to create the level geometry in any way we want, as long as we respect the collision gird (which we go over). Learn how to extrude new platforms, change materials and textures, add baked shading to our map, create new platforms from just a cube, and other important tips to keep your Frogger map happy and healthy.
FrogLord can then take the exported .ffs from Blender and turn it into a full-fledged map. In this part of the tutorial, we learn how to add entities, paths, collision grid additions, animations, and even good game design principles. Learn the hidden techniques of FrogLord to get the most out of your map.
And finally, enjoy the ride! I had a lot of fun making this cute little level, and I hope you enjoy the process as well!
Huge shout out to Kneesnap for creating FrogLord! None of this would be possible without him! And special thanks to the Highway Frogs community, thanks for the welcoming chatter and keeping this game alive!
0:00 - Introduction
1:56 - Clearing the Map
3:59 - Blender & Basic Map Editing
33:18 - Grid Editing
37:43 - Vertex Painting
40:59 - Advanced Techniques
46:38 - Final Important Notes
48:03 - FrogLord
50:18 - Adding Entities
55:28 - Adding Paths
1:11:02 - First Prototype - Red Froglet
1:15:05 - Collision Gird Additions
1:17:24 - Animations
1:18:25 - Purple Froglet
1:21:44 - Camera Zones & Floor Clip
1:23:44 - Blue, Green, & Orange Froglets
1:25:52 - Bugs (Bonus Points)
1:29:14 - Entity Lighting
1:31:06 - Finished Level
This video was recorded using OBS
At roughly the time this video goes live, FrogLord version 1.0.0 also release with a myriad of fixes and improvements to speed up editing and improve visibility.
#frogger #blendertutorial #plusmods
Links!
Particular Discord: discordapp.com/invite/kZrGsUM
Twitter: twitter.com/ParticularMushy
Main Channel: youtube.com/ParticularMushroom
