I was wondering what a mod is, if it is different from Scratch, and how to make one.

Mod is short for modification. Scratch mods usually include lots of new blocks and features that Scratch doesn't have. Scratch is written in Squeak and can by modified by shift-clicking the R in the Scratch logo in the top-left corner. A Scratch mod can not include the word “Scratch” in it's name and can't use the Scratch cat as the default sprite. It is easier to download the Scratch 1.4 source code because it removes the Scratch cat default sprite and changes the logo in the top-left corner. It also makes the code easier to read.

nathanprocks wrote:

Mod is short for modification. Scratch mods usually include lots of new blocks and features that Scratch doesn't have. Scratch is written in Squeak and can by modified by shift-clicking the R in the Scratch logo in the top-left corner. A Scratch mod can not include the word “Scratch” in it's name and can't use the Scratch cat as the default sprite. It is easier to download the Scratch 1.4 source code because it removes the Scratch cat default sprite and changes the logo in the top-left corner. It also makes the code easier to read.

Scratch 1.4*

Just to clarify. Squeak is an implementation of the Smalltalk programming language. That basically means you code Smalltalk code using Squeak, which is how Scratch 1.4 is written. The use of “Scratch” and the Scratch Cat are legally prohibited; they're trademarked.

Scratch 1.4 mods, as well as more blocks, may include an entirely new genre of blocks, like file i/o, networking etc.
Scratch 1.4 also has some features that are disabled that some mods enable: Networking via mesh, blur effect etc.

A mod is short for modification, like nathanprocks said. Mods aren't just for Scratch, they are actually for just about any computer programming language or game. How they mod games is a different question, since I, personally, don't know myself.

Gravitation wrote:

nathanprocks wrote:

Mod is short for modification. Scratch mods usually include lots of new blocks and features that Scratch doesn't have. Scratch is written in Squeak and can by modified by shift-clicking the R in the Scratch logo in the top-left corner. A Scratch mod can not include the word “Scratch” in it's name and can't use the Scratch cat as the default sprite. It is easier to download the Scratch 1.4 source code because it removes the Scratch cat default sprite and changes the logo in the top-left corner. It also makes the code easier to read.

Scratch 1.4*

I was going to fix that up after I wrote it but I forgot.

nathanprocks wrote:

Gravitation wrote:

nathanprocks wrote:

Mod is short for modification. Scratch mods usually include lots of new blocks and features that Scratch doesn't have. Scratch is written in Squeak and can by modified by shift-clicking the R in the Scratch logo in the top-left corner. A Scratch mod can not include the word “Scratch” in it's name and can't use the Scratch cat as the default sprite. It is easier to download the Scratch 1.4 source code because it removes the Scratch cat default sprite and changes the logo in the top-left corner. It also makes the code easier to read.

Scratch 1.4*

I was going to fix that up after I wrote it but I forgot.

lol

RainbowDashie007 wrote:

A mod is short for modification, like nathanprocks said. Mods aren't just for Scratch, they are actually for just about any computer programming language or game. How they mod games is a different question, since I, personally, don't know myself.

In the context of the Scratch site “mod” (in a non-Moderator sense) almost always refers to a modification of Scratch, unless explicitly stated otherwise, to be technically correct. Normally, the term “branch” or “fork” is used outside of the Scratch community.

I TRIED TO MAKE A MOD BUT I FAILED

TailsDoll506 wrote:

I TRIED TO MAKE A MOD BUT I FAILED

Sorry to hear that! This thread is quite old though - please don't bump threads that are no longer relevant. In this case the question was already answered. If you want help with making a mod, try making a new thread clearly explaining what you did and what you need help with.