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awecool
Scratcher
29 posts

forever if block

forever if <>

end
This is a simple concept. It would forever check something. I know there are simple workarounds, but I feel this would be really useful and cause a little less lag.
DominoDragon1
Scratcher
1000+ posts

forever if block

awecool wrote:

forever if <>

end
This is a simple concept. It would forever check something. I know there are simple workarounds, but I feel this would be really useful and cause a little less lag.
1) already suggested
2) use this:
forever
if <> then

end
end

Having your block would take away basically no lag.

I can see how this might make it easier for new scratchers though…

Last edited by DominoDragon1 (March 8, 2017 02:21:52)

duckboycool
Scratcher
1000+ posts

forever if block

This doesn't cause any less lag, the forever is what does.

But this existed in 1.x, and was removed. I assume they wont add it back in again.

Last edited by Kaj (Today 24:00:00)
Randomness-TV
Scratcher
100+ posts

forever if block

DominoDragon1 wrote:

awecool wrote:

forever if <>

end
This is a simple concept. It would forever check something. I know there are simple workarounds, but I feel this would be really useful and cause a little less lag.
1) already suggested
2) use this:
forever
if <> then

end
end

Having your block would take away basically no lag.

I can see how this might make it easier for new scratchers though…
You took the words out my…er…hands?
Charles12310
Scratcher
1000+ posts

forever if block

Before you say:
Just do this:
forever
if <> then
...
end
end

Note that there is a difference between this removed block and the workaround.
The block had an advantage, though: it runs some milliseconds faster than its replication, so it could be used to combat extreme lag.

Despite the simple workaround, multiple users have suggested the block be brought back, because it seems more natural to use for those newer to programming.
(source)

And because of these advantages and you got your support.

(Don't complain about necroposting in Suggestions.)
Za-Chary
Scratcher
1000+ posts

forever if block

Paddle2See wrote:

It was removed because many beginning Scratchers found it overly confusing. Showing the two functions that it performs as separate blocks seems to be easier for beginners to understand.

So, sorry, I don't think we are interested in seeing it come back at this time.

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