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- wam_clap
- Scratcher
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Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
well can you help meOther Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help2020 Updated Edition
You may have been programming a Scratch project and gotten confused. You may have come across a bug and have had no idea how to fix it. Well, I'm here to say don't worry! Stuff like this happens all the time to programmers, so don't feel ashamed if you need help. I have placed together a list of other places to receive help. Remember to always try posting here first, before you branch off to other places! This list is intended for those who this subforum did not work.
Note 1: The following methods are not ordered in any specific way.
Note 2: This was originally posted back in 2017, and since then it has become severely outdated. I've updated it in 2019 to bring it up to speed.
Note 3: Re-Updated in 2020. The old version is here for historic purposes.
1. This Forum Section
Before you branch off to other ways to get help with a project, try making a topic here first. All you have to do is make a topic stating your problem. Here are some general guidelines to follow while asking for help:I recommend this topic by @Elephant_Lover to help with formatting topics. You may not get a response at first, but be patient! Keep bumping your topic to get it noticed. If you happen not to get a response here, then you can move on down the list.
- Make the subject clear - Make sure the subject clearly summarizes the issue, so other Scratchers know what they're getting into.
- Make it easy to understand the problem - A long explanation that takes an hour to type out will be much better than a one-sentence description of your problem. Scratchers will be able to give better help if they know exactly what's going wrong.
- Link the project - I can't stress enough how life-saving it is if a Scratcher has the code which is malfunctioning rather than trying to remake it based of a description of the problem. Even if the project isn't ready to be shared, share it on an alt-account! It is so much better if you link the project
2. Shops
Sometimes it's a little hard to describe shops to New Scratchers, so I'll try my best. If you like reading and want an extensive rundown of shops, check out this great guide by @congyingzhou. Shops are regular forum threads in the Request section. In these threads, there are most likely order forums for you to fill out. They may ask you for your username, what the code is trying to do, and what's going wrong. Simply post your forum in the thread, and another Scratcher who “works” at the shop will help you. (Most) shops are completely free and will get back to you quickly. You can check out my shop, BGMead's Shop - we offer some great coding services
3. Other Projects
If you are looking for a script that you think has already been made, do a quick search for it and you might find it! You don't need to be super specific when searching. For example, if you're looking for a text engine, then all you have to type is “text engine”. There are over 200 million Scratch projects out there, and the search bar can be a great tool at helping you narrow them down. The search bar is located at the top of the page, and looks like this:
4. Official Scratch Wiki
Everything you would ever need to know about Scratch can be found on the Wiki. It is made by Scratchers like you and contains very neat, detailed descriptions (With pictures!) about almost everything Scratch. It has block descriptions as well, which could come in handy. If you want to know what a certain block does, then I'd say check the wiki. Some wiki tutorials I've found helpful are:
Like the main Scratch website, the Wiki has a search bar as well! Use it to search the wiki pages and quickly find what you're looking for.
5. Built-In Tutorial Menu
If your looking for help with more simpler project tutorials, on the top menu of the Scratch editor screen you'll see a button that says ‘Tutorials’ with a little lightbulb. This contains Project Tutorials developed by the Scratch Team. You can also check out the Ideas page, which contains starter projects, guides, and more tutorials.
6. Questions About Scratch Forum (For General Questions) and Advanced Topics
If you need something general answered, please use this forum. If your question is advanced (such as relating to Scratch's API), then post in the Advanced Topics section.
And that's it! If you see that like I forgot something, made a mistake, made a grammar error, etc. Just leave a reply below and I will fix it! Thank you for reading this!
- BGMead
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- Ishansai
- Scratcher
25 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Can you use an API on scratch I mean getting data from different websites
say []confused how to do it XD for (2) secs
- wam_clap
- Scratcher
96 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
no Can you use an API on scratch I mean getting data from different websitessay []confused how to do it XD for (2) secs
hi this is my signature!
- Ishansai
- Scratcher
25 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
XDno Can you use an API on scratch I mean getting data from different websitessay []confused how to do it XD for (2) secs
- Zakard
- Scratcher
15 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
I need help on my game! It's called Stickman Run! I need help making the running animation smoother, and I may need help with gravity physics, Thanks!
From, @Zakard
From, @Zakard
- Alan3701HM
- Scratcher
96 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
whats that block and how do you get itXDno Can you use an API on scratch I mean getting data from different websitessay []confused how to do it XD for (2) secs
Alan3701HM https://scratch.mit.edu/users/Alan3701HM/
- Ishansai
- Scratcher
25 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
this reply chain is looongwhats that block and how do you get itXDno Can you use an API on scratch I mean getting data from different websitessay []confused how to do it XD for (2) secs
- wam_clap
- Scratcher
96 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
affirmative
hi this is my signature!
- Gipthepig424
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Don’t quote the entire OP! well can you help me
Check out my new Game
Flood Escape v1.0
I worked quite a bit of time on it. Use the arrow keys to progress upwards to escape the rising flood and try to escape the cave. Please consider playing it! Ctrl+shift+down to see the rest of my signature
Gipthepig424
Friends:
wam_clap :: #57BCFF
mimicyu455:: #FF925B
Lord_of_Fish :: #1F87FF
MoosyNinja :: #280B78
Pawored0o :: sensingBBCode
This is my signature… Luckily, an evil kumquat has not eaten it. Thanks to some of the guards
<<Bob the evil kumquat guard :: #787374 ?> <Roger the other guard :: #0A0A0A>> :: #631700I am Gipthepig424.
This is my signature.
So…. what are you doing here?
Meh
I will just say some things…
I guess…
So…
My favourite color is Lime green
My favourite animal is a Pig
My posts:
(Posts:0 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] 1000)I will add more soon…
( each [] means 50 posts, the first one being 0 < each [ v] means not completed yet
I guess…
See you…
Have a great day…
Why did you waste your time doing that?
- Gipthepig424
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Please do not quote the entire OP, also quoting something without adding anything can be classified as “spam” -snip-
Check out my new Game
Flood Escape v1.0
I worked quite a bit of time on it. Use the arrow keys to progress upwards to escape the rising flood and try to escape the cave. Please consider playing it! Ctrl+shift+down to see the rest of my signature
Gipthepig424
Friends:
wam_clap :: #57BCFF
mimicyu455:: #FF925B
Lord_of_Fish :: #1F87FF
MoosyNinja :: #280B78
Pawored0o :: sensingBBCode
This is my signature… Luckily, an evil kumquat has not eaten it. Thanks to some of the guards
<<Bob the evil kumquat guard :: #787374 ?> <Roger the other guard :: #0A0A0A>> :: #631700I am Gipthepig424.
This is my signature.
So…. what are you doing here?
Meh
I will just say some things…
I guess…
So…
My favourite color is Lime green
My favourite animal is a Pig
My posts:
(Posts:0 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] 1000)I will add more soon…
( each [] means 50 posts, the first one being 0 < each [ v] means not completed yet
I guess…
See you…
Have a great day…
Why did you waste your time doing that?
- NewbieJ
- New Scratcher
5 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Hey there!
Pls help me, i'm stack
At the end of my game i want letters g a m e o v e r to roll from the edge to the centre of the screen.
i wrote the same code for every letter, but it works only for letters: v e
why is that? the code is almost identical.
the only difference is x position.
Code:
Link to my project: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/405739406/
Pls help me, i'm stack
At the end of my game i want letters g a m e o v e r to roll from the edge to the centre of the screen.
i wrote the same code for every letter, but it works only for letters: v e
why is that? the code is almost identical.
the only difference is x position.
Code:
when green flag clicked
hide
when I receive [gameover]
go to x: (300) y: (-50)
show
repeat until <x position=-30>
change x by (-10)
end
Link to my project: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/405739406/
- wam_clap
- Scratcher
96 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Don’t quote the entire OP!well can you help me
oh sorry
hi this is my signature!
- 99felix99
- Scratcher
37 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
I'm trying to make a talking block with “my blocks” and I'm hoping for it to be typed byself fastly, but I don't understand how.
define Say [Text]
HELP
- Gipthepig424
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
oh sorryDon’t quote the entire OP!well can you help me
It is fine!
Check out my new Game
Flood Escape v1.0
I worked quite a bit of time on it. Use the arrow keys to progress upwards to escape the rising flood and try to escape the cave. Please consider playing it! Ctrl+shift+down to see the rest of my signature
Gipthepig424
Friends:
wam_clap :: #57BCFF
mimicyu455:: #FF925B
Lord_of_Fish :: #1F87FF
MoosyNinja :: #280B78
Pawored0o :: sensingBBCode
This is my signature… Luckily, an evil kumquat has not eaten it. Thanks to some of the guards
<<Bob the evil kumquat guard :: #787374 ?> <Roger the other guard :: #0A0A0A>> :: #631700I am Gipthepig424.
This is my signature.
So…. what are you doing here?
Meh
I will just say some things…
I guess…
So…
My favourite color is Lime green
My favourite animal is a Pig
My posts:
(Posts:0 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] 1000)I will add more soon…
( each [] means 50 posts, the first one being 0 < each [ v] means not completed yet
I guess…
See you…
Have a great day…
Why did you waste your time doing that?
- Gipthepig424
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Ok, I will give you a script to use I'm trying to make a talking block with “my blocks” and I'm hoping for it to be typed byself fastly, but I don't understand how.
define Say [Text]HELP
Check out my new Game
Flood Escape v1.0
I worked quite a bit of time on it. Use the arrow keys to progress upwards to escape the rising flood and try to escape the cave. Please consider playing it! Ctrl+shift+down to see the rest of my signature
Gipthepig424
Friends:
wam_clap :: #57BCFF
mimicyu455:: #FF925B
Lord_of_Fish :: #1F87FF
MoosyNinja :: #280B78
Pawored0o :: sensingBBCode
This is my signature… Luckily, an evil kumquat has not eaten it. Thanks to some of the guards
<<Bob the evil kumquat guard :: #787374 ?> <Roger the other guard :: #0A0A0A>> :: #631700I am Gipthepig424.
This is my signature.
So…. what are you doing here?
Meh
I will just say some things…
I guess…
So…
My favourite color is Lime green
My favourite animal is a Pig
My posts:
(Posts:0 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] 1000)I will add more soon…
( each [] means 50 posts, the first one being 0 < each [ v] means not completed yet
I guess…
See you…
Have a great day…
Why did you waste your time doing that?
- Gipthepig424
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
Here it isOk, I will give you a script to use I'm trying to make a talking block with “my blocks” and I'm hoping for it to be typed byself fastly, but I don't understand how.
define Say [Text]HELP
Check out my new Game
Flood Escape v1.0
I worked quite a bit of time on it. Use the arrow keys to progress upwards to escape the rising flood and try to escape the cave. Please consider playing it! Ctrl+shift+down to see the rest of my signature
Gipthepig424
Friends:
wam_clap :: #57BCFF
mimicyu455:: #FF925B
Lord_of_Fish :: #1F87FF
MoosyNinja :: #280B78
Pawored0o :: sensingBBCode
This is my signature… Luckily, an evil kumquat has not eaten it. Thanks to some of the guards
<<Bob the evil kumquat guard :: #787374 ?> <Roger the other guard :: #0A0A0A>> :: #631700I am Gipthepig424.
This is my signature.
So…. what are you doing here?
Meh
I will just say some things…
I guess…
So…
My favourite color is Lime green
My favourite animal is a Pig
My posts:
(Posts:0 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] 1000)I will add more soon…
( each [] means 50 posts, the first one being 0 < each [ v] means not completed yet
I guess…
See you…
Have a great day…
Why did you waste your time doing that?
- Alan3701HM
- Scratcher
96 posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
It is fine!oh sorryDon’t quote the entire OP!well can you help me
how did you get that?
Alan3701HM https://scratch.mit.edu/users/Alan3701HM/
- Gipthepig424
- Scratcher
500+ posts
Other Places/Methods to Receive Scripting Help (Updated)
how did you get that?It is fine!oh sorryDon’t quote the entire OP!well can you help me
Get what
Check out my new Game
Flood Escape v1.0
I worked quite a bit of time on it. Use the arrow keys to progress upwards to escape the rising flood and try to escape the cave. Please consider playing it! Ctrl+shift+down to see the rest of my signature
Gipthepig424
Friends:
wam_clap :: #57BCFF
mimicyu455:: #FF925B
Lord_of_Fish :: #1F87FF
MoosyNinja :: #280B78
Pawored0o :: sensingBBCode
This is my signature… Luckily, an evil kumquat has not eaten it. Thanks to some of the guards
<<Bob the evil kumquat guard :: #787374 ?> <Roger the other guard :: #0A0A0A>> :: #631700I am Gipthepig424.
This is my signature.
So…. what are you doing here?
Meh
I will just say some things…
I guess…
So…
My favourite color is Lime green
My favourite animal is a Pig
My posts:
(Posts:0 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] [ v] 1000)I will add more soon…
( each [] means 50 posts, the first one being 0 < each [ v] means not completed yet
I guess…
See you…
Have a great day…
Why did you waste your time doing that?