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Andy7_24
Scratcher
28 posts

How to create multiple save files

I am making a game on scratch and I have hit a problem. I would like to have 3 different save files in the game that can save how far you are in the game (ie. unlocked characters, money, items etc). This way, up to three people can play on one computer. It would also allow someone to start a new game without having to delete their original file. I would really appreciate some help if anyone knows how to do this. Thanks
CHIKORITA123
Scratcher
100+ posts

How to create multiple save files

Andy7_24 wrote:

I am making a game on scratch and I have hit a problem. I would like to have 3 different save files in the game that can save how far you are in the game (ie. unlocked characters, money, items etc). This way, up to three people can play on one computer. It would also allow someone to start a new game without having to delete their original file. I would really appreciate some help if anyone knows how to do this. Thanks

I'm not very sure if this is possible, but you could have global save files. However, this would only allow three people to play at all.
deck26
Scratcher
1000+ posts

How to create multiple save files

Are you talking about online or offline? If online your best plan is just to go the route of a cloud list with a value associated with each username.
Andy7_24
Scratcher
28 posts

How to create multiple save files

The game is singleplayer so there will be no need to go online when playing it. I am just hoping to be able to have more than one file so that you can restart the game without losing your previous data
Andy7_24
Scratcher
28 posts

How to create multiple save files

In case you would like to see my game to better understand what I mean, here it is: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/115555054/
There are 3 “save files” but i dont know how to get them all to actually save and be able to load to that point again
deck26
Scratcher
1000+ posts

How to create multiple save files

Project isn't shared but I've just noticed that you're New to Scratch so can't use cloud variables yet anyway. The only save mechanism you can use at the moment is giving the user a code and an option to put that code in when they run the project again.
Andy7_24
Scratcher
28 posts

How to create multiple save files

Project should be shared now.
Any advice on how to do the code thing?
Are cloud variables a lot better? If so, how can I get them?
deck26
Scratcher
1000+ posts

How to create multiple save files

Scratch projects can't save to external files so if you want to save progress that's not really an option.
Andy7_24
Scratcher
28 posts

How to create multiple save files

So what do you think the best thing to do is?
GreenExplosion08
Scratcher
31 posts

How to create multiple save files

I'm having the same problem, Andy7_24. Any body know how to do this? here is my project, https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/128161873/.
coderchicken597
Scratcher
1 post

How to create multiple save files

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ITryRobeats
Scratcher
24 posts

How to create multiple save files

Andy7_24 wrote:

So what do you think the best thing to do is?
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Leafuz
New Scratcher
7 posts

How to create multiple save files

I'm trying to become a “Scratcher” at the moment (AKA posting more stuff and being more active) so I could make multiple save files for my game. If you really work on one thing and stick to it then eventually you'll get there, I would advise trying to become a scratcher and then using cloud variables! Besides, becoming a scratcher is good for the community aswell!
deck26
Scratcher
1000+ posts

How to create multiple save files

Leafuz wrote:

I'm trying to become a “Scratcher” at the moment (AKA posting more stuff and being more active) so I could make multiple save files for my game. If you really work on one thing and stick to it then eventually you'll get there, I would advise trying to become a scratcher and then using cloud variables! Besides, becoming a scratcher is good for the community aswell!
But please try to avoid necroposting.
lehi-caden-whitehead
Scratcher
2 posts

How to create multiple save files

I've been playing scratch for a long time and have a solution to the problem I have discovered. Most scratch games are long and I never have enough time to finish. So I thought that it wasn't just me it was everyone, so I began working on a game that automatically saves progress. A year later I have finally found out how to do it. If you want to see how then search up “progress save test” on scratch, and press “see inside”. It might be lagy.

Last edited by lehi-caden-whitehead (April 6, 2022 15:05:35)

lehi-caden-whitehead
Scratcher
2 posts

How to create multiple save files

deck26 wrote:

Scratch projects can't save to external files so if you want to save progress that's not really an option.
Well what if you save it internally by using lists. That will work.

Last edited by lehi-caden-whitehead (April 6, 2022 15:09:55)

ashl-cart
Scratcher
7 posts

How to create multiple save files

lehi-caden-whitehead wrote:

I've been playing scratch for a long time and have a solution to the problem I have discovered. Most scratch games are long and I never have enough time to finish. So I thought that it wasn't just me it was everyone, so I began working on a game that automatically saves progress. A year later I have finally found out how to do it. If you want to see how then search up “progress save test” on scratch, and press “see inside”. It might be lagy.

its so sad only 8 other ppl saw the magnificent project

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