Green Flag related blocks

DifferentDance8

I propose a suggestion where a couple of blocks are placed in a new extension (or can be put in existing categories).

Even if this doesn't make it into the actual scratch, it will probably turn into a extension, and have a thread in the respective thread.

when green flag clicked [2] times :: extension hat // this will detect if the green flag is clicked two times, and only run the following script when that happens

<green flag clicked [2] times? :: extension> // can be used in if statements to only execute something when green flag is clicked X times

restart project :: extension cap // presses the green flag again, thus restarting the project

(green flag press counter :: extension) // calculates how many times the green flag was clicked

Issues with the blocks, and my solutions:

Someone could potentially do this to the restart project block:

when green flag clicked
forever
restart project :: extension cap
end

And it could crash someone's tab. To prevent this from happening, only run the restart block script once, then exit the script and move on (like a stop all block, but restarts the project first)

If you found more, then post them here and I will add yours to the list.

Last edited by DifferentDance8 (Sept. 5, 2022 09:17:40)

josiah2001

This sounds cool, it would be cool if they added these blocks.

-Valtren-

while the restart project might be good, you could just, you know, instruct people to click the flag
also, you can use variables. just make sure that it can only be reset manually

when green flag clicked
change [green flag clicked v] by (1)

ScolderCreations

A restart block is something I've always wanted. There are several cases, such as creating a speedrun mode, where I want to user to be able to reset the project with the press of a button. Obviously, that's a bit tricky to accomplish and requires every script to be rewritten.

DifferentDance8

-Valtren- wrote:
while the restart project might be good, you could just, you know, instruct people to click the flag
also, you can use variables. just make sure that it can only be reset manually
when green flag clicked
change [green flag clicked v] by (1)

It wouldn't be shown in the selection menu for variables.

-Valtren-

DifferentDance8 wrote:
-Valtren- wrote:
while the restart project might be good, you could just, you know, instruct people to click the flag
also, you can use variables. just make sure that it can only be reset manually
when green flag clicked
change [green flag clicked v] by (1)
It wouldn't be shown in the selection menu for variables.

can you clarify? I'm pretty sure it would

DifferentDance8

-Valtren- wrote:
can you clarify? I'm pretty sure it would

I thought you were talking about the custom block.

-Valtren-

DifferentDance8 wrote:
-Valtren- wrote:
can you clarify? I'm pretty sure it would
I thought you were talking about the custom block.

I'm talking about the workaround and how it's simple enough

randomguy3513

green flag is just to start and restart the project there shouldnt be a block for clicking it multiple times

BendyOl183

this is a pretty good sounding suggestion. However, as @-Valtren- pointed out you can just use a variable for the counter. Another solution for the restart project block is to make the block stop working in a forever loop. Also, have these cool 3.0 visuals if you want.

Last edited by BendyOl183 (Sept. 6, 2022 17:54:59)

lion334

DifferentDance8 wrote:
I propose a suggestion where a couple of blocks are placed in a new extension (or can be put in existing categories).

Even if this doesn't make it into the actual scratch, it will probably turn into a extension, and have a thread in the respective thread.
when green flag clicked [2] times :: extension hat // this will detect if the green flag is clicked two times, and only run the following script when that happens

<green flag clicked [2] times? :: extension> // can be used in if statements to only execute something when green flag is clicked X times

restart project :: extension cap // presses the green flag again, thus restarting the project

(green flag press counter :: extension) // calculates how many times the green flag was clicked
Issues with the blocks, and my solutions:

Someone could potentially do this to the restart project block:
when green flag clicked
forever
restart project :: extension cap
end
And it could crash someone's tab. To prevent this from happening, only run the restart block script once, then exit the script and move on (like a stop all block, but restarts the project first)

If you found more, then post them here and I will add yours to the list.

Makes kinda sense, but there's always a workaround. Example, use a variable to count how many times the Flag has been pressed.

Mr_Spooky12

when stop clicked

Last edited by Mr_Spooky12 (Sept. 6, 2022 19:54:49)

bentshaggyoil

support

bentshaggyoil

Mr_Spooky12 wrote:
when stop sign clicked :: events hat

that’s been rejected

Last edited by bentshaggyoil (Sept. 6, 2022 23:03:11)

DifferentDance8

Mr_Spooky12 wrote:
when stop clicked

TOLORS would say “hold my block”

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