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RAGEDMRBEEGAMER
Scratcher
97 posts

Are jump scares allowed?

No screams just sounds from the scratch library I reversed and robot voiced them and the search link is this https://scratch.mit.edu/search/projects?q=jump%20scare
RAGEDMRBEEGAMER
Scratcher
97 posts

Are jump scares allowed?

Also no violent stuff just regular old sprites
-Qlec-
Scratcher
100+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

I think a relatively harmless jumpscare, such as an image of an apple (or some similarly harmless item) going from tiny to large in the middle of the screen is fine. I don't think there is any real need for a jumpscare, so you probably shouldn't risk getting punished.
hi875230163394
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

-artdemon- wrote:

If you want to add jumpscares, add a warning first. Your project might become NFE (not for everyone)
warnings aren't allowed to be used as a workaround, as a small child could easily ignore it

Last edited by hi875230163394 (Sept. 28, 2022 00:27:51)

Sliverus
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

-Qlec- wrote:

I think a relatively harmless jumpscare, such as an image of an apple (or some similarly harmless item) going from tiny to large in the middle of the screen is fine. I don't think there is any real need for a jumpscare, so you probably shouldn't risk getting punished.
I’m not even really sure that’s a “jumpscare” at this point.

I’d say if it has clear intention of scaring people, it’s not ok. Unless you’re an extremely unlucky kid who makes an unintentionally ugly drawing that gets taken down for being too scary, or something like that, you should really be able to discern whether it crosses the line or not.
Super_Scratch_Bros20
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1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

The official scary chart:
RAGEDMRBEEGAMER
Scratcher
97 posts

Are jump scares allowed?

never gonna give you up never gonna let you down lol
roofogato
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1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

Super_Scratch_Bros20 wrote:

The official scary chart:


This is the best forum post ever oh my god
ScolderCreations
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

No scary jumpscares are allowed at all. Although I'm pretty sure there isn't such a thing as a not scary jumpscare, so I'm willing to bet that no jumpscares are allowed. Adding a warning or adding an option does not increase the chance of your project being OK, because it does not remove the inappropriate content.
Lionwarriorspets
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1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

ScolderCreations wrote:

No scary jumpscares are allowed at all. Although I'm pretty sure there isn't such a thing as a not scary jumpscare, so I'm willing to bet that no jumpscares are allowed. Adding a warning or adding an option does not increase the chance of your project being OK, because it does not remove the inappropriate content.
I Agree With You here. also that mom image is hilarious
Kitty253890
Scratcher
2 posts

Are jump scares allowed?

can at least light jumpscares be in games that like do 1% jump scared??
Kitty253890
Scratcher
2 posts

Are jump scares allowed?

can at least light jumpscares be in games that like do 1% jump scared??
RAGEDMRBEEGAMER
Scratcher
97 posts

Are jump scares allowed?

people, this is an old post now, you shouldn't post anything now.
ajskateboarder
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

RAGEDMRBEEGAMER wrote:

people, this is an old post now, you shouldn't post anything now.
You can report it to be closed. Click “Report” on the very first post in this topic and put a reason like “Resolved”
Spentine
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

Jumpscares are allowed (to a certain extent), but it will make your project NFE.

Spooky's House of Jumpscares contains cute cardboard cutout jumpscares that still scare people, but they have a cute smile on their face and are just generally cute drawings. Those types of jumpscares are the ones that you will be able to add into your game.

-AlyxaLOLDaEmpress- wrote:

It might be allowed if you put up a screen saying “A jumpscare is about to happen.”
Well that isn't a jumpscare anymore, is it. I think you meant for the screen to be at the beginning at the game with text like “Jumpscares are present in this game.” rather than “A jumpscare is about to happen.” because that implies that it's about to happen very soon, perhaps in the next second.
Crispydogs101
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Are jump scares allowed?

Stuffyflower2-0 wrote:

TheDogLover796 wrote:

Sorry, jumpscares are not allowed on scratch.
jump scare are allowed on scratch and that’s why most projects have a jump scare off button
That's actually not true. Report any button with a jumpscare button as jumpscares are not allowed even with a button or toggle.

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