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I'd say that one of Scratch's best features is that no matter where you are, you'll have the same Scratch experience… So what if that wasn't the case? If this wasn't the case, Scratch wouldn't be nearly as big, popular and successful as it is now. But, let's explore a parallel universe where Scratch had achievements…

Level 1: The start of a journey
Level 1 is where every aspiring Scratcher starts. To prevent the Scratcher from getting confused, lots of features are unavailable, such as:

• Saving files
  

• Loading files
  

• Changing costumes
  

• Changing sounds
  

• Changing sprite names
  

• Any categories besides Motion
  

• Variables
  

You can see all of the blocks that would be available in the image. Yeah, not a lot of stuff to play around with. My best script:

move (15) steps
turn @turnLeft (90) degrees
move (15) steps
turn @turnLeft (90) degrees
move (15) steps
turn @turnLeft (90) degrees

Level 2: Switching visuals
This level will be available once the user uses all of the Level 1 blocks together to make an animation. Once done, they will move onto Level 2, where pretty much all of Level 1's restrictions are gone. The user can now save and load files, restore sprites and create an account, alongside logging into one. They also unlock the Looks category, allowing more complex animations and FINALLY storylines, with the introduction of

say () for (2) seconds ::looks

and many more blocks. Oh yeah, and did I mention the user can FINALLY add more objects AND change the backdrop? Yeah, this is insane. To demonstrate the new code:

set [ghost v] effect to [0]
switch costume to [costume1 v]
go to x: (0) y: (0)
say [Heya!] for (2) seconds ::looks
say [I'm Scratch Cat.] for (2) seconds ::looks
say [Remember me?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [thinking v]
say [No?] for (2) seconds ::looks
say [How?] for (2) seconds ::looks
say [I'm the mascot, no?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [thinking 2 v]
say [You think I'm a decoy?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [mid angry v]
say [What do you mean "I look too smooth"?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [angry v]
say [I'm a vector image, for god's sake!] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [thinking v]
say [What's that?] for (2) seconds ::looks
say [What do you mean "vector images don't exist in scratch"?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [mid angry v]
say [They do exist in Scratch!] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [good idea v]
say [Ah, wait...] for (2) seconds ::looks
say [You're thinking of Scratch 1.x, no?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [dissapointed v]
say [You really think Scratch 1.4 is the latest version of Scratch?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [wut da-- v]
say [H- Hey, what's happening to me?] for (2) seconds ::looks
set [ghost v] effect to [50]
set [ghost v] effect to [100]
switch costume to [1.4 scratch cat v]
set [ghost v] effect to [50]
set [ghost v] effect to [0]
say [What just happened?] for (2) seconds ::looks
switch costume to [1.4 scratch cat looks at itself v]
say [Ohh... you've got to be kidding me...] for (5) seconds ::looks

no list of suggestions
achievements is rejected

Za-Chary wrote:

8.8 Scratch achievements
Some users have suggested Scratch achievements such as “Created 50 projects” with the idea that this would give users motivation to keep using Scratch. However, this sort of idea does not really fit in with the purpose of Scratch. Some users may use their achievements to determine that they are “better” than other users. However, you are allowed to make achievements in your own games, if you like.

also some code is off for an animation

This belongs in, well not suggestions but it definitely shouldn’t be closed


Maybe like qas or advanced topics?

cookieclickerer33 wrote:

This belongs in, well not suggestions but it definitely shouldn’t be closed


Maybe like qas or advanced topics?

I dunno lol, just came across these while making an animation but oh well if a Scratch Team member notices this terrible idea they might as well move it to somewhere else.

Yeah… no support. Sounds like a Code.org unit, except it’s locking the relatively easy to understand blocks for no reason and overall prevents experimenting as a first time user.

eikh2 wrote:

Yeah… no support. Sounds like a Code.org unit, except it’s locking the relatively easy to understand blocks for no reason and overall prevents experimenting as a first time user.

That's the point lol (right in the middle of making an animation)

Please create a separate topic for each suggestion you have, rather than creating a list of suggestions. That way, the conversation stays focused and each idea can get the attention it needs.

Before making a new topic, please check out the following:

• The Official List of Rejected Suggestions. If your suggestion is in this list, please do not make a new topic about it, as it will not be implemented anyway.
  
  
• The Suggestions Directory. If your suggestion is in this list, please continue the discussion in the existing topic, rather than making a new topic.
  

Thank you!