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Aako1098
Scratcher
17 posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

scratch hasn't gotten a update and all the blocks are now just boring, so now I think that scratch should make a new type of scratch, a version older kids who have gotten bored from old blocks and or can't access other websites like unity because of personal reason or just don't have the right tech. I feel like this would be a good idea of it being across all types of tech, being free. It should maybe have like starting tutorials when you start creating a project. and also maybe be able to add your games to other websites and like the app store/Google play store, poki or crazygames, so pls scratch, make a version like this if you can
Blue_Retro_Dragon
Scratcher
500+ posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

This has been rejected from
The Official List of Rejected Suggestions

Za - Chary wrote:

2.2 Text-based syntax in Scratch
Some users wish to code Scratch not with the blocks, but with typing code instead (similar to how more advanced programming languages work). Others are interested in an option to view, convert, or download Scratch code to other programming languages. However, the Scratch Team has discussed this possibility multiple times and has decided every time that it would not be beneficial for beginners or teachers.

This suggestion extends to coding, viewing, converting, or downloading Scratch in any text-based language, including BBCode, Javascript, some form of pseudocode, or some other programming language. If you wish to code using another language, then you can learn it on your own, but it would have to be done outside of Scratch. For those who are interested, it may be worth checking out Tosh. It is a text-based programming language that serves as a text editor for Scratch projects. Another option is MakeCode Arcade, a programming language that can convert between block-based and text-based programming within the editor. Advanced programmers can use Leopard to make Scratch projects directly using JavaScript.
VedanshS933
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

Hi! Your suggestion has been rejected by the Scratch Team. So it will not be implemnted.

The Official List of Rejected Suggestions wrote:

2.2 Text-based syntax in Scratch
Some users wish to code Scratch not with the blocks, but with typing code instead (similar to how more advanced programming languages work). Others are interested in an option to view, convert, or download Scratch code to other programming languages. However, the Scratch Team has discussed this possibility multiple times and has decided every time that it would not be beneficial for beginners or teachers.

This suggestion extends to coding, viewing, converting, or downloading Scratch in any text-based language, including BBCode, Javascript, some form of pseudocode, or some other programming language. If you wish to code using another language, then you can learn it on your own, but it would have to be done outside of Scratch. For those who are interested, it may be worth checking out Tosh. It is a text-based programming language that serves as a text editor for Scratch projects. Another option is MakeCode Arcade, a programming language that can convert between block-based and text-based programming within the editor. Advanced programmers can use Leopard to make Scratch projects directly using JavaScript.
Scratch_Cat_Coder8
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

no thanks. Scratch was created for younger children who need help coding or a easier way to create basic 2D games, not hardcore 16 year olds who just finished learning all of assembly and managed to rebuild RCT 1 and 2 within 1 hour including the art while doing no blinking or moving anywhere aside from the fingers and eyes, just typing on the keyboard

Last edited by Scratch_Cat_Coder8 (March 2, 2025 07:54:37)

The-Sushi-Cat
Scratcher
1000+ posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

Scratch_Cat_Coder8 wrote:

no thanks. Scratch was created for younger children who need help coding or a easier way to create basic 2D games, not hardcore 16 year olds who just finished learning all of assembly and managed to rebuild RCT 1 and 2 within 1 hour including the art while doing no blinking or moving anywhere aside from the fingers and eyes, just typing on the keyboard
Hey whoa no need to call me out on that last part /j
ProjectFactory
Scratcher
100+ posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

unity isn't a website it's a game engine

No support. Scratch's main purpose has always been and will always be teaching children the basics of coding. Others have already said that your suggestion is rejected anyway.

If you're getting bored of Scratch and want a new challenge, I recommend learning another programming language. Python is a pretty popular one to learn as it's easy-to-learn yet VERY widespread (many websites use Python for back-end stuff, for instance).
spectre_specs
Scratch Team
1000+ posts

Add a Scratch for older kids that has coding like unity

Closing as this is a rejected suggestion.

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