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- krysdafell
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Scratcher
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Ask to choose from list block
Instead of asking the user to type in their input, similar to:
The user can be prompted to choose from a list, similar to:
This is very good because instead of making difficult and laggy drop down menus or making the user type in their choice (which is poor ux, very error-prone, and high friction) it can be done with one, *singular* block
Yes that is all thank you for listening to my presentation
ask [] and wait
The user can be prompted to choose from a list, similar to:
ask () and choose from [list v] ::sensing
This is very good because instead of making difficult and laggy drop down menus or making the user type in their choice (which is poor ux, very error-prone, and high friction) it can be done with one, *singular* block
Yes that is all thank you for listening to my presentation

Last edited by krysdafell (Today 05:26:20)
- gelatin-free
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
What would the purpose of this block be for?
I assume quiz games,
Semi-support because this might be minimally used
I assume quiz games,
Semi-support because this might be minimally used
- medians
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
What would the purpose of this block be for?Maybe cloud chats (not referring to the ones where you're allowed to type anything because those aren't allowed, but I mean cloud chats with pre-select phrases and emojis)
I assume quiz games,
Semi-support because this might be minimally used
Also, games where u can click a set number of options or dropdown options
Last edited by medians (Oct. 6, 2026 16:07:00)
- Spooky_Lukey
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
Support, this could clear up confusion for things like quizzes on what you can pick.
- CuteRobot22
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Scratcher
100+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
Support, that would make questions with a lot of possible answers a lot easier to code without being too confusing
- CSwitch
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
I support this!What would the purpose of this block be for?Maybe cloud chats (not referring to the ones where you're allowed to type anything because those aren't allowed, but I mean cloud chats with pre-select phrases and emojis)
I assume quiz games,
Semi-support because this might be minimally used
Also, games where u can click a set number of options or dropdown options
- Scratchybear22
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Scratcher
59 posts
Ask to choose from list block
Support!!!
Its easy for kids to understand, and has a good use on Scratch, the 2 main things that projects get denied for, would love to see this added!
Its easy for kids to understand, and has a good use on Scratch, the 2 main things that projects get denied for, would love to see this added!
- tortoythegod
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Scratcher
85 posts
Ask to choose from list block
i think, in a way, this already existed with the “Story” extension (found here) scratch had been developing, so i'd like to see it added with an actual list rather than a static 4 items.
I feel like this should be its own category because face sensing and video aren’t the same
- CSwitch
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
Here is a better version of the block:
ask () and choose from [list v] ::sensing
Last edited by CSwitch (Today 05:05:42)
- krysdafell
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Scratcher
4 posts
Ask to choose from list block
Here is a better version of the block:ask () and choose from [list v] ::sensing
Thanks!
- HAL95131
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
huh? i don't know what you're talking abouti think, in a way, this already existed with the “Story” extension (found here) scratch had been developing, so i'd like to see it added with an actual list rather than a static 4 items.
I feel like this should be its own category because face sensing and video aren’t the same
- TheOfficialNussia
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Scratcher
100+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
Support, the dupe is COMPLICATEDER.
- NutOfCoco
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Scratcher
500+ posts
Ask to choose from list block
Support, the dupe is COMPLICATEDER.I don't agree, the options being in a dropdown may look simpler, but it would be easier to see what all your options are in the code without needing to open a dropdown, and dropdowns are sorted in code point order, with no way to change the ordering of the items.
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