# Help **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=108 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 109 --- ## [Arcade sprite pack is not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-sprite-pack-is-not-working/9532)
**Author:** [@danger\_kitty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/danger_kitty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arcade-sprite-pack-is-not-working/9532 "2021-08-11T17:01:09Z")
arcade sprite pack is not working all I see is this --- ## [Convert .png files into text image](https://forum.makecode.com/t/convert-png-files-into-text-image/9596)
**Author:** [@sysdl132](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sysdl132)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/convert-png-files-into-text-image/9596 "2021-08-11T15:49:34Z")
I want to convert the following images (.png) : into the format like this: anim.addAnimationFrame(img\` . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 5 5 b . . . … --- ## [Compile failed in a project without any errors](https://forum.makecode.com/t/compile-failed-in-a-project-without-any-errors/9597)
**Author:** [@sysdl132](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sysdl132)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/compile-failed-in-a-project-without-any-errors/9597 "2021-08-11T15:36:12Z")
I can’t compile my project for meowbit. Is my project too large? :confused: --- ## [I need help coming up with a game idea for a jam](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-coming-up-with-a-game-idea-for-a-jam/9559)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-coming-up-with-a-game-idea-for-a-jam/9559 "2021-08-09T15:32:57Z")
I wished to mess around with seeing how well arcade can work, when making small prototypes. To do this, I joined a game jam (The N8Jam.) The jam has a theme of “Break the system.” The game jam also requires that my game … --- ## [How to make the code wait but not pause?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-the-code-wait-but-not-pause/9525)
**Author:** [@seatoad](https://forum.makecode.com/u/seatoad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-the-code-wait-but-not-pause/9525 "2021-08-07T23:22:58Z")
Hi, this is a game I created: https://makecode.com/\_3yFME59eAL01 As you can see, sometimes the monsters overlap each other, but I want it to wait a second before spawning in the next monster. I tried using the pause() f… --- ## [Where are the user tutorials?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-are-the-user-tutorials/9513)
**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-are-the-user-tutorials/9513 "2021-08-05T17:20:23Z")
I really wanna check out the basic and advanced user tutorials, but I have no idea where they are. I took a look at the badges and it seems that people are still getting those - thus meaning that it still exists. Anyone … --- ## [Dungeon obstacle](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dungeon-obstacle/9522)
**Author:** [@Gemerson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Gemerson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dungeon-obstacle/9522 "2021-08-04T17:54:27Z")
Good day guys, my query is the following, I did an animation of a barbed trap and I want that when the barbs are up they take away his life and when they are down they don’t take away his life and let my character go fre… --- ## [Help with counting the number of enemies killed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-counting-the-number-of-enemies-killed/9492)
**Author:** [@help](https://forum.makecode.com/u/help)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-counting-the-number-of-enemies-killed/9492 "2021-08-04T06:02:39Z")
I’m creating a simple platformer for school and I was wondering if there was a way to reach the next level if all enemies are dead. --- ## [What are parameters in functions used for?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-parameters-in-functions-used-for/9494)
**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-parameters-in-functions-used-for/9494 "2021-08-03T18:40:10Z")
I see people using these, and I am aware of their existence, but I still just discard them when I make functions. Can anyone give me an example of what kind of use they might have? --- ## [Enemy AI](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enemy-ai/9491)
**Author:** [@ursoidd](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ursoidd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enemy-ai/9491 "2021-08-03T16:30:29Z")
I am making a game like super mario and im making a enemy like goomba but he don’t go to the other way when touches the wall can someone help me? --- ## [Kitten Block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/kitten-block/9505)
**Author:** [@jvdos](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jvdos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/kitten-block/9505 "2021-08-02T20:08:13Z")
I was experimenting with the KittenBlock and i am wonering if anyone here knows about it. --- ## ["Compilation failed, please check your code for errors."](https://forum.makecode.com/t/compilation-failed-please-check-your-code-for-errors/9427)
**Author:** [@jvdos](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jvdos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/compilation-failed-please-check-your-code-for-errors/9427 "2021-08-02T20:08:04Z")
I go to download my code but it tells me “Compilation failed, please check your code for errors.” Please help! -thank you! --- ## [Help w/ meow bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-w-meow-bit/9442)
**Author:** [@jvdos](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jvdos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-w-meow-bit/9442 "2021-08-02T07:10:27Z")
When i load my game onto meow bit, it shows, but it doesnt do anything! --- ## [Bouncing ball bounces too much](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bouncing-ball-bounces-too-much/8766)
**Author:** [@salieri](https://forum.makecode.com/u/salieri)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bouncing-ball-bounces-too-much/8766 "2021-07-30T23:54:06Z")
Hey guys, I’m trying to make a pinball game. I want the ball to bounce off of walls but also eventually come to a stop. I have se the sprite to bounce on the wall. I have also given it an Y acceleration. The ball star… --- ## [SHMUP style game challenges](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shmup-style-game-challenges/9407)
**Author:** [@GoMustangs](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GoMustangs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shmup-style-game-challenges/9407 "2021-07-30T23:53:09Z")
I’m trying to figure out how to make a SHMUP style game (like Ikaruga or Battle Garegga) where the screen scrolls up, and I’m immediately stumped. How can I get the camera to continue scrolling upwards regardless of wha… --- ## [Umm help pls?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/umm-help-pls/9284)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_HxH](https://forum.makecode.com/u/I_Love_HxH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/umm-help-pls/9284 "2021-07-26T17:35:16Z")
Does anyone know how to get back a game you were making that got completely erased while you were advancing in it and you didn’t save it? I’m asking this because I dumb and did not save a game I was making and I was ani… --- ## [Move to in Story extension breaks randomly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/move-to-in-story-extension-breaks-randomly/9324)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/move-to-in-story-extension-breaks-randomly/9324 "2021-07-21T01:05:56Z")
In the story extension whenever I use the move to function at high speeds, there is a good chance of the movement just not working and breaking. Here is the code: (Debug mode is enabled so the cup with the coin is pin… --- ## [How do you make a falling animation?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-falling-animation/9174)
**Author:** [@biscuit](https://forum.makecode.com/u/biscuit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-falling-animation/9174 "2021-07-19T19:03:03Z")
I have no idea how to make one. If someone could help me, that would be great! Thanks! --- ## [Autocomplete not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/autocomplete-not-working/9309)
**Author:** [@MichaelVeneziano2](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MichaelVeneziano2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/autocomplete-not-working/9309 "2021-07-19T19:02:48Z")
Hello, Have not used Arcade in a few months but the auto complete features in python does not seem to recognize many namespaces and does not work. For example typing “sprites.” instead of getting list of attributes, the… --- ## [Cannot redeclare block-scoped variable 'image'](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-redeclare-block-scoped-variable-image/9280)
**Author:** [@jvdos](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jvdos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-redeclare-block-scoped-variable-image/9280 "2021-07-19T16:12:10Z")
Please help! im running an image and it tells me that it Cannot redeclare block-scoped variable ‘image’. thank you --- ## [assets of imported projects not loaded](https://forum.makecode.com/t/assets-of-imported-projects-not-loaded/9231)
**Author:** [@felixtsu](https://forum.makecode.com/u/felixtsu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/assets-of-imported-projects-not-loaded/9231 "2021-07-16T16:25:04Z")
Is there a way to load assets of an imported project? --- ## [Help with raspberry pi 0 download](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-raspberry-pi-0-download/6018)
**Author:** [@ggiscool](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ggiscool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-raspberry-pi-0-download/6018 "2021-07-15T22:45:15Z")
@richard or whoever can help me, how do you download a game to a raspberry pi 0 --- ## [How do i get a sprite to stop following the player?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-sprite-to-stop-following-the-player/9193)
**Author:** [@jvdos](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jvdos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-sprite-to-stop-following-the-player/9193 "2021-07-14T23:06:00Z")
Im trying to make a sprite, start and stop following the player. But im not sure how to make it stop once it starts. Please help! Thank you! --- ## [Making a character sprite face four different directions when moving](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-a-character-sprite-face-four-different-directions-when-moving/9200)
**Author:** [@GoMustangs](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GoMustangs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-a-character-sprite-face-four-different-directions-when-moving/9200 "2021-07-14T03:51:57Z")
Is there an extension or tutorial that helps with making sprites face four different directions when moving? For example, making a sprite that has its back to the player when moving up, faces the player when moving down,… --- ## [Check whether we are on hardware or simulator?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/check-whether-we-are-on-hardware-or-simulator/5597)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/check-whether-we-are-on-hardware-or-simulator/5597 "2021-07-13T16:28:58Z")
Is there an easy way to determine whether we are on hardware or on the simulator other then checking the RAM size? --- ## [Z Depth help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/z-depth-help/9175)
**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/z-depth-help/9175 "2021-07-12T21:08:07Z")
So I was making a card game called skipbo! And when you take of a card from the stack it all works with the depth but when you take one from the 5 cards on the bottom they slide under the current stack. Take the one fro… --- ## [Speaker + raspberry pi 3A+](https://forum.makecode.com/t/speaker-raspberry-pi-3a/8730)
**Author:** [@sofiania](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sofiania)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/speaker-raspberry-pi-3a/8730 "2021-07-12T15:14:46Z")
Is there any workaround for the sound (USB/ALSA)? I’m making an arcade machine, and wanted to use an usb encoder to attach the buttons and joystick, but the 3A+ has only one usb port, and I want it to be as cheap as poss… --- ## [Github banning my students accounts](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-banning-my-students-accounts/9125)
**Author:** [@Jacob-Tate](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Jacob-Tate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-banning-my-students-accounts/9125 "2021-07-12T15:13:21Z")
I have multiple students who created accounts for arcade makecode through the arcade makecode github integration. Each student who has created the account this way has immediately had there accounts suspended for breakin… --- ## [grid help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/grid-help/9112)
**Author:** [@JRT](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JRT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/grid-help/9112 "2021-07-08T16:10:42Z")
I need help with the grid extension. I can’t get sprites in the grid to notice walls, so they go straight through them can I get some help? --- ## [Help with an animation?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-an-animation/8726)
**Author:** [@biscuit](https://forum.makecode.com/u/biscuit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-an-animation/8726 "2021-07-07T21:25:38Z")
Hi! I am trying to get it so that my sprite will do an effect for one second, and then stop, go back to the regular image, and then go to a specific location depending on where in the map it is. I am having trouble with … [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=107) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=109)