# Help **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=115 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [Help: Duplication of characters](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-duplication-of-characters/2984)
**Author:** [@LcAtonal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LcAtonal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-duplication-of-characters/2984 "2021-03-16T20:54:11Z")
First, I want the enemy sprite to duplicate. Secondly, i want the enemy sprite to spawn at or the spaces. Next, I don’t want the enemy to despawn Lastly, why is there the word “failed cast on null”? Please let me… --- ## [Feature help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/feature-help/6751)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/feature-help/6751 "2021-03-16T17:43:15Z")
Hello! Is there any way that I can add: post-processing manipluatable lighting that can radiate off of certain tiles or sprites Fog and haze effects sprites or tiles that undulate to certain beats or patterns, without … --- ## [Why does this happen?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-this-happen/6798)
**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-does-this-happen/6798 "2021-03-16T16:30:46Z")
Press up to see the error while in debug mode. --- ## [Error in the offline app](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-in-the-offline-app/6282)
**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-in-the-offline-app/6282 "2021-03-16T16:30:12Z")
--- ## [Need a debug in my game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-a-debug-in-my-game/6789)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-a-debug-in-my-game/6789 "2021-03-16T01:34:14Z")
This is for another game, but for some reason, it’s just not working right. I have a variable called ‘canShoot’ and it’s set to false. I want the game to make sure that when the “Shoot!” text isn’t there, you can’t sho… --- ## [How do I position text sprite?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-position-text-sprite/6788)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-position-text-sprite/6788 "2021-03-15T23:41:54Z")
I’m confused with this. I know I’ve been asking a lot of questions recently but I really like Javascript and want to learn more about it. So how do I position a text sprite in the TextSprite extension? (and no I do not m… --- ## [\[Bug\] JS to Blocks repositions Function code blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-js-to-blocks-repositions-function-code-blocks/2569)
**Author:** [@slimehunter](https://forum.makecode.com/u/slimehunter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-js-to-blocks-repositions-function-code-blocks/2569 "2021-03-15T17:58:15Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed a minor bug where if you go from the Blocks format to JS and back to Blocks, the positions of my Function blocks will be placed overlapping the “on start” block. Is this being tracked? Sorry if this is … --- ## [Inventory/Storing](https://forum.makecode.com/t/inventory-storing/6776)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/inventory-storing/6776 "2021-03-15T15:35:19Z")
I need help making code so I can collect gas, and then when I go to a gasoline generator, it takes the gas out of my inventory and processes it as a function Btw I main Java --- ## [blockMenu extension malfunction](https://forum.makecode.com/t/blockmenu-extension-malfunction/6782)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/blockmenu-extension-malfunction/6782 "2021-03-15T15:34:40Z")
?? Why is my game doing this? I have no options that say ‘Tim’, ‘Tom’, ‘Amy’, or ‘Emily’. There’s my code if that helps. @richard help --- ## [What are the player 3 and player 4 controls](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-the-player-3-and-player-4-controls/2896)
**Author:** [@Dreadmask197](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dreadmask197)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-the-player-3-and-player-4-controls/2896 "2021-03-15T15:34:24Z")
I’ve seen this game on the Wii Play so I wanted to recreate it. It’s one or two-player. If I want two players. I need 4 controls. --- ## [Help with tilemaps pls!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-tilemaps-pls/6780)
**Author:** [@Sam41406](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sam41406)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-tilemaps-pls/6780 "2021-03-15T15:30:51Z")
How do I make enemy sprites go out of my screen even with tilemaps? --- ## [How do I get multi-lighting extension in arcade?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-multi-lighting-extension-in-arcade/6747)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-multi-lighting-extension-in-arcade/6747 "2021-03-13T21:26:25Z")
I’ve been searching for a while and I still can’t find it. --- ## [I don't get it](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-dont-get-it/6764)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-dont-get-it/6764 "2021-03-13T21:24:43Z")
I’m confused about how to make an inventory system. I know how to make an overlap but I don’t get how to make a save for it. (Javascript help). --- ## [Can I get some pixel art help?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-get-some-pixel-art-help/6748)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-get-some-pixel-art-help/6748 "2021-03-13T04:05:57Z")
I need an up, down, left, and right sprite and all I ask is that they have a flashlight in their hand. (Their color can be blank white) --- ## [Menu Glitch](https://forum.makecode.com/t/menu-glitch/6698)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/menu-glitch/6698 "2021-03-11T15:58:21Z")
I need help fixing the ‘Block Menu’ extension by @richard When the menu is closed, I can still select items from it --- ## [I need some help with my game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-my-game/6702)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-my-game/6702 "2021-03-11T04:07:24Z")
first I need help with making a pet system, where you can choose a different pet, since I already have a block menu choosing characters. Also, I need help making an island tilemap. --- ## [Can no longer update or import my project. Please halp!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-no-longer-update-or-import-my-project-please-halp/6589)
**Author:** [@Guppy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Guppy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-no-longer-update-or-import-my-project-please-halp/6589 "2021-03-11T00:54:28Z")
I’m having huge issues with a project I’ve been working on for close to 100 hours now, issues seemingly making it impossible to continue with it or share it. When I try to push changes to the github repository from arcad… --- ## [Can you make a grid to select a object?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-make-a-grid-to-select-a-object/6695)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-make-a-grid-to-select-a-object/6695 "2021-03-10T23:10:15Z")
Can you make a grid selector? I wanna make a grid so you can choose a new character, but I don’t know if you can --- ## [Projectile Cooldown](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectile-cooldown/6663)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectile-cooldown/6663 "2021-03-10T21:32:55Z")
I need help making a cooldown for projectiles in my game --- ## [Rock Push](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rock-push/4195)
**Author:** [@charliegregg](https://forum.makecode.com/u/charliegregg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rock-push/4195 "2021-03-10T21:32:53Z")
Quick Idea for a game I just coded, Someone can use it! :slight\_smile: --- ## [On player overlaps array of enemy run animation](https://forum.makecode.com/t/on-player-overlaps-array-of-enemy-run-animation/6635)
**Author:** [@jloosem](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jloosem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/on-player-overlaps-array-of-enemy-run-animation/6635 "2021-03-10T16:04:47Z")
I am trying to make it so when the ghost overlaps guy(player) then it will do an attacking animation which will cause the player to lose a life/health. my enemies are set up in a array because I needed a way for them to … --- ## [Need debug in my game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-debug-in-my-game/6662)
**Author:** [@brandodon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/brandodon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-debug-in-my-game/6662 "2021-03-09T22:17:56Z")
Here is my game: https://makecode.com/\_Jcq29hi9oTDJ I need help to debug it so when I shoot it doesn’t destroy every enemy sprite. I just need it to destroy one sprite at a time. I know the reason (when the game updates… --- ## [Is this a makecode bug?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-this-a-makecode-bug/6655)
**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-this-a-makecode-bug/6655 "2021-03-09T20:17:49Z")
Expected behavior: The big asteroid when broken should explode into 5 smaller asteroids Actual behavior: The small asteroids spawn on a random big asteroid when directed to do so on the one that was broken. @richard? … --- ## [Tilemap (...)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap/6647)
**Author:** [@lennstrs](https://forum.makecode.com/u/lennstrs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap/6647 "2021-03-09T20:14:21Z")
My students use Chromebooks to design their games. They are in school one day and at home the next. A few have reported that when importing their work from their google drive they are getting an error and their tilemaps … --- ## [NOT touching a kind](https://forum.makecode.com/t/not-touching-a-kind/6581)
**Author:** [@salieri](https://forum.makecode.com/u/salieri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/not-touching-a-kind/6581 "2021-03-08T20:38:35Z")
Hello everyone! I am making a dinosaur game where you walk around and stomp buildings. The city is randomly generated, part of which I throw water sprites down. I want the player/monster to slow down while touching the … --- ## [Does it Exist?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/does-it-exist/6599)
**Author:** [@Bag3l](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bag3l)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/does-it-exist/6599 "2021-03-06T16:42:11Z")
Does some sort of extension that adds inputs (such as the A and B buttons) bound to keys exist? Thinking of adding magic stuff, and extra buttons would help incredibly. --- ## [What is Github?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-github/3047)
**Author:** [@Dreadmask197](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dreadmask197)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-github/3047 "2021-03-05T17:20:12Z")
I’ve seen these comments on it and was wondering what is it? --- ## [Enemy events](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enemy-events/6562)
**Author:** [@jloosem](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jloosem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enemy-events/6562 "2021-03-04T18:21:09Z")
Is there anyway to cause an event like change level or change tile map when a current amount or all enemies are destroyed? --- ## [Running multiple animations on a sprite](https://forum.makecode.com/t/running-multiple-animations-on-a-sprite/6540)
**Author:** [@jloosem](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jloosem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/running-multiple-animations-on-a-sprite/6540 "2021-03-04T17:45:37Z")
hi, is there anyway I can stop an animation an run another. I have an animation logic system set up to do a run/walk animation whenever my Sprite moves in that direction. what I am trying to do it when A is pressed acti… --- ## [Rotating Turret Shooting At Player](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rotating-turret-shooting-at-player/6534)
**Author:** [@ric0ch3t](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ric0ch3t)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rotating-turret-shooting-at-player/6534 "2021-03-04T16:10:21Z")
One of my students is trying to make a top-down tank game in which a stationary turret rotates in his direction and fires projectiles at him. This one’s got me pretty stumped? Any ideas? Thanks! [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=114) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=116)