# Help

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## [Reset high score via code](https://forum.makecode.com/t/reset-high-score-via-code/5884)

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**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/reset-high-score-via-code/5884 "2021-01-31T04:10:34Z")

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Maybe a set high score to {number} or reset high score? Because I am making a game with multiple levels and I want each level to have a different high score.

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## [Help with a raycasting map](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-a-raycasting-map/5868)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-a-raycasting-map/5868 "2021-01-30T23:37:01Z")

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So there is another project I am trying to make (MakeCode Kart) And I need help with the making of the race tracks: Here is the battle circuits: They all have the same pixel size somewhat. This is just to give yo…

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## [Sprite destruction as an event and checking status of a sprite (destroyed vs active)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-destruction-as-an-event-and-checking-status-of-a-sprite-destroyed-vs-active/5875)

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**Author:** [@PaulT123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PaulT123)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-destruction-as-an-event-and-checking-status-of-a-sprite-destroyed-vs-active/5875 "2021-01-30T17:43:03Z")

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Hi, I am a rookie with makecode so if this question has been asked and answered I apologize. I have 2 questions; I’m looking for a way to have an action when a sprite is destroyed. For example, if a specific sprite…

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## [Comparing text arrays](https://forum.makecode.com/t/comparing-text-arrays/5877)

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**Author:** [@PaulT123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PaulT123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/comparing-text-arrays/5877 "2021-01-30T06:58:28Z")

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I’m looking for a logic test to compare two text arrays. When I use the one in the base markcode it says they aren’t equal even though they appear to be. I’m thinking maybe that is because that logic test is used to co…

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## [Simple question from a rookie - Showing variable values](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simple-question-from-a-rookie-showing-variable-values/5876)

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**Author:** [@PaulT123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PaulT123)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simple-question-from-a-rookie-showing-variable-values/5876 "2021-01-30T05:26:25Z")

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Is there an easy way to either show all variable values while the game is running or to easily have them displayed. The only way I can see thus far is to have a sprite say them but I’m thinking there’s got to be an easi…

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## [I found a problem](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-found-a-problem/5870)

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**Author:** [@xavvvvvv](https://forum.makecode.com/u/xavvvvvv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-found-a-problem/5870 "2021-01-29T17:49:03Z")

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I found a problem while trying to download a big game to the MeowBit. It did not let me download it is it too much code or what.

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## [Github displays error on pxt.json](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-displays-error-on-pxt-json/5854)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-displays-error-on-pxt-json/5854 "2021-01-28T23:49:46Z")

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This always happens on all my respritories, I wonder why that happens. Here is one of them: It will not update.

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## [Makecode isn't working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-isnt-working/5766)

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**Author:** [@\_nico](https://forum.makecode.com/u/_nico)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-isnt-working/5766 "2021-01-28T20:31:25Z")

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Makecode isn’t working bruh. So, it won’t g back to block, it just stays in JavaScript. It literally just went to block, now all of a sudden its stuck. :confused:

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## [Editor screen too small](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editor-screen-too-small/5843)

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**Author:** [@bee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editor-screen-too-small/5843 "2021-01-28T17:22:17Z")

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Some of my students are unable to see all of the toolbar on the left side of the Arcade tilemap editor. My screen cuts off the very bottom of the toolbar, but I am able to access the buttons. The students are using Chrom…

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## [Latest MakeCode Arcade Release](https://forum.makecode.com/t/latest-makecode-arcade-release/5712)

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**Author:** [@NxNMatrixGL](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NxNMatrixGL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/latest-makecode-arcade-release/5712 "2021-01-28T02:37:17Z")

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The latest release is breaking the game that I am developing along with my son. It’s a game based on Captain Toad where the player can’t jump. I do have tiles that when overlapped will cause the player to leap into the…

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## [Code editor broke](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-editor-broke/5799)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-editor-broke/5799 "2021-01-27T20:48:23Z")

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All of the blocks have duplicates, tilemaps have … instead. This started when some tiles would not appear from the tiles maps in the sim, then I refreshed the page, and this happened… All assest were replace by a line…

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## [MakeCode to java](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-to-java/4666)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sven)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-to-java/4666 "2021-01-27T16:08:49Z")

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Hi, I’ve just started to use MakeCode and I really like it. But I do not really like Bedrock. Is it possible to use this in java? for instance: copy the JavaScript of the project and past that in a Datapack thanks!

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## [Launch Arcade Games on Retropie](https://forum.makecode.com/t/launch-arcade-games-on-retropie/5602)

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**Author:** [@MK97-2007](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MK97-2007)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/launch-arcade-games-on-retropie/5602 "2021-01-27T00:45:37Z")

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Can someone make a step by step guide to me how to install and play arcade games on retropie?

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## [Mouse help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mouse-help/5604)

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**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mouse-help/5604 "2021-01-26T19:54:58Z")

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Hello! Is it possible to use your mouse pointer in an arcade game, for an keyboard/mouse exclusive feature. I think that there are many genres of games that could heavily benefit from such a feature. Shooter games are an…

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## [I found lots of bugs!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-found-lots-of-bugs/5767)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-found-lots-of-bugs/5767 "2021-01-26T19:40:29Z")

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This game proves a lot of bugs. First of all, some statements will only work as intended if used backwards, second, the tilemap will not update if it is going to be changed to a tilemap with the same asset as the one b…

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## [A few block authoring questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-few-block-authoring-questions/5763)

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**Author:** [@jacob\_c](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacob_c)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-few-block-authoring-questions/5763 "2021-01-26T18:32:01Z")

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1: Is it possible to define a variadic function (a function you can call with any number of parameters)? Essentially, I want the UI the array block provides (+ and - to add/remove slots) without requiring embedding an a…

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## [Documentation?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/documentation/5772)

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**Author:** [@MrHM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrHM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/documentation/5772 "2021-01-26T18:45:39Z")

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Hello All, Is there, or plans for, updating the documentation? It does not reflect the latest changes. Also, is there a non-github site describing the releases and new features? I am a coder and can usually infer and…

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## [Encryption for progress](https://forum.makecode.com/t/encryption-for-progress/5731)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/encryption-for-progress/5731 "2021-01-25T17:56:09Z")

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Is there any extension that generates and reads progress codes for later use?

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## [Color / itch.io help needed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/color-itch-io-help-needed/5739)

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**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/color-itch-io-help-needed/5739 "2021-01-25T17:40:30Z")

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Can I change the color of the simulator when embedding it in a website like itch.io? The color of the simulator sticks out and feels odd compared to the rest of the colors of the game page / the game.

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## [Help required: Two questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-required-two-questions/5732)

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**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-required-two-questions/5732 "2021-01-25T16:24:20Z")

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I have two questions 1: https://makecode.com/\_Wme8d6MwDEkc. This is the link to a game I am working on. I have stumbled across an issue in this. As soon as the player leaves the main menu and enters the game, the entire…

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## [How to determine which hardware is the game being ran on?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-determine-which-hardware-is-the-game-being-ran-on/5726)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-determine-which-hardware-is-the-game-being-ran-on/5726 "2021-01-24T22:18:36Z")

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So I am working on a project, and thought it would be pretty cool if i could display the hardware info on screen in game, for which I need to know what hardware is the game running on. If that isn’t possible, is there a …

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## [Advice on ordering hardware for Arcade in Spring 2020](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395)

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**Author:** [@mickfuzz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mickfuzz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advice-on-ordering-hardware-for-arcade-in-spring-2020/1395 "2021-01-24T22:18:23Z")

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Hi there, Looking to get some hardware to update the cabinets I have - photos here of the last Make Code Arcade Games showcase at our University https://funwillsavetheday.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/photo-gallery-of-make-…

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## [Page not Found?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/page-not-found/5717)

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**Author:** [@NotOnefinity](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NotOnefinity)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/page-not-found/5717 "2021-01-24T15:39:10Z")

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Hello! This is my first post on this forum. I’ve been making this game and I’ve already published it. When I sent the link to my friends to try the game, it suddenly shows “page not found”. Has anyone have the same probl…

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## [First person shooter](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-person-shooter/5574)

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**Author:** [@Purp13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Purp13)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/first-person-shooter/5574 "2021-01-24T06:21:42Z")

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One of my favorite kinds of games is fps games (first person shooter) they are really fun if someone can make this then I would be so glad.

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## [Projects Missing from Home](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projects-missing-from-home/5683)

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**Author:** [@BruceSchwa](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BruceSchwa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projects-missing-from-home/5683 "2021-01-23T17:00:48Z")

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I have a few students that whenever they go back to MakeCode Arcade all of their projects are missing. We have tried saving and not saving. We have looked everywhere. This is the case using Chrome, Safari and FF. They …

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## [Project settings tab missing](https://forum.makecode.com/t/project-settings-tab-missing/5710)

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**Author:** [@DenTroge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DenTroge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/project-settings-tab-missing/5710 "2021-01-23T00:48:53Z")

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Several guids and docs refer to a project settings button under the cogwheel in arcade, but it seems to have gone missing. Anyone know where it went?

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## [Platform Issues](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platform-issues/5690)

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**Author:** [@MrHM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrHM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platform-issues/5690 "2021-01-22T19:40:41Z")

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Hello All, My students are finishing up their platformers based on Mario. We have encountered some very strange issues. Often, when a game is started, Mario mysteriously floats upwards without a single button being …

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## [I need some MORE help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-more-help/5677)

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**Author:** [@\_nico](https://forum.makecode.com/u/_nico)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-more-help/5677 "2021-01-21T22:43:12Z")

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okay, okay, I know. I should be done with this already, which I almost am, but I’ve run into a wall. Somewhere in my code there is an error, and I don’t know what it is. Here is the link. I’ve been looking for hours now,…

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## [Collision Bug (I think)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/collision-bug-i-think/5661)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/collision-bug-i-think/5661 "2021-01-20T23:25:57Z")

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I have seen some games, and apparently collisions won’t be detected unless both sprites are on screen.

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## [Agent 14 Platformer 2](https://forum.makecode.com/t/agent-14-platformer-2/5638)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/agent-14-platformer-2/5638 "2021-01-20T16:44:09Z")

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I found a glitch here. This is not the final maps, but on the one that is currently first, but one of the mechanics does not work. If you go to the bottom of this part, there should be moving parts, but they do not. Pl…

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