# Help **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=122 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 123 --- ## [MakeCode Arcade slow to startup](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-slow-to-startup/4725)
**Author:** [@Buller](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Buller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-slow-to-startup/4725 "2020-12-02T22:20:41Z")
One of the main annoyances I have is that when I start editing with MakeCode Arcarde it takes forever to load up. The editor shows up but with a smallish amount of code it is just so slow to load up. Sometimes it just sl… --- ## [Show long text font issue (and documentation question)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/show-long-text-font-issue-and-documentation-question/4732)
**Author:** [@MrHM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrHM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/show-long-text-font-issue-and-documentation-question/4732 "2020-12-01T23:29:02Z")
Hello, My Game Design students drafted their intro stories in Word, and then pasted them into a couple of show long text. A few of them are ending up with really ‘weird’ font issues. It has been fun as a few have trie… --- ## [Guess That Flag!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/guess-that-flag/4701)
**Author:** [@Kat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/guess-that-flag/4701 "2020-11-30T19:44:10Z")
Heyo MakeCode forum! I am working on a flashcard-like game to help you learn flags from all around the world! I have only gotten to North America and Eurasia. I plan on doing other countries but I was wondering if any of… --- ## [Help me please](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-please/4676)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-please/4676 "2020-11-30T00:06:07Z")
I want to make a shop system for my game. I want there to be multiple categories from which the player can choose to buy stuff. The player should be able to but skins, weapons, upgrades, and more. If anyone can tell me h… --- ## [I'm doing JavaScript... Again](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-doing-javascript-again/4669)
**Author:** [@Dreadmask197](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dreadmask197)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/im-doing-javascript-again/4669 "2020-11-29T18:25:56Z")
There is a problem and I am a noob so I have no idea how to solve this. I need help please. --- ## [Raspberry pi 4](https://forum.makecode.com/t/raspberry-pi-4/4673)
**Author:** [@MK97-2007](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MK97-2007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/raspberry-pi-4/4673 "2020-11-28T17:23:54Z")
Anyone there have experience with raspberry pi 4 and the Retro consoles? --- ## [Block Menu](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-menu/4644)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-menu/4644 "2020-11-25T18:55:46Z")
What is the link for the Block Menu extension? I forgot, again. --- ## [I need help with music](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-music/4628)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-music/4628 "2020-11-25T00:10:55Z")
Hello. I am making something where you get to choose from multiple songs to play. Does anyone have any good ideas for songs I could include in it? Thanks --- ## [Make my enemy sprite face the right direction?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/make-my-enemy-sprite-face-the-right-direction/4612)
**Author:** [@Stompey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Stompey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/make-my-enemy-sprite-face-the-right-direction/4612 "2020-11-24T20:16:37Z")
I am trying to get my badguy sprite to flip when he changes directions but flipping him like I flip mySprite doesn’t work. Any ideas on where or how to code this. --- ## [Is it possible to make the "rings" effect go up instead of down?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-the-rings-effect-go-up-instead-of-down/4570)
**Author:** [@edubsky](https://forum.makecode.com/u/edubsky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-the-rings-effect-go-up-instead-of-down/4570 "2020-11-23T21:23:43Z")
I’m working on a character for a submarine game for the MakeCode Arcade Ocean Jam, and was wondering if there’s a way to make the “rings” effect go up, the same way the screen bubbles effect goes up, know what I mean? T… --- ## [Making Levels for Students?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-levels-for-students/4479)
**Author:** [@jmods](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jmods)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-levels-for-students/4479 "2020-11-23T15:04:19Z")
What would be the easiest way to show students how to make different levels for games? I’ve got students completing the tutorials and making changes to learn how to make their own games. I would like to find out the eas… --- ## [Music Key Incrementation](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-key-incrementation/4556)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-key-incrementation/4556 "2020-11-22T00:04:50Z")
I noticed each key is represented by a number. What is the incrementation or pattern of the numbers? Ex: Low C = 131 Low C# = 139 etc. These numbers pop up in the parameter area when you click on a key. --- ## [Help with menu (Resolved)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-menu-resolved/4538)
**Author:** [@LcAtonal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LcAtonal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-menu-resolved/4538 "2020-11-21T23:46:15Z")
Can someone help with my menu. The problem is that once I go into the shop in the menu, it brings me back to the menu. I can put a flag but it will result in another problem. --- ## [Text Sprite Bounce on Tilemap Walls](https://forum.makecode.com/t/text-sprite-bounce-on-tilemap-walls/4552)
**Author:** [@timber](https://forum.makecode.com/u/timber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/text-sprite-bounce-on-tilemap-walls/4552 "2020-11-21T21:57:06Z")
I am trying create a claw machine style raffle picker for an event I have coming up. I want the names of the participants to bounce around a defined area and not the whole screen. I created the defined area using tilemap… --- ## [Hardware (Rasberry Pi zero)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hardware-rasberry-pi-zero/4509)
**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hardware-rasberry-pi-zero/4509 "2020-11-21T21:34:36Z")
So like… my game does only work if i save it as rasberry Pi… I have one and I want to play… do I need anything or can I just put it on there and play? Thanks!!! (Game is (search:) AMONG US (Work In Progress)) and the … --- ## [Dodging](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dodging/4553)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dodging/4553 "2020-11-21T20:35:19Z")
How can I make an enemy dodge projectiles? --- ## [C# to MakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/c-to-makecode/4534)
**Author:** [@Sven](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/c-to-makecode/4534 "2020-11-21T03:41:41Z")
Hi, so I’ve been using unity and C# for some time now and I used to make bolls with some code. this is an example: for (int i = 0; i \< numPoints.Length; i++) { float t = i / (numPoints.Leng… --- ## [How can I stop the jittering](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-stop-the-jittering/4528)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-stop-the-jittering/4528 "2020-11-20T20:41:09Z")
Look here: How can I stop the red submarine from jittering when it reaches the “Y” of the player’s submarine? (Enter your name (just leave it blank) then press “A” when you reach the sub editor) --- ## [Not all code paths return a value](https://forum.makecode.com/t/not-all-code-paths-return-a-value/4508)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/not-all-code-paths-return-a-value/4508 "2020-11-20T13:19:02Z")
What is the error? --- ## [Randomised events](https://forum.makecode.com/t/randomised-events/4516)
**Author:** [@femurbreaker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/femurbreaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/randomised-events/4516 "2020-11-20T13:02:36Z")
Im currently making a game where i need to have randomised events, such as spawning enemies and weapons. Please help --- ## [MakeCode Arcade for N4](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-for-n4/4499)
**Author:** [@204maker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/204maker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-for-n4/4499 "2020-11-20T01:59:23Z")
Is N4 still a supported hardware for MakeCode Arcade? It does not appear on MakeCode editor when I tried to download an example for my nRF52840 Feather Express. https://arcade.makecode.com/#editor https://arcade.makec… --- ## [Game Math](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-math/2934)
**Author:** [@rymc88](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rymc88)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-math/2934 "2020-11-19T22:00:16Z")
Hi - On some of the more recent Live Advance Arcade streams some Trig functions (sin, cos, tan) have been used. I can follow along, but still do not completely understand when those functions are applicable in games (tr… --- ## [Control questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/control-questions/4476)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/control-questions/4476 "2020-11-19T01:54:36Z")
Does anyone know what computer keys control players three and four? (A, B, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) Thanks. --- ## [Help with Ocean Jam game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-ocean-jam-game/4487)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-ocean-jam-game/4487 "2020-11-18T22:50:27Z")
I’ve made a game where you could design aquariums for the Ocean Jam. (No copying please!) I’m having trouble with loading a game state. For whatever reason, the for loop only runs once and only spawns in the first thing … --- ## [Loop Running Behind Dialog](https://forum.makecode.com/t/loop-running-behind-dialog/3518)
**Author:** [@techahoynyc](https://forum.makecode.com/u/techahoynyc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/loop-running-behind-dialog/3518 "2020-11-18T20:42:53Z")
I have an odd issue in a game I am making, and have managed to reproduce the error with some test code. The first time through my game, I present the user with some dialog and then once they clear it a loop runs creatin… --- ## [Asking for value but sets value to](https://forum.makecode.com/t/asking-for-value-but-sets-value-to/4471)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/asking-for-value-but-sets-value-to/4471 "2020-11-17T18:29:15Z")
(look at the end of the start block) I am setting the enemy base’s image to a random value from my “Bases” array. I am then flipping the image and changing the colors (I am doing this to make it look like an enemy … --- ## [Why is it going strait to Level 2?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-it-going-strait-to-level-2/4290)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-it-going-strait-to-level-2/4290 "2020-11-17T17:06:40Z")
--- ## [Block object extension help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-object-extension-help/4463)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-object-extension-help/4463 "2020-11-16T22:55:20Z")
I have this code that uses the blockMenu and blockObject extensions: let regular\_image: Image = blockObject.getImageProperty(shop\_list\[blockMenu.selectedMenuIndex()\], ImageProp.regular\_image) Which gives me this error: … --- ## [Block object extension?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-object-extension/4457)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-object-extension/4457 "2020-11-16T18:30:34Z")
I’ve seen the MakeCode team use an extension that puts a subcategory in the Arcade block menu called BlockObject on an Arcade advanced stream. It allows you to make an object and add attributes, like strings and images t… --- ## [Different languages in Makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/different-languages-in-makecode/4453)
**Author:** [@Kat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/different-languages-in-makecode/4453 "2020-11-16T18:01:38Z")
Hey! Can you type in a different language on Makecode? I’ve noticed you can with Spanish but they have the (almost all) same characters as English. Is it possible for me to type in Russian? [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=121) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=123)