# Help **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=123 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [Music help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-help/4421)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-help/4421 "2020-11-14T20:00:27Z")
Does anyone know how I can use other instruments, not just the piano in arcade? Like drums Help is appreciated. --- ## [Convert hex buffer to image](https://forum.makecode.com/t/convert-hex-buffer-to-image/4415)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/convert-hex-buffer-to-image/4415 "2020-11-13T20:40:55Z")
I have generated a .ts file using the Asset tool here. But it came out slightly wonky, so I want to convert the hex buffer into an actual editable image, so I can fix it. Is there a way to do that? // asset.ts namespace… --- ## [How many notes can I play at once?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-many-notes-can-i-play-at-once/4384)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-many-notes-can-i-play-at-once/4384 "2020-11-12T21:27:56Z")
As the title says, how many notes can I play? I tried playing 7 notes at the same time using the timers extension and the audio starting glitching out. Anyone experience the same? Is there a away to play more, or will I … --- ## [Help with health bug!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-health-bug/4371)
**Author:** [@fatasianpanda](https://forum.makecode.com/u/fatasianpanda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-health-bug/4371 "2020-11-12T19:09:08Z")
Hello! I’m new to coding so I decided I would try out Microsoft MakeCode and it’s really fun. I’m making a platformer game with 2+ levels but am currently having issues with my health item. It’s a heart that’s supposed … --- ## [How accurate is pause?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-accurate-is-pause/4382)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-accurate-is-pause/4382 "2020-11-12T14:44:13Z")
How accurate is the pause function, and what precision cam I “guarantee”? What’s the minimum pause time?\* I’m working on a project and I the smallest delay I need will be ~0.02 seconds (20 milliseconds). I only care abo… --- ## [Sprite Follow & Overlap Issue](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-follow-overlap-issue/4381)
**Author:** [@timber](https://forum.makecode.com/u/timber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-follow-overlap-issue/4381 "2020-11-12T00:05:09Z")
So I have a cursor that places a marker sprite and then a projectile follows that marker sprite. I want both the marker and the projectile to disappear when they touch. It largely works except when the projectile approac… --- ## [Where is this implemented?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-is-this-implemented/4317)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-is-this-implemented/4317 "2020-11-07T17:11:51Z")
Just wondering, where is this implemented? I find it quite ingenious, and wanted to see how it worked. --- ## [Can't share beta projects](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-share-beta-projects/4313)
**Author:** [@BittsAnn](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BittsAnn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-share-beta-projects/4313 "2020-11-06T22:38:04Z")
For the past several weeks, any beta projects that I share cannot be viewed. The browser loads with the correct name, “show code”, and “edit code” buttons, but the game doesn’t load in any browser (Edge, Chrome, nor Fire… --- ## [Arrays, implicit?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arrays-implicit/4276)
**Author:** [@MrHM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrHM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/arrays-implicit/4276 "2020-11-06T20:02:15Z")
Hello, I wrote a game that created an array and explicitly added Enemy Sprites to it so I could reference them and have them do things like randomly shooting. BUT, I had a student write a game, and he simply declared a… --- ## [Help on making sprite go out of tilemap border](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-on-making-sprite-go-out-of-tilemap-border/4300)
**Author:** [@LcAtonal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LcAtonal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-on-making-sprite-go-out-of-tilemap-border/4300 "2020-11-06T18:13:46Z")
Is there any way to make a sprite go pass tilemap border like this? I know I did that already but I have an extension to test which will do this There is more tiles but the screen seems to not allow this from happe… --- ## [A pointer or a copy](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-pointer-or-a-copy/4306)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-pointer-or-a-copy/4306 "2020-11-06T18:13:36Z")
If I do this: Will user\_artifacts\_copy be a pointer to user\_artifacts or a copy of it? (user\_artifacts is a list of a list of strings if that is relevant) --- ## [I have 2 questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-have-2-questions/4293)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-have-2-questions/4293 "2020-11-06T02:06:35Z")
Question 1: Is there any camera extension I can use to zoom in or out on the player sprite? Question 2: Is there any way I can add slow motion to a game? I want to use this slow-motion on the sprites and sort of slow do… --- ## [Help to making function](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-to-making-function/4280)
**Author:** [@LcAtonal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/LcAtonal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-to-making-function/4280 "2020-11-05T12:58:39Z")
It says “} expected” but when I place it a lot more things happen like this Please help --- ## [8x8 tilemaps](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8x8-tilemaps/4267)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/8x8-tilemaps/4267 "2020-11-04T22:21:44Z")
Does the \[tile to {top} of {mySprite} is\] work with an 8x8 tilempap? --- ## [I need help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help/4260)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help/4260 "2020-11-04T17:22:32Z")
Hello. Does anyone know have I can have a stopwatch in a game? Another question: is there any way to display a player’s fastest speed on a level, in the main menu. --- ## [Why can he fly?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-can-he-fly/4248)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-can-he-fly/4248 "2020-11-03T00:12:37Z")
I know that this is a simple mistake, but I can’t find it. It has been a long time since I have made a platformer. --- ## [How to make a level select Menu?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-level-select-menu/4234)
**Author:** [@FlintAsher](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FlintAsher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-level-select-menu/4234 "2020-11-02T18:03:23Z")
How do i make a level select menu for my rhythm game? I’ve seen it in other games but i have never been able to figure it out myself, is it an extension? It’s like this pad of 10 numbers and when you press one of them th… --- ## [Editing the Typescript explorer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editing-the-typescript-explorer/4224)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editing-the-typescript-explorer/4224 "2020-11-01T22:08:55Z")
Is there a way to edit this code? There is a “locked” icon on the side of it. I am fine with using Typescript, but how can I unlock it? Also, where is the “ask string” code? I can’t find it. You dit it here: --- ## [Cardboard Arcade controller](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cardboard-arcade-controller/4214)
**Author:** [@jmods](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jmods)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cardboard-arcade-controller/4214 "2020-11-01T12:10:54Z")
So I’m working on this project. I have built the arcade controller out of a box and have purchased buttons and joysticks + a raspberry pi zero. I have never soldered before so the whole wiring and soldering feels like a… --- ## [Question](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question/4211)
**Author:** [@omnisImperium](https://forum.makecode.com/u/omnisImperium)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question/4211 "2020-11-01T03:01:56Z")
I have a question. I am making a roguelike game in which the player can defeat enemies to gain rewards, like new weapons. So can anyone tell me how to make an inventory where the player can switch between weapons. thx --- ## [Sprite error when attempting to follow](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-error-when-attempting-to-follow/4200)
**Author:** [@Murturspurg](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Murturspurg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-error-when-attempting-to-follow/4200 "2020-10-31T17:33:14Z")
The problem code is where I try to get the enemy sprite to follow the player sprite but it says the enemy doesn’t exist though the sprite is on the screen. I have tried fixing this but it never works. Anyway to fix this? … --- ## [Palette Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/palette-help/4144)
**Author:** [@GameGod](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GameGod)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/palette-help/4144 "2020-10-31T17:54:23Z")
When I change my palette then click play, it doesn’t work. Why? Can someone fix it? --- ## [Shaky Sprite](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shaky-sprite/4089)
**Author:** [@Kat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shaky-sprite/4089 "2020-10-30T23:02:06Z")
Why does it shake so much? :cold\_sweat: --- ## [Need help on difficulty](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-on-difficulty/4179)
**Author:** [@Satisfaction](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Satisfaction)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-on-difficulty/4179 "2020-10-30T22:57:09Z")
So I’ve been working on this space shooter game and there is no difficulty increase. I have levels and different sprites for each one. Anyone know ideas on how to increase the difficulty. I was thinking to make the veloc… --- ## [Switching to beta I lost everything](https://forum.makecode.com/t/switching-to-beta-i-lost-everything/4167)
**Author:** [@cosmoscowboy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/cosmoscowboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/switching-to-beta-i-lost-everything/4167 "2020-10-30T17:48:00Z")
I was playing this game, and it mentions that if you want to edit the code, to switch to the ‘beta’ url; great game b.t.w. When I went to edit my own game again, I noticed that the editor was still pointing to the ‘bet… --- ## [Rock, Paper, Scissors, SHOOT (HELP ME)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rock-paper-scissors-shoot-help-me/4165)
**Author:** [@Dreadmask197](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dreadmask197)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rock-paper-scissors-shoot-help-me/4165 "2020-10-30T00:04:05Z")
You pick an item, rock, paper, or scissors. After the CPU has chosen, it won’t announce who wins or not. I NEED HELP PLEASE. Why is my game freezing up or something? Please tell me how. --- ## [Level Help, need someone](https://forum.makecode.com/t/level-help-need-someone/4132)
**Author:** [@Satisfaction](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Satisfaction)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/level-help-need-someone/4132 "2020-10-29T21:59:57Z")
Hello all, I am working on this project and I saw an example of one just like it. I need someone to make this block code to where there are levels. If you do it I will ensure that you are credited and recommend you to o… --- ## [I Need a little help with this](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-a-little-help-with-this/4158)
**Author:** [@FlintAsher](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FlintAsher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-a-little-help-with-this/4158 "2020-10-29T17:28:40Z")
So what i’m having a problem with is that once you reach the end of the first level, the next level’s music starts playing but the next level doesn’t actually load until the song is done. This level thing worked in my … --- ## [Super mario arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/super-mario-arcade/4133)
**Author:** [@ymxdj0](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ymxdj0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/super-mario-arcade/4133 "2020-10-29T15:36:10Z")
should i make a halloween hack (halloween ver of the game ) or just add a usual update (add levels , characters , etc. ) ? --- ## [Please helpppppp](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-helpppppp/4151)
**Author:** [@Satisfaction](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Satisfaction)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-helpppppp/4151 "2020-10-29T12:16:32Z")
Hello all, I am working on this project and I saw an example of one just like it. I need someone to make this block code to where there are levels. If you do it I will ensure that you are credited and recommend you to o… [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=122) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=124)