# Help

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## [Help me Fix this!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-fix-this/41348)

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**Author:** [@kate.perotti](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kate.perotti)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-fix-this/41348 "2026-01-05T22:11:20Z")

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Hello! I am working on a practice project being recreated by a class of elemantary aged coders this spring. It is a simple tilemap with a car jumping over obstacles. The goal is to teach them how the programs works and …

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## [Switch Statements](https://forum.makecode.com/t/switch-statements/40933)

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**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/switch-statements/40933 "2026-01-05T18:24:13Z")

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@richard, could you please add switch statements to block coding? it simplifies things like having many tilemaps, so that somebody isnt doing if (a==1) { } else if (a==2) { } else if (a==3) { } else… but instead: s…

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## [Mini menu Trees!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mini-menu-trees/41386)

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**Author:** [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mini-menu-trees/41386 "2026-01-05T18:24:09Z")

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making an extensions that allows miniMenu’s to open/close other ones, and with only a few blocks. I want the community to try to find/fix errors/glitches, partially because I’m tired of making it (.shadow + .defl aren’t …

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## [NEED HELP WITH RPG PLEASE](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-rpg-please/41382)

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**Author:** [@rpgguy49](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rpgguy49)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-rpg-please/41382 "2026-01-05T18:15:08Z")

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so i’m working on an rpg game, and i think the way i did some of this stuff is odd, and i need help with quite a bit thing 1, the sword sometimes for whatever reason will face the wrong direction when pressing A 2, o…

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## [未完成的逃生室](https://forum.makecode.com/t/topic/41220)

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**Author:** [@vyudydy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/vyudydy)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/topic/41220 "2026-01-03T01:12:14Z")

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This is an escape room game. Players can control an arrow to find mechanisms or switch room. All items are clickable. The project is not yet complete, and I welcome your feedback and encouragement.

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## [Is there any way to switch custom color palettes in game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-switch-custom-color-palettes-in-game/26287)

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**Author:** [@Gideon\_loves\_cats](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Gideon_loves_cats)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-switch-custom-color-palettes-in-game/26287 "2026-01-01T21:26:17Z")

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is there like an extension that switches custom color palettes in game. pls help :weary:

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## [Dumb question on tables (no, not the furniture) and data-saving](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dumb-question-on-tables-no-not-the-furniture-and-data-saving/41290)

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**Author:** [@Trr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Trr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dumb-question-on-tables-no-not-the-furniture-and-data-saving/41290 "2025-12-31T17:09:53Z")

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Long story short, I’m tryna make a system to save the world file in my Minecraft version, and it seems that every way I think of is going to make the hardware break down (I think, I haven’t tried it or even want to try i…

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## [Sonic pipes demo](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sonic-pipes-demo/16987)

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**Author:** [@Segatendo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Segatendo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sonic-pipes-demo/16987 "2025-12-31T02:28:26Z")

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## [How to change screen size?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-change-screen-size/40837)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-change-screen-size/40837 "2025-12-31T02:27:52Z")

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Somehow, my screen shrunk and I can’t fix it. How to grow back the screen size? Silly Brawl!

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## [Vibrating too long](https://forum.makecode.com/t/vibrating-too-long/41295)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/vibrating-too-long/41295 "2025-12-31T02:22:18Z")

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Hello! For some reason, when I add the vibrate functions, they vibrate longer than expected on my hardware (ElecFreaks retro console). Can anyone fix the error? Thanks

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## [I need help with my racing game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-racing-game/40983)

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**Author:** [@Green\_Lizard](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Green_Lizard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-racing-game/40983 "2025-12-30T04:02:50Z")

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I need help with making a system that doesn’t let the player go backwards on the race track that you are put on when you press “B” here is my project: :racing\_car:

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## [Stray Projectile](https://forum.makecode.com/t/stray-projectile/40406)

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**Author:** [@umbriel](https://forum.makecode.com/u/umbriel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/stray-projectile/40406 "2025-12-29T21:40:00Z")

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Hi. I’m currently working on a game where the player will have to dodge projectiles. However, when the player is hit and the game ends, there is always a stray projectile that will fly in at the top of the screen. Anyone…

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## [2D Camera Rotation](https://forum.makecode.com/t/2d-camera-rotation/41250)

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**Author:** [@BuiltLord](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BuiltLord)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/2d-camera-rotation/41250 "2025-12-28T02:18:28Z")

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I am trying to code a 2D game in Makecode, and I don’t want the player to be able to move left and right with the left and right buttons, but instead rotate the camera, in 2D tilemap mode, similar to raycasting, but in 2…

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## [Why is the block yellow](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-the-block-yellow/41245)

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**Author:** [@Spike](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Spike)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-the-block-yellow/41245 "2025-12-27T19:27:07Z")

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Can someone please explain to me why the block in my code is yellow. (also the code wont work)

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## [I need some help with this:](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-this/41068)

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**Author:** [@game\_bird](https://forum.makecode.com/u/game_bird)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-this/41068 "2025-12-27T17:48:14Z")

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I need help making an extention for a project I’m working on, could anyone help me with this? Just some instructions or basis code would do.

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## [Retrieving frame rate](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retrieving-frame-rate/41234)

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**Author:** [@frandev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frandev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retrieving-frame-rate/41234 "2025-12-26T01:55:17Z")

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How would one retrieve the frame rate in code? I’m making a function which shows stats about the game—graphics, performance, etc.—but I know not how to retrieve the frame rate. How would I do this?

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## [Build 2](https://forum.makecode.com/t/build-2/41193)

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**Author:** [@Galeem1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Galeem1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/build-2/41193 "2025-12-26T01:54:57Z")

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I need some help with my game. I want to switch in between characters using the B button, but I can’t find a way to do it. I want to switch the characters in the bottom of the screen every time the B button is pressed. …

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## [How do I use arrays and sprite data?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-use-arrays-and-sprite-data/41210)

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**Author:** [@GotMilk](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GotMilk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-use-arrays-and-sprite-data/41210 "2025-12-25T03:00:12Z")

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Hello again, for my game i need to make a battle system similar to pokemon. Basically i need an array with sprites, and then store information using sprite data. After i do that i create a sprite from the array randomly …

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## [I designed my first game, but it's too simple, I guess I need some help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-designed-my-first-game-but-its-too-simple-i-guess-i-need-some-help/41134)

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**Author:** [@Rooong](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Rooong)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-designed-my-first-game-but-its-too-simple-i-guess-i-need-some-help/41134 "2025-12-23T00:41:36Z")

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this is a shooting game actually, but I don’t know how to make it has a trajectory and shoot bullets. can anyone let me know how? it’s one of my tasks :cry: https://arcade.makecode.com/S56482-48011-13900-08314

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## [The Coder King Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-coder-king-help/37441)

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**Author:** [@ShaneyBoi09](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ShaneyBoi09)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-coder-king-help/37441 "2025-12-22T18:48:45Z")

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This is my topic, The Coder King. I attempted to make it two player. But it freezes when you choose your character. Could you please help me? @WoofWoof? Here’s the link. The Coder King. Thank you.

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## [Requestion help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/requestion-help/41129)

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**Author:** [@Technopog](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Technopog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/requestion-help/41129 "2025-12-22T17:41:31Z")

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I have a question? so I’m making an underwater “simulator game” and I need to know how to make quests and rocks to mine.

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## [How to make two blocks work at once](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-two-blocks-work-at-once/41180)

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**Author:** [@Spike](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Spike)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-two-blocks-work-at-once/41180 "2025-12-22T17:41:15Z")

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Guys, how do i make two blocks function at once? I am trying to make game function where a wall toggles on and off every few seconds. Is there an easier way to do this or is there something I dont know about, ple…

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## [GitHub - nuhuhhuuh/asteroid-assault: My Game!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-nuhuhhuuh-asteroid-assault-my-game/41187)

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**Author:** [@nuhuhhuuh](https://forum.makecode.com/u/nuhuhhuuh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/github-nuhuhhuuh-asteroid-assault-my-game/41187 "2025-12-22T03:42:20Z")

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Hello. I have been making my game and releasing it on GitHub and my website, but on my website it keeps on being taken down. So I have to use my GitHub, so I use the GitHub page at https://github.com/nuhuhhuuh/asteroid-a…

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## [What Next?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-next/41096)

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**Author:** [@MarioLandMaker370](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MarioLandMaker370)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-next/41096 "2025-12-22T02:04:33Z")

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I Want To Continue A Project And Remake Other Games What Should I Do Next? poll Give Me Some Ideas

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## [Tilemap Utils Extension isn't compatible with Python?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-utils-extension-isnt-compatible-with-python/41109)

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**Author:** [@redSprite](https://forum.makecode.com/u/redSprite)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-utils-extension-isnt-compatible-with-python/41109 "2025-12-22T02:03:57Z")

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So I’m trying to make a game using Python which uses a tilemap, the thing is, I want to create a tilemap with 8x8 tiles. When I try to code in the 8x8 tilemap using the Tile Utils extension, it instead uses a tilemap wi…

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## [Aiming bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/aiming-bug/41149)

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**Author:** [@TheGooberEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheGooberEarth)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/aiming-bug/41149 "2025-12-22T00:12:32Z")

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I want the tip of the gun to be aimed at the cursor \[ModEdit\] @WOOFWOOF I SUMMON THEE ALL HAIL THE DEFEATER OF BUGS \[/ModEdit\]

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## [Projectile sprites stay counted as sprites after lifespan ends](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectile-sprites-stay-counted-as-sprites-after-lifespan-ends/41167)

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**Author:** [@catto](https://forum.makecode.com/u/catto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/projectile-sprites-stay-counted-as-sprites-after-lifespan-ends/41167 "2025-12-21T18:09:13Z")

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hey!!! hello!!! hi!!! i’m making a vampire survivors clone themed around soggy cat. in playtesting, i noticed that after a few minutes, the game lagged like crazy. looked into it more, and found out it was because of th…

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## [I need help with sprite.!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-sprite/41122)

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**Author:** [@Dvplayzty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dvplayzty)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-sprite/41122 "2025-12-21T02:53:02Z")

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Can we make a sprite a wall? Instead of placing a block in the tiles, can we just make a sprite a wall?

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## [Inventory is duplications items](https://forum.makecode.com/t/inventory-is-duplications-items/40980)

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**Author:** [@Cybercube](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cybercube)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/inventory-is-duplications-items/40980 "2025-12-16T21:22:17Z")

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My game Nature is a top-down game but when you pick up the tomatoes and press menu it won’t transfer to the toolbar and if you happen to select a and b it just duplicates the items.

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## [Rotating Camera Control Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rotating-camera-control-help/40776)

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**Author:** [@guywhocancode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/guywhocancode)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rotating-camera-control-help/40776 "2025-12-14T23:25:59Z")

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I want to be able to control the player sprite’s movement in sync with the camera movement. What I mean is that if the camera is facing a certain way, I want the arrow keys to move the player sprite relative to the cam…

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