# Help

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## [Menu error](https://forum.makecode.com/t/menu-error/40908)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/menu-error/40908 "2025-12-14T22:59:04Z")

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In the game mode selection, when you click on Enemy Catalog and then go back, the game menu doesn’t work the way it’s expected to somehow. Can anyone make the menu go back to normal? Thanks

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## [Pls help with game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pls-help-with-game/40421)

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**Author:** [@Therandomcoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Therandomcoder)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pls-help-with-game/40421 "2025-12-13T20:50:32Z")

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I am working on a platformer, and I don’t have a normal enemy in the first 2 levels. can anyone give me ideas.

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## [Need ideas :(](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-ideas/40907)

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**Author:** [@june](https://forum.makecode.com/u/june)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-ideas/40907 "2025-12-12T22:43:41Z")

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hi! I have this project I need to submit a class and one of the requirements is including a useful array/list. I’m not too sure how I could include one but I was thinking of doing something with checkpoints in the drivin…

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## [Bar error?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bar-error/40904)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bar-error/40904 "2025-12-12T16:42:21Z")

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I was coding a game and when I was setting a max for the bar, my game crashed. What is the fix for this and how do I fix it? Thanks.

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## [Game\_bird Beta games](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-bird-beta-games/40466)

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**Author:** [@game\_bird](https://forum.makecode.com/u/game_bird)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-bird-beta-games/40466 "2025-12-12T16:41:23Z")

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I’ve been working on this 3d game, and on top of my education has been difficult to modify and fix: Kill… 3d shooter Feel free to edit and fix it’s many, many, many, many bugs. Eventually I’ll post my psuedo-dark vs. l…

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## [Newbie here, help with new game, or just easy game ideas](https://forum.makecode.com/t/newbie-here-help-with-new-game-or-just-easy-game-ideas/40673)

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**Author:** [@vitrol](https://forum.makecode.com/u/vitrol)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/newbie-here-help-with-new-game-or-just-easy-game-ideas/40673 "2025-12-12T03:56:39Z")

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I need help making games. I don’t have many original ideas, and I need a mentor. Can anyone help me? Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.

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## [Researching Music Creation in MakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/researching-music-creation-in-makecode/40839)

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**Author:** [@Unique](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Unique)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/researching-music-creation-in-makecode/40839 "2025-12-12T03:54:42Z")

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Unique trying to steal Invalid’s “MakeCode Music Status” here /j. As of late, I’ve been trying to learn how to compose music and translate that into my MakeCode projects. Naturally, that means the built-in music editor …

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## [Camera shake code bugs in Python?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/camera-shake-code-bugs-in-python/40834)

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**Author:** [@Trr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Trr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/camera-shake-code-bugs-in-python/40834 "2025-12-11T22:57:06Z")

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The story here is I wanted to convert my code to Python to check out how long it would be if it weren’t blocks (turned out to be ~14000) and I noticed that there just happened to be 8 bugs/problems out of nowhere, I didn…

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## [Overlap Detection for Transparent Sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/overlap-detection-for-transparent-sprites/40862)

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**Author:** [@ARandomGuyOnMakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ARandomGuyOnMakeCode)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/overlap-detection-for-transparent-sprites/40862 "2025-12-11T17:25:59Z")

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I was intending on using sprites to function as hitboxes for enemy and player attacks for the combat system I’m working on, but I just realized that transparent sprites aren’t considered when the overlapping event is cal…

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## [How to make this game multiplayer?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-this-game-multiplayer/40863)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-this-game-multiplayer/40863 "2025-12-10T19:09:18Z")

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How do I make this game multiplayer? Every time I attempt to do this, it somehow goes into an error. I want multiplayer for the game mode Base Defend. How do I make it multiplayer? Thanks https://makecode.com/\_UkbML81yfT…

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## [Why is the game not showing up?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-the-game-not-showing-up/40808)

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**Author:** [@Spike](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Spike)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-the-game-not-showing-up/40808 "2025-12-10T04:01:40Z")

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So i was going back to makecode to finish my game, and when i opened it the game wouldn’t show up. I tried restarting my Ipad but it still didn’t work, i created a new project and it still didn’t work. how do I stop thi…

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## [Requesting help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/requesting-help/40849)

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**Author:** [@Technopog](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Technopog)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/requesting-help/40849 "2025-12-10T03:58:48Z")

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So I’m making a underwater exploration and I’m wondering if there is a way to make the screen darken and lighten when reaching a certain area(something I’m also wondering I that you don’t need to answer is if it can work…

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## [Falling Animation in Raycasting](https://forum.makecode.com/t/falling-animation-in-raycasting/40852)

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**Author:** [@guywhocancode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/guywhocancode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/falling-animation-in-raycasting/40852 "2025-12-09T21:57:52Z")

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I’m making a game with third person freecam in raycasting, and I want to be able to make it so that when you touch a pit tile (a black square) you fall through the floor and clip out of bounds, or at least out of sight. …

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## [Optimising code for a choose-your-own adventure](https://forum.makecode.com/t/optimising-code-for-a-choose-your-own-adventure/40861)

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**Author:** [@WoodysWorkshop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WoodysWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/optimising-code-for-a-choose-your-own-adventure/40861 "2025-12-09T21:34:48Z")

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I’ve made a start on a choose-your-own adventure. I am using the Story and Adventure Extensions for the best of both worlds. I’ve drafted a game sample here and I’m looking for feedback on optimising the code to handle…

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## [I need some Play testers](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-play-testers/40820)

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**Author:** [@NikkiDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NikkiDev)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-some-play-testers/40820 "2025-12-08T18:02:53Z")

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(I’m using blocks) I need some play testers for my game, but i also need some help with the blocks. For some reason- the previous sprite doesn’t dissapear when i set it to something else, so there are parts that can be s…

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## [What are these blocks, and how do I get them?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-these-blocks-and-how-do-i-get-them/40821)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-are-these-blocks-and-how-do-i-get-them/40821 "2025-12-08T17:56:11Z")

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So recently I found these block in someone’s projects, can anyone tell me what these blocks are and how do I get them? Thanks Sneak Peek announcements: Remix of SHAPE SMASHER :eyes: https://arcade.makecode.com/S0820…

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## [Sprite questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-questions/40792)

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**Author:** [@june](https://forum.makecode.com/u/june)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprite-questions/40792 "2025-12-08T17:50:17Z")

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Hi! I’m currently trying to make a “game” where you shave sheep (might sound strange but trust the process lol) but I can’t figure out/know if I can make it so each pixel in the wool sprite can be erased or deleted indiv…

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## [Stack overflow in this Bird Game 3-Smash bros inspired game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/stack-overflow-in-this-bird-game-3-smash-bros-inspired-game/40812)

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**Author:** [@sonwerecrine](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sonwerecrine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/stack-overflow-in-this-bird-game-3-smash-bros-inspired-game/40812 "2025-12-08T17:45:28Z")

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every time the character interacts with a seed bag with health that isnt 100, the game calls a stack overflow even though i’ve made it so that it doesnt (as i know of so far) here is the game link: https://arcade.makeco…

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## [Help with Undyne-like turn-around bullets](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-undyne-like-turn-around-bullets/40746)

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**Author:** [@Air](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Air)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-undyne-like-turn-around-bullets/40746 "2025-12-08T17:45:14Z")

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I have semi-recently decided to make an Undertale-like battle. (As I am obsessed with Undertale/Deltarune.) I got inspiration from @nugits project fight a guy. (I know him IRL.) And on the green soul fight, I am having t…

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## [Is there any way to customize how the "ask for string" input looks?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-customize-how-the-ask-for-string-input-looks/40737)

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**Author:** [@june](https://forum.makecode.com/u/june)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-customize-how-the-ask-for-string-input-looks/40737 "2025-12-07T23:14:15Z")

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I’d like to customize how it looks, preferably by making it smaller, changing the colors, etc besides just the basic black and pink that takes up the full screen. an example would be greatly appreciated (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) thank y…

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## [Midevil Sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/midevil-sprites/40299)

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**Author:** [@Cipher-Null](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cipher-Null)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/midevil-sprites/40299 "2025-12-07T23:06:39Z")

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Hey Guys, I was wondering if someone could make me some midevil sprites like knights I need Walk Attack Jump climb Slide I will credit you in the game here is the color pallete:

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## [Is there some ways to make multiple color palette work to single project?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-some-ways-to-make-multiple-color-palette-work-to-single-project/40795)

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**Author:** [@122333](https://forum.makecode.com/u/122333)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-some-ways-to-make-multiple-color-palette-work-to-single-project/40795 "2025-12-07T01:41:32Z")

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Just like the tittle where asking, I was trying to make a “Visual novel” type of games but I find out there is not enough color for all the assets.

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## [Game bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-bug/40492)

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**Author:** [@HotPotato677](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HotPotato677)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-bug/40492 "2025-12-05T22:20:54Z")

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So I came back to this game I gave up on a year ago, and it’s a shooting game. I made a 1v1: and a 2v2: And so I thought it would be nice to make a third version, where you go against a robot. I was having a hard t…

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## [Need help animating for Tech Ed project](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-animating-for-tech-ed-project/40773)

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**Author:** [@ShayH](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ShayH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-animating-for-tech-ed-project/40773 "2025-12-05T19:18:57Z")

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This is the game I’m making. I’m using Arcade Character Animation and Status Bars. I need help animating Ranghy in Up, Down, Left, and Right. I got directional projectiles working, but this thing won’t animate. Can…

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## [Tutoring Makecode and Profiting](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tutoring-makecode-and-profiting/40676)

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**Author:** [@HassnainM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HassnainM)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tutoring-makecode-and-profiting/40676 "2025-12-04T22:58:46Z")

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Hello I have seen a question similar to this on the forum regarding the commercial use of MakeCode, but I just wanted to clarify whether one can use MakeCode as a tool to teach coding and profit from it. Suppose someone…

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## [System error (Javascript)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/system-error-javascript/40771)

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**Author:** [@BiiTheBee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BiiTheBee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/system-error-javascript/40771 "2025-12-04T22:18:13Z")

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I keep getting this error saying: “Cannot read properties (reading "\_width”) I don’t know what’s causing it, I checked with Gemini (our school doesn’t allow any other) and he doesn’t help. Code: https://arcade.makecod…

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## [Repeating extension additions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/repeating-extension-additions/40778)

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**Author:** [@not\_a\_lemon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/not_a_lemon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/repeating-extension-additions/40778 "2025-12-04T22:14:56Z")

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I’m trying to make a new extension with @Existent\_Chicken, but I’m wondering if there a way to make a repeating addition? like in an array, you can click the little “+” and it will add a new value, but the plus will show…

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## [How to make a projectile shoot in the direction your facing](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-projectile-shoot-in-the-direction-your-facing/29488)

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**Author:** [@ChrispyBac0n](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ChrispyBac0n)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-projectile-shoot-in-the-direction-your-facing/29488 "2025-12-04T19:16:08Z")

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i want to design a shooting game but my arrows only go in one direction, how do i fix that to where a arrow will travel in the direction that i’m facing

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## [Text and Arrays combination help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/text-and-arrays-combination-help/40743)

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**Author:** [@Ima.notarobot](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ima.notarobot)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/text-and-arrays-combination-help/40743 "2025-12-03T18:42:02Z")

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I need some help with a text / arrays combination. A trader asks for a certain resource, dividing it by a small percentage, then rounding it. But I have had an issue. Of course, I need to add the resource name next to i…

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## [Need help with fortnite background](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-fortnite-background/7897)

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**Author:** [@bobmarleyrules](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bobmarleyrules)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-fortnite-background/7897 "2025-12-03T18:31:21Z")

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