# Help

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## [Can someone please help. right now I am trying to find the extension where it has a yellow block that says "convert \_\_ to text"?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-someone-please-help-right-now-i-am-trying-to-find-the-extension-where-it-has-a-yellow-block-that-says-convert-to-text/34273)

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**Author:** [@IneedHelpWsumCoding](https://forum.makecode.com/u/IneedHelpWsumCoding)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-someone-please-help-right-now-i-am-trying-to-find-the-extension-where-it-has-a-yellow-block-that-says-convert-to-text/34273 "2025-03-05T22:04:31Z")

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Hello I am making a game for an assignment

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## [Tilemap Extension Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-extension-help/34260)

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**Author:** [@CollapsedAxolotl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CollapsedAxolotl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-extension-help/34260 "2025-03-04T18:48:51Z")

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I’ve been using the tilemap extension to cover up placeholder tiles, but the cover doesn’t delete after switching levels. Here’s the code just to show what’s going on:

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## [Level Trouble](https://forum.makecode.com/t/level-trouble/34236)

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**Author:** [@Goyga](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Goyga)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/level-trouble/34236 "2025-03-04T13:09:21Z")

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So, in my game, there is a slight issue I’ve noticed. Basically, there are levels. The first level is always the same, but then you have a randomizer for all the other levels. This is done through a variable labeled “Lev…

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## [Custom Shadow Blocks for Class Properties?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/custom-shadow-blocks-for-class-properties/34266)

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**Author:** [@ARandomGuyOnMakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ARandomGuyOnMakeCode)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/custom-shadow-blocks-for-class-properties/34266 "2025-03-04T03:35:06Z")

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I’m having this issue where when I make the property of a class a block and the type of the property isn’t one of the default ones, the shadow block area thing for the block is empty: //% blockNamespace=tweenExtension…

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## [Enum Block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enum-block/34197)

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**Author:** [@ARandomGuyOnMakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ARandomGuyOnMakeCode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/enum-block/34197 "2025-03-04T03:01:10Z")

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I am aware of the many different ways to turn enums into blocks, but all those ways seem to require some kind of helper function. What I want to know is whether it is possible to make an enum block with just the enum. Fo…

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## [Mini menu extension broken?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mini-menu-extension-broken/34222)

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**Author:** [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mini-menu-extension-broken/34222 "2025-03-03T22:37:05Z")

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This is the code I am using for my game (that I don’t want to release). The menu just doesn’t want to close!!! These are my extensions And this is the code I am using on a button (if it helps) @Richard do you k…

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## [Animation Tools?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/animation-tools/34192)

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**Author:** [@florp](https://forum.makecode.com/u/florp)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/animation-tools/34192 "2025-03-01T23:02:17Z")

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I know this isn’t really coding, but what do y’all use to animate and edit your animations? I can’t find anything.

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## [How to make solid sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-solid-sprites/26058)

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**Author:** [@labfox29](https://forum.makecode.com/u/labfox29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-solid-sprites/26058 "2024-06-12T16:18:46Z")

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I’m trying to make sprites that you can walk on but don’t go through. This is mostly for a different project Sonic 3.

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## [Fortnite creativity game (Working) Art](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fortnite-creativity-game-working-art/34149)

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**Author:** [@gabby](https://forum.makecode.com/u/gabby)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fortnite-creativity-game-working-art/34149 "2025-02-28T13:10:19Z")

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I am making a game that is fortnite themed, I have the battle bus but I am not good at pixel art (trying) also peely could be washed out more, can somone help with the art? Thank you!

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## [Any tips on how to learn JavaScript or Python? (MakeCode Edition)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-tips-on-how-to-learn-javascript-or-python-makecode-edition/34094)

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**Author:** [@SanicSpeedy21](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SanicSpeedy21)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-tips-on-how-to-learn-javascript-or-python-makecode-edition/34094 "2025-02-28T13:09:20Z")

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So, I am very efficient in using Blocks but since when you have too many Blocks, the editor space kinda… lags. A little too much. The other coding languages do not have this issue, although I am not very familiar with th…

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## [SOS- Sprite Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sos-sprite-help/34111)

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**Author:** [@ThekookypunkMeance](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ThekookypunkMeance)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sos-sprite-help/34111 "2025-02-27T20:11:47Z")

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Hello peeps, I’m new to makecode and coding in general especially in javascript. I decided to use the github thing that I saw on other forums because I wasn’t a huge fan of the UI for sprites on makecode (used piskel if …

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## [How does the menu button pause everything?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-does-the-menu-button-pause-everything/34108)

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**Author:** [@platformermaster](https://forum.makecode.com/u/platformermaster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-does-the-menu-button-pause-everything/34108 "2025-02-27T17:57:51Z")

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I need to know how the menu button pauses my whole game. I want to create my own pause screen but whenever I do that background sprites still move (unlike the built in menu screen).

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## [Editor Performance](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editor-performance/34128)

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**Author:** [@AgentBoom](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AgentBoom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editor-performance/34128 "2025-02-27T17:42:22Z")

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Hello! I’m here to talk about the Makecode Arcade editor’s performance issues. So, I think some options to toggle visual effects should be added to the editor. I’ve noticed that the little animation for putting a block b…

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## [Help with game pls - Starting Screens and interactiveness (?)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-game-pls-starting-screens-and-interactiveness/34131)

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**Author:** [@Skittlesaersuper](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Skittlesaersuper)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-game-pls-starting-screens-and-interactiveness/34131 "2025-02-27T17:40:40Z")

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So I’m making a prototype of a game, and I have a problem. You see, I made a title screen where you click a to start the game (Using functions) So when you click (A) you get placed on the titlemap, yadayada. But still …

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## [Help For Jumping](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-for-jumping/34119)

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**Author:** [@CollapsedAxolotl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CollapsedAxolotl)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-for-jumping/34119 "2025-02-27T17:38:48Z")

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Is there a reliable way to make it in a platformer so that if depending on how long I hold jump, I go higher?

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## [Photos](https://forum.makecode.com/t/photos/34139)

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**Author:** [@CollapsedAxolotl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CollapsedAxolotl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/photos/34139 "2025-02-27T17:29:44Z")

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Is there any extension or any way to take a photo of a select moment on the simulator, and save it?

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## [Shopkeeping game HELP](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shopkeeping-game-help/33462)

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**Author:** [@MR.CODDER](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MR.CODDER)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shopkeeping-game-help/33462 "2025-02-27T14:34:55Z")

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Does anyone know how to make a shopkeeping game I want it to be tycoon style but the only way to get money is customers coming and buying your starter items. Then after buy upgrades for your shop?

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## [If you want to help out with my game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/if-you-want-to-help-out-with-my-game/33798)

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**Author:** [@Fixitude](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fixitude)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/if-you-want-to-help-out-with-my-game/33798 "2025-02-27T14:20:38Z")

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All I need help with is A: I need play testers so they play the game and give me their opinion B: I need people that can do music, debugging ect and C: I need help with someone who has opinions and feel free to say my ga…

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## [Failed cast on null](https://forum.makecode.com/t/failed-cast-on-null/34132)

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**Author:** [@fettuccini\_cat456](https://forum.makecode.com/u/fettuccini_cat456)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/failed-cast-on-null/34132 "2025-02-27T13:17:55Z")

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my game was working fine until i added a new line of code to make the player sprite invisible on a certain thing and now whenever i make a change it just selects a random line (usually 60 to 50) and says “failed cast on …

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## [Need some help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-some-help/34082)

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**Author:** [@BotWarrior](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BotWarrior)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-some-help/34082 "2025-02-26T17:57:36Z")

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I am creating a game (obviously), but I need a way to make a really big text sprite (using gothic large in fancy text) do some fire particle effects. Also, and I know this is a long shot, can anyone make my profile pic i…

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## [Game saving?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-saving/34106)

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**Author:** [@Spaghetti\_Coder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Spaghetti_Coder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-saving/34106 "2025-02-25T23:59:02Z")

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Just wondering if there are any ways to have game save data in Makecode without the use of password saves, which are definitely manageable, but, you know, it’s password saving. So I was wondering if there was an extensio…

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## [Javascript Pause code not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/javascript-pause-code-not-working/18109)

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**Author:** [@Spaghetti\_Coder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Spaghetti_Coder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/javascript-pause-code-not-working/18109 "2025-02-25T21:49:00Z")

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In the forums I saw that there was a way to pause a game using scenes, by using the “game.pushScene()” and “game.popScene()” code. However when I do this, the game can pause, but I can not unpause it. I do not know if…

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## [How to make score points more visible?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-score-points-more-visible/34087)

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**Author:** [@Wally](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wally)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-score-points-more-visible/34087 "2025-02-24T21:52:17Z")

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I´m making a WarioWare style game and the points appear at the top right of the game being almost impossible to easily view. Can I make it bigger?

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## [I can't get rid of temporary assets](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-get-rid-of-temporary-assets/33984)

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**Author:** [@Not-a-creepy-doll](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Not-a-creepy-doll)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-get-rid-of-temporary-assets/33984 "2025-02-24T20:04:17Z")

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I’m working on a game that I REALLY want to be published today or at the very least soon. But, I can’t publish it. I searched around the forums and found that the problem is the hundreds of temp. assets. Only proble…

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## [Settings data limit. Can it be circumvented? ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/settings-data-limit-can-it-be-circumvented/34081)

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**Author:** [@WoofWoof](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WoofWoof)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/settings-data-limit-can-it-be-circumvented/34081 "2025-02-24T17:45:57Z")

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@Richard From my testing, it looks like there’s a flash data save size limit of 12258 bytes of data. Is there any way to increase this limit, just in the browser? I’m trying to save, well, more than that amount of data……

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## [Procedural generation driving me insane](https://forum.makecode.com/t/procedural-generation-driving-me-insane/33982)

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**Author:** [@Servillius](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Servillius)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/procedural-generation-driving-me-insane/33982 "2025-02-24T17:13:32Z")

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Ok, so I’m a bit crazy because I’ve been spending so much time on this and cannot for the life of me solve it. My end goal is to make a map of rooms like Binding of Isaac through procedural generation. So first I set …

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## [Help with state animations](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-state-animations/33983)

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**Author:** [@tochaeluz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tochaeluz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-state-animations/33983 "2025-02-23T06:03:25Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working on a game in MakeCode Arcade, and I’m having trouble setting up animations for my character. I want to have different animations for each state: Walking to the right Walking to the left Idle (…

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## [Spawned enemy movement](https://forum.makecode.com/t/spawned-enemy-movement/12063)

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**Author:** [@G-type](https://forum.makecode.com/u/G-type)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/spawned-enemy-movement/12063 "2025-02-23T05:40:57Z")

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I’ve randomly generated 8 enemies, but only 1 is moving and I’m not sure why. also, there is a random sprite for my fireball projectile in the upper left corner and I don’t know how it got there.

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## [Music tips?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-tips/34001)

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**Author:** [@Bilangus](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bilangus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-tips/34001 "2025-02-20T19:01:34Z")

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Ive seen really good music projects in here, and i was hoping to get some tips on how to work with music in my projects, since i every arcade style game needs its banger soundtrack ▶ Summary

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## [I need help with my game I'm making](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-game-im-making/33998)

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**Author:** [@Pouyzx](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Pouyzx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-game-im-making/33998 "2025-02-20T18:24:47Z")

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So I’m making this game it’s like rocket league and I’m still a beginner but I’m getting good in coding, I have a problem and i need help on one of the things in my game so can someone please help me. I made my backgrou…

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