# Help

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## [Guess whos back back again](https://forum.makecode.com/t/guess-whos-back-back-again/45687)

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**Author:** [@coppercode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/coppercode)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/guess-whos-back-back-again/45687 "2026-09-04T02:29:25Z")

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its cappy grapple!!! now I’m planning to release it on stem but there is way to much code for me to code it and to publish it so i need your help please I need some one to find a way to make there be way less code wit…

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## [I need help with SPEED](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-speed/45693)

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**Author:** [@coppercode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/coppercode)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-speed/45693 "2026-09-03T21:50:49Z")

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hi guys you know about scratch and how it has turbowarp is there like a turbowarp for makecode arcade?

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## [What order are custom files run in javascript?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-order-are-custom-files-run-in-javascript/45680)

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**Author:** [@ScriptScraper](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ScriptScraper)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-order-are-custom-files-run-in-javascript/45680 "2026-09-03T21:22:00Z")

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I recently figured out that you can make custom files in javascript, meaning you can organize your code! However, I don’t really know what the order they’re run in, is it main.ts first, last, or all at the same time? Whe…

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## [Palette help please](https://forum.makecode.com/t/palette-help-please/45651)

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**Author:** [@GooberDonut83](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GooberDonut83)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/palette-help-please/45651 "2026-09-03T02:27:13Z")

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so i have this game here and i want the game to look better so are there any palettes so my game can look better

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## [Detective Center](https://forum.makecode.com/t/detective-center/45462)

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**Author:** [@Sword\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sword_Studios)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/detective-center/45462 "2026-09-02T21:43:52Z")

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Welcome to the Detective Center. Here you can get help to debug your games, ask for tips and most of all turn in a \*mystery. Trust us to solve the case. \*Anything that happens on the forum you don’t understand.

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## [New Game: Guise (Help)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game-guise-help/45679)

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**Author:** [@Greysalt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Greysalt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-game-guise-help/45679 "2026-09-02T18:49:46Z")

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Here is the current version: So I need help making the attack of the bad guy role work with a cooldown. I also need the scene look like a train and make the sheriffs ranged weapon work. and make it so only the bad gu…

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## [HELPPPPPPPPPP Ovobot Xtron pro file download bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/helpppppppppp-ovobot-xtron-pro-file-download-bug/45595)

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**Author:** [@GoObErsandwichdude64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GoObErsandwichdude64)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/helpppppppppp-ovobot-xtron-pro-file-download-bug/45595 "2026-09-01T18:05:21Z")

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help help help i got the xtron pro that has 16mb storage and i am wanting to download the but it says it is too big BUT it downloads on to a microbit that has 1/5 the size someone help!!!

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## [Makecode update bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-update-bug/45646)

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**Author:** [@TheGooberEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheGooberEarth)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-update-bug/45646 "2026-09-01T02:30:03Z")

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so I opened another project and then click on a asset I left the project and created a new blank one yet the UI from the previous image shows

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## [Extension Icon Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-icon-help/45650)

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**Author:** [@CodaKnight](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodaKnight)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-icon-help/45650 "2026-08-30T19:05:22Z")

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Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone who has knowledge in making extensions and adding an icon to the extension can help me. I tried to add an icon for the extension but it just looks really big. I tried to change the ima…

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## [Is there an 'on sprite image updated' block?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-an-on-sprite-image-updated-block/44739)

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**Author:** [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-an-on-sprite-image-updated-block/44739 "2026-08-29T05:43:53Z")

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Is there a way to run code only when a sprite’s image is updated? (Without storing its previous image and checking if it has changed from that every frame) ▶ More context on why I need that very specific block

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## [Help with making it run doom](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-making-it-run-doom/45605)

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**Author:** [@coppercode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/coppercode)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-making-it-run-doom/45605 "2026-08-28T04:58:57Z")

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heres my doom I’m using the u3d engine and i need help with if its possible to add textures to every thing add a roof and how to do enimys

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## [Backrooms Co-op Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/backrooms-co-op-help/45621)

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**Author:** [@AliGator489](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AliGator489)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/backrooms-co-op-help/45621 "2026-08-27T22:35:14Z")

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So…this is my current project, can anybody help me make it so that if 1 person is playing the other characters don’t appear, and that the entity ai will make it move randomly Without phasing through walls, then if it c…

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## [Need help with chess game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-chess-game/43900)

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**Author:** [@ThatCoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ThatCoder)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-chess-game/43900 "2026-08-27T22:33:05Z")

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I need some help with my chess game, it’s been in development for about 3 months now. I’ve challenged myself to not use a SINGLE extension! I’ve run into an issue, where, no matter what I do, none of the pawns say they c…

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## [Understanding JSDoc Annotations in MakeCode (Part 1)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/understanding-jsdoc-annotations-in-makecode-part-1/45411)

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**Author:** [@CodaKnight](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodaKnight)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/understanding-jsdoc-annotations-in-makecode-part-1/45411 "2026-08-25T23:48:13Z")

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WARNING: Lot’s of text in these 5 posts: MakeCode-Specific\* annotations will be in part 5 of this post. Please ask questions after reading both posts unless about a specific part of the posts. Hey guys! While working on…

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## [Toggle movability of different sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/toggle-movability-of-different-sprites/6170)

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**Author:** [@peb7](https://forum.makecode.com/u/peb7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/toggle-movability-of-different-sprites/6170 "2026-08-25T23:46:03Z")

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Hi All, I am trying to be able to move a different sprite when I hit the ‘A’ button. For example, if I hit ‘A’ I can move the pizza or the hamburger. I’ve been stuck for an hour. Here is my code:\\https://makecode.com/\_9…

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## [Help with extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-extension/45571)

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**Author:** [@Cybercube](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cybercube)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-extension/45571 "2026-08-25T22:12:44Z")

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so, i have so problem with my extensions but you choose what problem to help me with. ▶ problem #1 ▶ problem #2

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## [Why don't lives decrease when the spaceship overlaps enemies](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-dont-lives-decrease-when-the-spaceship-overlaps-enemies/45548)

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**Author:** [@RoboVacDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoboVacDev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-dont-lives-decrease-when-the-spaceship-overlaps-enemies/45548 "2026-08-24T23:06:30Z")

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In my game, when the spaceship overlaps the enemies you’re supposed to shoot, the lives don’t decrease. Can anyone help me please? thx

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## [Question about looping music](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-about-looping-music/45536)

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**Author:** [@pkplayz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pkplayz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/question-about-looping-music/45536 "2026-08-24T05:24:41Z")

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I originally used multiple songs in my game and looped through some functions I made, but the memory usage spikes up after every song. I tried looping just one song using the “looping in the background” option thinking i…

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## [(HELP) untitled tiantian billiards type game 0.02](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-untitled-tiantian-billiards-type-game-0-02/45516)

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**Author:** [@nutshellmakecode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/nutshellmakecode)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-untitled-tiantian-billiards-type-game-0-02/45516 "2026-08-23T05:06:24Z")

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bug: WHY CAN’T I SCROLL THRU THE CHOOSE CUE MENU

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## [Battle Toads Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/battle-toads-arcade/45470)

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**Author:** [@Greysalt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Greysalt)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/battle-toads-arcade/45470 "2026-08-22T21:15:36Z")

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Okay so Basically I’m making a game called battle Toads Arcade but I can’t get the attack to work. Here is the current version and if you guys want the animation I can add it. Here is the current version:https://arcade.…

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## [How did you get better at using makecode? (poll)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-did-you-get-better-at-using-makecode-poll/38023)

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**Author:** [@PixelDoodle](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PixelDoodle)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-did-you-get-better-at-using-makecode-poll/38023 "2026-08-22T20:59:53Z")

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So, ive always been wondering how people got to the skill level they’re at using makecode. So I thought i might as well ask yall how you learned the basics and got to the point where you are now! I figured it would be a …

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## [Asteroid-assault](https://forum.makecode.com/t/asteroid-assault/45478)

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**Author:** [@nuhuhhuuh](https://forum.makecode.com/u/nuhuhhuuh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/asteroid-assault/45478 "2026-08-22T04:24:52Z")

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Hello! I am trying to update my game using the edit button in the link below, but it seems to not update?

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## [Why did half the home extensions disappear?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-did-half-the-home-extensions-disappear/45481)

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**Author:** [@kirbob](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kirbob)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-did-half-the-home-extensions-disappear/45481 "2026-08-22T04:02:09Z")

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im so confused what is happening or how to fix it. anybody else have this problem? my only guess (that i made while typing this) is that the raycasting extension im using messed it up.

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## [How do you detect your enum input?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-detect-your-enum-input/45479)

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**Author:** [@Cybercube](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cybercube)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-detect-your-enum-input/45479 "2026-08-20T22:04:35Z")

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So, I’m making a block that have Enum’s in it, but how do you detect what type of Enum choices do a script

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## [Next level issue](https://forum.makecode.com/t/next-level-issue/45463)

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**Author:** [@harithrizqi](https://forum.makecode.com/u/harithrizqi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/next-level-issue/45463 "2026-08-20T02:50:47Z")

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I cannot go to the next level in Cave Story.

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## [I need help with a game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-game/40835)

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**Author:** [@1978monkeynutze](https://forum.makecode.com/u/1978monkeynutze)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-game/40835 "2026-08-20T02:49:45Z")

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hi there I am making a pokemon game and there’s a bug I need help :blush: so the problem is there’s this part were a trainer challenges you and your pokemon u picked and the person who challenged u his pokemon does not…

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## [loop refuses to run for the set amount of time](https://forum.makecode.com/t/loop-refuses-to-run-for-the-set-amount-of-time/45445)

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**Author:** [@BUM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BUM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/loop-refuses-to-run-for-the-set-amount-of-time/45445 "2026-08-18T03:01:54Z")

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https://arcade.makecode.com/S25068-43644-56620-20957 every time i try to remove the text with the remove HUD, it recognizes the array length is 3 but the loop only runs 2 times press a and then b to recreate

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## [Elemental Devlog and stuff](https://forum.makecode.com/t/elemental-devlog-and-stuff/43712)

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**Author:** [@TheGooberEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheGooberEarth)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/elemental-devlog-and-stuff/43712 "2026-08-18T02:33:21Z")

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:fire: :globe\_showing\_europe\_africa: :droplet: :high\_voltage: This game has been in development for over 3 month and I’m finally going to make a devlog for this (and start making REAL progress). The game link is her…

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## [Way to check if a variable or sprite has updated/changed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/way-to-check-if-a-variable-or-sprite-has-updated-changed/45424)

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**Author:** [@Sword\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sword_Studios)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/way-to-check-if-a-variable-or-sprite-has-updated-changed/45424 "2026-08-18T02:25:37Z")

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Is there a way to do this? I am trying to make a teleport animation for a character in my game and to do this it needs to check if updated

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## [Prevent Game from slowing down](https://forum.makecode.com/t/prevent-game-from-slowing-down/45407)

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**Author:** [@Mikey\_s.3000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mikey_s.3000)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/prevent-game-from-slowing-down/45407 "2026-08-17T03:14:38Z")

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My tab for makecode keeps crashing and freezing how can i fix this permanitly

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