# Help

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## [New unboxing simulator, any extensions?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-unboxing-simulator-any-extensions/29645)

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**Author:** [@pkplayz](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pkplayz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-unboxing-simulator-any-extensions/29645 "2024-07-12T04:04:12Z")

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I’m thinking of ideas for a new crate-opening simulator game, is there any extensions/tips that could help me a lot? I’m planning of adding 300 to 500 items for the game’s first release, so an extension that could help w…

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## [There's a section of block code which on rare occasions, doesn't do it's job](https://forum.makecode.com/t/theres-a-section-of-block-code-which-on-rare-occasions-doesnt-do-its-job/29631)

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**Author:** [@JaidenThePerson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JaidenThePerson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/theres-a-section-of-block-code-which-on-rare-occasions-doesnt-do-its-job/29631 "2024-07-12T04:03:11Z")

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I cam across a PVZ project which seemed abandoned, so for fun I wanted to redo and complete it over the holidays. The Problem: I have a bit of block code which deals with the interaction between Torchwood, and peas fire…

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## [Low gravity movement](https://forum.makecode.com/t/low-gravity-movement/29647)

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**Author:** [@Jakethesnake23](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Jakethesnake23)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/low-gravity-movement/29647 "2024-07-11T17:21:00Z")

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I need a way to make a character move after I let go of a key, can anyone help me?

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## [Current Controller in Multiplayer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/current-controller-in-multiplayer/29548)

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**Author:** [@Kikketer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kikketer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/current-controller-in-multiplayer/29548 "2024-07-11T02:35:26Z")

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In my current attempt I’d like to have each player see different items. Think of a simple poker style game where each connected player sees their own hand and no one elses. I’ve dug around and I really can’t find a way…

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## [Advanced Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advanced-help/29620)

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**Author:** [@BloonsFan3](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BloonsFan3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/advanced-help/29620 "2024-07-09T17:54:33Z")

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I think we might need richard here to solve this one… Basically what I was doing was I was making some array stuff in blocks and I needed to start working on a placing mechanic. I removed some blocks to make sure that t…

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## ["is button pressed" only returning false, but why](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-button-pressed-only-returning-false-but-why/29618)

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**Author:** [@ploop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ploop)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-button-pressed-only-returning-false-but-why/29618 "2024-07-09T17:22:49Z")

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Hello! I’m hoping to used the block “is insert button button pressed” block, as i’ll have lots of functionalities for one button pending on where you are in the game- alot easier than setting a bunch of conditionals in t…

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## [Is it possible to cancel camera shaking in the middle of it shaking?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-cancel-camera-shaking-in-the-middle-of-it-shaking/29630)

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**Author:** [@Galcake](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Galcake)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-cancel-camera-shaking-in-the-middle-of-it-shaking/29630 "2024-07-09T16:35:32Z")

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I’m making a ‘Skip Cutscene’ function and it works pretty well, but the camera from the cutscene before keeps shaking which is NOT what I want. Help would be appreciated!

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## [Hollownest](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hollownest/29546)

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**Author:** [@Kite](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kite)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hollownest/29546 "2024-07-09T11:56:51Z")

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I don’t know what happened to my 8x8 tilemap but it just turned all the tiles of the tilemap into the red tile.(except the pools). The one that made teeny tiny cat can help me as much as he can.

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## [How do you use the "While True/False Do" Block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-while-true-false-do-block/29525)

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**Author:** [@pecan4pi](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pecan4pi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-use-the-while-true-false-do-block/29525 "2024-07-08T23:02:21Z")

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How do you use this block @Richard I’ve heard you touch the topic on stream a few times but I can recall what you said. Could you give me a quick explanation on how to use it/how it works? Thanks in advance -pecan4

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## [Won’t convert back to blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/won-t-convert-back-to-blocks/29593)

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**Author:** [@RobbyZero](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RobbyZero)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/won-t-convert-back-to-blocks/29593 "2024-07-06T20:36:16Z")

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I can’t convert my code back to blocks. It happened on @platformermaster ’s survival game. With the message “oops there was an error converting your code”. I think this is an error with the editor itself. I have a versio…

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## [Something broke in my game and I can't figure out what happened :(](https://forum.makecode.com/t/something-broke-in-my-game-and-i-cant-figure-out-what-happened/29587)

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**Author:** [@JaidenThePerson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JaidenThePerson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/something-broke-in-my-game-and-i-cant-figure-out-what-happened/29587 "2024-07-06T19:35:47Z")

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Once you beat level 7, the game freezes, and I’m not sure why, if it helps, I’ve edited the code so that you spawn on level 7, and I have two versions of the game linked below; Game with bug: https://makecode.com/\_XLP0T…

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## [Local storage](https://forum.makecode.com/t/local-storage/29539)

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**Author:** [@ploop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ploop)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/local-storage/29539 "2024-07-03T20:17:01Z")

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Hi there! I’m wondering how others go about saving their game in the background- my character has health/hunger and will hold things in inventory/purchase things…etc - would it be realistic to save every change in the ga…

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## [My tile asset room ran out and i cant delete any of these blocks!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-tile-asset-room-ran-out-and-i-cant-delete-any-of-these-blocks/29540)

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**Author:** [@Catz\_N\_Coffee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Catz_N_Coffee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-tile-asset-room-ran-out-and-i-cant-delete-any-of-these-blocks/29540 "2024-07-03T17:33:36Z")

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read title above for more input.

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## [Help with my 2 player enemy shooter](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-2-player-enemy-shooter/29547)

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**Author:** [@platformermaster](https://forum.makecode.com/u/platformermaster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-2-player-enemy-shooter/29547 "2024-07-03T02:59:13Z")

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Here is the link https://arcade.makecode.com/S13604-94525-19188-29113 I can get the sprite to aim at the nearest one. Also there is more than 1 enemy with the sprite name myEnemy. I need it to aim at the closest one. Any…

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## [Game bug!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-bug/29541)

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**Author:** [@Glitch\_Trap](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Glitch_Trap)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-bug/29541 "2024-07-02T22:32:33Z")

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Hello everybody! I am creating a new game, and when you enter some rooms, there is a chance that you get put in the wrong room! I have no idea why, as I checked over all my code and see no issues, but if anyone knows wha…

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## [1 bit limits?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/1-bit-limits/22336)

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**Author:** [@Arexcl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Arexcl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/1-bit-limits/22336 "2024-07-02T16:49:23Z")

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I’ve been making a 1 bit game and I’m wondering if there are any limits for music.

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## [Help me make levels for a platformer :)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-make-levels-for-a-platformer/29472)

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**Author:** [@AstroBacon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AstroBacon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-make-levels-for-a-platformer/29472 "2024-07-01T05:56:22Z")

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Im making a platformer game with very short levels, (mainly 10x8, but it can be longer up to 30x8 if you wanna), and also names that support the main focus of the level. Any help would be very appreciated! Link for gam…

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## [How to make a color picker block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-color-picker-block/29513)

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**Author:** [@anon30657772](https://forum.makecode.com/u/anon30657772)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-color-picker-block/29513 "2024-07-01T05:55:05Z")

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Hello! :grin: I tried adding a color picker block that lets you choose a color without having to input a number ...Like this: However, this is what I got: Here's my code .../\*\* \* Color picker \*/ //% …

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## [I’ve got a problem with projectiles if I click on the projectile it says sim error failed cast on null](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-ve-got-a-problem-with-projectiles-if-i-click-on-the-projectile-it-says-sim-error-failed-cast-on-null/29510)

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**Author:** [@Harvey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Harvey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-ve-got-a-problem-with-projectiles-if-i-click-on-the-projectile-it-says-sim-error-failed-cast-on-null/29510 "2024-07-01T05:54:56Z")

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## [Is there functionality in MakeCode or Extensions to split sprites sheets within the editor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-functionality-in-makecode-or-extensions-to-split-sprites-sheets-within-the-editor/29490)

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**Author:** [@ploop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ploop)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-functionality-in-makecode-or-extensions-to-split-sprites-sheets-within-the-editor/29490 "2024-06-28T15:32:43Z")

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Hello! I initially was toying around in unity before making it to MakeCode- there is functionality within unity to split your sprite sheets in the editor- i haven’t been able to find a way to do so and curious how MakeC…

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## [Organising functions alphabetically](https://forum.makecode.com/t/organising-functions-alphabetically/29440)

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**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/organising-functions-alphabetically/29440 "2024-06-27T16:48:15Z")

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I was just wondering if functions were organised in any way because I have so many that it’s getting difficult to find the right ones due to the lack of alphabetical organisation (the ones without parameters are esp…

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## [A problem I think MakeCode should fix](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-problem-i-think-makecode-should-fix/29448)

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**Author:** [@NeoStreak](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NeoStreak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-problem-i-think-makecode-should-fix/29448 "2024-06-26T02:35:19Z")

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OK. This has been bugging me for the past few days on MakeCode (sorry if I seem like a Kevin or something). So, I’ve sent messages and it’s pending and you have to wait until they let the message/post through. This is mo…

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## [Is there code so sprites only jump from platform they cannot jump from air](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-code-so-sprites-only-jump-from-platform-they-cannot-jump-from-air/29449)

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**Author:** [@tina7t](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tina7t)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-code-so-sprites-only-jump-from-platform-they-cannot-jump-from-air/29449 "2024-06-25T23:09:02Z")

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Hi,whar code can i use to make my jumpoing only possible from platform and not allow jumping form the air - so they cannot double jump

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## [MakeCode, please fix this glitch](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-please-fix-this-glitch/29442)

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**Author:** [@NeoStreak](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NeoStreak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-please-fix-this-glitch/29442 "2024-06-25T22:56:33Z")

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I was trying to remake Super Mario Bros, when MakeCode decided to delete all my assets except for the Goomba, and now I have to start all over again. This is really annoying. Please fix this glitch.

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## [Anyone can continue Undertal Makecode Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/anyone-can-continue-undertal-makecode-arcade/29431)

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**Author:** [@haon974](https://forum.makecode.com/u/haon974)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/anyone-can-continue-undertal-makecode-arcade/29431 "2024-06-25T04:06:03Z")

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Anyone can continue Undertal Makecode Arcade https://makecode.com/\_4428eVAfx1TV

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## [How to make a sprite slide?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-sprite-slide/29414)

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**Author:** [@User7](https://forum.makecode.com/u/User7)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-sprite-slide/29414 "2024-06-24T21:33:20Z")

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I’m making a Pokemon fan game and a need to make the player slide with the A button (I also need music and ideas) Game: https://arcade.makecode.com/S39381-13077-71814-96311

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## [And now my Mario fangame is broken... Help anyone?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/and-now-my-mario-fangame-is-broken-help-anyone/29425)

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**Author:** [@NeoStreak](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NeoStreak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/and-now-my-mario-fangame-is-broken-help-anyone/29425 "2024-06-24T17:10:20Z")

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All right, this is annoying. I’ve been working on my Mario fangame for a day or two, and now it’s broken. I’ve not done anything bad in the code, it’s perfectly fine, but it says that something’s wrong with the code. Whi…

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## [Lost Code converting to Blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lost-code-converting-to-blocks/29427)

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**Author:** [@Unique](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Unique)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lost-code-converting-to-blocks/29427 "2024-06-24T17:00:45Z")

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I’ve been working on a game for Coder King. The fancy text extension was giving me a hard time because of a “(‘attributes’)” error, so when I trying switching to blocks, it told me to either stay in JS or discard. I mad…

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## [VS Code game sharing](https://forum.makecode.com/t/vs-code-game-sharing/29397)

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**Author:** [@anon30657772](https://forum.makecode.com/u/anon30657772)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/vs-code-game-sharing/29397 "2024-06-24T02:15:52Z")

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Hello! :grin: I’ve been building a MakeCode game in VS Code and noticed that there was no option of “updating existing share link” when sharing the game. Do I have to create a new link every time I do an edit or is ther…

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## [Smart](https://forum.makecode.com/t/smart/29383)

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**Author:** [@CoolKid2134m13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CoolKid2134m13)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/smart/29383 "2024-06-23T19:13:27Z")

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could someone help me I am trying to make my cars do 5 laps before the game ends but every time the cars cross the tile that indicates or senses when to change score the score changes to the 5 laps and I’m trying to make…

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