# Help

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## [How to make sprites target random sprites of variable](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-sprites-target-random-sprites-of-variable/28450)

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**Author:** [@Elixir](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Elixir)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-sprites-target-random-sprites-of-variable/28450 "2024-05-03T23:20:11Z")

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I’ve been trying to make a game as a little side project before Duet. I ran into a problem with all the archers targeting the same enemy! Could someone help With the code? Game Link:

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## [I need help with my RPG](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-rpg/28528)

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**Author:** [@Astronomicality22](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Astronomicality22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-my-rpg/28528 "2024-05-03T22:04:53Z")

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How do I have animations start and stop on time and how do I have animations update into newer animations because of a power-up?

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## [Game ideas?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-ideas/6624)

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**Author:** [@theCoder998877](https://forum.makecode.com/u/theCoder998877)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-ideas/6624 "2024-05-03T21:25:34Z")

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Do you have any ideas for me to make a game about? I am interested in games in the water.

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## [Multiplayer Questions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/multiplayer-questions/28506)

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**Author:** [@JtSpeedRun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JtSpeedRun)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/multiplayer-questions/28506 "2024-05-02T22:23:08Z")

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This is mostly a question for @richard and the makecode team (@MakeCode ). Is there a planned fix for the screen expansion thing. I know it isn’t technically officially supported but it’s just kinda limiting. Also I know…

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## [Help meeeeee!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-meeeeee/28526)

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**Author:** [@System\_Games](https://forum.makecode.com/u/System_Games)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-meeeeee/28526 "2024-05-02T19:31:01Z")

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I can’t figure out how to make walls without collision visible!!! help meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

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## [Forum issues](https://forum.makecode.com/t/forum-issues/28474)

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**Author:** [@thegreatone](https://forum.makecode.com/u/thegreatone)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/forum-issues/28474 "2024-05-02T19:26:03Z")

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i am havig a bit of an issue

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## [Makecode wishlist](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-wishlist/28486)

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**Author:** [@SoftTalker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SoftTalker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-wishlist/28486 "2024-05-01T16:52:39Z")

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To kick things off here first @mods pls add seperate pov’s for multiplayer it would be the greatest if you could. Second pls add more stuff for browser only like how you guys did with theonline multiplayer and lastly… yo…

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## [Sprites not appearing](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprites-not-appearing/28509)

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**Author:** [@sillysnowi](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sillysnowi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sprites-not-appearing/28509 "2024-04-30T21:18:08Z")

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I’m remaking one of my games in python and all of a sudden the screen stopped showing any of the sprites I’m trying to display (things such as the win screen still appear). They were working fine and now no sprite will a…

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## [More background system ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/more-background-system/28501)

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**Author:** [@Grumpy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Grumpy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/more-background-system/28501 "2024-04-30T04:15:48Z")

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Hey, I am attempting to make a “good” multiplayer boss battle. I am trying to make diffrent attacks the lower the boss gets. Right now there are 3 ways to track, health, time, and score. Right now health is being tracked…

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## [Dam animations wont stop](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dam-animations-wont-stop/25036)

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**Author:** [@Grumpy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Grumpy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dam-animations-wont-stop/25036 "2024-04-30T04:15:20Z")

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I don’t really understand the true and false stuff. So basically I’m making a super cool multiplayer boss battle but the issue I’m having is when I try to make a ghost (which helps your teamates out so no one gets bored …

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## [Making Games Standalone](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-games-standalone/27493)

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**Author:** [@WoodysWorkshop](https://forum.makecode.com/u/WoodysWorkshop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-games-standalone/27493 "2024-04-30T04:07:39Z")

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Hi all, I’ve already seen a post from the archives about making games from Makecode arcade standalone, like some people want a desktop icon, or a .exe. Before I start coding, is there already a feature/function/github …

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## [How do i make it so enemies stop spawning after tilemap has changed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-make-it-so-enemies-stop-spawning-after-tilemap-has-changed/28390)

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**Author:** [@james-jamerson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/james-jamerson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-make-it-so-enemies-stop-spawning-after-tilemap-has-changed/28390 "2024-04-30T04:06:04Z")

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how do i make it so enemies stop spawning after tilemap has changed, i am trying to make a dungeon type game but when i clear the first floor the enemies keep spawning

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## [Error (Board Game Help PLEASE)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-board-game-help-please/28293)

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**Author:** [@Earth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Earth)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-board-game-help-please/28293 "2024-04-28T14:34:34Z")

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You see I have to make a board game for school project but it says an error: Program Error: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading ‘\_width’) IDK what to do can someone please help fast Here is the link anyway pl…

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## [A game Boss enemy](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-game-boss-enemy/28443)

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**Author:** [@HaruhitoGames](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HaruhitoGames)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-game-boss-enemy/28443 "2024-04-27T23:44:57Z")

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Hey guys I’m making a game and i need your help please put a enemy boss image thx

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## [I can't figure out how to play multiplayer on an xtron pro ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-to-play-multiplayer-on-an-xtron-pro/28451)

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**Author:** [@TheFinner](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheFinner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-to-play-multiplayer-on-an-xtron-pro/28451 "2024-04-26T21:21:55Z")

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I have tried everything but I can’t figure out how to play multiplayer on an xtron pro

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## [MakeCode Arcade Explorer Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-explorer-help/28348)

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**Author:** [@Mastermind](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mastermind)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-explorer-help/28348 "2024-04-26T15:41:47Z")

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I’m new to MakeCode Arcade and I don’t really know how the explorer works. I want to use it so I can have two code files in one project and be able to switch between them. Is that possible and can someone explain how the…

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## [Menu-Extension\_\_\_Multiplayer?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/menu-extension-multiplayer/28431)

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**Author:** [@SOCKMONSTER12](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SOCKMONSTER12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/menu-extension-multiplayer/28431 "2024-04-25T17:59:38Z")

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I can’t figure out how to edit the code for the menu extension, so I can’t try to do this by myself, but is there a way to add a block that changes the value of the selection? The block I’m thinking about is the one in @…

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## [Double windows in MakeCode Arcade](https://forum.makecode.com/t/double-windows-in-makecode-arcade/28429)

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**Author:** [@MsMakerspace](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MsMakerspace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/double-windows-in-makecode-arcade/28429 "2024-04-25T17:33:07Z")

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Help please! My students started the Full of Stories tutorial, and it’s opening a second window under the first, and prompting them to code with javascript or python. They should be able to code this with block, but I…

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## [Installing makecode software on server machine](https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676)

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**Author:** [@MuhdShozib123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MuhdShozib123)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676 "2024-04-25T16:54:52Z")

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Hi I want to install makecode in sever machine in which MS Server 2003 installed. Then it should be displayed on machines in the computer lab. I tried to install in server machine but it was not shown in the connected…

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## [Variable Jump Height](https://forum.makecode.com/t/variable-jump-height/17628)

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**Author:** [@Qulbb](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Qulbb)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/variable-jump-height/17628 "2024-04-25T16:48:32Z")

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How to I make my 2d platformer so when I hold A, the player jumps higher, but a short tap makes the player jump lower? If you know the game Celeste, or Hollow Knight, this is a feature, and i want to add it to my game, …

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## [Story extension help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/story-extension-help/28371)

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**Author:** [@soren\_lorenson](https://forum.makecode.com/u/soren_lorenson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/story-extension-help/28371 "2024-04-24T17:05:36Z")

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In The Purple Dungeon I have a cutscene that triggers in an on sprite overlap with tile, and the tile is a purple gem, and there’s a 50% chance you can continue playing, and if you get that, the cutscene continues repeat…

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## [Devs: Multi-File Python Projects](https://forum.makecode.com/t/devs-multi-file-python-projects/28386)

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**Author:** [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/devs-multi-file-python-projects/28386 "2024-04-23T22:28:29Z")

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@richard , @jwunderl , & other devs: I’m seeking assistance. :smiley: Second of two threads. In another thread\[1\], I was attempting to assist one of our forum members with Python and the project explorer. We can create …

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## [Devs: Python and the Arcade Engine Loop](https://forum.makecode.com/t/devs-python-and-the-arcade-engine-loop/28385)

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**Author:** [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/devs-python-and-the-arcade-engine-loop/28385 "2024-04-23T20:12:11Z")

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@richard , @jwunderl , & other devs: I’m seeking assistance. :smiley: First of two threads. In another thread\[1\], I was attempting to assist one of our forum members with Python and the project explorer. I started with …

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## [Can you tell how to make extensions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-tell-how-to-make-extensions/28374)

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**Author:** [@Adityamaansharma](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Adityamaansharma)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-tell-how-to-make-extensions/28374 "2024-04-23T18:41:19Z")

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Can you tell how to make extensions for gravity.

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## [Code deleted](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-deleted/28366)

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**Author:** [@IMakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/IMakeCode)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-deleted/28366 "2024-04-23T04:06:57Z")

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I closed the project(not the tab) and reopened it because the project wasn’t autosaving like usual. When I reopened the project, almost half of the code was deleted. What do I do?

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## [In my game i can't find a way to make the projectiles ONLY destroy specific ememies (solarpanel destroys thermal powerplant,ect)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/in-my-game-i-cant-find-a-way-to-make-the-projectiles-only-destroy-specific-ememies-solarpanel-destroys-thermal-powerplant-ect/28356)

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**Author:** [@SOULBOWL](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SOULBOWL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/in-my-game-i-cant-find-a-way-to-make-the-projectiles-only-destroy-specific-ememies-solarpanel-destroys-thermal-powerplant-ect/28356 "2024-04-22T23:14:39Z")

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## [How would I make an item ALWAYS in front of the player no matter what direction they are going?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-i-make-an-item-always-in-front-of-the-player-no-matter-what-direction-they-are-going/28355)

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**Author:** [@Lilvince](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Lilvince)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-i-make-an-item-always-in-front-of-the-player-no-matter-what-direction-they-are-going/28355 "2024-04-22T16:43:58Z")

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just as the title says, how would I make an item in front of the player no matter where they are looking, I am using the Raycast extension, I also have tile utils if that is helpful

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## [How to find the player's direction with the raycasting extension?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-find-the-players-direction-with-the-raycasting-extension/27193)

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**Author:** [@Hello1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Hello1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-find-the-players-direction-with-the-raycasting-extension/27193 "2024-04-22T04:54:23Z")

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I’m trying to use Sprite Util extension’s angles to let the player shoot bullets in the direction they look with raycasting, but it lines up. how do you translate the raycasting direction variables into spriteutil’s dir…

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## [Help with projectiles](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-projectiles/28357)

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**Author:** [@SOULBOWL](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SOULBOWL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-projectiles/28357 "2024-04-21T23:24:40Z")

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In my project my game needs different projectiles to destroy different enemies like ( recylcing bin destroys a thermal powerplant, a tree destroy smoke ect) is that possible (The game is an earthday related game)

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## [I am not able to work my project perfectly ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-am-not-able-to-work-my-project-perfectly/28338)

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**Author:** [@Adityamaansharma](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Adityamaansharma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-am-not-able-to-work-my-project-perfectly/28338 "2024-04-21T05:16:38Z")

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Can you help me to use my project perfectly . Link → https://makecode.com/\_JjR2KqDhd2a1

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