# Help

**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/share-your-arcade-projects-here/help/14.md?page=72

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## [Help with animation and splash code timings](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-animation-and-splash-code-timings/26752)

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**Author:** [@Fryguy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Fryguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-animation-and-splash-code-timings/26752 "2024-02-11T21:57:43Z")

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I’ve been working intently on a game while also trying to fix someone else’s, but I’ve run into a problem with the text boxes. It turns out that the “splash \_ \_” blocks pause animations. I’ve tried using the timer “separ…

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## [Help with raycasting](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-raycasting/26484)

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**Author:** [@Garymakestuff](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Garymakestuff)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-raycasting/26484 "2024-02-10T01:14:15Z")

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Can someone help with spreading the beams out.

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## [Sim error: falied cast on null](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sim-error-falied-cast-on-null/26765)

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**Author:** [@Aara](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Aara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sim-error-falied-cast-on-null/26765 "2024-02-09T21:45:38Z")

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Can someone help me debbug this game? I’m trying to make an adventure game with multiple minigames in the story

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## [What does @pram do?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-does-pram-do/26754)

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**Author:** [@ARandomGuyOnMakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ARandomGuyOnMakeCode)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-does-pram-do/26754 "2024-02-09T21:45:11Z")

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I’ve been looking at the code for some extinctions, and I’ve noticed that many of them have @pram in the description of their blocks. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what @pram is and what it does.

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## [How to correctly put a block from a class into a group](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-correctly-put-a-block-from-a-class-into-a-group/26733)

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**Author:** [@ARandomGuyOnMakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ARandomGuyOnMakeCode)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-correctly-put-a-block-from-a-class-into-a-group/26733 "2024-02-07T22:18:50Z")

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How would you put a block from a class in a specific group? Whenever I try to do this, the group becomes the first group shown in blocks, even if it’s not supposed to be. How would I stop this from happening? Example of…

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## [Help with My Dinosaur Game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-dinosaur-game/26683)

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**Author:** [@Bety](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bety)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-dinosaur-game/26683 "2024-02-07T18:27:27Z")

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https://arcade.makecode.com/S52138-40860-69958-43527 I can’t seem to go from the first level to the next through the “portal” I created. Can you look at my code? Thanks.

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## [Raycasting Not Working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/raycasting-not-working/26707)

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**Author:** [@CodeTycoon](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CodeTycoon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/raycasting-not-working/26707 "2024-02-07T18:26:27Z")

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Hi everybody! I know this is only my second post, but I am really confused about something. The raycasting extension is not working for me. it used to work for me, but now when I try to make a raycasting game, it doesn’t…

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## [Game Ideas Please?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-ideas-please/26715)

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**Author:** [@Dodec](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dodec)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/game-ideas-please/26715 "2024-02-07T18:13:14Z")

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Im trying to make a horror game but i have no ideas pls give me some

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## [TIlemap question](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-question/26703)

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**Author:** [@thegreatone](https://forum.makecode.com/u/thegreatone)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemap-question/26703 "2024-02-07T18:08:39Z")

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Is it possible to have tiles appear differently in the makecode editor and when actually running code?

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## [Setting background colour/image issue on Multiplayer game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/setting-background-colour-image-issue-on-multiplayer-game/26700)

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**Author:** [@Mrs\_S\_Teach](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mrs_S_Teach)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/setting-background-colour-image-issue-on-multiplayer-game/26700 "2024-02-06T17:34:45Z")

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Hey - I followed one of the tutorials for a multiplayer game and am now adding my own edits etc. For some reason I can’t seem to get the background to change from black when trying Set background image, set background co…

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## [Why is multiplayer so laggy?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-multiplayer-so-laggy/25826)

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**Author:** [@C0D3R\_K1D](https://forum.makecode.com/u/C0D3R_K1D)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-multiplayer-so-laggy/25826 "2024-02-05T19:29:40Z")

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Whenever I play a multiplayer game on an alt it always seems to be really laggy on the other end. Please change it so that it is not really laggy. Thank you

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## [Can anyone help with adding custom extensions?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-anyone-help-with-adding-custom-extensions/26504)

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**Author:** [@Galcake](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Galcake)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-anyone-help-with-adding-custom-extensions/26504 "2024-02-05T19:15:28Z")

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There are a couple of extensions I’d like to use, mostly the Custom Button Inputs one and the Sprite Transformation one, the one with rotation (I forgot what it was called). However, I don’t know how to implement custom …

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## [Make project javascript only after creation?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/make-project-javascript-only-after-creation/26569)

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**Author:** [@technonux](https://forum.makecode.com/u/technonux)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/make-project-javascript-only-after-creation/26569 "2024-02-05T19:08:41Z")

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my project is made in a way where if i try convert to blocks it will break. how can i make it javascript only?? its currently blocks and javascript

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## [Var asks for tilemap size](https://forum.makecode.com/t/var-asks-for-tilemap-size/26563)

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**Author:** [@VictorGamer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VictorGamer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/var-asks-for-tilemap-size/26563 "2024-02-05T18:48:36Z")

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I want to make a variable ask for a number and the number you choose will be the size of the map like the x/y.

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## [Making a extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-a-extension/25425)

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**Author:** [@robotosaurus](https://forum.makecode.com/u/robotosaurus)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/making-a-extension/25425 "2024-02-05T17:51:45Z")

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I want to make a extension but no idea how to. Here’s the Blocks. (I know It’s a single block right now.) And here’s what I want it to look like and where it should be. It should be in sprites. Thanks! :smile: :+1…

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## [Problems with inserting SD Card into DFPlayer Mini](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problems-with-inserting-sd-card-into-dfplayer-mini/11516)

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**Author:** [@JustHaven](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JustHaven)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problems-with-inserting-sd-card-into-dfplayer-mini/11516 "2024-02-05T17:37:14Z")

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I am unsure if this has anything to do with a short circuit, but whenever I insert the SD Card into a DFPlayer Mini I have hooked up to my mini:bit, the red LED built into the module turns off, and the faint static sound…

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## [Can I listen for PyGamer's Start button in MakeCode Arcade?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-listen-for-pygamers-start-button-in-makecode-arcade/21627)

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**Author:** [@localghost](https://forum.makecode.com/u/localghost)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-listen-for-pygamers-start-button-in-makecode-arcade/21627 "2024-02-03T00:58:36Z")

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Hello there! Can I listen for PyGamer’s Start button in MakeCode Arcade? Right now it looks like I can only listen for Select which is labeled “menu” in MakeCode Arcade.

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## [Where did the status bar extension go?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-did-the-status-bar-extension-go/25825)

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**Author:** [@C0D3R\_K1D](https://forum.makecode.com/u/C0D3R_K1D)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-did-the-status-bar-extension-go/25825 "2024-02-03T00:58:13Z")

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I looked up status and health bar, and even put in the URL from github but none of them allowed me to use the status bars? Any other known way to get them?

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## [How to remove a extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-remove-a-extension/26525)

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**Author:** [@ethan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ethan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-remove-a-extension/26525 "2024-02-03T00:48:56Z")

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I added a extension I don’t want how do i remove it?

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## [How do you make a poll on the Forum?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-poll-on-the-forum/24259)

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**Author:** [@ADM\_F](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ADM_F)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-poll-on-the-forum/24259 "2024-02-03T00:42:08Z")

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I’ve seen other people use polls but I don’t know how to make one

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## [My game is acting up](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-game-is-acting-up/24997)

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**Author:** [@Yourlocalshortmf](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Yourlocalshortmf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-game-is-acting-up/24997 "2024-02-01T22:23:23Z")

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I recently started a project and it’s acting up. The background in the title screen isn’t showing up and it randomly stops at the firs question you get asked. I don’t know what more is not working but I put a lot of time…

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## [I need a bit of help finding a way of replacing sprite hitboxes to images](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-a-bit-of-help-finding-a-way-of-replacing-sprite-hitboxes-to-images/26486)

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**Author:** [@Goyga](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Goyga)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-a-bit-of-help-finding-a-way-of-replacing-sprite-hitboxes-to-images/26486 "2024-02-01T22:23:20Z")

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The Code

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## [Ragdoll](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ragdoll/5582)

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**Author:** [@Purp13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Purp13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ragdoll/5582 "2024-01-31T00:56:33Z")

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Is there a way for someone to make ragdoll physics

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## [MakeCode Arcade Shoebox Controller](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-shoebox-controller/26452)

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**Author:** [@Misterh79](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Misterh79)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-shoebox-controller/26452 "2024-01-30T18:59:54Z")

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Sorry can the MakeCode Arcade Shoebox Controller work on a chromebook or does it need to be an actual computer?

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## [How to make sprites point at eachother](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-sprites-point-at-eachother/24853)

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**Author:** [@realMonkiemanking](https://forum.makecode.com/u/realMonkiemanking)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-sprites-point-at-eachother/24853 "2024-01-29T21:57:53Z")

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I am making a game where you go around the map collecting presents and I am trying to make it where my character can point at the closest present or all of the presents in the array. But I have no idea how to do that so …

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## [Is there a place to download other people’s projects?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-place-to-download-other-people-s-projects/26123)

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**Author:** [@Foroxian](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Foroxian)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-place-to-download-other-people-s-projects/26123 "2024-01-29T21:17:24Z")

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I want to try other peoples projects for ideas but the ones I find don’t always work on the F4 thing that I have. Is there a place to share them send see others?

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## [Giant Zombie world Beta Neeeed help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/giant-zombie-world-beta-neeeed-help/26067)

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**Author:** [@viny1234](https://forum.makecode.com/u/viny1234)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/giant-zombie-world-beta-neeeed-help/26067 "2024-01-29T21:15:04Z")

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## [Animation Import](https://forum.makecode.com/t/animation-import/26330)

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**Author:** [@VictorGamer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VictorGamer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/animation-import/26330 "2024-01-25T23:33:07Z")

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Ok, so there’s this site here https://kristianpedersen.github.io/Convert-Image-to-MakeCode-Arcade-Sprite/ That can import your images to your Arcade game, but does it have a similar site, tool for animations?

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## [How to make a trail of sprites in array and they follow eachother](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-trail-of-sprites-in-array-and-they-follow-eachother/26332)

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**Author:** [@realMonkiemanking](https://forum.makecode.com/u/realMonkiemanking)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-a-trail-of-sprites-in-array-and-they-follow-eachother/26332 "2024-01-25T22:18:37Z")

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I have been trying to make a sort of snake game but when I try and get the trail to work it doesn’t the method I have now is kind of working but only for one or two when it is more than that the sprites fly off to neverl…

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## [Why is the Makecode Python compiler garbage?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-the-makecode-python-compiler-garbage/11589)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-is-the-makecode-python-compiler-garbage/11589 "2024-01-25T22:06:55Z")

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The Python compiler is horrible and it barely works. I have a pretty solid PC and the compiler just freezez and refuses to compile? Also not to mention it’s missing half of the features - is it running Python 2.x??? I ca…

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