# Help

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## [I need help w/ ideas and sprites](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-w-ideas-and-sprites/13865)

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**Author:** [@Tesseract](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Tesseract)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-w-ideas-and-sprites/13865 "2022-10-24T16:56:05Z")

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I want to start making a game but I can’t come up with any ideas and also struggle with pixel art. If anyone as some good ideas or is could at sprite art please reply to this topic.

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## [What base Increment is Arcade Makecode?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-base-increment-is-arcade-makecode/15935)

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**Author:** [@isoffline](https://forum.makecode.com/u/isoffline)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-base-increment-is-arcade-makecode/15935 "2022-10-21T18:05:55Z")

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/\\ | Yes its already there

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## [Makecode Arcade Update Platformer Problems](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-update-platformer-problems/15892)

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**Author:** [@mariogamer191](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mariogamer191)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-update-platformer-problems/15892 "2022-10-18T16:33:13Z")

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I have made a game series called ‘Cube Run’ and ever since the new make code arcade update, the ‘Place Cube on random’ seems to not work for all of them. Any clue why this is happening and how to fix it? I really do not …

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## [Jumpy Platformer Debugging](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jumpy-platformer-debugging/15836)

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**Author:** [@Daisy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Daisy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jumpy-platformer-debugging/15836 "2022-10-14T22:04:37Z")

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Hi, so i made my own version of Jumpy Platformer. it went well. But I want to make a few changes. So I am very new to code, and I wanted to ask, instead of saying “next level unlocked” every time the hero hits the flag, …

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## [Is it possible to run code without a screen refresh?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-run-code-without-a-screen-refresh/15744)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-run-code-without-a-screen-refresh/15744 "2022-10-14T16:48:33Z")

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Likewise to Scratch, i’d like to be able to run a method without refreshing the screen (this can be useful for cases such as raycasting), and I have a clue on how to do it. I know the Arcade sprite util extension has a b…

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## [Makecode crashed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-crashed/10590)

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**Author:** [@TheJaky](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheJaky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-crashed/10590 "2022-10-13T22:29:12Z")

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I clicked on the debug button and this happened what even-

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## [How would you deep-clone a class?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-you-deep-clone-a-class/12636)

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**Author:** [@hasanchik](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hasanchik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-you-deep-clone-a-class/12636 "2022-10-12T22:30:30Z")

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I need to copy a class like this: export class particle { constructor(x:number, y:number) { this.x = x this.y = y } clone(): particle{ return this.clone() } } And yea…

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## [Converting MakeCode Arcade Project to EXE File which can be run as an emulator on a computer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/converting-makecode-arcade-project-to-exe-file-which-can-be-run-as-an-emulator-on-a-computer/10786)

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**Author:** [@Pixiloom](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Pixiloom)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/converting-makecode-arcade-project-to-exe-file-which-can-be-run-as-an-emulator-on-a-computer/10786 "2022-10-12T17:04:18Z")

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How to do it so you can play your MakeCode game on emulator which can be downloaded?

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## [Meowbit Tilt Control](https://forum.makecode.com/t/meowbit-tilt-control/13303)

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**Author:** [@DahbixLP](https://forum.makecode.com/u/DahbixLP)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/meowbit-tilt-control/13303 "2022-10-12T00:55:38Z")

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Hello! It’s me again! I need some help with a thing I made! Basically I made a Racing Steering wheel out of wood and I want to use my meowbit as a screen displaying stuff like: Speed Gear (Done) ERS Storage (Done) Re…

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## [Adding Assets to a Custom Tutorial](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adding-assets-to-a-custom-tutorial/11211)

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**Author:** [@Comander22793](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Comander22793)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adding-assets-to-a-custom-tutorial/11211 "2022-10-12T00:55:36Z")

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I am currently working on creating a custom tutorial for my students where they will build a version of Pong. I already have a version of the game setup and was hoping to use the simple assets I created in that game for …

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## [My Tile maps map will not load](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-tile-maps-map-will-not-load/15777)

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**Author:** [@Caleb\_stafford](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Caleb_stafford)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-tile-maps-map-will-not-load/15777 "2022-10-11T05:59:32Z")

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When I save my map for my game it does not load, I try adding a backround and it still doesn’t work I keep refreshing. And I ran out of ideas HELP ME PLEASE

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## [what is an array's block ID?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-an-arrays-block-id/15808)

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**Author:** [@cSquared](https://forum.makecode.com/u/cSquared)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-an-arrays-block-id/15808 "2022-10-11T05:54:00Z")

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the title kind of asks what I am trying to ask, but, dose anyone know an array’s block ID?

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## [Sound Help Please!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-help-please/15725)

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**Author:** [@SmashFangameMaker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SmashFangameMaker)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-help-please/15725 "2022-10-09T06:20:53Z")

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I need to know how to add mp3 files into my game. (They are pixelated) Is there an extension anyone knows of or a way to make my mp3s into a more portable format? I want to make a new game that for once is NOT smash-rel…

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## [Tilemep bug?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemep-bug/15758)

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**Author:** [@ThunderDrop180](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ThunderDrop180)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tilemep-bug/15758 "2022-10-07T22:35:26Z")

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I was working on my game and i created a link for it and uploaded it to github but when i came back i saw that my tilemap was wiped. does anyone know what happened?

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## [Combining AI/ML with Games - Games receiving input from the host operating system and/or web service calls](https://forum.makecode.com/t/combining-ai-ml-with-games-games-receiving-input-from-the-host-operating-system-and-or-web-service-calls/15754)

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**Author:** [@novosolutions-rich](https://forum.makecode.com/u/novosolutions-rich)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/combining-ai-ml-with-games-games-receiving-input-from-the-host-operating-system-and-or-web-service-calls/15754 "2022-10-07T16:56:27Z")

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This past Spring I worked with some High School Students to build a Raspberry Pi Zero based Arcade Console. One of the students created a game in Arcade MakeCode which we loaded on the console and other students have be…

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## [Fake 2.5 d help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fake-2-5-d-help/15256)

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**Author:** [@Segatendo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Segatendo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/fake-2-5-d-help/15256 "2022-10-07T16:54:45Z")

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so i made this and i want it to kinda look like that super mario land underground level where its to the side so the blocks have a 3d view effect on the sides heres the game : and heres what i want it to look like :

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## [How do you make z depth higher than the built in story extension menu?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-z-depth-higher-than-the-built-in-story-extension-menu/15733)

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**Author:** [@Segatendo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Segatendo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-you-make-z-depth-higher-than-the-built-in-story-extension-menu/15733 "2022-10-07T00:28:39Z")

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so in the story extension menu i want to have a sprite overlapping the menu selection but no matter how hight he z depth is the menu is overlapping it and i want it to be beneath this sprite how do i do this

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## [Platformer Movement Speed?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platformer-movement-speed/15743)

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**Author:** [@GoMustangs](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GoMustangs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platformer-movement-speed/15743 "2022-10-06T18:23:28Z")

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Does anyone know how to code a platformer character who can speed up or slow down? Like Mario 3 or Sonic? I’m trying to get a character to speed up and slow down when changing directions, but it’s super choppy.

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## [Is it possible to embed youtube videos in forum posts?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-embed-youtube-videos-in-forum-posts/15628)

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**Author:** [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-embed-youtube-videos-in-forum-posts/15628 "2022-10-01T21:35:38Z")

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The title says it all.

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## [Help with my 2D platformer shooter please!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-2d-platformer-shooter-please/10425)

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**Author:** [@personalnote](https://forum.makecode.com/u/personalnote)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-my-2d-platformer-shooter-please/10425 "2022-09-29T23:07:47Z")

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Can someone help me with my 2D platformer shooter game? Link: https://makecode.com/\_YesbiKJfoWhe I need help with these few points: Out of all the combat forms spawned (Those walking guys you meet in the beginning), …

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## [Platformer water](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platformer-water/12792)

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**Author:** [@Segatendo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Segatendo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/platformer-water/12792 "2022-09-29T16:51:28Z")

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guys could you help me with creating water in a platformer like it has different gravity in it and the water sprite is like partially transparent adding shade on the player (if thats possible) and like eventually drownin…

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## [Does anyone know what the save file extension link is?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-the-save-file-extension-link-is/13000)

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**Author:** [@Dreadmask197](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dreadmask197)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-the-save-file-extension-link-is/13000 "2022-09-29T16:49:52Z")

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Pls help

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## [Help me pls](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-pls/15608)

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**Author:** [@The\_player015](https://forum.makecode.com/u/The_player015)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-me-pls/15608 "2022-09-27T23:04:27Z")

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If you have 4 holes and 1 enemy how can you make the enemy travel trough the holes?

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## [How do I get the profile life extension for my game?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-profile-life-extension-for-my-game/15444)

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**Author:** [@qwerty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/qwerty)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-the-profile-life-extension-for-my-game/15444 "2022-09-27T16:27:41Z")

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## [Need help with: Compare sprite from an array of sprites and if match, do something](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-compare-sprite-from-an-array-of-sprites-and-if-match-do-something/15511)

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**Author:** [@stoian](https://forum.makecode.com/u/stoian)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/need-help-with-compare-sprite-from-an-array-of-sprites-and-if-match-do-something/15511 "2022-09-26T18:14:17Z")

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Hello everyone, I am new to MS Makecode arcade and am trying to figure out the following scenario. I have an array of two sprites which are randomly being created at random positions on X axis. All good so far. Now, I…

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## [Bug with the pixel art drawing window for animating](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-with-the-pixel-art-drawing-window-for-animating/15365)

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**Author:** [@Sonicblaston](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sonicblaston)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bug-with-the-pixel-art-drawing-window-for-animating/15365 "2022-09-23T22:06:50Z")

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Hey @richard i found something that i am pretty sure is a bug It didn’t look to happen Ll the time but sometimes it does. If you have something drawn in the drawing window and the changes the animation speed it draws a…

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## [When I Play Games, They Freeze!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/when-i-play-games-they-freeze/15507)

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**Author:** [@Blobbey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Blobbey)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/when-i-play-games-they-freeze/15507 "2022-09-22T19:20:55Z")

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I think my Makecode has a problem. When I’m playing games, it starts to freeze! Does anyone know if there’s a way to fix it?

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## [Can someone try and make an extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-someone-try-and-make-an-extension/15445)

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**Author:** [@Ultimategreg123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ultimategreg123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-someone-try-and-make-an-extension/15445 "2022-09-19T16:09:57Z")

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Hi, please could someone make an extension for arcade like the one in micro:bit, this: Best, Retrodude1099

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## [Help my links don't work](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-my-links-dont-work/15362)

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**Author:** [@Milo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Milo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-my-links-dont-work/15362 "2022-09-19T15:58:11Z")

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When I post a link for my game it shows this https://makecode.com/\_F5hdha0CJVLM How can I fix this -Thanks

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## [I Really Need Ideas](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-really-need-ideas/14940)

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**Author:** [@PixelDoodle](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PixelDoodle)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-really-need-ideas/14940 "2022-09-19T15:57:40Z")

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Ok Guys. I need help with ideas. I’ve Made A Platformer, Smash Bros Ripoff , Kart Racing game (Failed) And Splatoon I’ve Decided to Take A Break From Splatoon and I want Ideas to Make Let Me Know What You Have and I’l…

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