[Announcement] Fall 2026 Game Jam Now Open! Critter Jam!

think 4000x3000

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the max is 2000x2000, if you have this: https://makecode.com/_DFTDra1RiWqT
it works, but 2001x2000 generate an error: https://makecode.com/_Xs0VCy7c0Tvg

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oh ok

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So my idea I decided on is a pirate game but you are a dog.https://arcade.makecode.com/S30748-52564-08677-90250

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I don’t think a dog counts as a critter

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Why not?

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here is my game so far (please nobody copy off me)

https://arcade.makecode.com/S42553-29832-43748-18915

controls (computer):

  • A+D/left+right - Move left+right
  • W - Jump
  • X/E/Enter - Delete previous deaths and respawn at last checkpoint

mobile/hardware:

  • left+right - Move left+right
  • up - Jump
  • B - Delete previous deaths and respawn at last checkpoint

Blocks:

  • Red = Lava (leave body)
  • Orange = Lava (no body)
  • Dark-gray = Land
  • Yellow = Win
  • Light-gray = checkpoint
  • Gray = checkpoint you have

My proof of beating it:

(I put it in a [details] because its not my finished entry)

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yeah seems crittery

crit·ter

[ˈkridər]

NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH

  1. a living creature; an animal.
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it is.

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Yes, a dog absolutely counts as a critter.

While the word “critter” is an informal, dialectal variation of the word “creature,” its meaning changes depending on how people use it:

  • The Broad Definition: In general, casual conversation, “critter” can refer to any living animal, including dogs, cats, and horses. People often use it as an affectionate nickname for their pets (e.g., “Come here, you little critter!”).
  • The Regional/Specific Definition: In certain regions or contexts, people use “critter” specifically to describe wild, small animals (like raccoons, squirrels, or rodents) or livestock (like cattle).
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Of course it does. Just make sure the critter — and the fact that the character is a critter — is the focus of the project. Gameplay is important, but that’s only one aspect that is judged. (No, there is no formal rubric. Don’t ask for one.)

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Yes. The dog is the main character who will sink boats and treasure hunt. Mention my @ name if you have more ideas for him to do and a name.

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isnt a human a critter as we are alive and animals???

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Yup.

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what abt my game that’s zelda inspired. a goblin is a critter just so yk

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I think in my mind I classified a critter as a insect/bug… I looked up the deffinition and it seems its just a living creature pretty much, so nvm

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Oh… uh… is it for only one project?

I’ll update the Dark Jungle one

(And if it doesn’t work I have a trick up my sleeve eeheheheh)

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did you ai search this

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i guess the “dont” should be “didnt” now

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I think I’m gonna make a pretty good game for this because I finally figured out what the for element value of list and for index from 0 to ( ) means (and yes i did just find this topic 10 days after it started)

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