# MakeCode Arcade demoscene? **URL:** \ **Category:** Arcade\ **Tags:** graphics-and-math, demo, art, music\ **Created:** [November 9, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250 "2022-11-09T18:08:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/1 "2022-11-09T18:08:34Z")
Just happened to stumble across a couple of players within the Norwegian demoscene who told me that there are actually active demo development and serious competition entries for fantasy consoles like the TIC-80, Pico-8 etc.(See e.g. Demozoo among many other demo archives) Having seen what the limited MakeCode Arcade is capable of when pushing the limits, like e.g. @kwx et. al. has done with [3D-graphics](https://forum.makecode.com/t/space-rocks-3d/6334/) and [sound](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-effect-demo-no-extensions/5833), I thought this was a fun coincidence and I have started to wonder if there could be some potential also for MakeCode Arcade for making enjoyable audiovisual demo productions? …and maybe some fun demo parties hosted by Microsoft’s @makecode team? 😉 Anyone here who has a view on the subject, or who maybe already have made some demos in MakeCode Arcade that they want to show off here? ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/2 "2022-12-08T17:41:54Z")
Now also continuous development of advanced screen effects, which surely would contribute to some cool MakeCode Arcade computer demos in the (near?) future!: > [@How would one make these screen effects?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-would-one-make-these-screen-effects/12341): > > This is not an actual request, but if someone does knoe how to do it, please do make a demo. Also please watch this video first: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjQik7uwLIQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjQik7uwLIQ) I have made some screen effects, like a water screen effect [skillissuegemtree] and a heat screen effect [skillissuegemtree] But how would one make wavy effects like this? Or a ghost-like effect like this? Or a weird squishing effect like this?? ([https://thumbs.gfycat.com/UnevenConventionalLeafbird-max-1mb…](https://thumbs.gfycat.com/UnevenConventionalLeafbird-max-1mb.gif) 64kB is a cool category…: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/GjuridCR2Fo/maxresdefault.jpg "Logicoma - Engage (Final version)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjuridCR2Fo) …though something like this would probably be a more realistic result in the MakeCode Arcade simulator: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/AmDz_bP1XI4/hqdefault.jpg "makeshift in 4kB by Logicoma (C64)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmDz_bP1XI4) ---
**Author:** ![hasanchik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/hasanchik/32/5885_2.png) [@hasanchik](https://forum.makecode.com/u/hasanchik)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/3 "2023-02-21T22:54:23Z")
The makeshift example would be easily possible in hardware form. Although the framerate can be pretty low, like 5 fps, effects like that are already available in my screen-fx extension. If you have the correct sprite/image makeshift uses and do some horizontal and vertical scrolling and screen-squishing + some zooming in and out (didn’t bother to add those in) you can achieve this. ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/4 "2023-04-13T23:19:33Z")
Now, progress is really being made with regards to 3D graphics demos! -Soon out of beta!: > [@New 3d Engine - Help filling 4-sided polygons](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-3d-engine-help-filling-4-sided-polygons/18641/22): > > Native triangle and 4-sided polygon fill is now in beta, courtesy of the wonderful @AqeeAqee! [https://arcade.makecode.com/beta#pub:\_J7PYHh23dWDw](https://arcade.makecode.com/beta#pub:_J7PYHh23dWDw) My usual beta disclaimer: Don’t do anything important in beta or open projects you care about! Beta is for testing new features only! Also, an earlier effort worth mentioning: > [@3D Renderer Demo](https://forum.makecode.com/t/3d-renderer-demo/2294/6): > > Latest code is here for anyone interested: [https://github.com/eanders-ms/pxt-3d](https://github.com/eanders-ms/pxt-3d) (also, improved dithering:) [image] ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/5 "2023-05-01T18:43:10Z")
Some TIC-80 entries to the [Revision 2023 demo party](https://2023.revision-party.net/)’s wild compo: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/YDwBQEwlU48/maxresdefault.jpg "Revision 2023 - Compo - Wild") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=525) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=1957s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=1957s) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=2469s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=2469s) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=2606s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDwBQEwlU48&t=2606s) With the updated built-in 3D engine/rendering capabilities(courtesy of @AqeeAqee, @richard and @jwunderl et.al.), _MakeCode Arcade_ should soon be ready to participate and bring home fame and glory from the demoscene! @Kiwiphoenix364 is already well into the making of a cool demo with his renderer-prototype here!: > [@New 3d Engine - Help filling 4-sided polygons](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-3d-engine-help-filling-4-sided-polygons/18641/31): > > Thank you so much @richard, @jwunderl, @AqeeAqee, and whoever else (like other members on the MakeCode team) contributed to this release! This runs super smooth now! This will also allow for other 3d rendering systems to be developed, not having to work pixel-by-pixel, greatly improving performance! While my project most likely still won’t run on hardware due to the other math, these changes allow for much better performance in the sim! I could see many great uses for filled polygons in the fu… > **[renderer-prototype](https://arcade.makecode.com/82170-98485-81323-67083)** > > Made with ❤️ in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/6 "2023-09-27T20:41:16Z")
Wow! The MakeCode _Scene_ is definitely evolving! > [@Music! sparkles](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music/20722/11): > > I was bored Solid pioneer work with the music, @danger_kitty, @AbstractDesigner and @InvalidProject!!! Cool fonts are appearing, too! Do we see a whole combination of music, graphics, scrollers and some messages to be remembered soon, too? ---
**Author:** ![Sarge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/sarge/32/19590_2.png) [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/7 "2023-09-28T16:07:24Z")
I like making fonts! If needed, I can always contribute in some way. I made a full ascii table 5x5 font for personal use, but I never released it because I didn’t really need to ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/8 "2023-10-02T17:45:27Z")
I just had a nice chat with a guy from [the Norwegian Demo Party Association](https://demoparty.no/en/) / the demo archive [Demozoo](https://demozoo.org). He was very positive towards demos on fantasy consoles like MakeCode, claimed that most demoparties now accept such entries and really encouraged anyone interested to enter with a _first ever_ contribution for MakeCode. (He naturally had a predilection and hopes for a Norwegian demo party being the first, like [Black Valley](https://blackvalley.party) or [The Gathering](https://gathering.org), claiming that it would get lost in the crowd at the bigger venues, but this is up to the makers and I have also seen some entries at several competitions.) _ **Anyways, would anyone here be up for the challange and such a collaboration?** _ You are certainly not far away from being able to put together a great audiovisual compilation with all the advances in graphics and music etc. done in MakeCode Arcade on this forum lately. Some general rules that he mentioned for demoparty entries: - Even though the demo could be showcased [directly from a weblink](https://forum.makecode.com/t/getting-rid-of-the-simulator-for-itch-io/16756/6), the demo entry must provide source and/or byte code/executable for everyone to go through and learn from - When assets, code snippets, tecnology/tricks are borrowed from somewhere, this must be clearly documented to not be disqualified - Although there generally is room for some friendly roasting/competition between groups and a relatively high ceiling for artistic liberty, one is generally encouraged to keep the content _safe for work_, a bit like the forum rules here, and focus mainly on the mix of arts with technology without other agendas, messages or means. An example of such an entry, but not for fantasy consoles: Web: [https://0b5vr.com/domain/domain.html](https://0b5vr.com/domain/domain.html) Files: [https://demozoo.org/productions/303235/](https://demozoo.org/productions/303235/) ![048d.302148](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/2X/6/670e6ab14add0eab3e3b6c5a73f4fe3cd2d3cab7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sarge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/sarge/32/19590_2.png) [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/9 "2023-10-02T18:19:50Z")
Hey I mean I’m up for anything! If any help is needed, I’ll try my best with whatever ---
**Author:** ![AqeeAqee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/aqeeaqee/32/5424_2.png) [@AqeeAqee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AqeeAqee)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/10 "2023-10-03T16:42:27Z")
That’s cool to make a coolest demo on Makecode Arcade. I will give a hand if needed. ---
**Author:** ![Brohann](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/brohann/32/17380_2.png) [@Brohann](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brohann)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2023, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/11 "2023-10-04T16:46:43Z")
i’d be up to it ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/12 "2023-10-05T16:47:47Z")
That is so cool, guys! How would one/we go about organizing such a collaboration? (I am afraid I have little to contribute to in the coding, graphics and music department compared to you guys, as I was tucked away coding the high score list during our game project at the uni… 😉 Maybe as intermediary/facilitator?) True to tradition, a demo group would need a name. I talked to the demo guy again and he could confirm that most demo parties now accept remote entries, where one does not have to attend the parties(fun enough to attend, but most parties are still in Europe, and I am guessing most of you guys are not, and such a trip might be a little over the top?). Which demo party would you like to attend/compete in(Revision is the largest)? (Small correction from earlier: An demo can only enter 1 competition at 1 party, but can be showcased outside compos on several) There is some activity in the States, but not as much, not sure about the rest of the world. Else, one could do remote participation and watch your entry by streaming. ---
**Author:** ![AqeeAqee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/aqeeaqee/32/5424_2.png) [@AqeeAqee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AqeeAqee)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/13 "2023-10-09T17:54:18Z")
I don’t know these events well, so choose which one could totally depends on you and @Sarge , @Brohann . Actually, my interest is on the demo self, the challenge to make the coolest demo on Arcade. Or several demos correspond diferrent HW, RPi, Meowbit, and the Sim. Show out every bit capability of each HW, as much as I (we) can. That’s good enough for me. ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/14 "2023-10-09T22:01:05Z")
I can see you are already going at it…: > [@\[Announcement\] MakeCode Arcade Mini Game Jam #14 - Halloween Jam!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-makecode-arcade-mini-game-jam-14-halloween-jam/22954/37): > > here is my submission.(i’ll probably do something else though) there are 6 different ways that you might interpret this: spinning clockwise spinning counter-clockwise the 2 sides are folding away from you the 2 sides are folding towards you a picture of a skeleton getting stretched wider and thinner the skull is not spinning completely just wagging left and right the music is spooky scary skeletons and I converted it using @AqeeAqee 's midi to song tool the picture is converted from an im… Nice! ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/15 "2023-10-09T22:02:15Z")
> [@AqeeAqee](#): > > Actually, my interest is on the demo self, the challenge to make the coolest demo on Arcade. Agree! Main focus, unless someone has any strong wishes, should be to make something really cool that looks nice and maybe pushes the boundaries for what MakeCode Arcade is capable of, both on different HW and in the Sim. Then, when it amounts to something people are happy with, and everybody agrees, maybe it could be a possible later icing on the cake to enter into a suitable demo compo that would accept such an entry, just for the fun of it and to introduce MakeCode Arcade to the “scene” and maybe attract some new MCA enthusiasts? ---
**Author:** ![Brohann](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/brohann/32/17380_2.png) [@Brohann](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brohann)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/16 "2023-10-10T22:08:14Z")
this is a little bit older but still cool: > **[arcade-pico8](https://pelikhan.github.io/arcade-pico8/)** > > Compat layer for pico8 tweetcarts in MakeCode Arcade ---
**Author:** ![Brohann](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/brohann/32/17380_2.png) [@Brohann](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brohann)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/17 "2023-10-10T22:20:17Z")
just a little thing I put together: > **[ripple effect](https://arcade.makecode.com/S77440-72894-99459-99195)** > > Made with ❤️ in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/18 "2023-10-10T22:22:56Z")
Awesome and looking forward to studying the code closer! Just the stuff we are looking for and thanks for contributing and sharing! PS: Why did you call it [pico8](https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php)? ---
**Author:** ![PixelDoodle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/pixeldoodle/32/24129_2.png) [@PixelDoodle](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PixelDoodle)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/19 "2023-10-10T22:27:56Z")
![america](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/2X/0/05b8436e2af4a03c59515b184cf48a34ea7c488e.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Vegz78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/vegz78/32/1201_2.png) [@Vegz78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vegz78)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250/20 "2023-10-10T22:28:07Z")
Nice, and should definitely be part of the final collab demo product, especially if we agree on entering a compo together in, for instance, Europe! -Just to show the old world that the new world is back on and taking over the _scene_!!! 😉 [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-arcade-demoscene/16250.md?page=2)