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How do I make an online multiplayer game for an unlimited number of people (so that each person has a sprite)?

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If you want to make an online multiplayer game, you need to create cloud variables on Scratch version 2.

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Is it possible to convert Scratch code to a programming language like Java or Python?

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Yes, but it requires some other basic knowledge of those programming languages. For example, using WoofJS, you can convert scratch to Javascript.

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Can we add our own blocks?

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Yes, there is a thing called "My blocks," which lets you define what it does.

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Can you save your projects when you are not logged in?

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No. You must have a account to save them online. However, you could download them.

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Can we play games on Scratch 3? If not, can we on any Scratch?

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Yes, but only online. The app does not work with looking at games. Scratch works on most Chromebooks, so you can play in school.

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How do I make a pong game?

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See the Scratch team's tutorial. It's very easy to understand. Find it on YouTube.

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How can you make a clicker game?

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The Scratch team has a video tutorial about that. Just search for it.

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What are the "Operator" blocks?

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The operator blocks are number blocks that can do multiple equations. This can come in handy if you want something to have gravity or density.

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Please tell me what this will do because I'm interested.

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A simple game that is super simple and when you touch the butterfly, it will talk.

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Why is it important to download Scratch, when there is online version?

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Offline Scratch gives you better performance than its online counterparts.

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