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#1 2007-10-22 14:16:31
Sample projects for the next Scratch release
We are looking for suggestions of projects to be included in the next Scratch release as sample projects. As you probably know, Scratch comes with sample projects that help beginners learn from others as well as see the potential that Scratch offers.
The categories for sample projects will probably be very similar (but not necessarily the same) to the current ones: Animation, Games, Interactive Art, Music and Dance, Names, Simulations, Speak Up.
These are the guidelines:
- The code should be clear and easy to understand.
- We are looking to have a diversity of projects: from simple to advanced.
- Smaller file sizes are preferred.
- No copyrighted images or sounds. This means that we want projects that use original images and sounds created by Scratch members or that are part of the public domain (example: a picture of the Mona Lisa for example).
Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated but there is no guarantee the projects will be included especially because the deadline is in a few days.
Post the links to the projects not only the names.
Thanks on behalf of the Scratch Team.
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#2 2007-10-22 17:00:50
- relyt12101
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
Here are some of my suggestions:
Relyt12101's Paint 1.31 (simulations)
Relyt12101's Rainbow Cat 1 (Interactive art)
Mick's Rainbow Mouse (not sure - either interactive art or animation)
Vanslar's predator & prey (simulations)
Chrisg's Musical boxes 2 (either interactive art or music and dance)
Nielsy's Virus 1.1 (animation?)
Axu's City Builder (simulation or games)
A Pong game (there are many - I have one)
A maze (maybe my super maze?)
I just went down my favorites list for these. (I didn't ask the people, I just like the projects)
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#4 2007-10-22 18:53:48
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
My Get The Coins (games), Mick's Time Bomb (games), Nielsy's Virus 1.1 (animations), my FlagMaker (Interactive Art? What was SimplePaint in?).
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#5 2007-10-22 18:57:35
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
My crazy cannons game might be a good game to include. It is not too difficult to understand and it's customizable http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/archmage/20490
Hi, I am Archmage coder extraordinaire. I do Scratch,pascal,java,php,html, AS2 and AS3. Leave me a message if you want coding advice. Also check out my personal website, lots of good stuff about web development, Flash, and Scratch (v1 and v2) !
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#7 2007-10-22 19:01:20
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Lanie624/47089 Andresmh this is a brief example but it can be a start point for new users and i think it would be a good clip in the scratch releases : it includes sound,motion,background change, hide and show, and timing thank you for your time if you look at the video 
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#8 2007-10-22 19:19:13
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
can i make suggestions on blocks.
if there isnt a project already post on this board with this but, you should show how to repeat sounds like this.
<repeat(
<wait( x )secsc>
<play sound[ x
<end>
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#9 2007-10-22 19:47:02
- chalkmarrow
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
Megaboy wrote:
What do you mean by copyrighted pictures and sounds
Megaboy: I think they mean images or sounds that are covered by copyright or are trademarks owned by other companies (for example, famous video game characters such as Sonic, Mario, etc., logos like "Halo," etc.), or any other content that was not distributed under a Creative Commons license. To be safe, select things that you created yourself or are based on original content made by other Scratch users. jmho
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#10 2007-10-22 20:50:55
- kevin_karplus
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
I think that all my projects are fairly safe for copyright (except for possible trademark infringement for Simon and Mastermind). Most are probably too complex for the distribution examples, though I do try to keep the code fairly clean. The
new flashlight 2 http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/43274
architecture rubber stamps http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/12280
one-sprite bubble wrap http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/10762
moire patterns http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/8152
print_decimal http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/2951
polyphonic piano http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/2160
Karplus name animation http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/kevin_karplus/2159
may be suitable for examples (I can add comments to any to make the code clearer, if desired)
My "better" projects (Simon, Mastermind, RPN calculator) are perhaps a bit too difficult or have trademark hazards, though the calculator has been remixed by a few users.
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#11 2007-10-23 03:35:24
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
I was able to learn from the code of the following projects:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/bernatp/30863
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/AngelEyra/31348
I like the following projects for their ingenious simplicity and 'smallishness':
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Hideki/26625
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Hideki/28063
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/scratchgirl1/31015
and I consider the following projects to be especially well coded:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/MyRedNeptune/31685
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/chalkmarrow/23548
Jens Mönig
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#12 2007-10-23 09:47:41
- Llamalover
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
Some tutorials would be good
Be nice, I'm an old lady
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#13 2007-10-23 19:37:44
- relyt12101
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
I'm now thinking maybe some of my simpler projects like push it, catch you!, Scratch Cat's trip, or Pie.
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#15 2007-10-24 09:20:44
- MyRedNeptune
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
Archery Champion is WAY too complex to be understood by Newbies. Remember that Scratch must be open to all ages. We need the simplest games here.
I know what you're thinking! "Neptune! Get rid of those filthy advertisements and give us back the Zarathustra siggy, you horrible person!" Well, don't worry about it, the Zara siggy will be back soon, new and improved! ^^ Meanwhile, just do what the sig tells you to. >.>Offline
#16 2007-10-24 11:24:35
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
MyRedNeptune, I'm just going by what andresmh said about diversity of projects:
We are looking to have a diversity of projects: from simple to advanced.
I think it's a good example of a program that more advanced students can look at and analyze. The file size may be the biggest reason not to include it.
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#17 2007-10-24 13:10:39
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
this project by slobasso is complex but presented so well that it is an excellant example of an andvanced puzzle game.
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/slobasso/19494
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/bigB/260981 Draw to Text
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/bigB/181829 3D Stunt Flyer
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#18 2007-10-25 11:22:25
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
My AI Rock Paper Scissors: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/46733
My Goldfish Simulation: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/7065
My Whak a Goblin game: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/2708
My Saving, Loading & Cheating project: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/1778
My Hello World on Scratch: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/1374
My Rainbow Mouse: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/1218
My name project: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/846
My Bee In a Jar: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/734
My Mouse Music Maker: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/730
My Pac Chomp animation: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Mick/728
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#20 2007-10-26 00:13:23
Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
Please consider:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/EdnaC/48110
Fully commented scripts and a nice "simulation" of a moon lander. Some people wonder if smooth motion and responsive action based on user input are possible, this little project shows both.
I'd also like to recommend: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/slobasso/19494, which is a very clever (and engaging) game done with just two sprites and four scripts.
Ednac
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#21 2007-10-26 15:52:22
- relyt12101
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
I would say my Paint Scratch Pro classic, but it might be too complex (the sound might be (c) Micro$oft as well, not sure).
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#23 2007-10-27 05:01:23
- MyRedNeptune
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Re: Sample projects for the next Scratch release
Here's one simple project, called Sharky's big night out:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/stuartjbray/4648
I know what you're thinking! "Neptune! Get rid of those filthy advertisements and give us back the Zarathustra siggy, you horrible person!" Well, don't worry about it, the Zara siggy will be back soon, new and improved! ^^ Meanwhile, just do what the sig tells you to. >.>Offline