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technoboy10 · 2012-06-21 15:41:42

I propose a new block, get time in timezone [TMZ v] (Note that TMZ is used as an example timezone). The block would include a dropdown which includes all of (or a majority of) the timezones. This dropdown should also accept reporters This would be beneficial for games that require a clock.

Supporters:
bobbybee (somewhat)
Technoboy10

Last edited by technoboy10 (2012-06-21 16:13:24)

bobbybee · 2012-06-21 15:54:23

It would be easier, especially to a new scratcher, to get the local timezone.

veggieman001 · 2012-06-21 16:04:58

bobbybee wrote:
It would be easier, especially to a new scratcher, to get the local timezone.

The default option for the dropdown could be

<time in timezone [local v]>

technoboy10 · 2012-06-21 16:08:36

veggieman001 wrote:
bobbybee wrote:
It would be easier, especially to a new scratcher, to get the local timezone.
The default option for the dropdown could be
<time in timezone [local v]>

I suppose, but someone could add the local time to a cloud list, which could be considered personal information. BTW, does that mean you support?

bobbybee · 2012-06-21 16:10:11

I support this idea, I just don't think the timezone idea would work (well). The Scratcher/player should input the timezone, and the programmer should make scripts for conversion (like have the block return time in a standardized timezone, such as UTC)

technoboy10 · 2012-06-21 16:16:44

bobbybee wrote:
I support this idea, I just don't think the timezone idea would work (well). The Scratcher/player should input the timezone, and the programmer should make scripts for conversion (like have the block return time in a standardized timezone, such as UTC)

I'm not entirely sure what you mean, could you explain?

bobbybee · 2012-06-21 16:34:23

I think it would be better to be a get time block, without the timezone part (have it either in local time or something standardized, like UTC or Scratch Time [UTC-5, or EST])

Wes64 · 2012-06-21 19:50:41

What would you use it for? Besides just getting the time, like an actual application of it.

Last edited by Wes64 (2012-06-21 19:51:05)

technoboy10 · 2012-06-21 21:48:37

Wes64 wrote:
What would you use it for? Besides just getting the time, like an actual application of it.

If it becomes reality, I'd use it for a virtual world in which there are activities that happen at exact times.

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