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#1 2010-05-20 19:42:36

illusionist
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Scratch TIPS!

Using an epic website, http://www.*/home/ , I have been able to place an image in my signature that will show a random "tip" for being a Scratcher every time the page is loaded.  big_smile

There are only 10 tips, and an ad for the mod election.

Share your own tips! I need more! and also state whether it is a forum, website, or program tip.

Example:

WEBSITE TIP: don't advertise a project unless you have made a decent amount of progress. Doing so will prevent disappointed fans.

So far,

littletonkslover:

http://i45.tinypic.com/2rxz0ae.png

Last edited by illusionist (2010-05-21 23:13:46)


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#2 2010-05-20 19:57:11

littletonkslover
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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Animating tip: Use broadcasting to get more accurate timings then just using "wait ___ seconds."


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#3 2010-05-20 19:58:21

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

littletonkslover wrote:

Animating tip: Use broadcasting to get more accurate timings then just using "wait ___ seconds."

That would be a program tip.  tongue

Not program as in "scripts", but program as in "the whole Scratch app in general".  wink

I will add that...


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#4 2010-05-20 20:00:30

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

Animating tip: Use broadcasting to get more accurate timings then just using "wait ___ seconds."

That would be a program tip.  tongue

Not program as in "scripts", but program as in "the whole Scratch app in general".  wink

I will add that...

Well some people like to segregate it up >.>


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#5 2010-05-20 20:05:21

cheddargirl
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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Sorry to be buggy, but one of your program tips has a typo  tongue :

Project too big to upload? Cick on the "Edit" and use the compress sound/images button to reduce file size

How about this one (website tip): "Get involved! One of the best ways to get project views and make friends on the Scratch website is to post meaningful comments on other Scratcher's projects." EDIT: Beh, nevermind, I see you already have one tip like that.  tongue

Last edited by cheddargirl (2010-05-20 20:06:14)


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#6 2010-05-20 20:05:38

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

Animating tip: Use broadcasting to get more accurate timings then just using "wait ___ seconds."

That would be a program tip.  tongue

Not program as in "scripts", but program as in "the whole Scratch app in general".  wink

I will add that...

Well some people like to segregate it up >.>

I am not going to spend an hour in GIMP making:

"music tip!"
"game tip!"
"drawing tip!"
"animation tip!"
"comment tip!"
"misellaneous tip!"
"TBG tip!"

...no

I think if I just did the big category, I get the point across just fine.  wink


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#7 2010-05-20 20:07:30

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:


That would be a program tip.  tongue

Not program as in "scripts", but program as in "the whole Scratch app in general".  wink

I will add that...

Well some people like to segregate it up >.>

I am not going to spend an hour in GIMP making:

"music tip!"
"game tip!"
"drawing tip!"
"animation tip!"
"comment tip!"
"misellaneous tip!"
"TBG tip!"

...no

I think if I just did the big category, I get the point across just fine.  wink

I didn't say I like it. It's a certain*cough* user.......


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#8 2010-05-20 21:13:44

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:


Well some people like to segregate it up >.>

I am not going to spend an hour in GIMP making:

"music tip!"
"game tip!"
"drawing tip!"
"animation tip!"
"comment tip!"
"misellaneous tip!"
"TBG tip!"

...no

I think if I just did the big category, I get the point across just fine.  wink

I didn't say I like it. It's a certain*cough* user.......

*cough*who?*cough*

*cough* I still have Pneumonia *cough*

*cough*  tongue


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#9 2010-05-20 21:26:57

littletonkslover
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Re: Scratch TIPS!

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:


I am not going to spend an hour in GIMP making:

"music tip!"
"game tip!"
"drawing tip!"
"animation tip!"
"comment tip!"
"misellaneous tip!"
"TBG tip!"

...no

I think if I just did the big category, I get the point across just fine.  wink

I didn't say I like it. It's a certain*cough* user.......

*cough*who?*cough*

*cough* I still have Pneumonia *cough*

*cough*  tongue

*cough* A former*cough* Pokemon fan, some random*cough* numbers on*cough RYE, and an*cough annoying*cough* plant.*cough*


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#10 2010-05-20 21:37:58

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

I didn't say I like it. It's a certain*cough* user.......

*cough*who?*cough*

*cough* I still have Pneumonia *cough*

*cough*  tongue

*cough* A former*cough* Pokemon fan, some random*cough* numbers on*cough RYE, and an*cough annoying*cough* plant.*cough*

*cough*it is against*cough*the rules*cough*to gossip*cough*about others*cough*

tongue  *sneeze*


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#11 2010-05-20 21:38:39

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:


*cough*who?*cough*

*cough* I still have Pneumonia *cough*

*cough*  tongue

*cough* A former*cough* Pokemon fan, some random*cough* numbers on*cough RYE, and an*cough annoying*cough* plant.*cough*

*cough*it is against*cough*the rules*cough*to gossip*cough*about others*cough*

tongue  *sneeze*

*cough* Yes. *choke* OKY LET'S STOP NOW-


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#12 2010-05-20 21:50:29

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

*cough* A former*cough* Pokemon fan, some random*cough* numbers on*cough RYE, and an*cough annoying*cough* plant.*cough*

*cough*it is against*cough*the rules*cough*to gossip*cough*about others*cough*

tongue  *sneeze*

*cough* Yes. *choke* OKY LET'S STOP NOW-

*dies*

Here is your tip all ready btw:

http://i45.tinypic.com/2rxz0ae.png

I will add to the playlist now.  big_smile

Sorry credit won't be given...

Last edited by illusionist (2010-05-20 21:51:14)


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#13 2010-05-20 21:52:44

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

illusionist wrote:

littletonkslover wrote:

illusionist wrote:


*cough*it is against*cough*the rules*cough*to gossip*cough*about others*cough*

tongue  *sneeze*

*cough* Yes. *choke* OKY LET'S STOP NOW-

*dies*

Here is your tip all ready btw:

http://i45.tinypic.com/2rxz0ae.png

I will add to the playlist now.  big_smile

Sorry credit won't be given...

I don't care  tongue

Thankies. I LOVE YOU LONG TIME. Sorry, inside joke....... ^^"


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#14 2010-05-20 21:56:30

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

cheddargirl wrote:

Sorry to be buggy, but one of your program tips has a typo  tongue :

Project too big to upload? Cick on the "Edit" and use the compress sound/images button to reduce file size

How about this one (website tip): "Get involved! One of the best ways to get project views and make friends on the Scratch website is to post meaningful comments on other Scratcher's projects." EDIT: Beh, nevermind, I see you already have one tip like that.  tongue

Oh! Thanks for pointing that one out...  smile

FIXED! Re-adding to the playlist...

littletonkslover wrote:

Thankies. I LOVE YOU LONG TIME. Sorry, inside joke....... ^^"

Ooooooooookay then...

...strange how someone said that to me at school today... O_O'

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#15 2010-05-20 22:44:06

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

The link doesn't work, try putting a space between the / and the ,.


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#16 2010-05-21 01:55:10

Chrischb
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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Awesomeness!  smile

I have some tips:

Read all recent posts in a thread before posting - an issue could be resolved already.

Check if a suggestion or problem has been resolved before posting it.

The report button isn't a grave matter; use it for anything that needs moderator attention.


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#17 2010-05-21 08:32:01

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Chrischb wrote:

Awesomeness!  smile

I have some tips:

Read all recent posts in a thread before posting - an issue could be resolved already.

Check if a suggestion or problem has been resolved before posting it.

The report button isn't a grave matter; use it for anything that needs moderator attention.

Wow! Thanks!  big_smile

If the categories are going to be unequal, I want to have most forum tips. We are on the forums are we not?

I might use your last one to re-word one I already have... I will add the others after school today!  big_smile


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#18 2010-05-21 22:23:50

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Cool! This opens up a new door for signature ideas. The way you are using it is great!  wink  The link you posted does not work, but I found that it works without the www. in front of it. Also when I right clicked on your signature I found another image rotatation site. http://www.*/home/ What is the difference between the two sites?

Also, congrats for being selected as one of the Community Mods!  wink  You will make a great Moderator!

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#19 2010-05-22 08:54:18

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Website Tip: Try to stick to one accout on the website. It will be easier for people to know who you are, instead of making new accounts.

Thats my tip for your awesome signature. If you don't like the way I worded it, you can edit it a little bit.  wink

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#20 2010-05-22 09:29:22

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Cool! I like the signature!  smile


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#21 2010-05-22 12:19:54

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

coka wrote:

Website Tip: Try to stick to one accout on the website. It will be easier for people to know who you are, instead of making new accounts.

Thats my tip for your awesome signature. If you don't like the way I worded it, you can edit it a little bit.  wink

I like the idea! I might combine it with a tip about "test accounts" though.

Here we are:

Website Tip:

Sometimes creating a "test" account for your unfinished projects can be useful. Don't create too many though, limiting yourself to two accounts is best if you want people to remember who you are!


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#22 2010-05-22 12:31:10

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

illusionist wrote:

Website Tip:

Sometimes creating a "test" account for your unfinished projects can be useful. Don't create too many though, limiting yourself to two accounts is best if you want people to remember who you are!

Exactly! Great!  wink
------
I also got an account at the signature site!  big_smile

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#23 2010-05-22 13:18:23

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Programming tip (I've said before):
When making a script for something, try to condense scripts so that you don't have 3 for one small action. At the same time, don't cram everything into one script. Either way will cause lag.


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#24 2010-05-22 14:37:09

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

juststickman wrote:

Programming tip (I've said before):
When making a script for something, try to condense scripts so that you don't have 3 for one small action. At the same time, don't cram everything into one script. Either way will cause lag.

I will add.  smile


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#25 2010-05-22 14:53:13

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Re: Scratch TIPS!

Website Tip: Be positive! There are so many projects, some might not get viewed. If it happens to you, just remember that Scratch is for fun not drama.


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