Scratch

Argh! I keep seeing these projects about quitting 'cause of popularity. Let me start by saying a few things:

This is kind of like PlanetX's project and topic (which is stickied so look above) but maybe some different advice.
And Scratch is about learning and fun, not popularity. Popularity will come eventually.

So...

Make Good Games
Who cares what other people think? If you think it's good, than chances are other people think it's good. And as you make more games, you become better at "Scratching".

Practice
The only way to become good is with practice. Practice new techniques, try making some. They can only do good. If you have something you found out that you never have done before, good for you! Upload it into a mini game. Some mini games are the best...

Simplicity
Simple games sometimes tend to be fun. You don't need to be a genius to program a simple Scratch town. Just use the broadcast system, sensing, etc. not to hard. And simple Scratch towns tend to be the funnest things to play.

Forums
So many people use the forums, and you should too. They provide a place to actually share your projects. If someone likes it, they tell their friends, than they tell their friends, etc. And they also provide an excellent place to ask questions!

Time
Popularity doesn't happen overnight. If you notice, some of the best known Scratchers have many projects. You get better over time, but you need to program during time. If you expect that after 5 projects you'll be famous, your wrong. At least 215 projects, maybe 20 before you might get noticed. So continue programming!

Don't Quit
Don't quit 'cause you're not famous now. The best scratchers are still undiscovered. And in X amount of years, when we stop using Scratch (I know, hard to believe), people will remember you. Even if it's just for 1 game, like Shanesta and his Archery Champion.

1 project
Time is for skill, but popularity happens over 1 project. People see it, like it, and want more. Than you have to continue with good projects.

Hope this information is different than the other one(s). I can add to it if you have ideas. And keep all this in mind as you progress in Scratch! 



My longest post ever.. 

Last edited by Bluestribute (2008-06-26 01:06:22)