Scratch

This is actually supposed to be for MrScoop's "Scratchazine" which you can find in the Collab forums. I was just told to put all my interviews in a separate forum. I wasn't sure if I should put it in Misc. or Collab (since forums there will usually be for signing up for collabs).

So, mods, if this needs to be moved to Collab, feel free to do so.


Technoguyx

Description: Technoguyx is best known for creating musical masterpieces and putting them on to Scratch for other people to enjoy, and has been widely acclaimed by many. I was able to sit down with Techno and ask him a few questions.

All4one: What got you interested in making music projects?

Techno: When I got an acoustic guitar, I started composing some songs, that later were tabbed on TuxGuitar and added to the 1st and 2nd song packs I made. I was inspired by many rock bands, mainly Metallica. Their music is awesome.

All4one: Do you have a favorite song of yours that you composed?

Techno: I have a few. Mysterm Room from 3rd Song Pack, and Trip to the Ol' Country and Summer Holidays from the 4th one. I like how these came out.

All4one: If you could collaboate music projects with any Scratcher, which would it be?

Techno: I don't many people that compose music as well. But probably dingdong because I know he composes music, too, and the many Scratchers that play instruments. If you like techno you must check his work out.

All4one: Do you use any other programming sites or play an MMORPGS?

Techno: I play Roblox, a popular online game where you can build with Lego-like bricks and script with a variant of Lua. I know some basic Roblox Lua, just enough to modify scripts and figure out what they do.


SunnyGuy (although I personally don't think this should be in Scratchazine, since it doesn't really have to go with Scratch news and there isn't a real specific reason I interviewed SunnyGuy but I guess it could give SG more popularity.)

Description: SunnyGuy is a good friend of mine, and he insisted that I interview him. So I did.

All4one: What inspired you to start making Scratch projects?

SunnyGuy: My teacher.

All4one: Who is your best friend on Scratch?

SunnyGuy: Kao, Lii, and a lot of others.

All4one: What is your favorite project?

SunnyGuy: "My Stalker" by Kaotheroogoncreator.

All4one: What is your most popular project?

SunnyGuy: Um. I don't know.

All4one: What is your favorite project?

SunnyGuy: By me? If so "The Kaos at KOC".

All4one: Do you have any Scratchers that inspire your projects?

SunnyGuy: Yes, I do.

All4one: Anything you would like to add?

SunnyGuy: I like pickles on toast! Peanut butter toast!


Cheddargirl

Description: Cheddargirl, known for being a community moderator on Scratch, was able to answer a few questions on one of her projects.

All4one: How long have you been a mod?

Cheddar: I've been a mod since August 2009.

All4one: Do you use any other programming languages?

Cheddar: Aside from Scratch, I also know C++. I've also used some other programs that require some kind of coding and programming knowledge, such as Flash, Apophysis, and Wolfram's Mathematica.

All4one: How did you learn about Scratch?

Cheddar: I learned about Scratch though my programming professor; she was using it as a way for students to learn about programming in C++.

All4one: What's your favorite project you've ever made?

Cheddar: My favorite project I've ever made? Hmm...tough one; I like them all! XD Okay, if I had to pick just one, that might have to be my platformer "Yu-Gi-Oh! Rise of Apophysis v2" game because I spent a great deal of time on it (from recording the platform engine to custom editing or even drawing the sprite costumes myself); it's still a bit glitchy, but pretty proud of the end result.

All4one: Anything you'd like to add?

Cheddar: And for my end note? Well, I guess I could conclude this interview with a fave saying of mine, "The power of remarkable change is in our hands." The Scratch community, like any other online community, has its ups and downs. Each and every one of us has the ability to move Scratch in either a positive or a negative direction. So let's use our power to change to move Scratch in a positive direction!


WaveOSBeta

Description: When WaveOSBeta found out that Namco Bandai forced The Scratch Team to delete a Pacman-themed project by 124scratch, he/she decided to take action and start a petition which resulted in an overwhelmingly positive response. Next, Wave sent an e-mail to Namco on the matter. Wave was able to answer a few questions.

(1. How did you find about what Namco Bandai did 124scratch's project and how did you feel when you did?
There was a topic in Misc. with a link to a news article. I was thinking about the millions of flash remakes of the game online that nothing was being done about.

(2. When you made the topic with the petition, did you expect a lot of people to sign up?
In all honesty, I wasn't sure. But the waves of support have impressed me. I thought I'd be lucky to get about 50.   

(3. Did people really start signing up right away?
Yes, within the first 5 minutes.   

(4. Now you've sent an e-mail about it to Namco, and others have been encouraged to do so as well. Have you gotten a reply from them yet?
No, I am awaiting one. I plan to e-mail them again saying that I will get all supporters to upload a pac-man project if they don't reply within a week.

(5. On a slightly unrelated note, what kind of projects do you enjoy and is there a user that inspires you?
I enjoy games that are well-worked-on. I admire 08jackt because he has some of the best games on Scratch.

(6. Anything you would like to add?
I might not be that active, as I am writing a book. with a couple of my friends.


That's it for now. But, more interviews are coming up.