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#1 2008-12-10 16:18:23
Unnecessary Blocks
Blocks that can make life "easier" but can be done without:
1. Forever If: Can be replaced with Forever and If put together.
2. Addition/Subtraction Block: One can be removed as -- and +- can be used.
3. Multiplication Block: Division block can do everything a multiplication block can. Example: Number 1 * Number 2 can be replaced with Number 2/ (1/Number1) or 4 * 2
can be 4 / (1/2) or 2 / (1/4). It would become more complicated though.
4. Say/Think for X sec: Can be replaced with Say/Think (Hello), Wait X secs.
5. Go to ( ) X ( ) Y: Can be replaced with Set Y to ( ) and Set X to ( )
6. Next costume: Can be replaced with set costume # to (Costume #) + 1
7. One of the Turn X Degrees blocks can also be removed I think.
If anyone has anything to add or to prove me wrong, please post here.
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#2 2008-12-10 16:21:37
Re: Unnecessary Blocks
Definitely keep all the number blocks in.
Some of these blocks there made just for convenience, like the forever if block. There isn't anything wrong with having simple blocks for convenience.
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#3 2008-12-10 16:27:22
Re: Unnecessary Blocks
archmage wrote:
Definitely keep all the number blocks in.
Some of these blocks there made just for convenience, like the forever if block. There isn't anything wrong with having simple blocks for convenience.
I agree. For example, taking the multiplication/ division blocks out would be a annoying. And you have to remember, Scratch is designed for younger kids, so I don't think any kids under 10 will know how to use division to multiply.
Also, some blocks such such as Go to X, Y are great, as not only does it save time, it reduces the file size, which can be important for some games, as Scratch has a low size limit.
Sorry but I don't agree.
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#4 2008-12-10 18:06:35
Re: Unnecessary Blocks
Dan01 wrote:
archmage wrote:
Definitely keep all the number blocks in.
Some of these blocks there made just for convenience, like the forever if block. There isn't anything wrong with having simple blocks for convenience.I agree. For example, taking the multiplication/ division blocks out would be a annoying. And you have to remember, Scratch is designed for younger kids, so I don't think any kids under 10 will know how to use division to multiply.
Also, some blocks such such as Go to X, Y are great, as not only does it save time, it reduces the file size, which can be important for some games, as Scratch has a low size limit.
Sorry but I don't agree.
I'm not saying that I want to get rid of these blocks, I'm just pointing out that things can be done in many different ways.
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