Scratch on!

2008-09-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Sorry I have not been posting (for a REALLY long time) but now I have time to :)

Okay, first of all, I recommend all of you to visit this website:
http://resources.scratchr.org/pages/index.php

It is created by Scratch's one and only JSO.
You can download sprites and sounds to use for your projects!

I reviewed 2 projects:

1. Orange XP V.3 by The-Dear-Comunity (Featured!)
Review: **** 4 stars

Review:
I don't know why it's orange, but this game is actually quite fun. A few glitches, but still enjoyable. It's like your own computer - on a game. You can open Scratch (You can't actually use Scratch on it but it opens a window that looks like the scratch programme), go to the internet (it doesn't actually work though.), play music (great background, dance floor) and watch a video about 2 guys fighting (it's quite funny :D )
Shut down if you want to, too! A simple, yet interesting, project for anyone!

2. AudioMIxer 2 by JSO
Rating: ***** 5 stars!

Review:
This project is simply amazing. You can mix different tunes, adjust the volume, add effects. It has a play, stop, skip function that works well! You can drag or hide the windows. But you have to download it to use it as it will get stuck if you view it online. See this project for yourself! (And also, check out JSO's other projects!)

- Angelical

2007-12-04T14:29:00.000-08:00

NEWS
Angelical reviewed 1 project.
"Jingle Bell Dogs" by Lanie624
Rating: **** 4 stars
It's playing now:
Learn more about this project
2 cute dogs barking to the rhythm of "Jingle Bells". So cute! :)

2007-11-30T15:58:00.000-08:00

I'll be away for a few days :)

2007-11-28T20:26:00.000-08:00

NEWS
Today, angelical reviewed 1 project.
1) The Bucket Game by BATzerk
Rating: **** 4 stars

Use your bucket to catch items! Use your mouse to control the bucket. Collect all the items as they fall from the top of the screen. Catch different items - apples, carrots, peanuts, coins, paint brushes, remote controls and iPods. Don't forget to dodge the spiky balls!
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2007-11-27T17:07:00.000-08:00

NEWS
Angelical has 1 new project today.
"Virtual Pig"

Take care of your own virtual pig. Feed it, wash it and play with it.

TODAY'S REVIEWS:
Angelical reviewed 2 projects.
1) Curvy Lines by MrShah
Rating:**** (4 stars)

This game not only works well, but it's hard to make! Firstly, select the Interval. Then press space to start.The pencil will draw curved lines at different angles based on the "Interval" variable.

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2) Endless Road by MyRedNeptune
Rating: **** (4 stars)

A simple animation about a car traveling on a never-ending road. Watch as the birds and trees pass by, and also the sun rising and setting. After the sun sets, the moon will come out. Every day, the phase of the moon is different. And also there is this dog that runs by the road.... and, um, it looks like you ran over it....
Anyway, click on the picture above and watch it!
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2007-11-26T20:35:00.000-08:00

NEWS
Angelical reviewed 2 projects today.
1) Catch v1.2 by Kranz
Rating:***1/2 (3.5 stars)

This is an interesting "scratch within scratch" project. Although it may get boring after awhile. It's actually quite simple, but fun to play with. Double click on a block to
do it. The sprite is a red circle with eyes an a mouth (as you can see above). Instead of "Scratch" this project is called "Catch".
Project Notes: "this is my own scratch within scratch. Double click on a block to do it and stuff. The next version will have more blocks an stuff There are 8 backgrounds, 2 costumes and you can drag the ball a bit with your cursor PS: you cant stack blocks. ENJOY!!! and scratch on"
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2) Stupid Stickman V1 - 9 by plumberry
Rating:****1/2 (4.5 stars)

Above is V9 of stupid stickman. There are so far 9 versions. "stupid stickman" is about this small stickman that is dumb. Every version is just a small animation about a stickman. He normally winds up getting into trouble, or... well, dying. You should watch all the previous versions first.
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2007-11-25T17:52:00.000-08:00

NEWS
Angelical has 1 new project :)
called "Skeleton Sprites"
(an entry for the TSGU contest)

I made this as an entry for the TSGU (The Sprites Gallery Union) contest.
Today, angelical reviewed 2 projects:
1) "Just say No!" by moroco
Rating: * * * 1/2 (3.5 stars)

This is a very simple game that tells you why to say no to drugs. It's very short but it's quite interesting, because of the drawings.
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2) "Randacamogirl Computer V3" by Randacamogirl
Rating: * * * * (4 stars)

This virtual computer project is well made. There are 8 programs - music, drums, piano, Magic 8 Ball, background changer, pictures, art and internet explorer. The paint (art) is quite good.
Music - Listen to different types of Music
Drums - Play Drums using different keys on your keyboard
Piano - Play the piano using different keys on your keyboard
Magic 8 Ball - Ask a question, and the Magic 8 ball will answer it
Background Changer - Choose from over 10 background designs for your computer wallpaper
Pictures - View some pictures
Art - Use your mouse to draw and choose from many colours, and also increase the size of your pen. You can also use an eraser to erase your drawings.
Internet Explorer - This is actually nothing. Click on it and it will say "Error - Sorry but you are not connected to the internet".
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2007-11-24T13:51:00.000-08:00

NEWS
I did not post yesterday because I was away the whole day.
I reviewed 2 projects:

1) "SCOM & smoke on water better version by kagsta" by volcanicsnowmen101
Em... I'm not sure what the title is, but this game is quite well made.
Rating:**** (4 stars)

It's based on the wii and xbox game, Guitar Heroes. Although this game is short, I think the maker worked quite hard on it. Use keys G, H, J and K to play the guitar. Project Notes:
"space is bonus song (not to play with though). and the arrow keys are drums for fun. the actual guitar hero starts when flag is pressed. green = G... Red = H... Yello = J... blue = K... good luck and if it glitches up refresh page or download it. but no remakes yet plz!!! IT IS SHORT BUT HARD TO MAKE!!! i made it in one day though. :-) drum soloing to the space song"
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3d rotation by Scratchanator
Rating: ****

This is a very well-made project in scratch that makes use of the pen effects. It is a blue box that rotates around in 3d. You will have to download this project to view it. It rotates quite smoothly. Project Notes:
"NOTE: Download this and run it in presentation mode for it to work. Box that rotates in 3d! Sweet, huh?"
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2007-11-21T18:04:00.000-08:00

NEWS
Today:
Angelical has 1 new project: "Animated Sprites"
A few animated sprites i drew that you can use.
Animated Sprites:

Angelical reviewed 1 project.
Hatch an Egg by Boopaloo
Rating: * * * (3 stars)

This is a cute virtual pet game. Firstly, choose an egg to hatch. Once it hatches, you must take care of it. Feed it, play with it and put it to sleep. Watch it's needs on top of the screen, and make sure they don't reach zero.
Project notes:
"Instructions: click on the different buttons to make your little round bubble thingy eat, sleep and play. Hunger, Energy and fun are the variables at the top of the screen....... to keep your pet happy you need to have these all at around 10 but not over and not under 0. So........ ummmmm........ thats about it, easy huh? enjoy :)"
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2007-11-21T10:02:00.000-08:00

NEWS 21st November '07
Angelical reviewed 2 projects.
BATzerk's project: Break and Release v2
Rating: * * * 1/2 (3.5 stars)

This is the second version of "Break and Release" which was shared on scratch a month ago. It's actually like a simple game of pong, except it has a power meter which can control how fast or slow the ball goes. Using your mouse to control the paddle, you must make sure the ball bounces on it every time, while you hold the left mouse button down to set the power. Try and get all the blocks on each level. You can get power-ups or point boosts when you hit a block. You must catch these with the paddle.
I think this game is really well made.
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_Pinky's Project: Hamsterville
Rating:* * * * (4 stars)

This game is really good, like a professional made it. Since it is so big (230 sprites and 2451 scripts!), you should download it because it runs slow on the internet.
It has really cool features like you can log in again!
If you are a new user, click "New User". Or you can click Guest to appear as a guest.
Change your hamster colour, and pick it's name. Then, you enter "Hamsterville". Go to many different places - your home, school, shopping mall, and lots of others. Make sure your pet's needs stay in the green!
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2007-11-20T11:41:00.000-08:00

NEWS 20th November, 2007
Today:
Angelical has 1 new project.
"Cursor Effects" - different cursor effects for you to see.
Angelical reviewed 2 projects: "Doodle" by Graham and "Jesus Info" by Jesus4ever)

PROJECT: DOODLE by Graham
Angelical rated: **** (4 stars)

Review:
Although this game was shared months ago, it's still really good.
Project notes:
"You are stuck in algebra and are so bored you might as well be dead. There's nothing to do until you see the piece of paper on the desk. You're saved!! Arrow keys to move and mouse to draw. Improved edition: Sound! Better line detecting! And a new level!!"
You use your mouse to draw lines, and control your person with arrow keys (left: left right: right: up: jump). Draw lines for your person to walk on, or jump on. Avoid the grey spinning circles, and moving traps as well.
Get to the door to finish the level. The higher the level, the harder it gets!
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PROJECT: Jesus Info by Jesus4ever
Angelical rated: **** 1/2 (4.5 stars)

This project is about christianity, and why Jesus died for us. It provides a detailed explanation about Jesus. I recommend you to watch it. Also, it has nice pictures. You may also want to see "Bible Info" another project by Jesus4ever. it also has some information too. Bible Info (Link):

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*Chocolate
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2007-11-20T01:06:00.000-08:00

Sprites on the red carpet!
I made this project that has some sprites that you can use.
Watch:

2007-11-19T07:04:00.000-08:00

hi everyone! I made a new blog for scratch to display my projects, hints for some of my games and also rate and review other users' projects.