//For example, say you want your sprite to find and point to the nearest enemy
define Point to nearest enemy
set [dist v] to [1000]  //threshold can be lowered for "close" detection
set [id v] to [0]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <(distance to (join [Enemy](check))) < (dist)> then
    set [id v] to (check)
    set [dist v] to (distance to (join [Enemy](check)))
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end
if <(id) > [0]>
  point towards (join [Enemy](id))
end
//You can also alter the code so that several enemies can be checked for touching

define Find enemies touching me
delete (all v) of [Touching v]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <touching (join [Enemy](check))?> then
    add (check) to [Touching v]
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Still no support. It is completely possible to do sprite grouping like so.

//For example, say you want your sprite to find and point to the nearest enemy
define Point to nearest enemy
set [dist v] to [1000]  //threshold can be lowered for "close" detection
set [id v] to [0]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <(distance to (join [Enemy](check))) < (dist)> then
    set [id v] to (check)
    set [dist v] to (distance to (join [Enemy](check)))
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end
if <(id) > [0]>
  point towards (join [Enemy](id))
end
//You can also alter the code so that several enemies can be checked for touching

define Find enemies touching me
delete (all v) of [Touching v]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <touching (join [Enemy](check))?> then
    add (check) to [Touching v]
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end

Blaze349 wrote:

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Still no support. It is completely possible to do sprite grouping like so.

{blocks}

we could make it easier also sprite groups help organize sprites like if you had 50 sprites

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Blaze349 wrote:

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Still no support. It is completely possible to do sprite grouping like so.

{blocks}

we could make it easier also sprite groups help organize sprites like if you had 50 sprites

*sigh* The reason why “we” can't implement this is because it can already be done with the existing blocks. If your blocks were added, Scratch would be too easy; it's supposed to be somewhat easy to learn, but still have a challenging feel.

northmeister wrote:

I suggested this on the old Scratch Suggestions part of the 1.4 site but it was rejected - I believe it was because a workaround could be made using cloning.

northmeister wrote:

northmeister wrote:

I suggested this on the old Scratch Suggestions part of the 1.4 site but it was rejected - I believe it was because a workaround could be made using cloning.

It's already been rejected - it won't be added.

Lightnin wrote:

Could be fun! We'll be making as few changes as possible for a while though, just trying to fix the bugs and release.

Best way to help think something through would be to make a mockup project that shows your idea in action.

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Still no support. It is completely possible to do sprite grouping like so.

//For example, say you want your sprite to find and point to the nearest enemy
define Point to nearest enemy
set [dist v] to [1000]  //threshold can be lowered for "close" detection
set [id v] to [0]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <(distance to (join [Enemy](check))) < (dist)> then
    set [id v] to (check)
    set [dist v] to (distance to (join [Enemy](check)))
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end
if <(id) > [0]>
  point towards (join [Enemy](id))
end
//You can also alter the code so that several enemies can be checked for touching

define Find enemies touching me
delete (all v) of [Touching v]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <touching (join [Enemy](check))?> then
    add (check) to [Touching v]
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end

Blaze349 wrote:

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Still no support. It is completely possible to do sprite grouping like so.

//For example, say you want your sprite to find and point to the nearest enemy
define Point to nearest enemy
set [dist v] to [1000]  //threshold can be lowered for "close" detection
set [id v] to [0]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <(distance to (join [Enemy](check))) < (dist)> then
    set [id v] to (check)
    set [dist v] to (distance to (join [Enemy](check)))
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end
if <(id) > [0]>
  point towards (join [Enemy](id))
end
//You can also alter the code so that several enemies can be checked for touching

define Find enemies touching me
delete (all v) of [Touching v]
set [check v] to [1]
repeat (# of enemies)
  if <touching (join [Enemy](check))?> then
    add (check) to [Touching v]
  end
change [check v] by (1)
end

does the homing attack even work?

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Blaze349 wrote:

ProdigyZeta7 wrote:

Still no support. It is completely possible to do sprite grouping like so.

{blocks}

we could make it easier also sprite groups help organize sprites like if you had 50 sprites

*sigh* The reason why “we” can't implement this is because it can already be done with the existing blocks. If your blocks were added, Scratch would be too easy; it's supposed to be somewhat easy to learn, but still have a challenging feel.

xlk wrote:

While I agree on workarounds, clones are pointless when it comes to interactions, so it boils down to the old stamping method. IMO, clones are pointless as of now, thanks to “run without screen refresh”, not the custom block, just that one feature…. IT could have been like the if block or the forever one, but it would have been quite unimpressive release-wise…

Blaze349 wrote:

you don't understand I mean like instead of scrolling through 50 sprites you could just go to a folder.

(S(U(P(P(O(R(T::obsolete)::looks)::sensing)::operators)::control)::variables)::obsolete)

Gabby2015 wrote:

Hey there. I'm new to Scratch and have no clue whatsoever how to things work around here. I make my own art, and I ma working on 2 Projects now. I have also made one edit that I was allowed to take and edit. The original owner of the edit is PastelFlower. I'd love it if u could check out my work and tell me how to do things?? Thanks x

Gabby2015 wrote:

Hey there. I'm new to Scratch and have no clue whatsoever how to things work around here. I make my own art, and I ma working on 2 Projects now. I have also made one edit that I was allowed to take and edit. The original owner of the edit is PastelFlower. I'd love it if u could check out my work and tell me how to do things?? Thanks x

Techtix wrote:

I'd love for this feature to be added. Because a bigger project with more sprites means a huge mess