3.5.1 Creating blocks for different characters
Scratch allows you to create your own blocks. You can do this by using the Make a Block feature. In the following project you will learn to create your own blocks that define two behaviours for two different characters.
Activity: Creating custom blocks
Step 1: Add two Sprites to your project, either by selecting them from the sprite library or by uploading them.
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Figure 88: Jumping Sprite
Step 2: Click on the Make a Block button in the My Blocks category to create and name your block.
Figure 89: Jump block creation
Step 3: Add blocks under the Define block to control what your custom block will do.
Figure 90: Jump block definition
Step 4: Experiment with using your block to program your characters’ behavior.
Figure 91: Use of the Jump block
Step 5: Repeat