The 5 Most UNDERRATED Scratch Blocks! 🔥🏆

[@ryankolay8770]

the third block can be used to access "for this sprite only" variables

[@matytyma]

I hate when people make them global variables instead 😄

[@1080GBA]

same@@matytyma

[@Slapofdeath]

I think 3rd also

[@WCoastGames]

Another useful thing about the “thing of thing” block (#3) is that it can get private variables from a specific sprite.

[@mgrvr]

Um, according to my calculations, ur also underrated.

[@TheSTEAMist]

I appreciate your calculation :)

[@bobbob-km8zz]

lol

[@suspended67Animations]

I actually DID know how to make smooth movement with the divide block. My mind was blown because of how easy it actually is to make smooth movement.

[@TheSTEAMist]

yeah I didn't know it was that easy either

[@suspended67Animations]

@@TheSTEAMistyeah, it blew my mind when i found out it was that easy

[@suspended67Animations]

Also I love ur vids :)

[@bluetoadmaker]

1:57 I always use that block even for getting variables that are only for a certain sprite

[@koyvon4455]

Timer is useful for stuff like (100*sin of (timer*100)) The tricky looking sensing block is extremly useful for example you can mimic movements or you can use / block for dodging games or - block for aligning x potitions such as mouse x - sprite: x position

[@TheSTEAMist]

:D

[@BigForAHedgehog]

I wish I'd known about #3 sooner All those useless variables I've made

[@JackTheFairlyOddParentsFan]

Hey TheSTEAMist, Someone on scratch made a fan club of your channel

[@TheSTEAMist]

Yes, it's pretty cool!

[@JackTheFairlyOddParentsFan]

@@TheSTEAMist I'm the one who made it, Yes I'm BlackRob183

[@JackTheFairlyOddParentsFan]

Guess who passing math class?

[@cooperhardi4324]

Not you!

[@JackTheFairlyOddParentsFan]

@@cooperhardi4324 I know its theSTEAMist

[@pgparallex]

@@JackTheFairlyOddParentsFan same

[@liamismath1]

Operators.

[@pgparallex]

@@liamismath1bruh

[@daxaroodles]

3:46 I’d personally use turbowarp debug blocks for this, as it can be very useful, especially when it comes to collision bugs (ie, log the amount of pixels your player moves)

[@Theo_drawi]

So close to 10k subs, hope you reach!

[@TheSTEAMist]

Thanks, I hope so too!

[@64BitRoboSuperStar]

i honestly think i give the most underrated block to… forever as 1st,a lot of scratch projects use it,ESPECIALLY FNF ONES.

[@man-o-valor]

The modulo block is so useful for finding the 1s place of a number (mod 10) which is great for finding a tile on a tilemap. Also, the timer block can be put inside a forever loop, and combined with the hat block “when timer > 0.1 seconds” it can detect when the stop button is pressed to quickly show a backdrop or give you an autosave code.

[@mikevazovsky2532]

True

[@Shotgunspixie]

"Letter of" has left the chat

[@george8481]

@@Shotgunspixiethat is not underrated it is used in every project nearly

[@edemaiscomtheovieira2718]

Numbers 1 and 3 are, in my opinion, the most underrated. The "say [blank]" block is also useful for making sure certain actions are happening when they are supposed to. Also, if you don't know the smooth movement trick, the divide block is definitely the most underrated one for you.

[@idontknow73671]

Another one is the if or if else block. If the block didn't exist then I wouldnt even be using scratch.

[@wafflesforbreakfast774]

Couldn't agree more. Props for who uses them

[@blueish_01]

is there any way to make smooth movement with the divide block with arrow key movement

[@StevoPero]

there is a way to make smooth movement with arrow keys but on that instead of divide it uses mutiplied by block so here is how- when green flag clicked -forever - - if then (key right arrow pressed) or (key left arrow pressed) - change x by {variable} (key right arrow pressed) - (key left arrow pressed) - set x to (x * 0.89) - change x by (from motions) - {variable-x} ------------------------------------------------------------ You can also do the same thing for y position like-\ when green flag clicked -forever - - if then (key up arrow pressed) or (key down arrow pressed) - change y by {variable} (key up pressed) - (key down pressed) - set y to (y * 0.89) - change y by (from motions) - {variable-y} ------------------------------------------------------------ now you have smooth movement on scratch with arrow keys!

[@CallMeChrisOfficial]

It's possible, but pretty useless. You can do it by making a virtual cursor, which uses arrow keys to move.

[@CallMeChrisOfficial]

when the green flag is clicked: { go to x: (0), y: (0) set "speedX" to (0) set "speedY" to (0) set "speed" to (whatever you want) set "acceleration" to (a value between 0 and 1) forever: { set "keyX" to (() - ()) set "keyY" to (() - ()) if : { set "keyX" to (("keyX") * (0.707)) set "keyY" to (("keyY") * (0.707)) } change "speedX" by (("keyX") * ("speed")) change "speedY" by (("keyY) * ("speed")) set "speedX" to (("speedX" * ("acceleration")) set "speedY" to (("speedY" * ("acceleration")) change x by ("speedX") change y by ("speedY") } } (0.707 is an approximation of 1/(√2)) I edited the comment for some more clarity.

[@StevoPero]

@@CallMeChrisOfficial nah lol its better then what you said lol it's 100x ezz and better

[@CallMeChrisOfficial]

​@@StevoPeroI'm just used to text-based programming

[@johndesacada9893]

Number #3 is great, if you need to make a size of the sprite that's the same with the other sprite, it's confusing how to do and do that in code, but when the Size of (Costume Name) came out, it makes our life easier.

[@user-abcdefghijklmnopqrstu-f6u]

Also you can use the divide block to make infinity if you want just make the second value 0

[@Qwerybomb]

Yeah I agree I use say block a lot for debugging along with a dedicated debugging list that I have information thrown into when I need it

[@bobbob-km8zz]

another underrated block is the stop this script (ore sprite) and the when timer > 10

[@radicalquad]

i use the timer block for fps counters

[@BobChess]

On the advance project, say block is really the game changer. I can notice all mistake.

[@mikevazovsky2532]

True! I always use it to fix bugs.

[@cattyy99]

its like the print("text") in those other programming languages

[@TheSTEAMist]

Yeah, it always helps :)

[@Cleacat]

For me its the set and change variable block and the blocks related to list and the costum block, dont forget broadcast blocks

[@sierragutenberg]

bro, nobody uses say block for debugging, everyone uses scratch addons debugger which is so much better

[@BananaMan6763]

Well I guess say block is an alternative that doesn’t require any addon.

[@LittleBlueGamer]

My opinion is mod block. I use this to loop the run cycle in my tile scrolling games like roltycore for example

[@TheSTEAMist]

yeah, you can also use it for animations

[@goldestperson]

You should talk about the turbowarp blocks like the file download thing and the sensing+, all the amazing stuff. There is even audio recorder!

[@mtgamekid2510]

Totally agreed! Those are real cool

[@dylanherrera5395]

the title is : "The 5 Most UNDERRATED Scratch Blocks! 🔥🏆" it is NOT: "The 5 Most UNDERRATED turbowarp Blocks! 🔥🏆"

[@Ray-uy4ez]

@@dylanherrera5395 Y U Capitalize Scratch But Not Turbowarp?

[@TheBlockyDeer]

So the mod block with variables is basically just " forever If then set [my variable] to 0 " correct? And the [x position] of (Sprite2) is just "forever set [XPOSITION] to (x position) "

[@zackikianimations]

23,267th viewer and 549th liker and 185th commenter!

[@bubbaloop574]

Hey , great video. I would like to ask if you could help me with a forever function that holds a condition when met triggers wrong message or plays only once. Thanks in advance and thanks for the video

[@TheSTEAMist]

forever wait until wrong play sound

[@bubbaloop574]

Thanks a lot, I also have an if function as well, will that work as well? @@TheSTEAMist

[@bubbaloop574]

FOREVER IF not touching (smt) and not touching (mouse over) THEN go to x and y position set drag mode draggable BROADCAST wrong or play (wrong buzzer)??? I have been working for days to not to get this sound play repeatedly forever. I hope I made myself understood. Thanks a lot TheSTeamMist! @@TheSTEAMist

[@bobbob-km8zz]

forever if NOT "something" then "do this" else "dont write anything here, its good beacuse you maybe wana add stuff here later"

[@bztc1234]

hardest to easiest blocks in s3(my opinion): my blocks operators sensing variables events sound looks control motion

[@ej_official]

I would want to learn how to print a cube.

[@4hashtagz.z]

all the advanced lazy scratchers in the amc always use the third block we use it to make tweening faster and easier to manage basically we usually have a base sprite to parent all the other body parts. the base moves and so the does the other parts or "children" you can usE the third block as a way to use parent and child functions. you can also adjust the movements of the children by using the multiplier or division booleans

[@ItzDisplayeee]

my impressions of me using these blocks 1. (()mod()) i didnt even understand this block until i watched this video 2. (timer) i use this really much for animations 3. ([backdrop #] of (backdrop)) really useful for checking of “Only for this sprite” variables 4. (()/()) makes smooth animations and i knew division 5. say () for beginners and i kinda use them at some point but then remove it when im done or keep them thats all

[@TheRealPollorrowan]

Username is underated af. You can make secret gameplay for specific people with it

[@REAL_polablanks]

I think i should take of calculus, geometry and linear algebra

[@THEUNBREAKABLEONE238]

SO YOU ARE TELLING ME, MY 20 BLOCK LONG SCRIPT IS BASICALLY THEESE 3 BLOCKS ?! That is easily the best.

[@the-protogen-of-the-sky]

Timer when start flag: 0 Timer when stop sign: going to fadge it anything

[@Muho_is_me]

Ok 3 one is definitly not underrated there is no possible way that somone doesnt realise you can change them

[@IkaraPopsicle]

I dont even see anyone see sqrt unless they think they want to make roblox or something

[@MMVGx]

so the mod block is a more simple way to cap/ reset variables

[@IrishCoder]

2:14 it’s not underrated, you can use lists to check their volume, x position, y position, direction, size,costume, and much more for every sprite, the mod block is not underrated but it is good, I see many games use it

[@blithegd8]

Timer block can be used for a FPS counter btw think[] and think[] for ()secs are forgotten by everybody lol

[@enderbo]

i used block #3 (____ of _____) when i was bored and made pong at school (i think) edit: no it was when i was bored and put a snippit of a ebook on scratch

[@fullestegg]

tecnicaly the mod block is a combination of blocks and the thing of thing blocks isnts necicary as you can replace it with variables

[@ryanminhd.nguyen24]

is the Custom Block's "run without screen refresh" underrated?

[@BorleyYT]

I made a pathfinding game and i hade to use a ton of: if touching sprite1 and costume of sprite1=1 then broadcast up or somethinh

[@giladslonimful]

modulo is the most but one of griffpatch's favorite blocks

[@SuperTrouper17]

repeat while and alot of the control block are underrated

[@TienTran-rb4xg]

0:26 Admin Block:What about me😢....

[@Davidtomevski2]

From all the kids on youtube (including me) you are the best (and i)

[@SamiSaba2]

As a scratcher, I can confirm that the mod block is underrated

[@nanaakwasiopokuaboagye6751]

And how can you make a Multiplayer game in scratch

[@MatviiSok]

Actually i use third block for my projects

[@yafyafyaf]

FINALLY I FOUNF OUT WHAT MOD MEANS IN MATH

[@cooarha82we]

Well,the steamIST just saying that the when 🏳️‍🌈 clicked is the most important cuz it strats everything u type after u put it

[@Scorp43166]

when timer > 0:

[@Napitacherry_animates]

well i still use the say block to make H I G H C U A L I T Y A N I M A T I O N S

[@TheSTEAMist]

H I G H C U A L I T Y A N I M A T I O N S

[@Muho_is_me]

What is H I G H C U A L I T Y A N I M A T I O N S

[@Napitacherry_animates]

@@Muho_is_me my A N I M A T I O N S

[@bobbob-km8zz]

@@Muho_is_me lol

[@PuffyAcorn8501]

Hide block and show block left the chat

[@Tech-Multiverse72]

Bruh

[@PuffyAcorn8501]

@@Tech-Multiverse72 Wdym

[@andyoye9230]

3 is DEFINITELY most underrated

[@annoyedbush9509]

mod and x position of sprite are the most underrated in my opinion

[@mikevazovsky2532]

I think x position is not underrated most people use it their every project

[@CallMeChrisOfficial]

I don't really use the "x/y position of" block, because most of my projects use only a single sprite.

[@StevoPero]

I make platformer games and the x position of sprites makes it more easier to make scrolling platformers!

[@mikevazovsky2532]

@@StevoPero it's also very helpful in level editors, scrolling games, cloud games, pen projects, 3d projects and more.

[@mikevazovsky2532]

What kind of projects do you make?

[@Blackzoom-666]

1:59 I think that block isn't too underrated

[@TsipYT]

YAY! new video on a super COOL chanell!

[@TheSTEAMist]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@TsipYT]

@@TheSTEAMist thx i enjoy all your video!

[@amimirmimir512]

dividing to make smooth movement is used a ton in making games in general

[@jennypalmer6892]

I always use number three thing of sprite

[@multigammer1504]

Timer and say block is actually a useless block i've been see

[@XgamerST6707]

The mod block is not underrated it can be used for animation

[@johnathan912]

and he did the say block dirty your just going to allow that

[@Cylentr]

I just used say blocks to debug tile position hours ago

[@jemand_der_duolingo_benutzt]

I'm not lying but in my opinion the mod block is WAY more underrated than any other block.

[@TheSTEAMist]

Idk, I don't see the backdrop of stage being used often and it's extremely underrated

[@george8481]

@@TheSTEAMistwhen time > then 0 activates clones allowing lower scripts.

[@ordinaryman84]

it also works when you try to make it Y instead of X

[@mintrananas]

I use (direction of (sprite))

[@Truewolfguy]

The year block which tells time

[@obsidian_m]

I use timer and mod for making looped animations

[@dantedominicogaming327]

bro, I use direction of sprite two block alot

[@eitanbil]

whoa, did your voice just get deeper?

[@hongcai2038]

the divide block is the MOST UNDERATED

[@superyoshiplush70]

i dont get the point of mod block

[@I_Love_Om_Nom34.]

I am on a mobile device, so I cant use mouse x or mouse y.

[@johnathan912]

this guy thinks people don't use these blocks

[@Sansiago]

I use third block a lot.

[@BaldiReycaster]

yeah, mod is soooo underrated.

[@27guy]

fun fact: theres a turkish ripoff of scratch named Logiscool

[@stevetr-rblx]

RESET TIMER BLOCK USEFUL FOR STOP SIGN DETECTOR

[@Tonywill59]

The block i think underated is the or block

[@LolZaiden]

1: You CAN do the same thing you mentioned with a variable>number 2: :| It's only a SINGLE circle block. ONE block! And by the way, the timer block CAN be replicated with a variable block but it is easier to use timer. But it is useful for when stop sign clicked. 3: Just use a x position equals. And it is also A SINGLE CIRCLE BLOCK. And the X position equals is more known! 4: Yes. 5: Yes.

[@mudchute4dlr]

(floor of(timer)) is also good because it keeps it as a whole number

[@TheSTEAMist]

true but a decimal number can be useful too

[@mikevazovsky2532]

Well the we actually can call the mod block useless, I mean I use a lot but it's easy to make just do this : "your number" / "second number"- floor of "your number" / "second number".

[@TheSTEAMist]

yeah but mod is easier

[@Meletion1]

I bet this comment can get more than 2 likes

[@BurrritoYT]

Mod(ulo) is basically division, but it outputs the remainder

[@charmtheplush]

wow your voice has changed so much-

[@Pjthepillar]

I think its "if then" block because we mostly use it in so many games and you can see atleast more then 1 of these if then blocks in famous games.

[@TheSTEAMist]

yeah but it's not underrated

[@bobbob-km8zz]

@@TheSTEAMist the if then else is underrated, because every1 use the if then block, and you should never use if then block, if then else is 100 times better

[@MWK7_99]

This is actually useful 2:14

[@Tech-Multiverse72]

Honestly, timer is the most underrated, with mod coming in second. Timer is literally a set track, forever. You save so much work with the block. Mod is second because there's a lot more uses to this block rather than being useless.

[@Glaubt]

Wait I’m not at the reply section

[@malff-ys3xt]

this is a great video

[@TheSTEAMist]

Thanks:)

[@2billionhcr2]

The most useful blocks is...... When green flag clicked

[@bobbob-km8zz]

nah you can make a game whitout it

[@gulnurzhaimuldina533]

the mod block

[@TheSTEAMist]

yesss

[@AhMeDed-dv9jb]

mod block make so much sense now

[@DracraVR]

I just now realized I haven't made a scratch account on my newest device and I've had scratch on it for 1 year

[@Amongusisimpostor711]

wow😍

[@TheSTEAMist]

thank you :)

[@bitonic589]

​@@TheSTEAMistalso realized you called scratchers "programmers" smh