Blockly
CodeSpells makes use of Google's block-based coding language called Blockly. The blocks represent pieces of Javascript.
Main page: Control Blocks
These blocks manage the flow of control in a spell.
| On Create | What happens at the point of the orb's creation. |
| On Activate | What happens when the activate button is hit. |
| Call Function | Call a function with a delay before the call. |
| Repeat Function | Repeat a function with a delay between calls. |
| Destroy Orb | Destroys the orb. |
Main page: Orb Movement Blocks
Movement of the orb is controlled here, from the orb's speed to whether or not the orb should orbit around the player.
Main page: Orb Properties Blocks
The blocks here mostly fetch data on the orb.
Main page: Orb Powers Blocks
Elemental orb power blocks are located here.
Main page: OnHit Blocks
These blocks deal with the orb colliding with other objects.
Main page: Communication Blocks
Certain interactions between orbs can be done with these blocks, allowing communication between spells.
Main page: Logic Blocks
Blocks that are used for if conditions and boolean values are of this type.
Main page: Loops Blocks
These blocks allow for creating loops of repeating code.
Main page: Math Blocks
Various number and math options, from random numbers to pi, are possible with these blocks.
Main page: Debug Blocks
These blocks allow for writing Javascript code into your spells by hand.
Main page: Variables Blocks
The blocks here are for creating and using variables within a spell.
Main page: Functions Blocks
With these blocks, you can create separate functions.