Pace a long chain reaction so it speeds up but never becomes unreadable

A chain of eight clears at the pace of the first one drags on for ages, while squeezing each step by a fixed amount turns the end into a blur and a machine-gun of sounds. Here is a pacing rule that builds excitement, keeps a floor, and still respects a total time limit.

Why this works

A long chain is exciting at first and tiring at the end. Letting each step come quicker than the last builds energy, while a floor keeps every step readable and a total limit stops the show from outstaying its welcome.

When not to use it

Skip it when each step is a decision the player must follow, such as a puzzle that asks you to predict the outcome. Keep an even, slow pace there, or let the player press a button to advance.

In the full entry

• What to build, step by step
• Starting values and the reason for each
• 3 common mistakes and the fix
• 25 lines of example code with 4 checks that pass
• How your AI shows you that it works

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