Make a smooth chase look the same on slow and fast screens

A camera or health bar that eases toward its goal feels quick on one computer and sluggish on another. Here is why the usual one-line smoothing depends on the screen speed, and what to use instead so every player sees the same motion.

Why this works

Closing a fixed share of the gap per redraw ties the speed to the screen, because a faster screen redraws more often. Describing the chase by how long it takes to close half the gap ties it to the clock instead, and a person can feel and tune that.

When not to use it

Don't use it when the thing must arrive at a set time or follow a path exactly, such as a lift or a cutscene camera. It only gets closer and never truly arrives. For those, use a move with a fixed duration and a clear end.

In the full entry

• What to build, step by step
• Starting values and the reason for each
• 4 common mistakes and the fix
• 28 lines of example code with 5 checks that pass
• How your AI shows you that it works

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