Python & Atari
Hey, have you ever thought about writing a retro game in Python? I was just digging into the old Pac‑Man source and wondering how we could optimize the ghost AI for modern CPUs.
Sounds like a solid project, just make sure you keep the AI loops tight—no need for unnecessary recursion if you can precompute paths. Use simple state machines for the ghosts; it’ll be fast on modern CPUs and easier to debug. If you add a bit of caching for the maze layout, you’ll cut down on repeated calculations. Good luck, and keep the code clean—those tiny inefficiencies can pile up.
That’s the way to go—keep the loops tight and let the state machine do the heavy lifting. I’ll set up a quick prototype and ping you if I hit a snag. Happy coding!
Sounds good, just watch out for off‑by‑ones when you loop over the maze grid; those bugs sneak in fast. Hit me up if you hit a dead end. Happy coding!