Hello everyone, I have built a Discord bot game that simulates a slot machine using different emojis. Below is my current implementation written in Python that randomly picks two icons from a predefined list to decide if the player wins or loses. I would like to enhance this mechanism by introducing a dynamic animation effect so that the emojis appear to spin or run before settling on a result. I’m seeking advice or modifications that can help achieve this dynamic visual feature. Your suggestions and feedback are highly appreciated.
@client.command()
async def play_slot(ctx):
icons = ['sun', 'moon', 'star', 'cloud', 'rain', 'snow']
icon_one = random.choice(icons)
icon_two = random.choice(icons)
display = f"| :{icon_one}: | :{icon_two}: |\n"
if icon_one == icon_two:
await ctx.send(f"{display}Victory!")
else:
await ctx.send(f"{display}Try Again!")
hey, i tried updating a message in a loop with short delays like asyncio.sleep. it creates a spin-look effect while only editing one msg. a bit hacky, but it worked fine for me. hope it hlps u out in your bot tweakz!
I experienced a similar challenge with my bot and found that editing a single message repeatedly worked well. Instead of sending multiple messages, updating the same message with intermediate icon sequences and incorporating short delays between edits created a dynamic spinning effect that felt smooth. I used asyncio.sleep for timing control, and it turned out to be effective even though it required some careful tweaking to avoid hitting Discord rate limits. Experimentation was key, and adjusting delays based on user feedback made the experience engaging.
An approach I have used with success is to edit an existing message repeatedly to create the illusion of spinning emojis. Instead of sending a new message every time, you can update the same message at intervals, incorporating a loop where different emoji combinations are displayed before settling on the final outcome. This method reduces clutter and fits well within Discord’s rate limit guidelines. From my experience, careful timing using asynchronous sleep intervals and a controlled number of updates helped maintain both performance and a smooth visual effect.
I encountered a similar challenge while developing a different module for my bot. I opted to create a more advanced animation by using a separate coroutine that loops through a predefined set of emoji sequences. Instead of editing the same message repeatedly, I generated a series of small embed updates that simulated a spinning machine. It did require some fine tuning with asyncio.sleep to balance speed and avoid rate limits. Although the approach was a bit more involved, it resulted in a more dynamic and engaging user experience that your players might enjoy.