[PERF] games.py asyncio.sleep(1) blocks bot during bot_move

[galpt]

Issue

In cog/games.py#L251, the bot deliberately waits 1 second before making its move:

async def bot_move(self):
    await asyncio.sleep(1)  # Blocks for 1 second!

Why This Is a Problem

This asyncio.sleep(1) blocks the entire Discord event loop for 1 second after every player move. During this time:

• No other commands can be processed
• No messages can be handled
• Users experience noticeable lag

The 1-second delay is likely meant to simulate "thinking" but it's disruptive.

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How to Fix

Option 1 (recommended): Remove the sleep entirely:

async def bot_move(self):
    # Remove the sleep - bot decisions are fast

Option 2: If you want visual feedback, show "Bot is thinking..." in the embed instead of blocking:

# Edit the embed to show thinking state
await asyncio.sleep(0.5)  # Brief pause, not blocking

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Severity

High - User-visible lag on every game move

[galpt]

[STILL PRESENT] asyncio.sleep(1) in bot_move() blocks event loop during Discord button interaction.