Semantics time: It’s more of a clarification than a correction. I was talking about the randomness of the building shape and appearance. The gaps “seem like they are getting bigger” for the reason you explain: sometimes you happen to be going really fast, and they increase in size.

Nevertheless, it’s a fascinating bit of information and certainly of value to those who intend on optimizing the system for a better run. Personally, I can’t help but be drawn into the daring escape angle. It’s irresistible.

We clearly both like the game very much, so I suppose that’s all that matters.

I do feel I should correct you in one case though: the distance between buildings is not random. Rather, it’s procedurally generated based on the speed you’re running. So if you keep yourself going slowly then the buildings spawn closer together. This is the strategic key to a really long run.

For me the most interesting thing about the game is that you’re right, everything seems to be pushing you to go faster and faster, but a long run actually requires you to keep yourself a little above a brisk jog.