time-based point system

[Erik Max Francis]

Jay wrote:

> Okay, this is a game.  So the points are abstract.  It's like an arcade
> game in respect to the points.  They don't actually mean or represent
> anything.  The only point is to get a high score.  The idea is that the
> faster the user acts (or reacts) the greater amount of points they'll
> receive.  Simplified, I need a fuction or statement that takes in a
> small number and spits out a big number.  The smaller the input, the
> larger the output.

There are any number of functions which fit this property, like f(x) = 
1/x.  You'll have to define more clearly what properties of this 
negative function you want to narrow it down beyond that.

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