# Smooth Pauses
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This practice is related to [Pause Tiles](https://adofaieditor.gitbook.io/english/events/gameplay-events/pause-tiles) Events
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## • Pause indicators
Regarding pauses, these events are **not visible** to the player. So it is important to find creative ways to let the player know the pause tile exists, regardless of how long the pause is
#### **Using Gaps**
Pause - Using gaps and tile movement
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#### **Using Colors**
Pause - Color and Tile Format
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## • Pause consistency
When it comes to using pauses, you have to take into consideration, these events are **not meant** to correct any offsets or adjust tile placement. So for this example, here's something you **shouldn't do**
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Pause - Bad usage of pause tiles
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To guarantee consistency, always use values that assure the beat doesn't create on-beat rotations. This is true for every angle the pause event is being active, 1 pause beat is always 180º no matter the tile angle:
180º -> 1 Pause Beat\
90º -> 0.5 Beats\
270º -> 1.5 Beats\
360º -> 2 Beats
