Thanks for playing! Those are great suggestions. I will do something to allow you to see the text instantly. Part of the reason I slowed things down is because I didn't want the server to get slammed by folks (or bots) smashing it. But I definitely don't want to cause frustration, so I appreciate the feedback.
I am planning to add a different play mode, but pvp may take a bit longer. If there's interest, I will certainly consider it! A leaderboard with prizes sounds like fun - I may try to implement that in the near future. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!