# How to make delayed movement

**URL:** <https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-delayed-movement/46315>\
**Category:** Help\
**Tags:** graphics-and-math, make, demo\
**Created:** [October 5, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-delayed-movement/46315 "2026-10-05T06:41:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![Spike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/spike/32/33316_2.png) [@Spike](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Spike)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-delayed-movement/46315/1 "2026-10-05T06:41:15Z")

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> **[How to make movement delay](https://arcade.makecode.com/S76876-35966-06364-38018)**
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> testssss

im trying to make an RPG and i made that red square follow the player but it keeps taking turns and might get stuck on walls if i made a map. How do i make the red square follow the path of the player a few milliseconds after

Original Topic : [Charta Devlog](https://forum.makecode.com/t/charta-devlog/46290)