#File Name: settings.py
# Global settings and impoorts for the project.

import pygame
import json
import random
import time

def load_particle_properties():
    try:
        with open('particles.json') as f:
            return json.load(f)
    except (FileNotFoundError, json.JSONDecodeError):
        print("Error loading particles.json")
        return {}

# Load particle properties once when module is imported
particle_properties = load_particle_properties()