Question 1

How fast should I orbit?

Accepted Answer

As fast as you can still read the field. If you overshoot a star by more than half the ring you are spinning for nothing.

Question 2

Do stars fall faster over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes u2014 every fourteen seconds the level ticks up and incoming stars gain about 3 px/s.

Question 3

Is there a way to pause?

Accepted Answer

Press Esc or the pause button in the top bar; the timer stops until you resume.