diff --git a/cromulant/config.py b/cromulant/config.py
index 03043b6..09e3b75 100644
--- a/cromulant/config.py
+++ b/cromulant/config.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class Config:
     space_1: int = 20
     max_messages: int = 120
     loop_delay_fast: int = 3_000
-    loop_delay_normal: int = 20_000
+    loop_delay_normal: int = 30_000
     loop_delay_slow: int = 60_000
     hatch_burst: int = 3
     font_size: int = 20