Firing sound for catapult actually comes from the direction of the catapult. It still works if catapult itself is out of normal sound range.

src/catapult.py

@@ -75,21 +75,21 @@ class Catapult(Object):
     def fire(self, currentTime, player):
         """Start the firing sequence"""
         self.lastFireTime = currentTime
-        
-        # Play launch sound
-        play_sound(self.sounds['catapult_launch'])
-        
+    
+        # Play launch sound using directional audio
+        play_directional_sound(self.sounds, 'catapult_launch', player.xPos, self.xPos)
+    
         # Set up pending pumpkin
         isHigh = random.choice([True, False])
         fireDirection = 1 if player.xPos > self.xPos else -1
-        
+    
         # Store pumpkin data for later creation
         self.pendingPumpkin = {
             'isHigh': isHigh,
             'direction': fireDirection,
             'playerMaxHealth': player.get_max_health()
         }
-        
+    
         # Set when to actually launch the pumpkin
         self.pumpkinLaunchTime = currentTime + self.launchDelay