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

@@ -76,8 +76,8 @@ class Catapult(Object):
         """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])