diff --git a/asc.rb b/asc.rb
index 5e29356..486797c 100644
--- a/asc.rb
+++ b/asc.rb
@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ def char rx, ry, ticks
   end
   def acceleration
     if @dead
-      0
+      0.05
     else
       0.35
     end
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ def jump!
   end
   def die!
     @dead = true
-    @velocity = 0.5
+    @velocity = 0
   end
   def dead?
     @dead