2 files changed, 125 insertions, 13 deletions
diff --git a/cs2pov/cli.py b/cs2pov/cli.py
index 0d2ec26..f307032 100644
--- a/cs2pov/cli.py
+++ b/cs2pov/cli.py
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ from typing import Optional
 
 from . import __version__
 from .automation import send_key, check_demo_ended, wait_for_cs2_window, wait_for_demo_ready, parse_demo_end_info
+from .loading import LoadingAnimation
 from .capture import FFmpegCapture, get_default_audio_monitor
 from .config import RecordingConfig, generate_recording_cfg
 from .exceptions import CS2POVError
@@ -800,20 +801,21 @@ def cmd_info(args) -> int:
         return 1
 
     # Parse basic demo info
-    try:
-        demo_info = parse_demo(demo_path)
-    except CS2POVError as e:
-        print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
-        return 1
-
-    # Preprocess for timeline data (per-player)
-    player_timelines: dict[int, DemoTimeline] = {}
-    for player in demo_info.players:
+    with LoadingAnimation():
         try:
-            timeline = preprocess_demo(demo_path, player.steamid, player.name)
-            player_timelines[player.steamid] = timeline
-        except Exception:
-            pass
+            demo_info = parse_demo(demo_path)
+        except CS2POVError as e:
+            print(f"Error: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+            return 1
+
+        # Preprocess for timeline data (per-player)
+        player_timelines: dict[int, DemoTimeline] = {}
+        for player in demo_info.players:
+            try:
+                timeline = preprocess_demo(demo_path, player.steamid, player.name)
+                player_timelines[player.steamid] = timeline
+            except Exception:
+                pass
 
     if args.json:
         output = format_info_json(demo_info, player_timelines)
diff --git a/cs2pov/loading.py b/cs2pov/loading.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6f3c1c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cs2pov/loading.py
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+"""Loading animation with CS-themed messages."""
+
+import random
+import sys
+import threading
+import time
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Loading Messages (add more here!)
+# =============================================================================
+
+LOADING_MESSAGES = [
+    "Bingo bango bongo",
+    "Bish bash bosh",
+    "Fire in the hole",
+    "It's going to explode",
+    "Inhuman reactions",
+    "How does he do this",
+    "Trying to build pyramids",
+    "This is not FPL",
+    "The flames come in",
+    "Starting to get nervous",
+    "Refusing to surrender",
+]
+
+# =============================================================================
+# ANSI Color Codes
+# =============================================================================
+
+DIM = "\033[2m"      # Dim/faint text
+RESET = "\033[0m"    # Reset all attributes
+CLEAR_LINE = "\033[2K\r"  # Clear line and return to start
+
+
+class LoadingAnimation:
+    """Animated loading message that oscillates periods.
+
+    Usage:
+        with LoadingAnimation():
+            do_slow_work()
+
+    Or manually:
+        loader = LoadingAnimation()
+        loader.start()
+        do_slow_work()
+        loader.stop()
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, message: str | None = None, min_dots: int = 1, max_dots: int = 5):
+        """Initialize the loading animation.
+
+        Args:
+            message: Custom message, or None to pick randomly from LOADING_MESSAGES
+            min_dots: Minimum number of dots (default 1)
+            max_dots: Maximum number of dots (default 5)
+        """
+        self.message = message or random.choice(LOADING_MESSAGES)
+        self.min_dots = min_dots
+        self.max_dots = max_dots
+        self._stop_event = threading.Event()
+        self._thread: threading.Thread | None = None
+
+    def _animate(self):
+        """Animation loop running in background thread."""
+        dots = self.min_dots
+        direction = 1  # 1 = increasing, -1 = decreasing
+
+        while not self._stop_event.is_set():
+            # Build the display string
+            dot_str = "." * dots
+            display = f"{DIM}{self.message}{dot_str}{RESET}"
+
+            # Clear line and print (no newline)
+            sys.stderr.write(f"{CLEAR_LINE}{display}")
+            sys.stderr.flush()
+
+            # Update dot count
+            dots += direction
+            if dots >= self.max_dots:
+                direction = -1
+            elif dots <= self.min_dots:
+                direction = 1
+
+            # Wait before next frame
+            self._stop_event.wait(0.3)
+
+        # Clear the line when done
+        sys.stderr.write(CLEAR_LINE)
+        sys.stderr.flush()
+
+    def start(self):
+        """Start the animation."""
+        self._stop_event.clear()
+        self._thread = threading.Thread(target=self._animate, daemon=True)
+        self._thread.start()
+
+    def stop(self):
+        """Stop the animation and clear the line."""
+        self._stop_event.set()
+        if self._thread:
+            self._thread.join(timeout=1.0)
+            self._thread = None
+
+    def __enter__(self):
+        self.start()
+        return self
+
+    def __exit__(self, exc_type, exc_val, exc_tb):
+        self.stop()
+        return False