In PAWS, there is no separate compilation process; the Python system reads and compiles the source files, and then immediately runs them. However, Python saves a copy of the compiled form and automatically re-uses this, skipping the compilation process, when you run the game for a second time.
C:> dir
Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 07CF-011A
Directory of C:\My Documents\cloak\paws\files
. <DIR> 20/09/00 21:17 .
.. <DIR> 20/09/00 21:17 ..
UNIVERSE PY 244,970 04/11/00 10:41 Universe.py
CLOAK PY 7,080 23/09/00 11:58 Cloak.py
PAWS PY 126,494 04/11/00 10:40 PAWS.py
PLAY 15,716 04/11/00 10:40 play
CLOAK BAT 42 05/11/00 11:20 Cloak.bat
5 file(s) 394,302 bytes
2 dir(s) 5,373.18 MB free
C:> type Cloak.bat
"C:\Python16\PYTHON.EXE" play Cloak
pause
C:> Cloak
Cloak of Darkness version 1.3
Written by Roger Firth (implemented by Neil Cerutti), (c) 1999-2002
This game uses Universe version 1.3, a PAWS class library (c) 1998 - 2001 by
Roger Plowman and Kevin Russell.
Hurrying through the rainswept November night, you're glad to see the bright
lights of the Opera House. It's surprising that there aren't more people
about, but, hey, what do you expect from a cheap demo game?
Foyer of the Opera House
You are standing in a spacious hall, splendidly decorated in red and gold,
with glittering chandeliers overhead. The entrance from the street is to the
north, and there are doorways south and west.
>quit
Press any key to continue . . .
C:> dir
Volume in drive C has no label
Volume Serial Number is 07CF-011A
Directory of C:\My Documents\cloak\paws\files
. <DIR> 20/09/00 21:17 .
.. <DIR> 20/09/00 21:17 ..
UNIVERSE PY 244,970 04/11/00 10:41 Universe.py
CLOAK PY 7,080 23/09/00 11:58 Cloak.py
PAWS PY 126,494 04/11/00 10:40 PAWS.py
PAWS PYC 28,848 05/11/00 11:27 PAWS.pyc
PLAY 15,716 04/11/00 10:40 play
UNIVERSE PYC 102,207 05/11/00 11:27 Universe.pyc
CLOAK PYC 7,886 05/11/00 11:27 Cloak.pyc
CLOAK BAT 42 05/11/00 11:20 Cloak.bat
8 file(s) 533,243 bytes
2 dir(s) 5,369.05 MB free