Random overlays/help

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Topic category: Help with Minecraft modding (Java Edition)

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Random overlays/help

Hi everyone! I'll try to cover as much information as possible to make it clear what I'm trying to do and what kind of help I need.

I'm making a custom client-side mod that would imitate ''madness'' effect, inspired by Salvation Lobotomy mod. There should be briefly-appeared images (jumpscares) and different audio/noises. All of these things will activate randomly during the game. I want to lighten up the fact that I am avoiding anything that depends on server side.

So, what problems I am working on right now?
1. Overlays. I need images to appear randomly during the game process and to hold on for about 2-3 seconds. Rn I was able to code the base structure, but the image doesn't hold for longer than 1 second and the "random" thing depends on player's tick (perhaps I should use something else), because of that the image appears too often.
Also notice: I am adding several images to the game. So in the perfect situation the player should peacfully play and then - boom - jumpscare! An eerie picture which he looks at for 2-3 second. Then 5-6 minutes later - boom - different picture, same scenario. Then another 3 minutes later - suddenly boom - another creepy picture!
2. Sounds. I would greatly appreciate help with this topic too. Ideally there should be two scenarios with sound effects: the first group of sounds will just randomly play while gameplay, the second group of sounds will appear WITH overlays. You see jumpscare - you hear creepy noises. Honestly I am not sure how to manage this.

I've done a huge work collecting photos and ogg. files for this project and I intend to finish it no matter the troubles I face! Would admire your help and any advice you give, thanks in advance!