ID:1274261
 
Resolved
Using link() to send data back to Topic() with a harmless byond://?topic link was broken for earlier 499 clients.
BYOND Version:499.1186
Operating System:Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Web Browser:Chrome 28.0.1500.20
Applies to:Dream Seeker
Status: Resolved (499.1187)

This issue has been resolved.
Descriptive Problem Summary:
Link or datum/Topic() is broken. Doesn't seem to receive any data since 499.

Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
1. Click Test on a 499 client. Nothing happens.
2. Click Test on a 498 client. Topic data outputted.
Code Snippet (if applicable) to Reproduce Problem:
mob/verb/Test()
src << link("byond://?src=\ref[src];action=testaction")
mob/Topic(href,href_list[])
world << href


Does the problem occur:
Every time? Or how often? Every time
In other games? Yes
In other user accounts? Yes
On other computers? Tried two.

Did the problem NOT occur in any earlier versions?
I tried 499.1184, which is a build or so before when Tom made changes to link() to make it smoother. The issue still occurs.
Whoops.
Just noticed that it only fails if you join a hosted world.
It works fine locally (But not through daemon).
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
Using link() to send data back to Topic() with a harmless byond://?topic link was broken for earlier 499 clients.