ID:1677454
 
Resolved
Old-style .dms macros repeated instantly instead of after a short delay relying on the system's own key repeat. Please note: macros in newly compiled .dms files and in skins expect to use the new repeat-on-next-tick behavior.
BYOND Version:507
Operating System:Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Web Browser:Chrome 37.0.2062.120
Applies to:Webclient
Status: Resolved (507.1257)

This issue has been resolved.
Descriptive Problem Summary: When using the webclient, macros without modifiers that should only fire once, will repeat when pressed and held.

Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
Test Case: Rise of Heros
1) Host and join Rise of Heros using the webclient.
2) Complete the login/character creation process by following the on screen prompts.
3) Press and hold the tab key. This will display the hotkey commands.
4) Observe that the command is processed multiple times, instead of just once.

Expected Results: In the test case above, the command should only be processed once per keystroke.

Actual Results: Basic macros without any modifiers are set to repeat when pressed and held.

Does the problem occur:
Every time? Or how often? Every time.
In other games? Yes.
In other user accounts? Untested.
On other computers? Untested.
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
Old-style .dms macros repeated instantly instead of after a short delay relying on the system's own key repeat. Please note: macros in newly compiled .dms files and in skins expect to use the new repeat-on-next-tick behavior.