ID:2513196
 
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Animated cursors did not work for the inactive pointer or various other default pointers.
BYOND Version:512
Operating System:Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Web Browser:
Applies to:Dream Seeker
Status: Resolved (512.1488)

This issue has been resolved.
Descriptive Problem Summary:
When setting the mouse pointer to an animated dmi, the pointer will be animated for a moment, then it will freeze on a random frame, sometimes staying on that frame forever, or jumping between other frames of the dmi randomly.


Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
1. Set the default mouse_pointer_icon to a dmi with an animated pointer
2. Run world with dream seeker

Code Snippet (if applicable) to Reproduce Problem:
client
mouse_pointer_icon = 'flashy_cursor.dmi'


Expected Results:
The cursor will be animated as if it were a normal animated icon.


Actual Results:
The cursor lingers on random frames.

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

When does the problem NOT occur?
Technically, when you use a still icon state as the mouse pointer.

Did the problem NOT occur in any earlier versions? If so, what was the last version that worked? (Visit http://www.byond.com/download/build to download old versions for testing.)
The problem seems to have always been a thing

Workarounds:
None
Can you shoot me a test project?
Got it. I'll take a look tomorrow.
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
Animated cursors did not work for the inactive pointer or various other default pointers.