Area appearances do not update in some instances.

ID:2842865
 
Dec 20 2022, 6:36 am (Edited on Dec 20 2022, 6:49 am)
Resolved
Visually updating areas that were in view didn't necessarily update them on the client until their mob moved over the area. This was a problem with the server not properly sending the changes.
BYOND Version:515.1597
Operating System:Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Web Browser:Firefox 108.0
Applies to:Dream Daemon
Status: Resolved (515.1605)
This issue has been resolved.
Descriptive Problem Summary: When the appearance of an area is changed, it does not visually update in some instances.

Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
1) Download the following test project: http://files.byondhome.com/Higoten/Tests/ Area%20Appearance%20Test.zip
2) Compile and run the project.
3) Observe that there are two solid red areas (both of type area/area1, with different names).
4) Click the Change Area Icon State verb.
5) Observe that the appearance of both areas have not been changed (to yellow bars).
6) Further, using the arrow keys to move the mob to a turf covered by the areas will result in the appearance of the entered area updating.

Expected Results: For areas to have their appearance updated when the change is made.

Actual Results: In some instances, areas do not update their appearance visually until the mob enters the area.

Does the problem occur:
Every time? Or how often? Every time following the steps above.
In other games? Unknown.

When does the problem NOT occur? Unknown.

Did the problem NOT occur in any earlier versions? Yes, the issue does not occur in BYOND 514.1569.

Workarounds: Unknown.
Apr 27 2023, 10:01 am
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
Visually updating areas that were in view didn't necessarily update them on the client until their mob moved over the area. This was a problem with the server not properly sending the changes.