Problem with Macros and Power Recharge times

[krj12]

I recently decided to macro "Tar Patch" for my dark/dark corrupter to make it easier to use this particular power.   Ground targeting in this game, to me, is a bit awkward.

 

The macro:

/macro TAR powexec_location target tar patch

 

What I'm discovering is that even after Tar Patch has recharged, the macro still will not fire on click.   It is behaving as if the power is still disabled, even though it isn't.

For example, I find on many BAFs, I can use the macro only once for the duration of the  trial, which makes it virtually useless.  Note:  Doesn't happen every time, I can sometimes use it twice. :)

 

Anyone else encountered this issue, and is there a workaround?

 

[EmmySky]

I havent had the issue, but bind is a possible work-around.  I use /bind \ powexeclocation target Tar Patch so whenever I hit the \ key it activates the power on my target.  I keep the power in my tray so I can easily see when it is recharged and that works quite well.

 

Good luck!

[Rathulfr]

I don't know if this makes a difference, but I usually enclose the full command in double-quotes whenever a power name has a space in it, e.g.:

 

/macro TAR "powexec_location target tar patch"

/bind \ "powexeclocation target Tar Patch"

 

[EmmySky]

8 minutes ago, Rathulfr said:

I don't know if this makes a difference, but I usually enclose the full command in double-quotes whenever a power name has a space in it, e.g.:

 

/macro TAR "powexec_location target tar patch"

/bind \ "powexeclocation target Tar Patch"

 

Good point Rath, when I type my binds in-game I never use quotation marks but on my bindfile they are all listed with quotation marks so if there is a glitch definitely a good tip to try.

Edited June 10, 2020 by EmmySky

[krj12]

Tried the quotes, it didn't seem to help.  I'll try the bind to \ next.

 

[EmmySky]

2 hours ago, krj12 said:

Tried the quotes, it didn't seem to help.  I'll try the bind to \ next.

 

To be clear, you can bind it to whichever key you want I just happen to use the \ for it.

[macskull]

18 hours ago, krj12 said:

I recently decided to macro "Tar Patch" for my dark/dark corrupter to make it easier to use this particular power.   Ground targeting in this game, to me, is a bit awkward.

 

The macro:

/macro TAR powexec_location target tar patch

 

What I'm discovering is that even after Tar Patch has recharged, the macro still will not fire on click.   It is behaving as if the power is still disabled, even though it isn't.

For example, I find on many BAFs, I can use the macro only once for the duration of the  trial, which makes it virtually useless.  Note:  Doesn't happen every time, I can sometimes use it twice. 🙂

 

Anyone else encountered this issue, and is there a workaround?

 

What are your combat logs saying when you try to activate the power? I've noticed this happen with Tornado where the game will tell me the target is out of range despite practically standing on top of the target.

[krj12]

6 hours ago, macskull said:

What are your combat logs saying when you try to activate the power? I've noticed this happen with Tornado where the game will tell me the target is out of range despite practically standing on top of the target.

 

It looks like that is the issue.  I just tried it on various people in Oro.  It works on some people just fine, and some people I can get 2 feet away and it still says "You're too far away to use Tar Patch".

Very odd.