I believe "Macro" means if you press 1 button you will do more than 1 action , for Example:
"Z" key, it will be translated to the game like this = Space+A then Space then W then W (Dodge then run)
The highest level of these codes called "Hardware-Based Macro" and it simulate actual real press on the keyboard or mouse without any actual user input
I dont wanna be boring by explaining this, but i think its very clear
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"Hardware-Based Macro" is allowed to work on Xero ?
Why its unfair (imo)
- It destroys the main purpose of the game ( No actual skills like the old days )
- it's unfair to some players to play verses a player with this ability
- Alot of good players being called "Macro players" and they dont use any programs ( Actual good players ) so its not fair to compare
- Some players plays the game just for nostalgia
- Some players cant afford a keyboard/mouse with this ability
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Fair idea : Image (Room Settings)
Add option to Enable/Disable "Hardware-Based Macros" at the bottom left of the room creation window
How to do that if its "Hardware-Based" (Untraceable) ?
When the game loads:
1- Read the actual keyboard and mouse drivers names
2- Gain access to the "Key Mapping software" (if exist)
Examples ( Logitech, Corsair, Razer Synapse, Elgato Stream Deck, SteelSeries Engine, QMK Firmware, OpenRGB, etc..)
3- Any 3rd party program that may affect the game ( Should be treated as HACK )
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How it works?
When the option box is checked : Enable the Key Mapping software
When the option box is unchecked : Disable the Key Mapping software
- Automatically Disable/Enable when the player joins the room (Depends on the room settings)
- Enable the Key Mapping software while in-game will automatically kick the player from the room
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That will improve the game for new players and the game will be Skill-based only and this is what any person would play, also this would reveal the actual real good players of this game not just some ai playing around
Suggestions
Macro !?
Macro !? - Bild - Newsfeed - Xero

