You can't necessarily detect a macro but I imagine it would possible because surely there would be a consistent time between each button press in the sequence? Unless it's a recording of manually inputted sequence I suppose. I don't know enough about the technical side.
I agree with Mablak's post. I remap space to my v key because it avoids the key lock that happens when I use the space bar, plus it's quieter and more practical to use. I remap F8 to my num 0 key because being a serious rope racer I really think it's impractical to have F8 all the way up there. And because different keyboards have different distances from key to key I consider it completely legitimate.
It's a natural evolution that allows rope racing performance to be maximised. One shouldn't be held back by a button being too far from another button. On a joypad for example, the buttons are all in the most suitable position and ergonomically positioned for convenience. We play a pc game on a keyboard so why shouldn't our buttons be in logical positions?
So I'm with you on the whole remapping.
Although at first I was against multiple buttons I now change my position and accept them.
Roping really isn't about tapping quickly and because only one can be held down at once I'm fine with it.
Macros should be banned I think.
If people wanna hold hysteria tournaments with macros allowed then perhaps that could be possible. Or maybe if both players agree that macros are allowable. But I really think it might be best to ban them altogether.
Doing those incredible sequences should really be based on skill and practice for all players. Short cuts are pretty lame and macros are a way of saying "I'm not good enough to do these button sequences but I'm gonna do them anyway".
AHK for roping. I disagree a little bit with Ropa on this point. I think they could help make the timing a bit easier for shadows and allow them to do certain maneovers more easily. Timing a successful shadow when you're roping really quickly down a corridor is damn hard, on occasions maybe only a 2 frame window is available to get the move right. I've never tried to use AHK but I understand it can cut the space bar off immediately after it's pressed so with multiple spaces you could practice extreme shadows and increase performance.
Obviously no one can use a "space bar enhancer" and be dramatically better. Arrow key skill will always be the most crucial. But still, it can still help people improve themselves a little bit and that makes them unfairly better.
But, I disagree strongly with Wooka. Just because a rule might not be detectable, it should definitely still be implemented. If it makes sense, so what if it can't be detected?
Some people just don't like being a cheater and perhaps optimistically I believe that most people like to play by the rules. If a rule is there people will follow it because it is the right thing to do.
Also, those who break a rule knowing they can't be detected?! Bit shitty isn't it? They may feel absolutely no guilt but for many it will devalue their win from a personal perspective.
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