Windows Object can't create instances while moving in a certain direction

[Ecthelon]

I have a very odd issue. Either I'm missing something dumb or this is a bug I should submit.

I have a game with a spaceship that flies around. Pressing space fires a bullet in the direction you are facing, behind you, and to either side. This works fine unless I move up and to the left, in which case nothing happens at all.

I also tried adding a simple "create instance" while moving in that direction but that didn't work either, even with the "create moving instance" commands deleted.

See attached pictures for more.

 

[jonjons]

see if this code can help you
it fires bullets in all directions and angle directions

K_fire = keyboard_check_pressed(vk_space);

if (K_fire )
{
    var blt1 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);   
    blt1.direction = image_angle;
    blt1.image_angle = image_angle;

    var blt2 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);           
    blt2.direction = image_angle+45;
    blt2.image_angle = image_angle+45;
        
    var blt3 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);           
    blt3.direction = image_angle+90;
    blt3.image_angle = image_angle+90;
        
    var blt4 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);           
    blt4.direction = image_angle+135;
    blt4.image_angle = image_angle+135;   
        
    var blt5 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);           
    blt5.direction = image_angle+180;
    blt5.image_angle = image_angle+180;   
        
    var blt6 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);           
    blt6.direction = image_angle+225;
    blt6.image_angle = image_angle+225;       
        
    var blt7 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);       
    blt7.direction = image_angle+270;
    blt7.image_angle = image_angle+270;   
        
    var blt8 = instance_create(x, y, obj_BullSmall1);       
    blt8.direction = image_angle+315;
    blt8.image_angle = image_angle+315;   
}

 

[Ecthelon]

The issue persists. Your code has the same problem. Will fire unless I'm moving up and to the left.

 

[Ecthelon]

Issue also persists with creating different objects and/or sprites.

 

[TsukaYuriko]

That's a problem with your keyboard, not with your code. This is a perfect example of a lack of rollover - you're pressing more keys than your keyboard can handle.

Also, please do not post images of code. Best practices for posting code can be found here: How to post code

 

[Ecthelon]

Sorry about posting the code wrong. Can it be a rollover issue? Moving diagonally in the other directions and firing works fine.

Edit: I checked with aqua key test and you're totally right. That sucks deeply. I guess I can use another key that works. Thanks.