** operator is broken

ID:2304548
 
Oct 12 2017, 9:48 am
Resolved
Several operators were broken as a result of recent overload changes.
BYOND Version:512.1390
Operating System:Windows 7 Pro
Web Browser:Firefox 56.0
Applies to:Dream Daemon
Status: Resolved (512.1391)
This issue has been resolved.
Code Snippet (if applicable) to Reproduce Problem:
    var/A = 2
    var/B = 3
    var/K = A**B
    world << "A=[A] B=[B]"
    world << "A**B=[K]"
    world << "2**3=[2**3]"

Expected Results:
A=2 B=3
A**B=8
2**3=8
Actual Results:
A=2 B=3
A**B=3
2**3=8
When does the problem NOT occur?
512.1389

I think it's worth a hotfix.
Oct 12 2017, 12:33 pm
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Oct 12 2017, 12:48 pm
Well caught. This also impacted % and the shift operators, although not their assignment versions. New version imminent.
Oct 12 2017, 12:49 pm
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
Several operators were broken as a result of recent overload changes.