[Archived] OSU! Mac cursor appearing on top of OSU! cursor. Help!

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-01T20:14:46+00:00

Problem details:
Hi I have been having this problem recently in which my cursor appears over the OSU! cursor. It's no big deal but it pisses me off so does anyone please have a fix for mac? The problem is evident in my video below.

Video or screenshot showing the problem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bET85x1TLtw

osu! version: Stable 20210520.2 (latest)

THAT_otaku

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THAT_otaku 2021-06-01T20:27:06+00:00

Unfortunately i don't know much about mac, but do the usual windows sulotions work? Such as closing applications that could overlay osu!(like discord) and/or restarting your comouter?

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-01T22:21:26+00:00

THAT_otaku wrote:
Unfortunately i don't know much about mac, but do the usual windows sulotions work? Such as closing applications that could overlay osu!(like discord) and/or restarting your comouter?

Thanks for the response! It happens less when I close other apps but it does still happen.

-aster

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-aster 2021-06-01T23:13:13+00:00

Do you have raw input enabled? If not, can you enable it in your options menu and see if that gets your mouse cursor to go away?

If not, can you tell us what Mac operating system you have?

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-02T10:40:10+00:00

Ok I will try that! I am running mac OS big sur.

Edit: It worked for a bit but now my mouse appears next to my cursor! making the game unplayable

Last edited by HugoMastery07 2021-06-02T11:13:57+00:00, edited 2 times in total.

-aster

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-aster 2021-06-02T17:37:58+00:00

Hmm, did you happen to download the game from https://osuosx.tumblr.com/ by chance?

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-02T20:24:59+00:00

No I did not. I downloaded it from Mega

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-aster

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-aster 2021-06-02T20:48:42+00:00

You mean you downloaded it by clicking the mega.nz link from this forum post by Technocoder, correct?

community/forums/topics/1106057

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-03T10:56:22+00:00

Yes that is what I did.

biso

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biso 2021-06-03T14:39:09+00:00

Cursorcerer is a free prefpane that can hide the mac cursor with a hotkey: http://doomlaser.com/cursorcerer-hide-your-cursor-at-will/
or try with Mousecape https://github.com/alexzielenski/Mousecape

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HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-03T16:14:24+00:00

Thanks though this did not work for me!

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Fabicho_

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Fabicho_ 2021-06-03T16:14:45+00:00

Ok, i had this problem too, try to have this config
- Compatibilty mode = OFF
- Fullscreen = OFF
- Resolution = [ur screen] (borderless)
- Confine mouse cursor = Only when fullscreen
- Cursor ripples = OFF

Also since you are not on fullscreen try to do not have any app in the same window as osu
How it should be:

https://imgur.com/a/Cqkq7ta

how it shouldn't be:

https://imgur.com/Xmd70F5

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-03T16:18:59+00:00

Ok I have changed these settings I will see if they work thanks!
Edit: This works mostly but when I do spinners my mouse reappears.

Last edited by HugoMastery07 2021-06-03T16:20:53+00:00, edited 1 time in total.

Technocoder

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Technocoder 2021-06-07T13:40:05+00:00

What version of macOS are you using?

Please ensure that you close as many applications as you can. This includes applications in the menu bar. A few years ago, the Location Services service was stealing the mouse cursor's focus for whatever reason.

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-07T22:13:10+00:00

I am using Big sur. I have all apps closed. I have just disabled location services so I guess I'll check how it works. Thanks for the response.

aidswidjaja

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aidswidjaja 2021-06-08T10:45:48+00:00

HugoMastery07 wrote:
Ok I have changed these settings I will see if they work thanks!
Edit: This works mostly but when I do spinners my mouse reappears.

This could be occuring because of a macOS accessibility option that makes the cursor bigger when you shake it a lot. If you try shaking your cursor on any program, it should grow in size to help you find it. This is intended behaviour from macOS.

To disable it, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Display > Cursor (tab) > Shake mouse pointer to locate, and see if that works

If that doesn't work, you could try tweaking your resolution/graphics settings like Fabicho suggested (don't turn on Compatibility Mode) and let us know here

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-08T19:15:54+00:00

I have previously disabled the growing cursor but I will try fixing my resolution thanks

Edit: Fixing my resolution did not help

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Technocoder

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Technocoder 2021-06-09T03:12:37+00:00

Okay, since we've exhausted the other options, we're going to get technical here.

Create a new file on your desktop named "script.py". Copy the contents of this into it:

#!/usr/bin/python

try:
    from AppKit import NSWorkspace
except ImportError:
    print "Can't import AppKit -- maybe you're running python from brew?"
    print "Try running with Apple's /usr/bin/python instead."
    exit(1)

from datetime import datetime
from time import sleep

last_active_name = None
while True:
    active_app = NSWorkspace.sharedWorkspace().activeApplication()
    if active_app['NSApplicationName'] != last_active_name:
        last_active_name = active_app['NSApplicationName']
        print '%s: %s [%s]' % (
            datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S'),
            active_app['NSApplicationName'],
            active_app['NSApplicationPath']
        )
    sleep(1)

Open Terminal and type

cd Desktop

and press enter. Then type

/usr/bin/python script.py

and press enter. Now if you switch windows, you'll see what windows were switched to in Terminal. Open osu! and when you notice your mouse cursor appearing on top, check Terminal to see what's stealing your focus.

Last edited by Technocoder 2021-06-09T03:12:58+00:00, edited 1 time in total.

HugoMastery07

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HugoMastery07 2021-06-09T21:48:34+00:00

So just to check should the file I make be .txt or something else? Also how would I create this file as I am quite new to the technical stuff.

Last edited by HugoMastery07 2021-06-09T21:52:21+00:00, edited 1 time in total.

Technocoder

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Technocoder 2021-06-10T01:48:05+00:00